Columbia County, Georgia

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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda of service agreements and funding requests, including a plumbing fixture replacement for the Sheriff's Office and a resolution to abandon a portion of Morris Callaway Road. The board will also consider several zoning changes and a variance at the debate agenda.

• Service Agreement with Izzy Scott Foundation
• Sheriff's Office plumbing fixture replacement funding
• Resolution to abandon and sell portion of Morris Callaway Road
• Major PUD Revision at 500 Furys Ferry Road
• Change of Conditions for 4800 Columbia Road

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request, a variance, and a temporary use authorization. The body will also review a massage operator's license application.

• Massage Operator's License for Krystina Anne Carrino dba Le'Salon Day Spa & Wellness at 4434 Columbia Rd Suite 101
• Temporary Use Authorization for 6913 Cottonwood Dr (4.7 +/- acres)
• RZ26-07-03: Rezoning from R-A to S-1 at 5594 Harlem Grovetown Road (2.54 +/- acres)
• VA26-07-02: Variance to Section 90-53 for 228 Applecross Drive (0.7 +/- acres)

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will discuss several new business items. These include buying stream and wetland mitigation credits for the Hereford Farm Road widening project, a resolution to abandon and sell part of Morris Callaway Road, and accepting a 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan grant. The committee will also review an alcoholic beverage license for Mendoza's Mexican Grill LLC and easement encroachment agreements for two properties.

• Purchase of stream and wetland mitigation credits from Phinizy Swamp and Yam Grandy Mitigation Banks for Hereford Farm Road widening (PI# 0012865)
• Resolution 26-16 to abandon and sell a portion of Morris Callaway Road
• Acceptance of the 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan Grant
• Alcoholic Beverage License application for Mendoza's Mexican Grill LLC
• Easement Encroachment Agreements for 801 Prairie Lane and 3104 Wildflower Court

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will discuss and vote on several contracts and funding items, including a multi-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, a Cisco security suite implementation, and funding for plumbing replacements at the Detention Center. These items will then be presented to the full Board of Commissioners for final approval. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a consent agenda for routine matters.

• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029
• Implementation of Cisco Security Suite
• Funding for Sheriff's Office Detention Center plumbing fixtures replacement
• Independent Contractor Agreement with WSP USA for inspections at Evans Towne Center Park and Racquet Center
• Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power for Evans Towne Center Park Ice Rink and Parking Lot

Board of Assessors

The Columbia County Board of Assessors is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive personnel and legal updates, and discuss property revaluations. Members will also review personal property, commercial, and residential property appeals and corrections, as well as updates from superior court.

• Revaluation updates for July 2026
• Corrections and reviews for personal property (2024-2025)
• Motor vehicle appeals with value changes for 2026
• Commercial property appeals and corrections
• Residential property corrections and value changes after digest approval

The Board approved several categories of property assessments and corrections. These included personal property reviews, motor vehicle appeals with value changes, and residential property corrections.

• Approved June 02, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to include 2026 Qualified Timberland Property Assessments (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 Personal Property Corrections and Decision Letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024-2025 Personal Property Reviews and Decision Letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Motor Vehicle Appeals with a value change and decision letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Personal Property Value Changes after Digest Approval (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 Residential Property Corrections and Decision Letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Residential Property Value Changes after Digest Approval (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with multiple service agreements, contracts, and grant acceptances, followed by a debate agenda including a second reading of a fee schedule amendment for Development Services, a resolution directing a referendum under House Bill 439, and public hearings on six major Planned Unit Development revisions, one change of conditions, and a sign variance. The board will also vote on purchasing a smart parking system for the Performing Arts Center parking areas.

• Second reading of Resolution 26-14 amending the Development Services fee schedule
• Resolution 26-15 directing the Board of Elections to call a referendum pursuant to House Bill 439
• Six major PUD revisions (RZ26-06-01 through RZ26-06-07) and a change of conditions at various properties
• Variance to sign regulations at 4015 Gateway Blvd (VA26-06-01)
• Contract with Eleven-X to purchase eXactpark smart parking system for the Performing Arts Center parking deck and lots

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two massage operator's licenses and hold public hearings on a variance request, a major PUD revision at 500 Furys Ferry Road, and a change of conditions for a commercial property at 4800 Columbia Road. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and commissioner comments.

• Variance to Section 90-53 at 618 Millstone Drive (0.70 acres, R-2 zoning)
• Major PUD revision at 500 Furys Ferry Road (11.16 acres, PUD zoning)
• Change of conditions at 4800 Columbia Road (2.44 acres, C-2 zoning)
• Massage operator's license for Katie Walker Massage at 1105 Furys Lane Suite A
• Massage operator's license for Tucked Away Massage at 4408 Columbia Road Suite 106

The commission unanimously approved two massage operator licenses for Katie Walker Massage and Tucked Away Massage. It also unanimously recommended approval of a variance for 618 Millstone Drive. The commission voted 4-1 to recommend disapproval of the major PUD revision at 500 Furys Ferry Road. Finally, it unanimously recommended approval with conditions of the change of conditions request for 4800 Columbia Road.

• Approved massage license for Katie Walker Massage at 1105 Furys Lane Suite A (unanimously)
• Approved massage license for Tucked Away Massage at 4408 Columbia Road Suite 106 (unanimously)
• Recommended approval of variance VA26-07-01 for 618 Millstone Drive (unanimously)
• Recommended disapproval of major PUD revision RZ26-07-01 for 500 Furys Ferry Road (4-1)
• Recommended approval with conditions of change of conditions RZ26-07-02 for 4800 Columbia Road (unanimously)

Community and Emergency Services

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will discuss several service agreements and grant acceptances. The body is reviewing contracts for probation services and the Department of Community Supervision, as well as funding for the State Accountability Court Program.

• Independent Contractor Agreement with CSRA Probation Services, Inc.
• Rental Agreement with State Properties Commission for the Department of Community Supervision
• FY2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• FY27 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Grant for the State Accountability Court Program
• Service Agreement with the Columbia County Ballet for Ballet in the Park Event

Public Works Services

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will discuss various infrastructure projects, including water system improvements and road resurfacing. The body is reviewing several professional service contracts and utility agreements for county approval.

• Resolution 26-11 to increase speed limit and reclassify Kelarie Way as a Minor Collector Road
• Contract with Eleven-X for a Smart Parking System at the Performing Arts Center
• Award to Blair Construction for the Hunter's Ridge Lift Station Replacement
• Professional Services Contract with Booker + Vick Architects for the Roads and Bridges Administration Office
• Contract with Surveying and Mapping, LLC for the Hereford Farm Rd Widening Project

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on seven items, including a variance for signs, five major PUD revisions, one special use revision, and a change of conditions. One item is unfinished business: a temporary use authorization postponed from June 4. The most significant proposal is a 20.57-acre PUD revision at 401 Bartram Trail Club Drive.

• Temporary use authorization at 1003 Robert Moore Rd (1.13 acres, R-A) — postponed from June 4
• Variance to sign regulations at 4015 Gateway Blvd (1.71 acres, C-2)
• Major PUD revision at 1868 Champions Circle (0.83 acres, PUD)
• Major PUD revision at 401 Bartram Trail Club Drive (20.57 acres, PUD)
• Change of conditions at 4434 Columbia Road (0.86 acres, P-1)

The Commission approved a temporary use authorization for Robert Moore Rd and recommended approval for multiple zoning and PUD revisions. These recommendations include projects on Gateway Blvd, Champions Circle, Hammonds Ferry Court, Furys Ferry Road, Bartram Trail Club Drive, Jones Creek, and Columbia Road.

• Approved Temporary Use Authorization at 1003 Robert Moore Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of sign variance for 4015 Gateway Blvd with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PUD revision for 1868 Champions Circle (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PUD revision for 3982 Hammonds Ferry Court with condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of S-1 revision for 460 Furys Ferry Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PUD revision for 401 Bartram Trail Club Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PUD revision for 785 Jones Creek (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Change of Conditions for 4434 Columbia Road (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with numerous contract renewals and service agreements, and a debate agenda including a first reading of Resolution 26-14 to amend the fee schedule for development services. The board will also consider accepting a 2025 Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Grant for the Adult Felony Drug Court. Other notable items include agreements related to the Wrightsboro Road widening project and alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Resolution 26-14 first reading to amend fee schedule for development services
• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 and Amendment No. 1 for Wrightsboro Rd Widening Project (PI# 0008348) with GDOT
• Purchase of a PPV Tahoe from Alan Jay for the Sheriff's Office
• Alcoholic beverage licenses for Laxmi 31 LLC dba Gas World #31 and Jones Creek Golf Course LLC
• Acceptance of 2025 Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Grant (AW-GOCAT-25-010-004) for Adult Felony Drug Court

The Board of Commissioners approved a wide range of consent agenda items including insurance renewals, technology payments, and facility contracts. Additionally, the board accepted an opioid crisis abatement grant and held a first reading for a development services fee schedule amendment.

• Approved June 02, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Services Agreement with Mission Square Retirement
• Approved Community Connections Provisions of Service Agreement for $201,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ACCG Property and Liability Insurance renewal for Fiscal Year 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved revision of Comprehensive Policy Manual Number 603.1 Procurement (unanimous)
• Approved Uniform Rental Services Agreement with Cintas Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved Tyler Munis FY 2027 payment of $596,782.78 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement renewal for A3 Communications video management support (unanimous)

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will vote on a consent agenda and debate several new business items, including an Administrative Services Agreement with Mission Square Retirement, the FY2026/2027 ACCG property and liability insurance renewal, and a revision to Procurement Policy 603.1. Other items include service agreements for community connections, uniform rental with Cintas, and multiple technology and facility service contract renewals.

