Carroll County public meetings in 2025
50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board will review a proposed amendment to the FY 2025 budget presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy. Commissioners will also consider an opt‑in form for a new judicial salary. A review of the 2026 ARPA grant will be conducted by Judge John Simpson. The meeting includes standard procedural items and may enter an executive session if needed.
- Budget Amendment FY 2025 presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
- Opt‑In Form for New Judicial Salary
- 2026 ARPA Grant Review by Judge John Simpson
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Carroll County Board of Appeals will hear three requests to split off smaller lots from larger agricultural properties, which is less than the required four-acre minimum. The meeting will also cover standard procedural rules for public hearings.
- Hearing procedures set for 10 minutes per side and 2 minutes rebuttal
- V-25-12-01: Intrafamily-Lot Size Variance at 3391 N Hwy 27
- V-25-12-02: Intrafamily-Lot Size Variance at 3667 Stateline Rd
- V-25-12-03: Intrafamily-Lot Size Variance at 32 W Hickory Level Rd
The Board unanimously approved the November meeting minutes (6‑0). Two intrafamily lot‑size variance requests were tabled until January (both 6‑0). One variance request for 32 W Hickory Level Rd was approved unanimously (6‑0).
- Approved November minutes (6-0)
- Tabled V-25-12-01 variance for 3391 N Hwy 27 (6-0)
- Tabled V-25-12-02 variance for 3667 Stateline Rd (6-0)
- Approved V-25-12-03 variance for 32 W Hickory Level Rd (6-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will review financial reports, approve agenda and minutes, and hear a proclamation for Heritage Days. The meeting includes a zoning session with two rezoning requests, and a business session to consider a security camera replacement for the county jail, funding for fire station generators, a resolution on the continuation of a 1% sales tax, and several board and commission reappointments. Public comments will be heard but no action will be taken on them.
- Rezoning of 4 acres from Agriculture to Commercial at 4169 W Hwy 166 (Z-25-11-01)
- Rezoning of 1.87 acres from Residential (R1) to Commercial at 20 Fairfield Rd (Z-25-11-02)
- Consideration of security camera replacement for Carroll County Jail funded by the 21 SPLOST
- Approval of $399,886.20 grant plus $133,295.40 local match for nine fire station generators, total $533,181.60
- Reappointment of Jeff Matthews to the 20-27 Corridor Joint Development Authority (term expires Dec 6, 2025)
The December 2, 2025 Carroll County Board of Commissioners agenda included appointments to the Board of Election and Registration, the Board, the Civil Service, the Water Authority, the Three Rivers Regional Authority, and the Agricultural Advisory Board (District 5). An executive session was noted as a possible item. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other outcomes for these items.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a work retreat on November 18, 2025, at 34 Horsley Mill Road. The only agenda item is a discussion of solid waste. No decisions or votes are listed.
- Solid Waste Discussion
The Board reached consensus on several solid‑waste cost‑saving actions. Furniture will only be accepted at the current transfer station after the new station opens, ending acceptance at convenience centers. Staff will seek local vendor bids for hauling trash from convenience centers to the transfer station. The County will explore user fees and passes to offset solid‑waste costs.
- Limit furniture disposal to the current transfer station after the new station opens (consensus)
- Stop accepting furniture at convenience centers (consensus)
- Staff to obtain local vendor bids for hauling trash from convenience centers to the transfer station (consensus)
- No new convenience centers will be opened (consensus)
- Explore and implement user fees and passes for solid‑waste services (consensus)
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will review two applications to change land use. One request seeks to rezone 4 acres from agriculture to commercial for a tree service at 4169 W Hwy 166. The other seeks to rezone 1.87 acres from residential to commercial at 20 Fairfield Rd. The commission will vote on these requests after public hearings.
- Rezoning 4 acres from Agriculture to Commercial for a tree service at 4169 W Hwy 166 (Parcel #060-0029, Land Lot 86, District 6) – applicant Bobby Morehead
- Rezoning 1.87 acres from Residential (R1) to Commercial for an undetermined use at 20 Fairfield Rd (Parcel #172-0033, Land Lot 49, District 2) – applicant West Street Capital Partners LLC
The commission unanimously approved the October meeting minutes (5-0). It denied the rezoning of 4169 W Hwy 166 from Agriculture to Commercial (5-0). It also denied the rezoning of 20 Fairfield Rd from Residential (R1) to Commercial (5-0). No other business was conducted.
- Approved October minutes (5-0)
- Denied rezoning of 4169 W Hwy 166 (5-0)
- Denied rezoning of 20 Fairfield Rd (5-0)
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will adopt hearing procedures that limit presentation time for applicants and opponents. It will consider a setback variance (V-25-11-01) to reduce the front setback requirement from 100 ft to 70 ft for a garage. The request concerns the property at 173 Fortenberry Rd, Parcel #100-0111, Land Lot 244, District 6.
- V-25-11-01: Setback variance to reduce front setback from 100 ft to 70 ft at 173 Fortenberry Rd
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review three zoning requests, including two telecommunication towers. The consent agenda includes several public safety and infrastructure expenditures and an update to personnel leave policies.
