City of Jesup - City Hall

09/11/2026

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 15, 2026
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
7:00 P.M.

1. Call to order and roll call:

Mayor, Ralph Hickox
Commissioner, Perry Morgan
Commissioner, Isaiah Houston
Commissioner, James T. Cockfield, Jr.
Commissioner, Jonathan McCullough
Commissioner, Mike Deal
Commissioner, Heather Altman
City Attorney, Mike Conner
City Manager, Nick Ellis
Police Chief, Chris Hamilton

2. Invocation

3. Pledge to the Flag

4. OLD BUSINESS:

a) Recognition- 2026-2027 Youth Council – City Manager Ellis

b) Discussion – ARCH FEST 2026 - DDA/Innovation Director Kara Lopez and City Manager Ellis

c) Discussion and Approval – South Macon Sewer & Water Extension – City Engineer Bill Shuman

d) Discussion and Request to Bid – Design-Build Building and Service Station #1 Assistant Public Works Director David Bohannon, Building Inspector Peyton Williams, City Engineer Bill Shuman

e) Approval – 2nd Reading - Rezone- 1203 Bethlehem Rd from R-3 to C-3 for Auction Warehouse & Retail Store (Anthony Robinson) – Building Inspector Peyton Williamson

5. PUBLIC PARTICIAPTION:

a) Peggy Riggins – Data Center Concerns
b) Christina Benjamin- Data Center Ordinance
c) Molly Hall – Zoning at Wayne Commerce Center
d) Maggie Van Cantfort- Data Center Proposal
e) Brian & Lynn Parker – Data Center
f) Erin Wallace – Proposed Data Center

6. NEW BUSINESS:

a) Discussion – WWTP Tanker Baffles – Water Department Head Anthony Crawford

b) Discussion – CDBG Block Grant (Boys & Girls Club) – City Manager Ellis

c) Discussion – Year end June 2026 Audit – City Manager Ellis

7. Items with the City Manager
8. Items with the City Commissioners
9. Items with the Mayor

09/11/2026

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: WORK SESSION, TOWN HALL & PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Jesup will hold a work session and public town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Cracker Williams Community Center, 245 E. Bay Street.

The meeting will focus on a proposed ordinance regarding data centers and cryptocurrency mining operation centers. The proposed ordinance would establish regulations for these uses, including zoning requirements, conditional use permits, and supplemental development and performance standards within the L-I Light Industrial District.

Following the work session and town hall, a Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 PM at the same location. The public is invited to attend and provide comments regarding the proposed ordinance.

📄 The proposed ordinance is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall during regular business hours and on the City of Jesup website.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend and be heard.

Persons requiring an accommodation to participate should contact the City Clerk at (912) 427-1313 at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM — Work Session & Town Hall
7:00 PM — Public Hearing
📍 Cracker Williams Community Center
245 E. Bay Street, Jesup, GA 31546

09/11/2026

🎉 ARCH FEST VENDOR SPOTS ARE FILLING UP! 🎉

Planning to join us for Arch Fest & Train Day on Saturday, October 17th, from 9 AM–5 PM in Historic Downtown Jesup?

We’re down to ONLY A FEW VENDOR SPOTS LEFT! If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to get your application in.

🍴 Food Vendors
🛍️ Arts & Crafts
🏪 Local Businesses
🎨 Handmade & Specialty Vendors
🤝 Nonprofits & Organizations

📅 Vendor applications close October 8th, or when available spaces are filled.

👉 Apply today and join us for Arch Fest & Train Day 2026! jesupga.gov/393/City-of-Jesup-Arch-Fest

09/11/2026

25 Years Later, We Remember.

Today, we honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the courage and sacrifice that followed September 11, 2001.

We Remember. We Honor. We Will Never Forget.

09/08/2026

🎖️🎄 WHO WILL LEAD THE PARADE? 🎄🎖️

Grand Marshal nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Downtown Jesup Christmas Parade!

Each year, we have the honor of recognizing someone who has made a meaningful impact in our community. Know someone who deserves to be this year’s Grand Marshal? We want to hear from you!

✨ Nominate a Grand Marshal:
https://forms.gle/AzwRv7qUSmpsspEM8

📄 Prefer a paper form? Nomination forms are also available for pickup at City Hall.

📌 Nomination Deadline: Friday, October 9th

🎄 SAVE THE DATE! 🎄
The Annual Downtown Jesup Christmas Parade will take place on:

📅 Friday, December 4, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Jesup

The holiday season will be here before we know it, and we’re excited to celebrate another special night in Downtown Jesup! ❤️💚

More parade information and participation opportunities will be announced soon. Stay tuned! ✨

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

🎉 VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN FOR ARCH FEST 2026! 🎉

Makers, creators, businesses, food vendors, and nonprofit organizations — there’s still time to join us for Arch Fest 2026!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Historic Downtown Jesup
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Held in conjunction with Train Day, Arch Fest is one of Jesup’s favorite annual events, bringing together shopping, food, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and plenty of community fun! 🚂🎪

✨ Vendor Application Deadline: October 8, 2026

Vendor spaces are limited and applications are subject to approval. Limited electrical hookups are available as an optional add-on while capacity lasts.

👉 Ready to join us? Apply today!
jesupga.gov/393/City-of-Jesup-Arch-Fest

We can’t wait to see you downtown! 🚂🎉

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

The City of Jesup is excited to continue our work through PROPEL – Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity, Economic Leadership, a collaborative community initiative focused on strengthening Wayne County.

PROPEL is focused on identifying opportunities, addressing challenges, and developing strategies that support business growth, workforce development, leadership, and long-term economic prosperity.

As part of this effort, we are asking community members to take a few minutes to complete a brief community survey. Your feedback will help us better understand the needs and priorities of our community and guide future PROPEL initiatives.

📣 Your voice matters! Take the survey and help us PROPEL Wayne County forward!

Thank you for your participation and continued investment in our community. 💙

Click the link below to access the survey:
https://uga.questionpro.com/t/AdPrDZ84bS

09/03/2026

🚨 WATER MAIN BREAK – SERVICE INTERRUPTION

Due to a water main break, water service will be temporarily shut off on West Walnut Street between 4th and 6th Streets this morning while crews make repairs.

We appreciate your patience and understanding!