• Administrative Services Agreement with Mission Square Retirement
• Columbia County Community Connections Provisions of Service Agreement for FY2027
• FY2026/2027 ACCG Property and Liability Insurance Renewal
• Revision of Comprehensive Policy Manual Number 603.1 Procurement
• Independent Contract with Penn Roofing Inc. for reroofing of Columbia County Health Department

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved forwarding several administrative, financial, technology, and facility service agreements to the June 16, 2026, Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda. These items include various contract renewals and infrastructure projects.

• Forwarded Mission Square Retirement Administrative Services Agreement to Board
• Forwarded $201,000 Columbia County Community Connections agreement to Board
• Forwarded ACCG Property and Liability Insurance renewal to Board
• Forwarded Comprehensive Policy Manual 603.1 revision to Board
• Forwarded Cintas Corporation Uniform Rental Services Agreement to Board
• Forwarded $596,782.78 Tyler Munis payment authorization to Board
• Forwarded A3 Communications video management support renewal to Board
• Forwarded Structure Media Solutions cabling services renewal to Board

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will debate new business including a supplemental agreement with GDOT and a contract amendment for the Wrightsboro Road widening project, a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Office, and several alcoholic beverage license applications. A resolution to amend the development services fee schedule will also be considered. The meeting includes approval of minutes and staff reports on planning and development workloads.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with GDOT for Wrightsboro Rd Widening Project (PI# 0008348)
• Amendment No. 1 to Contract 2025-3215 with Alfred Benesch & Company for Wrightsboro Rd Widening
• Purchase of a PPV Tahoe from Alan Jay for the Sheriff's Office
• Alcoholic Beverage License for Laxmi 31 LLC dba Gas World #31
• Resolution 26-14 Amending Fee Schedule for Development Services

The committee approved several items to be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for upcoming meetings. These actions included road widening project agreements, a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Office, and multiple alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Forwarded GDOT Wrightsboro Rd Widening Project Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to June 16 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded $1,245,469 Alfred Benesch & Company contract amendment for Wrightsboro Rd to June 16 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded $54,507 PPV Tahoe purchase from Alan Jay to June 16 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded Laxmi 31 LLC dba Gas World #31 alcoholic beverage license to June 16 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded Jones Creek Golf Course LLC alcoholic beverage license to June 16 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded Resolution 26-14 amending Development Services fee schedule to June 16 Board Debate Agenda
• Forwarded Griffin's Steakhouse LLC alcoholic beverage license to July 07 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded Easement Encroachment Agreement for Tax Map 060 Parcel 2097 to June 16 Board Consent Agenda

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Audit Committee will meet to discuss draft internal audit reports on procurement and recycling, and receive an update on ongoing internal audits. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments. No binding votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Discussion of Procurement Internal Audit Report (draft)
• Discussion of Recycling Internal Audit Report (draft)
• June Internal Audit Update presentation
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2026 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a temporary use authorization for a 1.13-acre property at 1003 Robert Moore Rd, currently zoned R-A (Residential Agricultural). Also on the agenda is a massage operator's license for Island Wellness Massage LLC at 120 N Belair Road. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of previous minutes and staff comments.

• Public hearing on temporary use authorization for 1003 Robert Moore Rd (Tax Map 031A Parcel 019)
• Massage operator's license for Island Wellness Massage LLC at 120 N Belair Road (Tax Map 073C Parcel 053)
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026

The Planning Commission approved a massage operator's license and two residential final plats. A request for temporary use authorization at 1003 Robert Moore Rd was postponed until the June 18 meeting.

• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Island Wellness Massage LLC license (unanimous)
• Approved Highland Lakes West Section II final plat for 92 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Wrights Farm Section IV final plat for 23 lots (unanimous)
• Postponed Temporary Use Authorization for 1003 Robert Moore Rd to June 18, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on adopting the FY2026/2027 annual budget (Resolution 26-12) and a rezoning of 54.8 acres off Baker Place Road from R-A and PUD to PRD, postponed from May 19, 2026. The board also will consider dedicating a new park on Hardy McManus Road in honor of former Commissioner Don Skinner, a conditional use for therapeutic massage at 120 North Belair Road, and a rezoning from P-1 to C-C at 406 North Belair Rd and 601 Ponder Place Drive. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts, service agreements, and a proclamation for First Mount Moriah Baptist Church.

• Adoption of FY2026/2027 county budget via Resolution 26-12
• Rezoning RZ26-05-04: 54.8 acres off Baker Place Road to PRD
• Resolution 26-13 dedicating new park on Hardy McManus Road as Don Skinner Park
• Conditional use RZ26-05-06 for therapeutic massage at 120 North Belair Road
• Rezoning RZ26-05-07: 406 North Belair Rd and 601 Ponder Place Drive from P-1 to C-C

The Board of Commissioners approved the annual budget for all county funds for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. Additional actions included approving various service contracts, land use requests, and a park dedication.

• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,350,000 contract with Gold Cross EMS (unanimous)
• Approved $246,888.50 agreement with UGA Cooperative Extension (unanimous)
• Approved $151,708 purchase of a Peterbilt dump truck for Water Utility (unanimous)
• Approved $1,421,374.09 contract for One Marshall Place storm drain project (unanimous)
• Approved $2,570,442 contract with East Coast Grading for 2026 LMIG (unanimous)
• Approved dedication of new park on Hardy McManus Road to Don Skinner, Sr. (4-1)
• Adopted Annual Budget for All Funds for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve the proposed mail date of July 1, 2026 for the 2026 property assessment notices. It will also review revaluation updates, personal and commercial property appeal corrections, and various exemption applications. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Proposed assessment mail date set for July 01, 2026
• Revaluation updates presented on June 2, 2026
• Personal property corrections and appeals for 2023‑2025
• Commercial property corrections for 2024‑2025
• Conservation and FLPA applications, including new and continuation requests

The Board approved various personal, commercial, and residential property corrections and reviews. Additionally, the Board set the 2026 assessment mail date for July 1, 2026.

• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved FLPA Continuation Application for parcel # 003 002F (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 personal property corrections and decision letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2025 personal property reviews and decision letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 motor vehicle appeals with value changes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2025 personal property audits and decision letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2026 personal property mobile home corrections (unanimous)

Hospital Authority

The Columbia County Hospital Authority meets for a procedural session including approval of previous minutes, administration of the oath to new director Don Skinner, Jr., and election of officers. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Oath of office for new director Don Skinner, Jr.
• Election of officers for the Authority

Public Works Services

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider a variance for an ancillary dwelling at 5314 Magnolia Lane, along with multiple contracts and purchases related to water utility, fleet vehicles, and engineering services. The committee will also approve minutes, consent agenda, and receive staff reports on budgets and projects.

• Ancillary Dwelling Variance, 5314 Magnolia Lane, Tax map 060 Parcel 142, 3.0 acres, zoned R-A
• Purchase of a Peterbilt Dump Truck for Water Utility
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Bluewater Engineering for W. Milledgeville Rd Sewer Modification
• Consulting Agreement with GA Power to Install Multiple Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Columbia County Parks
• BID# 2026013-BID5200 and Contract# 2026-3535 with US Infra Rehab Services for One Marshall Place Storm Drain UV Lining Rehabilitation Project

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved forwarding several items to the June 02, 2026, Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda. These items include water utility purchases, engineering agreements, and road construction contracts.

• Forwarded ancillary dwelling variance for 5314 Magnolia Lane to Board
• Forwarded $151,708 Peterbilt dump truck purchase to Board
• Forwarded Blue Badger Upfitters service agreement to Board
• Forwarded $374,238.24 Cayenta annual subscription payment to Board
• Forwarded $31,750 Bluewater Engineering sewer modification agreement to Board
• Forwarded AT&T Encroachment Agreement for Euchee Creek Harlem Interceptor Project to Board
• Forwarded $20,000 Ardurra engineering services agreement to Board
• Forwarded Alamo Farms and Cattle LLC agreement to Board

Community and Emergency Services

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will discuss and vote on consent and debate agenda items, including a contract with Gold Cross EMS for emergency medical services, a naming of a county park, and several service agreements. All items are recommendations to the full Board of Commissioners.

• Contract with Gold Cross EMS for Emergency Medical Services
• Naming of a county park (specific name not provided in agenda)
• Independent Contractor Agreement with 1 to 4 Pickleball Services
• Memorandum of Understanding with UGA Cooperative Extension for personnel salary reimbursement for FY2027
• Blood Services Agreement with Shepeard Community Blood Center

The Community and Emergency Services Committee approved multiple items to be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners on June 02, 2026. These include contracts for emergency medical services, library agreements, and a donation to animal services.

• Approved April 28, 2026 minutes
• Forwarded naming of a County Park to Board of Commissioners Debate Agenda
• Forwarded First Mount Moriah Baptist Church anniversary proclamation to Consent Agenda
• Forwarded $1,300 donation to Columbia County Animal Services to Consent Agenda
• Forwarded 1 to 4 Pickleball Services contractor agreement to Consent Agenda
• Forwarded Columbia County Library System agreement to Consent Agenda
• Forwarded UGA Cooperative Extension financial agreement for $246,888.50 to Consent Agenda
• Forwarded Gold Cross EMS contract for $2,350,000 to Consent Agenda

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will meet to discuss two land-use requests. Both items involve properties located on North Belair Road.