- Conditional use requests for 245 ft towers at 950 Duncan Rd and Roopville Veal Rd
- Rezoning of 50.5 acres from Industrial to Agriculture at 200 Ross St
- Approval of $196,197.31 to equip 12 Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles
- Approval of $690,469.71 for nine fire station generators
- Approval of $149,172.00 for Public Works fuel site piping and dispensers
The Board approved a rezoning request for 50.5 acres at 200 Ross St., changing the land from industrial to agricultural with a 50‑foot vegetative buffer and a ban on commercial processing. It also approved two conditional‑use permits for 245‑ft telecommunication towers on Duncan Road and Roopville Veal Road. Additionally, all items on the consent agenda—including patrol‑vehicle equipment, fire‑station generators, fuel‑site pipe replacement, and a GDOT right‑of‑way contribution—were approved unanimously.
- Approved rezoning of 50.5 acres to agricultural (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use for 245‑ft tower at 950 Duncan Rd. (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use for 245‑ft tower on Roopville Veal Rd. (unanimous)
- Approved $196,197.31 for equipment for 12 sheriff patrol vehicles (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to civil service personnel policies on employee leave and PTO (unanimous)
- Approved $690,469.71 for nine fire‑station generators (unanimous)
- Approved $149,172.00 to replace fuel‑site piping and dispensers (unanimous)
- Approved $75,000 GDOT Right‑of‑Way project contribution for Lovvorn Mill Road (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review September 2025 financials presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy. The body will also discuss items for the upcoming November 4, 2025 regular meeting.
- September 2025 Financials recap
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will consider two conditional use applications to construct 245‑ft telecommunication towers—one at 950 Duncan Rd (Parcel #140‑0141) and another on Roopville Veal Rd (Parcel #067‑0152). Both applications are submitted by tower companies and are assigned to Commission District 5. The commission will also review a rezoning request to change 50.5 acres from industrial to agriculture at 200 Ross St (Parcels #107‑0517 and #107‑0090) in District 1.
- Conditional Use C-25-10-01: 245‑ft telecom tower at 950 Duncan Rd, Parcel #140‑0141, applicant Leo Coleman/Tower Co, LLC (District 5)
- Conditional Use C-25-10-02: 245‑ft telecom tower on Roopville Veal Rd, Parcel #067‑0152, applicant Sunbelt of Alabama, LLC/Tower Co, LLC (District 5)
- Rezoning Z-25-10-01: 50.5‑acre change from industrial to agriculture at 200 Ross St, Parcels #107‑0517 & #107‑0090, applicant Ashley Rodgers (District 1)
The September meeting minutes were approved unanimously (5-0). The commission unanimously recommended and approved conditional use permits for two 245‑ft telecommunication towers at 950 Duncan Rd. and Roopville Veal Rd. (5-0 each). A rezoning request to change 50.5 acres from industrial to agriculture at 200 Ross St. was also unanimously approved (5-0). The board decided to continue delivering packets in mailboxes.
- Approved September minutes (5-0)
- Approved conditional use C-25-10-01 for 245‑ft tower at 950 Duncan Rd (5-0)
- Approved conditional use C-25-10-02 for 245‑ft tower on Roopville Veal Rd (5-0)
- Approved rezoning Z-25-10-01 for 50.5 acres at 200 Ross St. (5-0)
- Board agreed to keep packet delivery in mailboxes (no vote tally recorded)
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Carroll County Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests during the meeting. One request seeks to reduce a 100‑foot front setback to 57 feet for a carport at 1008 Old Draketown Trail. The other request seeks to split 1.5 acres from a 3.94‑acre parcel at 288 Gilley Road, which is below the required 4‑acre minimum.
- V-25-10-01: Setback variance for a carport, reducing front setback from 100 ft to 57 ft at 1008 Old Draketown Trail (Parcel #119-0110, Land Lot 293, 6th District), applicant Arilene Padilla, Commission District 3.
- V-25-10-02: Intrafamily lot‑size variance to split off 1.5 acres from a 3.94‑acre parcel at 288 Gilley Road (Parcel #158-0058, Land Lot 124, 5th District), applicant Roy Gibbs, Commission District 5.
The September meeting minutes were approved unanimously (6-0). Two variance requests—one to reduce a front setback and another to split a lot below the minimum size—were each approved unanimously (6-0). The board also agreed to deliver future packet materials by email instead of mailbox delivery.
- Approved September minutes (6-0)
- Approved setback variance for 1008 Old Draketown Trl (6-0)
- Approved intrafamily lot‑size variance for 288 Gilley Rd (6-0)
- Agreed to deliver future packets by email
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a CAD and mobile data system contract for $43,000 and purchasing fire department equipment totaling up to $100,487.20. The agenda also includes a public comment session and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of CAD and mobile data system contract ($43,000)
- Fire Department personal property purchase up to $86,650
- Fire Department lawn maintenance equipment purchase ($13,837.20)
- Public comment session (3-minute limit)
- Approval of August and September meeting minutes
The minutes consist mainly of headings, invocations, and fragmented text. No actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies are documented. Therefore, the board did not record any substantive decisions during this session.
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review August 2025 financial reports and discuss items for the October 7 meeting. The session includes a presentation on a 'Made to Be Remade' community grant.
- Presentation on 'Made to Be Remade' community grant
- Review of August 2025 financials
- Discussion of items for October 7, 2025 meeting
The October 2, 2025 Carroll County Board of Commissioners meeting included a special presentation and a financial recap for August 2025. No motions, votes, or approvals were documented in the minutes. The clerk, Sandra Huey, and Mchelle Margan were noted. No substantive actions were taken.
