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Here's this week's highlights:
The Lilburn Loop: September 15
Recap of the 9/8 Council Meeting
At its September 8 meeting, the Lilburn City Council approved all items on the agenda, including:
- Public Safety: Adoption of an ordinance granting the Chief of Police authority to designate traffic control devices on city-maintained streets for enhanced safety.
- Property Taxes: Approval of the change in dates for the collection of property taxes.
- Downtown Development: Authorization for City Council to loan the Downtown Development Authority $850,000 plus closing costs to purchase 100 Main Street.
- Special Event Licenses: Addition of language to Chapter 6 of the city code allowing a special event alcohol license to be obtained on city-owned property—this change makes the Wynne-Russell House eligible for fundraising purposes.
- Commercial Drone Hubs: Approval of a six-month moratorium on accepting applications for commercial drone hubs/terminals.
Meeting Agenda
Thanks for Coming to Rock the Park 2025!
Lilburn, you rocked the park with us on Saturday! Thank you to The Stranger and Little Hopes for an incredible night of music and community. We’re already looking forward to next year’s concerts! Learn More About Rock the Park
Thanks for Coming to the Community Garden Ribbon Cutting!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Lilburn Community Garden. This beautification project highlights our partnership with an incredible group of volunteers, and we are so excited to continue growing together! Learn More About the Lilburn Community Garden
Mayor's Town Hall TONIGHT, 9/15
Join us tonight for the Mayor’s Town Hall at 7 p.m. Please note: this week’s meeting will be held in the Council Chambers rather than The Preston Room.
Share Your Ideas for Mayor's Town Hall
Mayor’s Town Hall meetings are a chance for open conversation about the issues that matter most to our community — and we’d love to hear from you!
What topics would you like to see discussed at upcoming Town Hall meetings? Please take a moment to share your ideas using the link below. Your input helps guide future discussions and ensures we’re focusing on what matters most to Lilburn residents.
Town Hall Feedback Form
Food Truck Tuesday
Join us tomorrow, September 16, from 12 to 7 p.m. at the corner of Main Street and First Avenue to enjoy delicious eats from My Vietnamese Food Mobile. Don’t miss out on this flavorful stop in Old Town!
Learn More About Food Truck Tuesday
It's Chipper Week!
City of Lilburn residents can take advantage of Chipper Week this week. Public Works will collect tree limbs and branches placed at the curb. Click the link for more info on the do's and don'ts to ensure pick up of debris. Learn More About Chipper Service
DDA Meeting Wednesday, 9/17
The Downtown Development Authority will meet on Wednesday night in the Work Session Room on the 2nd floor. The work session begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting. Learn More About the DDA
DDA Developer Meeting in Duluth
This week, the Downtown Development Authority will travel to Duluth to meet with developers. The discussion will focus on recent DDA projects and opportunities for future investment in Old Town Lilburn.
Candidate Forum This Thursday 9/18
Mark your calendars! On Thursday, September 18th at 6:30, the Lilburn Business Association will host a community candidate forum at the Lilburn Police Department, 4600 Lawrenceville Hwy. This is your opportunity to meet the individuals running for office and learn more before casting your ballot. Remember—Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, and early voting begins October 14. Learn More About Elections in the City of Lilburn
Poll Workers Needed — Sign Up By 9/18
Election Day is November 4, with early voting from October 14 to 31. The city is looking for poll workers to help ensure a smooth election. Interested? Reach out to the City Clerk for details. Please note that the deadline is September 18th. 2025 Poll Worker Information
Cheer on the Fall Cornhole League
Come out and support our Fall Cornhole League! Matches kick off every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Bring a friend (and a lawn chair) and enjoy a fun evening cheering on your neighbors. Learn More About Cornhole in Old Town Lilburn
Old Town Players Present: Plaza Suite
Lilburn's Old Town Players still have more seats for their Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows this week! Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at The Plaza. The performance takes place each night at 7:30 p.m. in the Preston Room at Lilburn City Hall.
- Thursday, September 18
- Friday, September 19
- Saturday, September 20
Learn More and Book Tickets
Bryson Park Road Realignment: Ribbon Cutting on 9/23
Join us on Tuesday, September 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. as we cut the ribbon on the Bryson Park Road realignment, a project designed to improve safety and keep traffic moving smoothly. Project Plan
Temporary Road Closure in Old Town on 9/20
A section of Main Street between First Avenue and Railroad Avenue will be closed from 1 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, for a special celebration.