• Public hearing for RZ26-05-06: Conditional Use for Therapeutic Massage at 120 North Belair Road
• Public hearing for RZ26-05-07: Rezoning from P-1 to C-C at 406 North Belair Rd and 601 Ponder Place Drive

The Commission approved the final plat for Patriots Square at 2207 William Few Parkway. It also recommended approval for a conditional use for therapeutic massage at 120 North Belair Road and a rezoning for properties at 406 North Belair Rd and 601 Ponder Place Drive.

• Approved May 7, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Patriots Square, 2207 William Few Parkway (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for therapeutic massage at 120 North Belair Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from P-1 to C-C for 406 North Belair Rd and 601 Ponder Place Drive with sign conditions (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will consider multiple rezonings and variances, including a proposal to rezone 76.02 acres from Residential Agricultural to Planned Residential Development at 5703 Wrightsboro Road. The consent agenda includes disaster debris management services agreements, a restroom facility construction contract, and several contract renewals. Two rezoning items are deferred to a later meeting.

• Rezoning of 76.02 acres at 5703 Wrightsboro Road from R-A to PRD for a major planned residential development (I1a3)
• Rezoning of 1.53 acres at 3985 Gordon Highway from C-2 to M-1 Light Industrial (I1a4)
• Disaster debris management services agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. (H1a)
• Construction contract with Sommers Construction for restroom facilities at Evans Towne Center Park and Racquet Center (H1g)
• Variance for 417 Hastings Place to encroach on lot requirements and easement (I1a1)

The Board approved several land use changes including multiple rezoning requests and variances. Additionally, the board approved numerous service agreements and construction contracts via the consent agenda.

• Approved disaster debris management and monitoring agreements
• Approved $294,540.76 for Building C Network Equipment Lifecycle Purchase
• Approved $853,165 for Evans Towne Center Park and Racquet Center restrooms
• Approved $260,650 for Fire Rescue Engine Company 13 replacement station design
• Approved $14,991,088.23 for Horizon South-Chamblin connector project
• Approved variance for 417 Hastings Place subject to permit application condition
• Approved variance for 4044 Mullikin Road to allow an eight-foot fence
• Approved rezoning from R-A to PRD at 5703 Wrightsboro Road

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will meet to discuss a specific project contract and review monthly departmental reports. The body is considering a bid and contract for the Horizon South - Chamblin Connector Project.

• Bid# 2026001-BID3313 and Contract# 2026-3565 with Gearig Civilworks for the Horizon South - Chamblin Connector Project
• April 2026 Planning Department Work Load measurement monthly report
• March 2026 Plan Review Work Load measurement monthly report
• Development Services Division Monthly and Financial Reports
• Temporary Event Alcohol Permits

The Development and Planning Services Committee approved forwarding the bid and contract with Gearig Civilworks for the Horizon South‑Chamblin Connector Project, valued at $14,991,088.23, to the May 19 Board of Commissioners consent agenda. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved forwarding Gearig Civilworks bid ($14,991,088.23) to Board (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will vote on consent and debate agenda items including multiple disaster debris management and monitoring contracts, a temporary workers agreement, and several construction and design projects. Also on the agenda are technology equipment purchases, software implementation, and contract renewals for exterminating, janitorial, elevator maintenance, moving, security, refuse services. Staff will present budget, SPLOST, and investment reports.

• Disaster debris management services agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. (RFP# 2026004-RFP1313)
• Disaster debris monitoring services agreement with Debristech, LLC (RFP# 2026005-RFP1313)
• Award bid for construction of restroom facilities at Evans Towne Center Park and the Racquet Center to Sommers Construction, LLC
• Professional services contract for design of Columbia County Fire Rescue Engine Company 13 Replacement Station with Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture
• Temporary workers & payroll agreement with Augusta Temporary Services, Inc. dba Augusta Staffing Associates

The Management and Internal Services Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting and removed Item 11c9 from the agenda. The committee approved forwarding a series of disaster‑debris, technology, and facility service agreements to the May 19, 2026 Board of Commissioners consent agenda. The most costly item forwarded was the $853,165 contract with Sommers Construction, LLC to build restroom facilities at Evans Towne Center Park and the Racquet Center.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with Item 11c9 removed
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Disaster Debris Management Services Agreement with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Disaster Debris Monitoring Services Agreement with Debristech, LLC
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Consulting Services Agreement with Synergy Disaster Recovery LLC
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Building C Network Equipment Lifecycle Purchase ($294,540.76)
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Professional Services Addendum with Clariti Cloud, Inc. ($296,076)
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Restroom Facilities construction contract with Sommers Construction, LLC ($853,165)

Public Facilities Authority

This is a routine meeting of the Columbia County Public Facilities Authority. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting and an update on projects, with no specific project details or financial actions listed. The meeting is largely procedural, concluding with an executive session and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from March 24, 2026
• Update on projects (no details provided)

Planning Commission

The commission will review a license application for Balanced Body Massage, two final plat submissions, and several public‑hearing items. Key items include a rezoning of 3985 Gordon Highway from General Commercial (C‑2) to Light Industrial (M‑1) and related variances, plus rezoning and conditional‑use requests for residential and industrial parcels. Decisions will be made on these land‑use changes during the May 7 meeting.

• Massage Operator's License for Balanced Body Massage LLC, 4408 Columbia Road Suite 100
• Final Plat for Greenpoint Phase 4, 62 lots off Appling Harlem Road (≈40.74 acres)
• Rezoning of 3985 Gordon Highway from C‑2 to M‑1 (≈1.53 acres)
• Rezoning of 5703 Wrightsboro Road area from Residential Agricultural to Planned Residential Development (≈76.02 acres)
• Conditional Use for indoor recreation at 3001 McCrary Court (≈1.95 acres)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the massage operator’s license for Balanced Body Massage LLC, final plats for Greenpoint Phase 4 and Neptune Trail, and several rezoning, variance, and conditional use applications. All motions carried with unanimous votes.

• Approved massage operator’s license for Balanced Body Massage LLC (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Greenpoint Phase 4, 62 lots (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Neptune Trail, 8 lots (unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions for variance VA26-05-01 at 417 Hastings Place (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for variance VA26-05-02 at 4044 Mullikin Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for rezoning RZ26-05-01 to PRD (unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions for rezoning RZ26-05-02 to M-1 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval with conditions for variance VA26-05-03 at 3985 Gordon Highway (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The session includes reviews of the General Fund, tax projections, and sales tax collections.

• Public hearing on General Fund budget summary
• Review of Tax Digest Projection
• Review of Sales Tax Collections
• Discussion of Summary of Proposed Budgets
• Review of Budget Calendar

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda featuring various service agreements and public works contracts. The body will also discuss two zoning variances and a property easement in executive session.

• Contract with Blair Construction for Sawdust Rd Waterline project
• Sale of surplus real property located at 4065 Columbia Rd, Martinez, GA
• Zoning variance for 212 Bobby Jones Expressway (C-2 General Commercial)
• Zoning variance for 710 Whitetail Trail (R-A Residential Agricultural)
• Agreement with Georgia Power for safety lights at multiple intersections

The Board unanimously approved a $1,624,850 architectural and engineering services agreement for the Columbia County Sports Complex. It also approved a consent agenda covering multiple service agreements and donations, and granted two zoning variances. Additionally, the Board accepted a .04‑acre easement donation for the Ivey Falls sewer project and adopted several public‑works contracts and lighting agreements.

• Approved consent agenda items (including AI chatbot services, piano purchase, donations, etc) – unanimous
• Approved $3,675,308.08 contract to Blair Construction for Sawdust Rd waterline – unanimous
• Approved $1,624,850 architectural & engineering services contract for Columbia County Sports Complex – unanimous
• Approved variance VA26-04-01 for signage at 212 Bobby Jones Expressway – unanimous
• Approved variance VA26-04-02 to reduce rear setback at 710 Whitetail Trail – unanimous
• Accepted .04‑acre easement donation from Highlands Townhomes HOA for Ivey Falls sewer line – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 26-10 to declare surplus and sell property at 4065 Columbia Rd – unanimous
• Approved lighting services agreements with Georgia Power for safety lights at multiple intersections – unanimous

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss updates from recent settlement conferences, including cases involving Hill Oxford Two LLC, Brenda Freeman, and Jerilyn Northcutt. It will also consider pending conservation applications and an intent to build an agricultural barn. Additional items include personal and commercial property appeals, corrections, and revaluation updates.

• Settlement conference updates for Hill Oxford Two LLC, Brenda Freeman, and Jerilyn Northcutt
• Review of pending conservation applications and LOI for an agricultural barn
• Personal property corrections, reviews, and motor vehicle appeals for 2023‑2025
• Commercial appeals, corrections, and decision letters
• Revaluation updates as of May 5, 2026

The Board unanimously denied the 2026 conservation applications for parcels 015 001B & D and the renewal application for parcel 067 007A. It also approved staff recommendations on multiple personal‑property corrections, reviews, notifications, and a motor‑vehicle appeal with a value change. The FLPA continuation application for parcel #003 002F was tabled for attorney review, and settlement conferences for parcels #031 002‑062 1898‑062 232‑082A237, #072C164, and #050 047F were concluded, the latter with a $508,789 offer.

• Denied 2026 conservation applications for parcels 015 001B & D (unanimous)
• Denied 2026 renewal conservation application for parcel 067 007A (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendations on 2023‑2025 personal property corrections (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendations on 2023‑2025 personal property reviews (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendations on 2023‑2025 personal property notification of findings (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation on 2026 motor vehicle appeal with value change (unanimous)
• Tabled FLPA continuation application for parcel #003 002F for attorney review (unanimous)
• Concluded settlement conference for parcel #050 047F with $508,789 offer (unanimous)

Community and Emergency Services

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will discuss a Master Services Agreement for AI chatbot services and the purchase of a Boston Grand Piano. The body is also reviewing multiple usage agreements for athletic fields, parks, and community events, as well as several donations.