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
On September 4, 2025, the Carroll County Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. The first, V-25-09-01, seeks an intrafamily lot‑size variance to split off 1 acre from a 3.6‑acre parcel at 345 Bell Rd, below the required 4‑acre minimum. The second, V-25-09-02, requests a road‑frontage variance to split off 4 acres with 79 ft of frontage at 3692 Mt Zion Rd, below the required 210 ft. The board will consider each request and any public comments before deciding.
- V-25-09-01: Intrafamily‑lot‑size variance, 345 Bell Rd, split 1 acre from 3.6 acre parcel (minimum required 4 acre)
- V-25-09-02: Road‑frontage variance, 3692 Mt Zion Rd, split 4 acre with 79 ft frontage (minimum required 210 ft)
The Board unanimously approved the July meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a revised survey for a lot‑size variance at 2071 Lovvorn Mill Rd. The Board unanimously denied a lot‑size variance request at 345 Bell Rd. Finally, it approved a road‑frontage variance for 3692 Mt Zion Rd by a 4‑2 vote.
- Approved July minutes (7-0)
- Approved revised survey for V-25-08-01 lot‑size variance at 2071 Lovvorn Mill Rd (7-0)
- Denied V-25-09-01 lot‑size variance at 345 Bell Rd (7-0)
- Approved V-25-09-02 road frontage variance at 3692 Mt Zion Rd (4-2)
Board of Commissioners
The commissioners will vote on a $360,000 contract to buy ten patrol vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office, funded as a capital project. They will also consider a rezoning request for 2.11 acres on Bremen Mt. Zion Road and a conditional‑use request for dog kennels on Oak Grove Road. A resolution to deannex a parcel from the City of Whitesburg will be reviewed, and public comments will be heard.
- Z-25-08-01: Rezoning 2.11 acres from Agriculture to Commercial at 2130 Bremen Mt Zion Rd.
- C-25-08-01: Conditional use request for dog kennels at 1460 Oak Grove Rd.
- Sheriff's Office vehicle purchase: ten patrol vehicles, total cost $360,000.
- Resolution to approve deannexation of Tax Parcel W020040093 from the City of Whitesburg.
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners presented Resolution 12.1 to authorize matching funds to expand a project on Mays Mill Road in Carrollton, Georgia. The minutes do not record a vote tally or a final approval or denial of the resolution.
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review financial reports. The body will also discuss items for the September 2, 2025 meeting agenda.
- Review of July Financials
- Review of SPLOST Financials
- Discussion of September 2, 2025 meeting agenda
The Board reviewed a proposal to buy ten patrol vehicles for $360,000, funded as a SPLOST capital project, and a deannexation request for parcel W020040093. The commissioners reached consensus to place the vehicle purchase item on the consent agenda for the September 2, 2025 meeting. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:12 p.m.
- Placed Sheriff's Office vehicle purchase ($360,000) on consent agenda for Sept 2 meeting (consensus, no vote recorded)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will discuss three tax‑related resolutions. First, a proposal to levy 2025 property taxes for the county and schools and adopt homestead exemptions. Second, an intergovernmental agreement to continue a one‑percent sales and use tax among the county and its cities and towns. Third, a resolution to call an election for voter approval of the continued sales tax and related debt issuance.
- Resolution to levy 2025 Carroll County and Carroll County Schools property taxes and adopt 2025 homestead exemptions
- Resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for continuation and distribution of a one‑percent sales and use tax
- Resolution requesting the Board of Elections to call an election to approve the sales tax continuation and issuance of general obligation debt
The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It then adopted a resolution to levy 2025 property taxes and homestead exemptions for Carroll County and the school system. The commissioners also approved a SPLOST intergovernmental agreement to continue the county’s 1% sales and use tax, and a SPLOST resolution calling for an election to extend the tax and issue related debt. All votes were 7‑0‑0 in favor.
- Approved meeting agenda (vote 7-0-0)
- Approved 2025 tax levy and homestead exemptions (vote 7-0-0)
- Approved SPLOST intergovernmental agreement (vote 7-0-0)
- Approved SPLOST resolution requesting election for tax continuation and debt issuance (vote 7-0-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will hear two development requests. One is a rezoning of 2.11 acres from Agriculture to Commercial at 2130 Bremen Mt Zion Rd, requested by Jody Bennett. The other is a conditional use request for dog kennels on 1460 Oak Grove Rd, submitted by Karmen Barber. The commission will follow the hearing procedures that limit presentation and rebuttal times.
- Rezoning request (Z-25-08-01) to change 2.11 acres at 2130 Bremen Mt Zion Rd from Agriculture to Commercial (Applicant: Jody Bennett).
- Conditional use request (C-25-08-01) for dog kennels on 1460 Oak Grove Rd, currently zoned Agriculture (Applicant: Karmen Barber).
The commission unanimously approved the July meeting minutes. It approved a rezoning request for 2.11 acres at 2130 Bremen Mt Zion Rd from Agriculture to Commercial, with the condition that any other use must be reconsidered by the board. It voted unanimously to make no recommendation on a conditional use request for dog kennels at 1460 Oak Grove Rd.
- Approved July minutes (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 2.11 acres to commercial with condition (5-0)
- No recommendation on dog kennel conditional use request (5-0)
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will hear five variance requests for properties zoned Agriculture. Items include intrafamily lot‑size splits, a road‑frontage reduction, a setback reduction, and a request to build a 245‑ft telecommunications tower that exceeds height and separation standards. The board will vote on each request.
