Historic Preservation Commission Public Notice
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Information
Next Meeting:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
The Historic Preservation Commission of Blakely meets on the 4th Thursday of each month, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the Bynum Conference Room of the Chamber-Development Authority Building (214 Court Square, Blakely, GA 39823). Note: Meetings may be cancelled or postponed if there is no business to discuss. Notice and agenda will be placed on the front window of meeting place within 3 days of scheduled meeting.
Certificates of Appropriateness must be turned in 15 days prior to the next scheduled meeting before the H.P.C. Committee can consider any requests for approval of any changes affecting the exterior appearance or demo of any building located within a designated local historic district in the City of Blakely. An application fee of $75 is only for demolition requests.
C.O.A.s & application fee for demo requests can be submitted at City Hall, 82 Court Square; or emailed to Lane Davis, Kenneth Jones, or Susanne Reynolds.
What is the Blakely Historic Preservation Commission?
The local Historic Preservation Commission is charged with reviewing any major/minor work project involving a material change in appearance that affects the exterior features of a historic property within the district or individually-listed historic properties. The review process is guided by The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, City of Bainbridge Historic Preservation Design Guidelines (adopted June 26, 2025 until local design guidelines are developed for Historic Downtown Blakely) and the issuing of the Certificate of Appropriateness.
Blakely Historic Preservation Ordinance Adoption
The City of Blakely adopted the Historic Preservation Ordinance and established the Historic Preservation Commission on June 6, 2023. Properties found within the boundaries of the recommended Local Historic District represent some of the most important resources that define the unique character of Blakely. Those who own and occupy properties within this district continue to add to the history found throughout the community and should see themselves as stewards of these resources. The historic integrity of each building within the district can outlive many more generations if cared for properly and can continue to be adapted to new technology as long as nothing is permanently changed or discarded.
What are Historic District Benefits?
The Georgia Historic Preservation Division works hard to help communities realize their full potential and benefit from a historic district. A historic district that is aesthetically cohesive and well promoted can be a community’s most important attraction. The retention of historic areas as a way to attract tourist dollars makes good economic sense. The protection of local historic districts can also enhance business recruitment potential. Companies continually re-locate to communities that offer their workers a higher quality of life, which is greatly enhanced by successful local preservation programs and stable historic districts.
Blakely Historic Preservation Rules of Procedures
HPC of Blakely Rules of Procedures – Rules of Procedure (Adopted 11-26-2024)
The Blakely HPC adopted the City of Bainbridge Historic Preservation Design Guidelines on June 26, 2025, until specific local guidelines for Historic Downtown Blakely can be developed.
Blakely Historic Preservation Commission Board
Jan Barron, Chairperson (6/6/2027)
Kimberly Hope Fleming, Co-Chairperson (6/6/2027)
Art Redding (6/6/2027)
Mandy Sanders (6/6/2027)
Gayle Anderson (11/7/2027)
Blakely Historic Preservation Commission Staff
Lane Davis, – (229) 359-0185, lane.davis@cityofblakely.org, City of Blakely Planning & Zoning
Kenneth Jones, – (229) 724-8596, kenneth.jones@cityofblakely.org, City of Blakely Planning & Zoning
Susanne Reynolds – (229) 366-1952, susanne@downtownblakely.com, Downtown Development Authority Executive Director
Blakely Historic District Documents
HPC
Ordinance
District
Properties
Blakely Historic District Map
Certificate of Appropriateness
Historic District FAQs & Benefits
HPC Application & Eligibility
Property-District Nomination
Facade Grant Application
Last modified: May 26, 2026