• Master Services Agreement with Rep’d for AI Chatbot Services
• Purchase of a Boston Grand Piano from Turner's Keyboards for Jabez Harden Auditorium
• Athletic Fields and Park Usage and Tournament Hosting Agreements with GA Bulls Soccer Club, LLC
• Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals agreement with Outdoor Augusta, LLC at Riverside Park
• Athletic Facilities Use and License Agreement with Martinez Evans Little League (MELL)

The Community and Emergency Services Committee unanimously approved the March 24, 2026 meeting minutes and the agenda. It approved forwarding multiple items to the May 5, 2026 Board of Commissioners consent agenda, including a Master Services Agreement for AI chatbot services, a Boston Grand Piano purchase, and a senior‑center nutrition services agreement up to $234,000. Additional community donations and usage agreements were also forwarded for board approval.

• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes unanimously
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved forwarding the Master Services Agreement with Rep’d for Al Chatbot Services ($38,000)
• Approved forwarding purchase of a Boston Grand Piano ($62,500)
• Approved forwarding the senior‑center nutrition services agreement (cost not to exceed $234,000)
• Approved forwarding the GA Bulls Soccer Club revenue agreement ($47,000)
• Approved forwarding Clark Hill Committee donation ($5,000) for Bass Tournaments
• Approved forwarding the Oliver Hardy Festival service agreement ($3,000)

Public Works Services

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will discuss various infrastructure contracts and utility agreements. The body is reviewing items related to water line projects, road widening, and safety lighting installations.

• Tower Site Land License Agreement with SBA Structures, LLC for 580 Stevens Creek Road
• Contract to Blair Construction for Sawdust Rd Waterline project
• Lighting Services Agreements with Georgia Power for multiple intersections and Blue Ridge Dr. Crosswalk
• Resolution 26-10 to declare as surplus and sell real property at 4065 Columbia Rd, Martinez, GA
• Contract with Thompson Building Wrecking Company for the Hereford Farm Rd Widening Project

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved forwarding a series of agreements and contracts to the May 5, 2026 Board of Commissioners consent agenda. Items include a tower site land license with SBA Structures, a $3,675,308.08 waterline contract with Blair Construction, and multiple lighting and infrastructure agreements. No other votes were recorded beyond the unanimous approval of the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Tower Site Land License Agreement with SBA Structures, LLC for 580 Stevens Creek Road
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Award bid and contract to Blair Construction for Sawdust Rd waterline ($3,675,308.08)
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Independent Contractor Agreement with Turnipseed Engineers for Crawford Creek aeration basin ($146,367)
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Change Order #2 with Blair Construction for Crawford Creek sewer Phase II ($72,541.40)
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Independent Contractor Agreement with Ardurra Group for biosolids alternatives ($80,000)
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Lighting Services Agreements with Georgia Power for safety lights at four intersections (various upfront and annual costs)
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Contract with Maner Builders Supply for perimeter fence repair at Baker Place Rd landfill ($82,194)
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Contract with Southern Asphalt for parking lot repairs at Fire Station #3 ($63,790)

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a large volume of contracts, including renewals for tennis, disc golf, and medical services, as well as three zoning changes and road improvement agreements with the Georgia Department of Transportation.

• Contract renewal with Columbia County Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Contract renewal with CorrectHealth Columbia for inmate medical services
• Zoning change from light industrial to general commercial on Lewiston Road
• GDOT agreements for right-turn lanes on Wrightsboro and Louisville Roads
• Agreement with Duckworth Development for Savannah Rapids Pavilion renovation

The Board unanimously approved a contract with Duckworth Development, LLC to renovate and add to the Savannah Rapids Pavilion for $11,438,000. It also approved a $202,426 grant from the Georgia DOT Trust Fund, a $849,233 Cisco network equipment purchase, and several service contracts and proclamations. All items on the consent agenda were adopted without opposition.

• Approved $11,438,000 contract to Duckworth Development for Savannah Rapids Pavilion renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $202,426 Georgia DOT Transportation Trust Fund grant award (unanimous)
• Approved $849,233 Cisco network equipment purchase from DSI (unanimous)
• Approved $44,563 Broadband Utility forklift purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $200 donation to Columbia County Animal Services (unanimous)
• Approved multiple service contracts for senior center, soccer academy, tennis academies, and kayak rentals (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-09 adopting the Multi‑Jurisdictional Pre‑Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for May 1 2026 Loyalty Day and April 2026 Safe Digging Month (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for a 72-lot development and an architectural review for Lewiston Plaza. The body will also hold public hearings on three temporary use authorizations and two variances.

• Preliminary Plat: Tillery Park Area 4A, Off Baker Place Rd (72 lots, 28 +/- acres)
• Architectural Review: Lewiston Plaza, 426 Lewiston Road
• Temporary Use Authorizations: 7175 Bill Dorn Road, 668 Peri Leigh Road, and 7725 Winfield Hills Road
• Minor Waiver: 1835 Appling Harlem Road
• Variances: 212 Bobby Jones Expressway (Signs) and 710 Whitetail Trail (Lot/structure requirements)

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider a purchase from Willo Products Company to replace locks in the existing jail dormitory. Additional items include an agreement with Sunset Auction Company for a surplus items auction, several easement encroachment agreements, and two alcoholic beverage license applications. Staff reports on planning and development workloads and finances will also be presented.

• Purchase and installation of lock equipment from Willo Products Company for the Columbia County Jail dormitory (Item I2a)
• Agreement with Sunset Auction Company for the Columbia County Surplus Items Auction (Item I1a1)
• Automatic forfeit extension request for Gregory M Parker Inc. dba Parker's #149 at 3900 Washington Road (Item I1b1)
• Easement encroachment agreements for 1420 Dooley Lane (Tax Map 051 Parcel 319) and 4465 Baywood Trail (Tax Map 059 Parcel 967) (Items I1c1, I1c2)
• Alcoholic beverage license applications for Melina 25 LLC dba Habaneros Mexican Grill and Kyoto Inc. dba Kyoto Japanese Cuisine (Items I1b2, I1b3)

The Development and Planning Services Committee approved forwarding several items to the April 21, 2026 Board of Commissioners consent agenda, including a $285,000 purchase and installation of lock equipment for the Columbia County Jail. It also approved forwarding agreements for a surplus items auction, an automatic forfeit extension, three alcoholic beverage licenses, and two easement encroachment agreements. The minutes record no other substantive votes.

• Approved forwarding purchase and installation of lock equipment ($285,000) for jail dorms
• Approved forwarding agreement with Sunset Auction Company for surplus items auction
• Approved forwarding automatic forfeit extension request for Gregory M. Parker Inc. at 3900 Washington Road
• Approved forwarding alcoholic beverage license for Melina 25 LLC dba Habaneros Mexican Grill
• Approved forwarding alcoholic beverage license for Kyoto Inc. dba Kyoto Japanese Cuisine
• Approved forwarding easement encroachment agreement for 1420 Dooley Lane, Tax Map 051 Parcel 319
• Approved forwarding easement encroachment agreement for 4465 Baywood Trail, Tax Map 059 Parcel 967

Management and Internal Services

The Columbia County Management and Internal Services Committee will consider several contract renewals for inmate medical, commissary, coroner transport, and tax‑appeal conflict counsel services. It will also evaluate a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA for the Integrated Public Alert Warning System and a resolution to adopt the county’s Multi‑Jurisdictional Pre‑Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additionally, the committee will award a construction contract to Duckworth Development, LLC for the Savannah Rapids Pavilion renovation and addition.

• Juvenile Court Independent Contractor Agreements with ten named individuals
• Contract Renewal/Amendment No. 3 with CorrectHealth Columbia, LLC for inmate medical services
• Contract Renewal No. 2 with Oasis Management Systems, Inc. for inmate commissary services
• Award RFP #2026002‑RFP3289 and contract to Duckworth Development, LLC for Savannah Rapids Pavilion renovation and addition
• Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA for the Integrated Public Alert Warning System (IPAWS)

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved forwarding a range of independent contractor agreements, contract renewals, and procurement items to the April 21 Board of Commissioners consent agenda. Items include juvenile court contractor agreements, inmate medical, commissary and coroner transport services, a FEMA IPAWS memorandum, a multi‑jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, funding for a mobile operation center, network equipment and forklift purchases, a pavilion renovation contract, inspection services, and furniture for the Emergency Operations Center. The committee also unanimously approved the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved forwarding juvenile court independent contractor agreements to Board
• Approved forwarding contract renewals for inmate medical, commissary, and coroner transport services to Board
• Approved forwarding FEMA IPAWS memorandum and hazard mitigation plan to Board
• Approved forwarding intent to fund 45% cost‑share of new mobile operation center to Board
• Approved forwarding Cisco network equipment purchase ($849,233) and forklift purchase ($44,563) to Board
• Approved forwarding award of $11.438 M contract to Duckworth Development for Savannah Rapids Pavilion renovation to Board
• Approved forwarding purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment for Emergency Operations Center ($92,291.62) to Board
• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes unanimously

Board of Assessors

The Columbia County Board of Assessors will meet to discuss property value appeals and corrections for residential, commercial, and personal property. The board is also considering a contract renewal for conflict cases with The Nelson Law Group.

