Budget, Motel Permit on June 23 Agenda

The Cave Spring City Council will hold a called meeting Tuesday, June 23, at 6 p.m. at City Hall to consider several items, including final adoption of the City's fiscal year 2026-2027 budget.

Also on the agenda is a request from the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) and a motel HVAC permit request.

As with all council meetings, citizens will have an opportunity to address the council during the citizen's comment portion of the meeting.

The full agenda is as follows:

CAVE SPRING CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
JUNE 23, 2026
6:00 P.M.

Call to order

Invocation

Pledge to the American Flag

Citizen’s Comment

NEW BUSINESS

Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) Request

25-26 Budget Amendments

2nd Reading - Budget

Motel HVAC Permit

Adjourn

Comments

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