Traffic will still be able to flow through Old Town, and parking behind businesses will remain accessible via the Railroad Avenue entrance.
This closure is part of a new option for Old Town businesses to host a Lil’ Block Party by temporarily closing a section of Main Street. Haven Bodega is the first to take advantage of the new permit with their “Haven Turns 1!” celebration.
Old Town Lilburn Events
Vendors Wanted for Monsters & Movies on Main
Monsters & Movies on Main is creeping up on Saturday, October 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Old Town Lilburn — and we want your business to be part of the fun!
Set up a booth to hand out candy or host a spooktacular Halloween-themed activity for families. It's a great way to connect with Lilburn residents and join in a favorite community tradition. Please note: No merchandise sales. Sign Up
Splash, Laugh, Repeat...Until 9/21!
What a summer! The splash pad at Lilburn City Park has been full of giggles, squeals, and cool relief. Don’t miss your last chance to make a splash — the final day of the season is Sunday, September 21.
We’ll turn the jets back on next spring… until then, thanks for making it such a fun season! Learn More About the Lilburn Splash Pad
Keeping Lilburn Beautiful
The Lilburn Community Improvement District has contracted for a street sweeper along Highway 29, and the first cleaning is scheduled for this week.
Crews will be regularly cleaning 16 miles of curb — 12 miles along the outside curb and 4 miles on the inside curb.
To minimize disruptions, sweeping will take place during times of least traffic.
Thank you, LCID, for investing in a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming Highway 29 corridor!
Preventative Septic Maintenance Saves Streams
The City of Lilburn has many homes served by septic systems. This is an efficient and environmentally friendly way to treat wastewater from your home. Septic systems recharge groundwater, handle smaller amounts of waste than sewer systems, and encourage water conservation. However, regular maintenance is necessary to prevent possible failures.
Be sure to have your septic tank pumped out every three to five years by a licensed septic contractor and permit any repairs with Gwinnett County Environmental Health Department. For more information, visit our Stormwater Management webpage.
Property Tax Bills: Important Date Change
Please note: City of Lilburn property tax bills will be mailed on October 1 this year. Payment will be due on December 1. We appreciate your attention to this change in the mailing and due dates. Learn More About Property Taxes
Save the Date: Holiday Lights & Flight Fest
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 22, from 4–7 p.m., as Old Town Lilburn lights up the season! We’re planning a magical time full of holiday cheer — with twinkling lights, festive fun, and a few dazzling surprises in store. Stay tuned for more details!
Learn More About Holiday Lights & Flight Fest
Save the Date: Christmas Parade
Mark your calendars! The City of Lilburn proudly presents the Annual Lilburn Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. The parade will make its way down Main Street and end at Lilburn City Park, bringing holiday cheer to the heart of our city.
Learn More About the Christmas Parade
Want to be part of the parade?
Individuals, groups, and businesses are invited to join the fun—decorate a float, gather your neighborhood bike brigade, showcase your team or club, or come up with your own festive idea! Entry fees vary depending on the type of participant (some are free, including public schools, public safety, and military units).
Parade Entry Application
Street Paving & Resurfacing Projects Begin This Month
At the August 11th meeting, Mayor and Council approved street paving and resurfacing projects that are now underway. If your street is included, please watch for posted signage with the project date and remember not to park on the street during that time.
Streets scheduled for next week include: Lilburn School Road, Harvard Drive, Poplar Street, Bowers Brook Court, and Highview Way.
Learn More About Slated Road Projects
Railroad Avenue Project Update
Work continues on both the parking deck and multifamily portions of the Railroad Avenue project:
Parking Deck
- Monday/Tuesday: Crews will finish erecting the final pieces of Section 8.
- Wednesday: Final grading will take place on level one and around the outside of the parking deck.
- Thursday/Friday: Plumbers will complete drain installation, while concrete crews begin prepping to pour slabs on level one.
- Work will continue on final caulking, waterproofing, backfilling, and cable placement across all levels.
Multifamily
- Framing continues on podium levels one and two.
- Plumbers are placing underground plumbing in the amenities area.
- Crews are prepping final slabs to pour the following week.
- All MEP trades remain active throughout the site.
Learn More About the Railroad Ave Project