• Contract renewal for 2026 Conflict Cases with The Nelson Law Group
• Settlement conference for property 050 047F
• Review of 2023-2025 personal property audits and corrections
• Review of 2022-2025 residential property corrections
• Settlement conference updates for Walden Glen Apartments LLC, Walmart Real Estate Business Trust, and others

The Board unanimously approved The Nelson Law Group as conflict counsel for 2026 tax appeals. It also approved staff recommendations to deny and approve various conservation applications, and to issue intent‑to‑breach letters. Several settlement conferences were concluded with offers ranging from $790,319 to $33,457,857. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved The Nelson Law Group as conflict counsel for 2026 tax appeals (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation to deny Conservation application 015 040 (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation to approve Renewal application 003 003J (unanimous)
• Approved 30‑Day Intent to Breach Letter for parcel 007 016A (approved despite one opposition)
• Concluded settlement conference on parcels 073 036C & 073 036D with offers $33,457,857 and $3,624,601 (unanimous)
• Concluded settlement conference on parcels 068 059Z & 072 058A with offer $13,653,678 and move to Superior Court (unanimous)
• Concluded settlement conference on parcel 081 B683 with offer $790,319 (approved; Fuller in favor, Kennedy abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commission

Public Facilities Authority

The Columbia County Public Facilities Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct elections for officers. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Election of Officers
• Approval of November 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The Authority approved the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes without dissent. Members also renominated all current officers, and the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Renominated all current officers (unanimous)

Public Works Services

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will discuss various infrastructure projects and utility agreements. The meeting includes reviews of road improvements with GDOT and maintenance contracts for water services.

• Project Framework Agreement with GDOT for Washington Rd widening from William Few Pkwy to Tubman Rd
• Contract #2026-3469 with Cajenn Construction & Rehabilitation Services for 2026 Storm Water UV Lining Projects
• Contract #2026-3470 with Mid State Construction & Stripeing, Inc for FY 2025/2026 Safety Striping Project B
• Indemnification agreements with GDOT for turn lanes on Wrightsboro Rd, Louisville Rd, and Washington Rd
• Renewal Number 3 with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for 2027 Hydraulic Model maintenance

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved forwarding a series of items to the April 21, 2026 Board of Commissioners consent agenda, including contracts, agreements, and a $2,031,120 purchase order for Washington Road widening. Items also included a hydraulic model maintenance renewal, an emergency turbine pump repair, and a proclamation of April 2026 as Safe Digging Month. The committee also forwarded three property matters to the Board's executive session.

• Approved forwarding $18,000 renewal with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for hydraulic model maintenance (2027)
• Approved forwarding $71,395 emergency repair of the 22H vertical turbine pump at Blanchard Water Treatment Plant
• Approved forwarding Encroachment Agreement with Atlanta Gas Light for Euchee Creek Harlem Interceptor Project
• Approved forwarding $1,020 Meter Reading Agreement with Jefferson Electric
• Approved forwarding proclamation of April 2026 as Safe Digging Month in Columbia County
• forwarding $2,031,120 purchase order to Pond & Company for Washington Rd widening from William Few Pkwy to Tubman Rd
• forwarding $88,413.95 contract with Mid State Construction & Stripeing, Inc for FY 2025/2026 Safety Striping Project B
• forwarding $95,659 contract with Cajenn Construction & Rehabilitation Services for 2026 Storm Water UV Lining Projects

Community and Emergency Services

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will discuss a range of new business items, including several contract renewals, independent contractor agreements, and a fire services automatic aid agreement with the City of Harlem. Staff reports on fire response and budget will also be presented. The committee will vote on a consent agenda that bundles listed items for approval at the next Board of Commissioners meeting.

• Animal Services Donations
• Lease with Columbia County Cares, Inc.
• Contract Renewal Number 8 with Columbia County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Patricia Essick for the Senior Center Ceramics Instructor
• Fire Services Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Harlem, GA

The committee approved the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting. It voted to forward a $200 animal‑services donation, a lease with Columbia County Cares, Inc., a May 1 Loyalty Day proclamation, a $202,426 Georgia DOT grant award, a fire‑services automatic aid agreement with the City of Harlem, and several recreation contracts to the Board of Commissioners for consent agenda action.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $200 donation to Animal Services to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding lease with Columbia County Cares, Inc. to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding proclamation observing May 1, 2026 as Loyalty Day to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding application and award of $202,426 GDOT Transportation Trust Fund grant to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding Fire Services Automatic Aid agreement with City of Harlem to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding multiple recreation contracts (e.g., Contract Renewal #8 with Convention & Visitors Bureau) to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding concessionaire agreement for canoe, kayak and paddle‑board rentals at Savannah Rapids and Wildwood Parks to Board of Commissioners

Hospital Authority

The Columbia County Hospital Authority Board will call the meeting to order, verify quorum, approve the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting, and approve the agenda. They will also discuss any new business and hold an executive session.

• Call to Order
• Roll Call/Quorum
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2025
• Presentation and approval of the agenda
• Executive session

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will consider a massage operator license for Nyteshade Studio LLC, several temporary use authorizations on Champions Parkway and Riverwood Parkway, a major Planned Unit Development revision at 4102 Shady Oaks Drive, and a rezoning of 475 Lewiston Road from M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-2 (General Commercial). The meeting also includes a major S-1 (Special) revision at 830 Louisville Road. All items are scheduled for discussion and possible approval.

• Massage Operator's License for Nyteshade Studio LLC, 1753 Taylor Rd (mobile services)
• Temporary Use Authorization, 0 Champions Parkway, 5.20 +/- acres, zoned PUD
• Temporary Use Authorization, 37 Champions Parkway, 362.83 +/- acres, zoned PUD
• Major PUD Revision (RZ26-03-08) at 4102 Shady Oaks Drive, 0.28 +/- acres
• Rezoning (RZ26-03-09) of 475 Lewiston Road from M-1 to C-2, 1.0 +/- acre

The Planning Commission approved a mobile‑massage license for Nyteshade Studio LLC. It also approved five temporary‑use authorizations for parcels on Champions Parkway, Riverwood Parkway, and Hardy McManus Road. The commission recommended approval of a major PUD revision at 4102 Shady Oaks Drive and a major S‑1 revision at 830 Louisville Road, each with conditions. Finally, it approved the rezoning of 475 Lewiston Road from M‑1 industrial to C‑2 commercial with two planning conditions, all motions passing unanimously.

• Approved Massage Operator's License for Nyteshade Studio LLC, 1753 Taylor Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Authorizations for 37 Champions Pkwy, 0 Champions Pkwy, 70 Champions Pkwy, 4945 Hardy McManus Rd, and 0 Riverwood Pkwy (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Major PUD Revision at 4102 Shady Oaks Dr (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Major S‑1 Revision at 830 Louisville Rd with 5‑ft front setback condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning of 475 Lewiston Rd from M‑1 to C‑2 with subdivision plat and parking restrictions (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners is holding a budget work session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review the Fiscal Year 26/27 budget.

• Fiscal Year 26/27 budget review

The Board held a budget work session where County Manager Johnson presented the proposed general fund, operating, capital and personnel budgets for fiscal year 2026‑27. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 3:43 p.m.

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of rezoning and variance applications for properties across the county, including changes from residential to commercial and data‑center uses. It will also act on contracts for vision and life insurance, a server purchase, and a lease for the Plaza at Evans. Additional items include a resolution to amend the Jabez S. Hardin Auditorium fee schedule and a proclamation designating April as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month.

• Rezoning R‑A to D‑C for a 37‑acre data‑center site off Morris Calloway Road (Tax map 019 Parcel 002C)
• Rezoning R‑2 to C‑2 for 3.77 acres on Sir Galahad Drive (Tax map 072A Parcels 122, 164, 163)
• Contract with EyeMed Vision Care to renew employee vision insurance
• Commercial lease of .75 acres with Plaza at Evans, LLC (Parcel 072‑550C)
• Resolution 26‑04 to amend Hardin Auditorium fee schedule (first reading)

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including major payments and service contracts. It also approved several rezoning actions, a $249,772 purchase of server equipment, new alcoholic beverage licenses, a commercial lease, and the appointment of Donald Skinner Jr. to the Hospital Authority. All motions carried, with one rezoning vote recorded as carried with one abstention.

• Approved $140,410.20 WebEx Telephony payment (unanimous)
• Approved $100,888.81 Ciena network equipment maintenance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 309 & 311 South Belair Road from C-C to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1422 Old Appling Harlem Highway from R-A to R-1 with easement conditions (motion carried, one abstention)
• Approved purchase of server equipment from Mainline for $249,772.08 (unanimous)
• Approved Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Mai Thai Restaurant, LLC and Pancho Villa Mexican Kitchen, LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Donald Skinner Jr. to the Hospital Authority term ending Dec 31, 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved commercial lease with Plaza at Evans, LLC for .75 acres (unanimous)

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will discuss several independent contractor agreements and insurance renewals. The body is also considering changes to the Jabez S. Hardin Auditorium fee schedule and a service agreement with the Georgia State Patrol.

• Independent Contractor Agreement with Christopher Caudell as Staff Attorney for the Columbia County Judicial Circuit
• Juvenile Court Independent Contractor Agreement with Brendan Fleming as Independent Prosecutor
• Agreement renewals with EyeMed Vision Care and New York Life for employee insurance
• Resolution 26-04 to amend the Jabez S. Hardin Auditorium Fee Schedule
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Georgia Department of Public Safety, Georgia State Patrol for landscape and janitorial services

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved the February 10, 2026 minutes and the meeting agenda, including a new item for landscape and janitorial services. It voted to forward several contracts and agreements—ranging from independent contractor hires to insurance renewals and a technology payment—to the March 17, 2026 Board of Commissioners. All approvals were recorded as forwardings to either the Consent or Debate agenda.

• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition of Item 12a for landscape and janitorial services
• Approved forwarding independent contractor agreement with Christopher Caudell to Board (Consent Agenda)
• Approved forwarding juvenile court independent contractor agreement with Brendan Fleming to Board (Consent Agenda)
• Approved forwarding Agreement Renewal #2 with EyeMed Vision Care for employee vision insurance to Board (Consent Agenda)
• Approved forwarding renewal with New York Life for basic life insurance to Board (Consent Agenda)
• Approved forwarding Resolution 26-04 to amend Jabez S. Hardin Auditorium fee schedule to Board (Debate Agenda)
• Approved forwarding WebEx Telephony payment authorization of $140,410.20 to Board (Consent Agenda)

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will meet to approve contracts for the Sheriff's Driving Track and a bucket truck, as well as several encroachment agreements and liquor licenses. The meeting will also include staff reports and a public comment period.

• Contract 2026-3467 with Reeves Construction Company for Sheriff's Driving Track - Milling and Inlay
• Contract 2026-3466 with Remac, Inc. for Sheriff's Driving Track - Crack Seal & Striping
• Purchase of a Bucket Truck from Hardy Automotive for Traffic Engineering
• Encroachment Agreement, 711 Whitney Shoals Road, Tax map 060 Parcel 2098
• Encroachment Agreement, 7208 Hoffman Drive, Tax Map 067 Parcel 1718

The Development and Planning Services Committee approved forwarding several items to the March 17 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda. Items included two contracts for work on the Sheriff's Driving Track, a bucket‑truck purchase for traffic engineering, three alcoholic‑beverage license actions, and two encroachment agreements. All approvals were made without recorded dissent.

• Approved forwarding to Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda contract with Reeves Construction Company for Sheriff's Driving Track milling and inlay ($48,135)
• Approved forwarding to Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda contract with Remac, Inc. for Sheriff's Driving Track crack seal and striping ($76,605)
• Approved forwarding to Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda purchase of a bucket truck from Hardy Automotive for Traffic Engineering ($212,000)
• Approved forwarding to Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda alcoholic beverage license for Mai Thai Restaurant, LLC
• Approved forwarding to Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda alcoholic beverage license for Pancho Villa Mexican Kitchen, LLC
• Approved forwarding to Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda extension of Vault 221 LLC's alcoholic beverage license until June 15, 2026
• Approved forwarding to Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda encroachment agreement for 711 Whitney Shoals Road, Tax map 060 Parcel 2098, Highland Lakes, Section 3
• Approved forwarding to Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda encroachment agreement for 7208 Hoffman Drive, Tax Map 067 Parcel 1718

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Audit Committee will consider draft reports from the Technology Services Division and the Parks, Recreation & Events Department. The committee will also receive an update on the March internal audit. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approvals of minutes and agenda.

• Draft report from Technology Services Division
• Draft report from Parks, Recreation & Events Department
• March internal audit update

The Board of Commissioners reviewed the Technology Services Division internal audit covering July‑Dec 2025. The audit found no exceptions in most areas, with inventory exceptions noted for IT and Broadband. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the budget for Fiscal Year 26/27. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Fiscal Year 26/27 budget review

The Board of Commissioners met for an elected officials work session. County Manager Johnson presented new personnel and general fund capital requests for FY 26/27. Commissioners discussed the budget requests, but no motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 a.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and variances. The body will also consider a preliminary plat for a 189-lot development. The April 2nd meeting is cancelled.

• Knollwood preliminary plat for 189 lots off Washington Road (94.71 +/- acres)
• RZ26-03-04: Rezoning 37.03 +/- acres off Morris Calloway Road to Data Center (D-C)
• RZ26-03-01: Rezoning 4.03 +/- acres at 1422 Old Appling Harlem Highway to Single Family Residential (R-1)
• RZ26-03-02: Rezoning 3.41 +/- acres at 4933, 4935, & 4937 Washington Road to General Commercial (C-2)
• RZ26-03-03: Conditional Use request for massage at 218 Oak Street North

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for the Knollwood development and approved multiple rezoning and variance requests with conditions. It unanimously disapproved two rezoning applications (Sir Galahad Drive and Washington Road) and approved a data‑center rezoning with detailed conditions. All other motions carried unanimously except the Washington Road disapproval, which passed 4‑1.

• Approved preliminary plat for Knollwood (189 lots) – unanimous
• Disapproved rezoning of Sir Galahad Drive (R‑2 to C‑2) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 1422 Old Appling Harlem Hwy (R‑A to R‑1) with conditions – unanimous
• Approved variance for 1422 Old Appling Harlem Hwy with condition – unanimous
• Disapproved rezoning of Washington Rd parcels (R‑1 to C‑2) – 4‑1
• Approved conditional use for massage at 218 Oak St – unanimous
• Approved rezoning to Data Center (off Morris Calloway Rd) with conditions – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 249 Settlement Rd (R‑3 to C‑3) with condition – unanimous

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes several contracts, software changes, and a grant reimbursement. New business includes two rezoning proposals, one of which seeks to change 2.63 acres at 4026 Evans to Locks Road from single‑family residential to community commercial. Executive session items cover easements and a $26,500 right‑of‑way payment for the Hereford Farm Road widening project.

• Award bid and contract to Gerald Jones Ford, LLC for county fleet vehicle provider
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for the 2026 Biosolids Report
• Change Order #2 with Gearig Civil Works, LLC for the Euchee Creek Sewer Forcemain
• Rezoning of 2.63 acres at 4026 Evans to Locks Road from R‑2 to C‑C (commercial)
• $26,500 payment to Barry Foss for right‑of‑way for the Hereford Farm Road widening project

The board approved several items on the consent agenda, including a proclamation for Theatre in Our Schools Month, a contract with Gerald Jones Ford for fleet vehicles, and a $652,283.20 change order for the Euchee Creek sewer project. It disapproved a rezoning request that would change two parcels from single‑family residential to community commercial. The board also accepted a temporary easement donation from Aldi Inc. and approved payments for right‑of‑way acquisitions for the Hereford Farm Road widening project.

• Approved canceling the April 07, 2026 Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation of March 2026 as Theatre in Our Schools Month (unanimous)
• Approved award of county fleet vehicle contract to Gerald Jones Ford, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved change order #2 with Gearig Civil Works, LLC for Euchee Creek sewer forcemain ($652,283.20) (unanimous)
• Disapproved rezoning of 4026 Evans to Locks Road from R‑2 to C‑C (unanimous)
• Approved donation of 0.13 acre temporary easement from Aldi Inc. for Horizon South Pkwy connector (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement with Farmington Estates Property Owners Association for parcels 067C382 and 067C071 (unanimous)
• Approved $41,400 to Kenneth Harpe and $26,500 to Barry Foss for Hereford Farm Road widening easements (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss the 2026-2027 budget and the CUVA-FLPA application review process. The body will also review personal property, commercial, and residential appeals and corrections.

• 2026-2027 Budget discussion
• Settlement Agreement - 074 138B
• 2023-2025 Personal Property Corrections, Reviews, and Notification of Findings
• 2025-2026 Motor Vehicle Appeals with a Value Change
• Superior Court settlement conferences for Martin (082K117), Neal (006 058A), and Johnson (034 005)

The board unanimously approved a settlement with Young Property Holdings to rescind its conservation use covenant and require a $4,456.71 tax repayment. It also authorized Attorney Hudson to request information and/or file an appeal for parcel 072C164 and moved three settlement conferences to Superior Court with no value changes. Additionally, the board approved multiple staff recommendations covering personal‑property, conservation, and residential corrections.

• Approved settlement rescinding Young Property Holdings covenant, ordering $4,456.71 repayment (unanimous)
• Authorized Attorney Hudson to request information and/or file appeal for parcel 072C164 (unanimous)
• Moved Parcel #082K117 settlement conference to Superior Court, no value change from $1,042,378 (unanimous)
• Moved Parcel #006 058A settlement conference to Superior Court, no value change from $890,558 (unanimous)
• Moved Parcel #034 005 settlement conference to Superior Court, no value change from $379,482 (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendations on 2023‑2025 Personal Property Corrections and Decision Letters (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendations on 2023‑2025 Personal Property Reviews and Decision Letters (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendations on 2026 New Conservation Applications (unanimous)

Public Works Services

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider several new business items, including a right‑of‑way easement for Jefferson Energy Cooperative and a contract award to Gerald Jones Ford, LLC as the county fleet vehicle provider. The Water Utility will review an independent contractor agreement for the 2026 Biosolids Report, a software switch for utility locate services, and a change order for the Euchee Creek sewer forcemain. Engineering Services will discuss a local grant reimbursement for traffic signal equipment, a traffic camera power extension at Riverwood Roundabout, a software renewal for Glance AI, park improvements at Tillery Park South, and a reclassification of a Right‑of‑Way Specialist II position.

• Award bid and contract to Gerald Jones Ford, LLC for county fleet vehicle provider
• Jefferson Energy Cooperative right‑of‑way easement for Parcel 021 051 County Line Road
• Independent contractor agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for 2026 Biosolids Report
• Change Order No. 2 with Gearig Civil Works, LLC for Euchee Creek sewer forcemain
• Traffic camera power service extension by GA Power at Riverwood Roundabout

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved forwarding eight agenda items to the March 3, 2026 Board of Commissioners. Items include a right‑of‑way easement, a county fleet vehicle contract, a biosolids report contract, a utility locate software proposal, a sewer forcemain change order, a traffic‑signal grant reimbursement, a traffic‑camera power extension, and a five‑year software renewal. All approvals were recorded on the consent agenda.

