Canton, Georgia  
110 Academy Street  
Canton, Georgia 30114  
Minutes - Final - Final  
Wednesday, March 11, 2026  
8:00 AM  
City Hall  
110 Academy Street  
Joint Meeting with the Downtown Development Authority  
City Council  
1.  
Call to Order  
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Grant at 8:05 am.  
Members Present:  
Mayor Grant  
Mayor Pro Tem Yawn  
Councilor Tolan  
Councilor Roach  
Others Present:  
Jennifer Hughes, DDA  
Lee Oliver, DDA  
Brooke Schmidt, DDA  
Cory Wilson, DDA  
Nathan Ingram, Assistant City Manager  
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  
2.  
Presentation and Discussion of Design/Engineering on  
the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project by Practical  
Design Partners (PDP)  
Council heard presentation from Practical Design Partners (PDP) regarding its  
proposal on the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project. Discussion followed  
regarding the details of their proposal.  
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  
3.  
Executive Session to Discuss Real Estate  
Mayor Pro Tem Yawn moved to enter Executive Session to discuss real estate;  
Councilor Tolan seconded the motion; Motion carried.  
At 11:00 am, Executive Session ended when the quorum was broken due to  
Councilor Roach leaving the meeting.  
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
4.  
Presentation and Discussion of Design/Engineering on  
the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project by American  
Engineers, Inc. (dba STV Services)  
There was not a quorum of Council during this presentation and discussion.  
5.  
Adjourn  
_______________________________________  
Bill Grant, Mayor  
Attest:  
_______________________________________  
Annie Fortner, City Clerk  
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Dates Minutes Approved by Council