- V-25-08-01: Intrafamily‑lot size variance to split 1 acre from 6.39 acres at 2071 Lovvorn Mill Rd (requires 4‑acre minimum)
- V-25-08-02: Road frontage variance to split 4 acres with 158 ft frontage at 451 Downs Rd (requires 210 ft)
- V-25-08-03: Tower height‑separation variance for a 245‑ft tower on 16.94 acres at 60 Glenloch Rd (exceeds 150‑ft limit and 0.25‑mi separation)
- V-25-08-04: Intrafamily‑lot size variance to split 5.25 acres into three lots at 1012 Whooping Creek Church Rd (each under 4‑acre minimum)
- V-25-08-05: Setback variance to reduce front setback to 62 ft for a garage at 518 Paynes Lake Rd (requires 100 ft)
The Board of Appeals approved four variance requests and denied one. A 245‑ft telecommunications tower on 16.94 acres was approved unanimously. One lot‑size variance was postponed to the September 4 meeting, and another lot‑size variance was denied. All votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous.
- Approved revised survey for V-25-07-01 (6-0)
- Postponed V-25-08-01 to September 4 meeting (5-0)
- Approved road frontage variance V-25-08-02 (5-0)
- Approved tower height‑separation variance V-25-08-03 (5-0)
- Denied intrafamily lot‑size variance V-25-08-04 (4-1)
- Approved setback variance V-25-08-05 (5-0)
- Approved July minutes (6-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several proposals and contracts related to the Solid Waste Transfer Station, including a new building and equipment. The meeting also includes a zoning request for a telecommunications tower and a resolution regarding mental illness in the criminal justice system.
- Conditional Use request for a 245-foot telecommunication tower at 60 Glenloch Rd.
- Proposed budget not to exceed $800,000 for Site Work Package for the new Transfer Station Building
- Professional Services Agreement with Schneider Geospatial, LLC for $24,000 setup and $39,000 annual fee
- Resolution addressing the needs of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system
- Lease amendment with TMobile South, LLC for property at 4950 S. Highway 100
The Board unanimously approved a conditional use request allowing Georgia Power/Diamond Communications to build a 245‑foot telecommunications tower at 60 Glenloch Rd. It also approved several solid‑waste projects, including a $246,525 concrete finisher contract, a $284,936 wheel‑loader contract, an up‑to‑$800,000 site‑work budget, and a $3.47 million replacement of the Solid Waste Transfer Station Building (the latter passed with two commissioners opposing). Additional unanimous approvals were the opioid settlement memorandum, a lease amendment for a T‑Mobile tower site, and a $100,513 time‑and‑attendance software purchase.
- Approved conditional use for 245‑ft telecom tower at 60 Glenloch Rd (unanimous)
- Approved $246,525 concrete finisher contract for Solid Waste Transfer Station (unanimous)
- Approved $284,936 wheel loader contract for Solid Waste Transfer Station (unanimous)
- Approved up‑to‑$800,000 site‑work package for new Transfer Station Building (unanimous)
- Approved $3.47 M replacement of Solid Waste Transfer Station Building (passed, 2 opposed)
- Approved opioid settlement memorandum of understanding (unanimous)
- Approved T‑Mobile Tower site lease amendment (unanimous)
- Approved $100,513 time & attendance software contract (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will discuss the upcoming August 5 agenda items. A presentation from the Mission Critical Partners User Board, including Gary Thomas, will be heard. The June 2025 financial recap is postponed until year‑end audit entries are complete.
- Mission Critical Partners – User Board presentation (Gary Thomas, 911 User Board member)
- June 2025 financial recap delayed pending year‑end audit entries
- Review and discussion of items for the August 5, 2025 Board meeting agenda
The Board reached consensus to place several items on the consent agenda for the August 5, 2025 meeting. Items include the concrete finisher and new wheel loader RFPs, the site‑work package, the Purdue opioid‑settlement resolution, and the T‑Mobile tower lease amendment. No other substantive actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
- Consensus to place RFP for Concrete Finisher on consent agenda
- Consensus to place RFP for New Wheel Loader on consent agenda
- Consensus to place Site Work Package on consent agenda
- Consensus to place Opioid Settlement with Purdue resolution on consent agenda
- Consensus to place T‑Mobile Tower Site Lease Amendment on consent agenda
Board of Commissioners
At the special‑called meeting, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners will discuss the continuation of the SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement. The item appears as 4.I in the Business Session agenda.
- Continuation of SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also voted unanimously to continue the SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement, which includes a percentage reduction to allow up to 2.5% county‑wide growth, a waiver of utility tap and connection fees by the City of Carrollton, and a general development agreement for utility upgrades. The agreement states that annual debt‑bond payments and municipal revenue distributions will be handled entirely by the County without delays.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a hearing on a conditional use request to construct a 245‑foot telecommunications tower and support facility at 60 Glenloch Rd (Parcel #083‑0009, Land Lot 88). The applicant is Georgia Power Co/Diamond Communications, LLC, and members of the public may speak for or against the request, each limited to ten minutes with an additional five‑minute rebuttal period. The commission will consider whether to approve the request.
- Conditional use request to build a 245‑ft telecommunication tower at 60 Glenloch Rd (Parcel #083‑0009, Land Lot 88) by Georgia Power Co/Diamond Communications, LLC
The commission unanimously approved the June meeting minutes (5‑0). It also unanimously recommended and approved a conditional use request for a 245‑foot telecommunication tower and support facility at 60 Glenloch Rd. No other business was discussed.