• Approved forwarding Jefferson Energy Cooperative right‑of‑way easement for parcel 021‑051 County Line Road
• Approved forwarding award of bid and contract to Gerald Jones Ford, LLC for county fleet vehicles
• Approved forwarding independent contractor agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for 2026 Biosolids Report ($15,500)
• Approved forwarding proposal to switch utility locate software to Boss811 ($9,000)
• Approved forwarding Change Order #2 with Gearig Civil Works, LLC for Euchee Creek sewer forcemain ($652,283.20)
• Approved forwarding 2026 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant reimbursement for damaged traffic signal equipment ($31,724)
• Approved forwarding Traffic Camera Power Service Extension at Riverwood Roundabout ($8,650)
• Approved forwarding renewal of Glance AI Data Module 5‑year software, support, and warranty ($51,825)

Community and Emergency Services

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will vote on canceling the April 07, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting. The committee will also consider a proclamation for March 2026 Theatre in Our Schools Month. Staff reports on fire response and the year‑to‑date budget will be presented for discussion.

• Canceling the April 07, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting
• March 2026 Theatre in Our Schools Month proclamation
• Fire Response Summary Report
• Fire Response Monthly Report
• Year to Date Budget Report

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting. It approved forwarding a request to cancel the April 7, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting to the March 3, 2026 Board consent agenda. It also approved forwarding a proclamation naming March 2026 as Theatre in Our Schools Month to the same Board agenda.

• Approved Jan 27, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding to Mar 3, 2026 Board consent agenda to cancel Apr 7, 2026 meeting
• Approved forwarding to Mar 3, 2026 Board consent agenda proclaiming Mar 2026 Theatre in Our Schools Month

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will discuss two rezoning requests and two preliminary plats for residential developments. The body will also consider a massage operator's license application.

• Rezoning of 309 & 311 South Belair Road from Community Commercial to Single Family Residential
• Rezoning of 4026 Evans to Locks Road and off Mims Road from Single Family Residential to Community Commercial
• Preliminary plat for Greenpoint Phase 5 (36 lots) off Appling Harlem Road
• Preliminary plat for River Island, Section 2 Phase 4A (64 lots) off Blackstone Camp Road
• Massage Operator's License for Anjelica Rosario dba The Sunny Orchid at 3685 Riverwatch Parkway

The commission voted unanimously to recommend disapproval of rezoning RZ25-12-04 for 309 & 311 South Belair Road. It also unanimously approved a massage operator license for Anjelica Rosario dba The Sunny Orchid at 3685 Riverwatch Parkway, Suite 105. Two preliminary plats were approved: Greenpoint Phase 5 (36 lots, 13.6 ± acres) and River Island Section 2 Phase 4A (64 lots, 50.33 ± acres). Finally, the commission unanimously recommended disapproval of rezoning RZ26-02-01 for 4026 Evans to Locks Road.

• Disapproved rezoning RZ25-12-04 (309 & 311 South Belair Road) – unanimous
• Approved massage operator license for Anjelica Rosario dba The Sunny Orchid, 3685 Riverwatch Parkway, Suite 105 – unanimous
• Approved preliminary plat for Greenpoint Phase 5, 36 lots, 13.6 ± acres, Tax Map 030, Parcel 083M – unanimous
• Approved preliminary plat for River Island Section 2 Phase 4A, 64 lots, 50.33 ± acres, Tax Map 081, Parcel 002C – unanimous
• Disapproved rezoning RZ26-02-01 (4026 Evans to Locks Road) – unanimous

Hospital Authority

The Columbia County Hospital Authority will meet to approve the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting and conduct executive session. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 PM at the Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center.

• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2025
• Executive session
• Meeting at Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center (5000 Gateway Blvd)

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on Resolution 26-06 to adopt the Foundations for the Future Comprehensive Plan. They will also consider Ordinance 26-01 amending the animal code (second reading) and initiate text amendments to Chapter 90 zoning regulations. Additional items include a permanent access easement for the City of Harlem and approval of several contract amendments on the consent agenda.

• Resolution 26-06: Adoption of Foundations for the Future Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance 26-01: Amendment to Chapter 14 Animals sections 14-1, 14-4, 14-5, 14-14 (second reading)
• Initiation of text amendments to Chapter 90 Zoning (Commercial, Industrial, etc.)
• Granting City of Harlem a permanent access easement to Campbell's Way Parcel 031 094
• Amendment Number One to the Event Staffing Specialist, LLC contract (consent agenda)

The board approved Resolution 26‑06, adopting the Foundations for the Future Comprehensive Plan and authorizing its transmission to regional agencies. It also approved several consent‑agenda items, including a $232,935 IT equipment lifecycle replacement, a $711,548.69 video‑wall technology project, and a permanent access easement for the City of Harlem. Additional actions included the second reading of Ordinance 26‑01, an automatic forfeit extension for MCM 100 LLC, and a $29,118.88 moving‑expense payment to Frank & Laura Pizzi.

• Adopted Resolution 26-06 (Foundations for the Future Comprehensive Plan) – approved unanimously
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 26-01 – approved unanimously
• Approved $232,935 IT equipment lifecycle replacement with Dell – approved unanimously
• Approved $711,548.69 Video Wall and Technology Lifecycle Project budget – approved unanimously
• Approved permanent access easement to City of Harlem parcel 031-094 – approved unanimously
• Approved initiation of text amendments to Chapter 90 zoning code – approved unanimously
• Approved automatic forfeit extension to April 16, 2026 for MCM 100 LLC dba Harlem Wine & Spirits – approved unanimously
• Approved $29,118.88 moving expense payment to Frank & Laura Pizzi – approved unanimously

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will discuss technology lifecycle replacements and a contract amendment. The body will also receive budget, investment, and SPLOST reports.

• Amendment Number One to the Event Staffing Specialist, LLC
• Information Technology Equipment Lifecycle Replacement with Dell Computer
• Video Wall and Technology Lifecycle for EMA
• Year to Date Budget Report
• SPLOST Update

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. It approved forwarding Amendment Number One to the Event Staffing Specialist, LLC contract to the February 17 Board of Commissioners consent agenda. It approved forwarding the $232,935 Dell computer equipment replacement to the February 17 consent agenda. It approved forwarding the Summit Solutionz NV, Inc. video wall and technology lifecycle project contract with a budget of $711,548.69 to the February 17 consent agenda.

• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Amendment #1 to Event Staffing Specialist, LLC contract
• Approved forwarding $232,935 Dell computer equipment lifecycle replacement
• Approved forwarding Summit Solutionz NV, Inc. video wall and technology project budget $711,548.69

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will meet on February 10, 2026 to review agenda items including a proposed text amendment to Chapter 90 of the Columbia County Code covering zoning districts and uses. The committee will also consider granting the City of Harlem a permanent access easement to the Campbell's Way parcel (031 094). Staff reports on planning workload, development services workload and finances, and temporary event alcohol permits will be presented. Items on the consent agenda will be voted on collectively and then forwarded to the Board of Commissioners.

• Initiation of text amendments to Chapter 90 Zoning Article III, Article IV, and related sections of the Columbia County Code (I2a)
• Granting City of Harlem a permanent access easement to Campbell's Way Parcel 031 094 (I1a1)
• January 2026 Planning Department Work Load measurement monthly report (K1a)
• Development Services Division Financial Report (K2b)
• Temporary event alcohol permits (K2c)

The Development and Planning Services Committee approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting unanimously. It also approved forwarding a permanent access easement for the City of Harlem (parcel 031‑094) to the Board of Commissioners. Additionally, the committee approved forwarding text amendments to Chapter 90 zoning articles to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding permanent access easement for City of Harlem parcel 031‑094 to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding text amendments to Chapter 90 zoning code to Board of Commissioners

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on variance VA26-02-01 for the 2.5‑acre parcel at 1015 Karla Court, which is currently zoned Residential Agricultural. The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of minutes from the January 15 and January 29, 2026 meetings, approval of the agenda, and a presentation of the 2025 Year in Review & Multifamily Report. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• Variance VA26-02-01 for 1015 Karla Court (2.5 +/- acres, currently zoned R‑A)
• Approval of minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting
• Approval of minutes from the January 29, 2026 special called meeting
• Presentation: 2025 Year in Review & Multifamily Report by staff
• Approval of the agenda

The commission approved the minutes from the January 15 and January 29, 2026 meetings and adopted the February 5 agenda, each by a 5‑0 vote. Staff presented a variance request for 1015 Karla Court, but the commission voted 5‑0 to withdraw the request without prejudice. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved January 15, 2026 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved January 29, 2026 special meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved February 5, 2026 agenda (5‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal of variance request VA26-02-01 for 1015 Karla Court (5‑0)

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on several rezoning applications that would change hundreds of acres to Data Center zoning. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as a purchase of two 4‑wd trucks for the sheriff’s office, a contract for a tennis facility, a bid award for fire‑department breathing apparatus, and a traffic‑camera installation at Appling Harlem Road and I‑20. Additional items include an ordinance amendment to the animal code and various easement agreements for road projects.

