Town of Alto to Hold First City Council Meeting of 2026 on January 13

The Town of Alto will hold its first City Council meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, January 13, at 7 p.m. at Alto City Hall. A work session will be held prior to the meeting beginning at 6 p.m., allowing council members to review items before the official session begins.

The meeting will officially open with roll call, followed by the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Council members will then consider approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the called meeting held on December 29, 2025.

A major focus of the evening will be new business, including an executive session held pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(6) to discuss personnel matters.

Following executive session, the town will formally swear in newly elected officials, including:

  • Post 1: John Smith
  • Post 3: Allen Fox
  • Post 5: Debbie Turner

Additional organizational items on the agenda include the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge, helping set the foundation for the town’s leadership and legal structure for the new year.

Residents are encouraged to attend and take part in Alto’s first council meeting of 2026 as newly sworn officials begin their terms and the town looks ahead to the year ahead.

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