- Approved June minutes (5-0)
- Approved conditional use for 245‑ft telecom tower at 60 Glenloch Rd (5-0)
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing, following its stated time limits, on a request to split three 1‑acre lots from a 9.55‑acre parcel at 77 Roy Baynor Ln. The request seeks a variance from the 4‑acre minimum required for the agricultural zone. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and a business session.
- Hearing procedures set a total of ten minutes for each side and five minutes for rebuttals
- V‑25‑07‑01: Intrafamily‑lot size variance to split three 1‑acre lots from 9.55 acres at 77 Roy Baynor Ln (below 4‑acre minimum)
- Standard agenda items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes
- Business session (no specific items listed)
The Board unanimously approved the June minutes. Commissioner Hodge was elected Chairman by a 5-0 vote, and Commissioner Curtis was elected Vice Chairman by a 5-0 vote. The intrafamily lot‑size variance request was postponed to the August 7 meeting, also by a unanimous 5-0 vote.
- Approved June minutes (5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Hodge as Chairman (5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Curtis as Vice Chairman (5-0)
- Postponed lot‑size variance request to Aug 7 (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will discuss a rezoning request for 0.6 acres on Whooping Creek Road, several consent‑agenda items including an agricultural easement, a financial‑audit engagement, a fire‑equipment donation, a hazard‑mitigation grant, and a transit‑service contract renewal. In the business session they will consider repairs to recreation‑complex light poles and roofs, and confirm the appointment of a new county clerk. Public comments will be heard but no action will be taken on them.
- Rezoning request to change 0.6 acres from Residential (R1) to Commercial at 224 Whooping Creek Rd.
- Agricultural Conservation Easement application for Gary Castleberry under the Federal ACEP‑ALE program
- Engagement letter with Rushton and Company, LLC for the county’s FY 2025 financial audit
- Hazard Mitigation Grant of $517,852.28 for nine fire‑station generators, with a $172,617.43 local match
- Transit contract renewal for Three Rivers Regional Transit System with a $70,000 annual local match
The Board voted unanimously to rezone .6 acres at 224 Whooping Creek Road from Residential (R1) to Commercial. It also approved five items on the Consent Agenda, the repair of recreation‑area light poles, the roof replacement for the baseball and softball concession buildings, and the appointment of Sandra Huey as County Clerk. All motions passed with a 7‑yes, 0‑no vote.
- Approved rezoning of 224 Whooping Creek Rd. (unanimous)
- Approved five Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
- Approved $35,000 recreation light‑pole repair (unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 roof repair for baseball/softball buildings (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Sandra Huey as County Clerk (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review May 2025 financial recapitalization and discuss items for the July 8, 2025 meeting agenda. The session will take place immediately following a special called meeting at 4:00pm.
- Review of May 2025 financials
- Discussion of July 8, 2025 meeting agenda items
- Special Called Meeting scheduled for 4:00pm
The Board of Commissioners reached a consensus to move six agenda items to a consent agenda for the July 8, 2025 meeting. The items include the Castleberry agricultural easement application, the financial‑audit engagement letter, the fire‑rescue equipment donation resolution, the hazard‑mitigation grant, and the transit‑contract renewal. No other actions were taken at this meeting.
- Placed Agricultural Conservation Easement (Castleberry) on consent agenda
- Placed Financial Audit engagement letter on consent agenda
- Placed Fire Rescue equipment donation resolution on consent agenda
- Placed Hazard Mitigation Grant acceptance on consent agenda
- Placed Transit Contract Renewal FY 25‑26 on consent agenda
General
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to continue and distribute the 1% sales and use tax among the county and its cities and towns. They will also review renewal agreements for solid waste hauling from convenience centers and parks, a FY 2025 budget amendment, and the creation of a full‑time fire department captain position.
- Resolution authorizing a SPLOST intergovernmental agreement for the 1% sales and use tax
- Renewal of solid waste services agreement with Waste Industries Atlanta (GFL Environmental) for convenience centers
- Agreement with Georgia Container, Inc. and Portable Toilets of Georgia for solid waste from county parks
- Approval of the FY 2025 budget amendment
- Addition of a full‑time Captain‑Fire Marshall position for the Fire Department
The board voted 6‑1 to adopt a SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement with all cities and towns, including a $22,902,522 growth allocation and a $3 million sale of the Bradley Street building. The board also unanimously approved solid‑waste service agreements for convenience centers and parks. The FY 25 budget amendment was approved unanimously. A full‑time Fire Department Captain‑Fire Marshall position was added by unanimous vote.
- Approved SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement (6‑1 vote, Chairman Morgan opposed)
- Approved Solid Waste Services Agreement for convenience centers (unanimous 7‑0)
- Approved Solid Waste Services Agreement for parks (unanimous 7‑0)
- Approved FY 25 Budget Amendment (unanimous 7‑0)
- Approved addition of full‑time Fire Department Captain‑Fire Marshall position (unanimous 7‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will meet to review a rezoning request for a 0.6-acre parcel. The commission will determine if the property should be changed from Residential (R1) to Commercial.
- Z-25-06-01: Rezoning request for 0.6 acres from Residential (R1) to Commercial at 224 Whooping Creek Rd
The commission unanimously approved the February meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved rezoning request Z‑25‑06‑01 to change .6 acre at 224 Whooping Creek Rd from Residential (R1) to Commercial, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.
