Louisville's City Council: A Busy Night of Decisions

Louisville's City Council had a packed meeting last week, tackling everything from airport upgrades to tech refreshes. The night kicked off with a quick check-in on old business, specifically those blighted properties that have been a thorn in the city's side. Progress is slow, but it's happening. The big-ticket item was the airport's runway resurfacing project. The total cost? Nearly $2 million, with the feds covering most of it. The city is also shelling out nearly $48, 000, while another $101, 425. 46 is earmarked for project planning and oversight. ER Snell landed the contract for the actual construction, which is set to start in March 2026. Rebranding was also on the table. The city awarded a $34, 500 contract to Accent Creative Group to give Louisville a fresh new look. The city's Hotel/Motel Tax fund is footing most of the bill, with the rest coming from the 2026 budget. The council also accepted a generous gift—a quitclaim deed for a property on Jewel Lane from Janette and Roshunda Dixon. And in a move to bring the city's tech into the 21st century, the council approved the purchase of new Dell computers using SPLOST funds. The current systems are so outdated, they're practically museum pieces.