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The Monday Minute: March 10
Thank you for coming out to Lilburchaun
Lilburchaun was held this past Saturday in Lilburn City Park. We thank everyone for coming out and hope you had a shamrockin' good time! May the luck of the Irish be with you this Paddy's Day.
Council Meeting Tonight, March 10
Council Work Session | 6:30 p.m.
Lilburn City Hall (340 Main St.)
Work Session Agenda
City Council Meeting | 7:30 p.m.
Lilburn City Hall (340 Main St.)
Council Meeting Agenda
3/11 Food Truck Tuesday
Come out to Old Town Lilburn for tomorrow's Food Truck Tuesday with Cuddly's Soul Food and Ponko Chicken. Enjoy a taste of local cuisine every Tuesday at the corners of Main St. and First Avenue in Old Town Lilburn, running from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Explore various food options each week from multiple vendors.
It's Chipper Week!
Place items to be chipped by the curb and the city's chipper service will remove your debris. Please note, weather can impact this schedule. Chipper Service Information
Update from Special Called Work Session Held March 1
Mayor and Council met at a Special Called Work Session on March 1, 2025, with several members of the public in attendance. This meeting established five priorities and twenty goals to be completed over the next five years.
Update from Planning Commission Meeting Held February 27
The Planning Commission met February 27, 2025 to review an application for a Special Use Permit for Atlantic Trailer Leasing and Sales located at 4485 Lilburn Industrial Way.
Planning Manager Reid Turner recommended denial based on lack of conformance with the criteria for approval of a Special Use Permit found in City Code, specifically lack of conformance with both the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, and the 2022 LCI Study adopted by City Council; however, members of the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Use. SUP-2025-02 will be presented to Mayor and Council at the March 10, 2025 meeting.
Update from Special Called ZBA Hearing Held March 5
The Zoning Board of Appeals held a Special Called hearing on March 5, 2025, to review a Variance request to reduce the parking requirements for the development of a church at 377 Hillcrest Rd. The meeting was originally scheduled for January 22, 2025, but inclement weather and the closure of City Hall resulted in a rescheduling of the meeting. Planning Manager, Reid Turner, recommended approval based on the criteria for approval of a Variance request found in City Code; the Zoning Board of Appeals elected to approve the Variance request with amended conditions proposed by staff.
DDA Issued Bonds for the Public/Private Parking Deck on March 7
The Downtown Development Authority issued two revenue bonds on Friday. The bonds were issued for $9.5million and $6.5million for the construction of the parking deck. For the first two years the DDA will make interest only payments on the two bonds while the parking deck is under construction.
Apply for a Homestead Exemption
You can apply for homestead exemptions now through April 1st—learn more on the Gwinnett Tax Commissioner website.
Construction Update on the Railroad Avenue Project
The Downtown Development Authority and Rangewater closed on 2.28.2025. Georgia Power has removed power poles, and clearing has begun with demolition of warehouses at 4839 Railroad Avenue scheduled for this week.
Playground Improvements Project Update
Work on the playground drainage improvements continues on schedule and should be complete early April.