- Approved February minutes (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of .6 acre at 224 Whooping Creek Rd from R1 to Commercial (6-0)
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will elect a chairman and vice-chairman and establish hearing procedures. The board will also consider a variance request for a property at 2150 S Hwy 27 to reduce road frontage requirements.
- Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
- Hearing procedures for applicants and opponents
- V-25-06-01: Road Frontage Variance request at 2150 S Hwy 27
- D&M Southside Tire and Brake LLC as applicant
The Board unanimously approved the April meeting minutes. It also unanimously voted to postpone the election of Chairman and Vice Chairman to the July 10 meeting. Finally, the Board unanimously approved a road frontage variance request for the property at 2150 S Hwy 27.
- Approved April minutes (4-0)
- Postponed Chairman and Vice Chairman election to July 10 (4-0)
- Approved road frontage variance at 2150 S Hwy 27 (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of consent agenda items, including emergency jail HVAC replacement, a $402,520.46 fire engine refurbishment, and a drug court lab technician reclassification. In the business session, they will review the FY 2026 property and casualty insurance proposal and adopt the FY 2026 budget resolution that funds county operations and capital projects. The meeting also includes public comments, a zoning session, and several board appointments.
- Approval of Engine #5 refurbishment by Williams Fire Apparatus, not to exceed $402,520.46
- Emergency replacement of three jail HVAC units funded from the 2021 SPLOST
- Reclassification of a part‑time Drug Court Lab Technician to a full‑time position
- Consideration of the FY 2026 Property and Casualty Insurance contract proposal
- Adoption of the FY 2026 Budget Resolution allocating appropriations for county services and capital improvements
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the FY 2026 Budget Resolution, covering appropriations, personnel levels, and capital improvements. The board also approved emergency replacement of three jail HVAC units, a $402,520.46 refurbishment of Fire Rescue Engine #5, and the reclassification of a Drug Court lab technician to full‑time. All five items on the consent agenda and several board appointments were approved without dissent. An executive session on real‑estate matters was convened (7‑0) and later reconvened to regular session (7‑0).
- Approved FY 2026 Budget Resolution (unanimous 7‑0)
- Approved FY 2026 Liability and Risk Management Insurance proposal (unanimous 7‑0)
- Approved emergency replacement of three jail HVAC units (unanimous 7‑0)
- Approved fire rescue Engine #5 refurbishment up to $402,520.46 (unanimous 7‑0)
- Approved reclassification of Drug Court lab technician to full‑time (unanimous 7‑0)
- Approved five items on the Consent Agenda (unanimous 7‑0)
- Approved reappointments to Library Board, Development Authority, and Community Development Board of Appeals (unanimous 7‑0)
- Constituted executive session on real‑estate matters (vote 7‑0) and reconvened to regular session (vote 7‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special called session to address one primary business item. Chief Tax Assessor Hubert Sparks will present the certification of the estimated rollback rate.
- Certification of Estimated Rollback Rate
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also unanimously approved the Certify Millage Rate Resolution (Item 4.1) to certify the estimated rollback rate. No other actions were taken before the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Certify Millage Rate Resolution (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review April 2025 financial reports and receive an update on the Recreation Facility Lighting Design and Electrical Project. The session includes a review of items for the June 3, 2025 meeting agenda.
- April 2025 Financial Recap
- Recreation Facility Lighting Design and Electrical Project update
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners reached consensus to move several items to a consent agenda for the June 3, 2025 meeting. The items include emergency replacement of jail HVAC units, purchase of fire‑rescue equipment, reclassification of a Drug Court lab technician to full‑time, adoption of the Safe Streets safety plan resolution, and reappointment of a member to the Board of Family and Children Services. No vote tallies were recorded; the decision was made by consensus.
- Placed Jail HVAC Units Emergency Replacement on consent agenda (consensus)
- Placed Fire Rescue equipment purchase (up to $398,020.46) on consent agenda (consensus)
- Placed Drug Court Lab Technician reclassification on consent agenda (consensus)
- Placed Safe Streets for All safety plan resolution on consent agenda (consensus)
- Placed reappointment of Kim Jones to Board of Family and Children Services on consent agenda (consensus)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session. The meeting will discuss property and casualty insurance presented by Marsh & McLennan Agency, review the employee benefits renewal summary, and consider waste management services. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Property & casualty insurance – presentation by Newton Jennings, Executive Vice President, Marsh & McLennan Agency
- Employee benefits renewal summary – presented by Swede Sullivan (Marsh & McLennan Agency) and Lori Blackmon, Human Resources Director
- Discussion of waste management services – presented by Danny Yates, Public Works Director
Commissioners listened to a proposal to make a part‑time intake clerk a full‑time position, a property‑and‑casualty insurance presentation, an employee health‑benefits renewal summary, and a solid‑waste update. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several equipment purchases and the adoption of a massage and spa ordinance. The body is also considering an agreement with SLM Recycling, Inc. and filling various board and commission appointments.
- Purchase of nine trash compactors for parks and convenience centers not to exceed $400,000
- Adoption of an ordinance regulating massage and spa establishments
- Engine replacement for Transfer Station Yard Dog (SW18) not to exceed $19,018.90
- Agreement with SLM Recycling, Inc. for recycling and hauling from convenience centers
- SPLOST-funded security camera system upgrade for the Correctional Institute
The Board unanimously approved the eight consent‑agenda items, including the appointment of Josh Hollingsworth to the AG Advisory Committee. They approved the purchase of nine trash compactors costing up to $400,000, funded from the General Fund. Additional approvals included a $19,018.90 engine replacement, a security‑camera upgrade for the Correctional Institute, and the adoption of a massage‑and‑spa ordinance. The Board also confirmed several appointments and approved a recycling‑hauling agreement with SLM Recycling, Inc.
- Approved eight consent‑agenda items, including AG Advisory Committee appointment (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of nine trash compactors up to $400,000 (unanimous)
- Approved engine replacement for Transfer Station Yard Dog (SW/18) for $19,018.90 (unanimous)
- Approved upgrade of security camera system at the Correctional Institute (unanimous)
- Adopted massage and spa ordinance regulating such establishments (unanimous)
- Appointed Joe Patrick to the Board of Tax Assessors (unanimous)
- Appointed Dave Wade to the Region 4 EMS Council (unanimous)
- Approved recycling and hauling agreement with SLM Recycling, Inc. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hear a financial recap for March 2025 presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy. The session will also include a review and discussion of items slated for the May 6, 2025 Board meeting.
During the May 1 work session, the Board agreed to put two solid‑waste equipment purchase items and the Correctional Institute camera‑system upgrade on a consent agenda for the May 6 Board meeting. No other actions were voted on or approved.
- Placed 9.1 Solid Waste‑Equipment Purchase on consent agenda (May 6)
- Placed 9.II Solid Waste‑Equipment Purchase on consent agenda (May 6)
- Placed 9.1V Correctional Institute‑Camera System Upgrade on consent agenda (May 6)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The discussion will include capital projects and contracts.
- Discussion of FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
- Review of capital projects
- Review of contracts
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on April 15, 2025. Finance Director Alecia Searcy presented a summary of proposed changes to the General Fund Revenue Budget, including a 4% salary increase for county employees, five new part‑time recreation positions, and reclassifying a part‑time finance position to full‑time, resulting in a total proposed increase of 6.94% for FY 2025‑2026. No votes, approvals, or other decisions were recorded during the meeting.
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will consider five requests for variances regarding lot size, setbacks, and road frontage. These requests affect properties in agricultural and residential zones across several commission districts.
- V-25-04-01: Request to split 7.44 acres into four 1.86 acre lots on Antioch Church Rd
- V-25-04-02: Request to split 1 acre from 3.84 acres at 35 Foster Ln
- V-25-04-03: Request to reduce front setback from 100 ft to 75 ft at 300 Frost Rd
- V-25-04-04: Request to reduce rear setback from 20 ft to 5 ft for a shed at 123 Highland Dr
- V-25-04-05: Request for 100 ft of road frontage instead of 210 ft at 1040 Taylors Gin Rd
The Board of Appeals unanimously approved the March meeting minutes (6‑0). It denied the intrafamily lot‑size variance request for 7.44 acres on Antioch Church Rd (7‑0). The Board then unanimously approved four other variance requests: an intrafamily lot‑size split on 35 Foster Ln, a front‑setback reduction on 300 Frost Rd, a rear‑setback reduction on 123 Highland Dr, and a road‑frontage variance on 1040 Taylors Gin Rd (each 7‑0). The meeting also marked the final appearance of Commissioners Whatley and Kirby.
- Approved March minutes (6-0)
- Denied intrafamily lot‑size variance for 7.44 acres on Antioch Church Rd (7-0)
- Approved intrafamily lot‑size variance for 1 acre on 35 Foster Ln (7-0)
- Approved front‑setback variance for 300 Frost Rd (7-0)
- Approved rear‑setback variance for 123 Highland Dr (7-0)
- Approved road‑frontage variance for 1040 Taylors Gin Rd (7-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $213,916.60 grant from the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust for a peer support specialist. It will also approve a $150,000 park and trail master plan MOU, a $90,805 design contract for a solid waste transfer station, a $180,583 purchase of an asphalt roller, and a tax‑abatement MOU for Southwire projects. Additional items include a water‑authority appointment and a comprehensive safety plan.
- Authorize $213,916.60 grant agreement with Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust
- Approve $150,000 MOU with Trust for Public Land for McIntosh Reserve Park and Trails
- Accept $90,805 RFQ proposal for design services of Solid Waste Transfer Station
- Purchase HAMM HD 120 14‑Ton Asphalt Roller for $180,583
- Approve tax‑abatement MOU for Southwire projects at 1899 Buncombe‑Waco Rd and 951 Five Points Rd
The Board unanimously approved a $213,916.60 grant from the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust for a peer‑support specialist. It also approved a $150,000 MOU for the McIntosh Reserve Park and Trails Master Plan, a $90,805 design contract for the solid‑waste transfer station, and a $180,583 purchase of a 14‑ton asphalt roller. Additional unanimous approvals included a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, a Southwire tax‑abatement MOU, and the appointment of Tyler Walls to the Water Authority.
- Approved $213,916.60 Georgia Opioid Crisis Grant (6-0)
- Approved $150,000 MOU for McIntosh Reserve Park Trails (6-0)
- Approved $90,805 design services contract for Solid Waste Transfer Station (6-0)
- Approved $180,583 purchase of HAMM HD 120 14‑ton asphalt roller (6-0)
- Approved Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (Safe Streets for All) (6-0)
- Approved Southwire tax‑abatement MOU (6-0)
- Approved appointment of Tyler Walls to Water Authority (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a two‑day planning retreat on March 18‑19 at Callaway Gardens. The agenda includes scheduled breaks, meals, and a discussion of three topics: the SPLOST funding proposal, matters concerning the Sheriff and Chief Deputy, and District Commissioner topics. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Discussion of SPLOST funding proposal
- Discussion of Sheriff and Chief Deputy matters
- Discussion of District Commissioner topics
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will consider two requests for lot size variances in agricultural zones. Both requests involve splitting parcels for intrafamily use that do not meet minimum acreage requirements.
- V-25-03-01: Variance request for a 5.27 acre flagpole lot at 190 Barber Rd (minimum required: 7 acres)
- V-25-03-02: Variance request to split 1.5 acres at 225 Guthrie Rd (minimum required: 4 acres)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a rezoning request for a convenience store and a consent agenda featuring multiple grants and service contracts. The body is also considering appointments to the WARRS board and the Region 4 EMS Council.
- Rezoning request Z-25-02-01 to change 1 acre from Agriculture to Commercial at 2034 Roopville Veal Rd
- Sheriff's Office design services from Comprehensive Program Services, Inc. for $146,745
- Financial contribution of $75,000 to GDOT for the Lovvorn Mill Road bridge replacement
- Grant of $54,903 from GA Dept of Natural Resources for a cardboard compactor at Newnan Road Convenience Center
- Purchase of livestock pens for the AG Center not to exceed $25,000
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to review January 2025 financials and discuss items for the March 4, 2025 meeting agenda. The session includes a presentation on National Kidney Month.
- Presentation on National Kidney Month by Randy Simpkins
- January 2025 financial recap by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
- Review of items for the March 4, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution regarding bond financing for the Hospital Authority/Tanner Medical Center. This includes reviewing a supplement to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Carroll City – County Hospital Authority.
- Series 2025 Certificates not to exceed $215,000,000
- First Supplement to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Carroll City – County Hospital Authority
- Approval of Official Statement, Certificate Purchase Agreement, and Continuing Disclosure Agreement
- Executive session regarding real estate and litigation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will review hearing procedures for public comments. It will also consider rezoning request Z-25-02-01 to change one acre from Agriculture to Commercial at 2034 Roopville Veal Rd. The decision will be made during the February 18, 2025 meeting.
- Rezoning request Z-25-02-01: change 1 acre from Agriculture to Commercial for a convenience store at 2034 Roopville Veal Rd., Parcel #050-0066, Land Lot 183, Commission District 6, applicant Perry Richardson
- Adopt hearing procedures limiting applicant, supporters, and opponents to ten minutes each and rebuttal to five minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider approving hospital revenue anticipation certificates, a downtown TAD project with a $2.25 million payment, and a conditional use request for a secondary dwelling. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a consent agenda.
- Conditional Use request for a secondary dwelling at 310 Sandhill Hickory Level Rd
- Resolution to approve Carrollton TAD project with $2.25M payment
- TEFRA Resolution for Carroll City-County Hospital Authority bonds
- Consideration of proposals for Fire Rescue Station 12 repair
- Consideration of a technology fee for Probate and State Courts
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive a presentation of an audit by Julie George of Rushton and Company. The Finance Director, Alecia Searcy, gave a financial recap for December 2024. Commissioners also reviewed and discussed items slated for the February 4, 2025 board meeting.
- Presentation of Audit – Julie George, Rushton and Company
- Financial Recap – December 2024 – Alecia Searcy, Finance Director
- Review and discussion of items for the February 4, 2025 Board meeting
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request to add a detached dwelling at 310 Sandhill Hickory Level Rd., submitted by owners Angela and David Rogers. The agenda outlines the time limits for presenters and rebuttals during the hearing. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a business session.
- C-25-01-01: Conditional use request for a detached dwelling at 310 Sandhill Hickory Level Rd., Parcel #153-0449, Land Lot 112, 5th District, by Angela and David Rogers
General
The committee will meet to review the Areas of Agricultural Significance Plan and the Castleberry application. Members will also discuss current interests for fiscal year 2027.
- Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Ag Adjacency Notices and Areas of Agricultural Significance Plan
- Update on Castleberry Application
- Discussion of current interest for FY2027
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will review two variance requests regarding lot sizes and setbacks. These decisions determine if specific properties can deviate from standard zoning requirements.
- V-25-01-01: Request to split 1.74 acres from 18.03 acres at 333 Lambert Rd (below 4 acre minimum)
- V-25-01-02: Request to reduce front setback from 125 ft to 65 ft for a storage building at 3782 E Hwy 5
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including legal contracts and a CAD system assessment. The meeting includes public hearings on the abandonment of two road portions and a zoning request for a manufactured home.
- Conditional Use request for a manufactured home at 290 Bethlehem Church Rd
- CAD system assessment contract with Mission Critical Partners not to exceed $44,000
- USDA lease extension at 997 Newnan Road, Suite 301 at $1,450 per month
- Abandonment of 0.19 miles of Taylor-Rainey Cut-Off dirt road
- Abandonment of 4,421 square feet of Whooping Creek Church Road
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the November 2024 financial recap and discuss items for their next meeting on January 7, 2025.
- Review of November 2024 financial recap
- Discussion of items for January 7, 2025 meeting agenda