• Rezoning RZ26-01-03 to D‑C (Data Center) for multiple parcels totaling about 3,140 acres
• Purchase of two 4‑wd trucks for the Sheriff's Office (H2a)
• Award of bid 2025038‑BID2510 for 30 SCBA units from American Safety and Firehouse (H1g)
• Contract with Petersburg Tennis Academy, LLC for tennis services (H1b)
• Installation of traffic cameras at the intersection of Appling Harlem Rd (US 221/SR 47) and I‑20 (SR 402) (H2i)

The Board approved a consent agenda covering several small expenditures and donations. It also approved three rezoning applications converting various parcels to Data Center (D-C) zoning, each with conditions on water, sewer, and noise. All motions carried, with one rezoning vote having one dissenting vote. No other items were tabled or denied.

• Approved $1,440 annual cell phone allowance for Animal Services Manager (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 4WD trucks for the Sheriff's Office ($9,122.50) (unanimous)
• Approved award of $1,157,146.45 contract to Reeves Construction for Jim Blanchard WTP Loop Access Road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of smartpoints from Sensus, Inc. ($162,345) (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $2,750 animal services donations for shelter animal medical care (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of multiple parcels to Data Center (D-C) zoning (motion carried with one dissent)
• Approved ancillary dwelling variance for 140 Wild Turkey Trail (unanimous)
• Approved installation of traffic cameras at Appling Harlem Rd and I-20 intersection ($35,000) (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss revaluation and personnel updates. The body is reviewing corrections and appeals for personal, commercial, and residential properties. The meeting includes updates on Superior Court settlement conferences.

• Review of personal property appeals and corrections for 2022-2026
• Commercial property corrections for 2025
• Residential appeals and corrections for 2025
• Discussion of CUVA - FLPA application review process
• Superior Court settlement updates for Robertson, Nguyen, and Geho

The Board approved the minutes of the January 6 meeting and the agenda for the February 3 meeting, both unanimously. It approved a series of staff recommendations covering personal‑property corrections, reviews, notifications, motor‑vehicle appeals, mobile‑home corrections, exempt‑status corrections, and audits. The Board consented to Young Property Holdings LLLP’s appeal of a CUVA breach on parcel 074‑138B and moved three settlement conferences to Superior Court. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved Jan 06, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Feb 03, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendations on personal‑property corrections, reviews, notifications, motor‑vehicle appeals, mobile‑home corrections, exempt‑status corrections, and audits (unanimous)
• Consented to appeal CUVA breach for parcel 074‑138B to Superior Court (unanimous)
• Moved Settlement Conference for VIN JTDACAAUXR3027219 to Superior Court (unanimous)
• Moved Settlement Conference for parcel 082I468 to Superior Court; BOE value $300,332 unchanged (unanimous)
• Moved Settlement Conference for parcel 075‑173 to Superior Court; BOE value $474,218 unchanged (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Foundations for the Future Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners will also consider newly added items that require immediate action. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on Foundations for the Future Comprehensive Plan
• Consideration of newly added items needing immediate action

The Planning Commission approved the January 29 agenda by a 3‑0 vote and then adjourned the meeting by a 3‑0 vote. No decisions were made regarding the Foundations for the Future Comprehensive Plan or any other substantive matters.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Public Works Services

The Columbia County Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will meet to approve consent agenda items and discuss new business, including the purchase of two 4WD trucks for the Sheriff's Office and the award of a contract for the Jim Blanchard WTP Loop Access Road Improvements.

• Purchase of two 4WD trucks for Sheriff's Office
• Award contract to Reeve Construction for Jim Blanchard WTP Loop Access Road
• Purchase of Smartpoints from Sensus, Inc.
• Independent Contractor Agreement with RCM Utilities for manhole rehabilitation
• Easement Agreement with Georgia Power at 490 Carole Dr

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved forwarding multiple items to the February 3, 2026 Board of Commissioners consent agenda, including a $9,122.50 purchase of two 4‑wd trucks for the Sheriff’s Office and an ancillary dwelling variance for 140 Wild Turkey Trail. It also approved forwarding a $100,850.50 change order with Strack, Inc. for the Harlem Euchee Creek Interceptor, a $1,157,146.45 award and contract to Reeves Construction for the Jim Blanchard WTP Loop Access Road improvements, and purchases of smartpoints ($162,345), contractor agreements ($99,162 and $132,338.15), and a $35,000 traffic‑camera equipment purchase. Additionally, the committee approved forwarding easement agreements, acceptance of right‑of‑way improvements, and several property items (Properties A‑E) to the Board’s executive session.

• Approved forwarding $9,122.50 purchase of two 4wd trucks for Sheriff’s Office
• Approved forwarding ancillary dwelling variance for 140 Wild Turkey Trail
• Approved forwarding $100,850.50 Change Order #2 with Strack, Inc. for Harlem Euchee Creek Interceptor
• Approved forwarding $1,157,146.45 award and contract to Reeves Construction for Jim Blanchard WTP Loop Access Road improvements
• Approved forwarding $162,345 purchase of smartpoints from Sensus, Inc.
• Approved forwarding $99,162 independent contractor agreement with RCM Utilities to rehab 14 manholes
• Approved forwarding $132,338.15 maintenance agreement with Yancey Power Systems for eight generators
• Approved forwarding $35,000 equipment purchase and installation of traffic cameras at Appling Harlem Rd and I‑20 intersection

Community and Emergency Services

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will meet to approve minutes, a consent agenda, and new business including a tennis contractor agreement and a bid for breathing apparatus. Staff will present year-end reviews and budget reports.

• Approval of December 9, 2025 minutes
• Tennis Contractor Agreement with Petersburg Tennis Academy, LLC.
• Acceptance of Bid 2025038-BID2510 for (30) Scott XD Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Community Services Division Year End Review
• Fire Response Summary Report

The committee unanimously approved the December 9, 2025 minutes. It approved forwarding several items to the February 3, 2026 Board of Commissioners, including a $1,440 cell‑phone allowance for the Animal Services Manager, a tennis contractor agreement, multiple donations, a Perfect Game Baseball tournament agreement, a scholarship donation, an amendment to the animal code, and acceptance of a $205,310 bid for 30 self‑contained breathing apparatus. All items were sent to the Board’s consent or debate agenda.

• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda $1,440 cell phone allowance for Animal Services Manager (retroactive to Dec 14, 2025)
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Tennis Contractor Agreement with Petersburg Tennis Academy, LLC
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda acceptance of $2,750 Animal Services donations for shelter animal medical care
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda acceptance of $375 Senior Center donation
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda Perfect Game Baseball 2026 Tournament Hosting Services agreement with Gameday JJ, LLC
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda $2,000 Merchants Association donation for FLY Scholarship
• Approved forwarding to Board debate agenda amendment to Code of Ordinance Chapter 14 Animals
• Approved forwarding to Board consent agenda acceptance of bid for 30 Scott XD self‑contained breathing apparatus from American Safety and Firehouse for $205,310

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as bank accounts and a subscription renewal, as well as several contracts and project change orders. Items on the consent agenda include a change order for the Patriot's Park gym renovation, a professional services contract with Booker + Vick Architects for Department of Revenue renovations, and an easement encroachment agreement for 5113 Washington Road. The board will also address new business, including 2026 board and committee appointments.

• Annual approval of bank accounts (H1a)
• ESRI subscription renewal authorization of payment (H1b)
• Patriot's Park Gym Renovation Project Change Order 002 (H1c)
• Professional Services Contract with Booker + Vick Architects for renovation of G1 for the Department of Revenue (H1d)
• Easement Encroachment Agreement, 5113 Washington Road, 0.98 acres (H2a)

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included the renewal of an ESRI subscription for $170,000, several construction and professional service contracts, an easement encroachment agreement, and reappointments to county boards. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

• Approved all presented bank accounts (unanimous)
• Approved $170,000 ESRI subscription renewal payment (unanimous)
• Approved $26,517.44 deduction change order for Patriot's Park gym renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $47,500 contract with Booker+Vick Architects for G1 renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $99,959 contract with Two State Construction to replace Hazmat building at Fire Station #7 (unanimous)
• Approved $134,112 contract with Sommers Construction for Maintenance Department Building repairs (unanimous)
• Approved easement encroachment agreement for 5113 Washington Road (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments and addition of Jon Migas to Tree Advisory Board (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several variance requests and a massage operator's license. The meeting includes proposals to rezone three large tracts of land, totaling over 4,500 acres, to Data Center (D-C) zoning.

• Rezoning of 417.9 +/- acres to Data Center (D-C) at 1382 Appling Harlem Road and other locations
• Rezoning of 944.27 +/- acres to Data Center (D-C) at 1769 Lonergan Hulme Road and other locations
• Rezoning of 3,140 +/- acres to Data Center (D-C) at Catalyst Drive, Progress Drive, and other locations
• Massage Operator's License for C-Y Transformations at 155 Morehead Drive
• Variances for properties at 5359 Magnolia Court, 3510 Gloucester Court, and 348 Furys Ferry Road

The commission approved a massage operators license for C‑Y Transformations and a temporary use authorization at 4017 Prescott Drive. It also recommended approval with conditions for four separate variances and a variation on Furys Ferry Road. Finally, it approved rezoning of four parcels from PUD to a data center with conditions, passing 4‑1.

• Approved Massage Operators License for C‑Y Transformations (5‑0)
• Approved Temporary Use Authorization at 4017 Prescott Drive (5‑0)
• Recommended approval with conditions of variance VA26-01-01, 5359 Magnolia Court (5‑0)
• Recommended approval with conditions of variance VA26-01-02, 3510 Gloucester Court (5‑0)
• Recommended approval with conditions of variance VA26-01-03, portion of 348 Furys Ferry Road (5‑0)
• Approved variation VA26-01-04, portion of 348 Furys Ferry Road (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning RZ26-01-01 from PUD to Data Center for four parcels (4‑1)

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will review an easement encroachment agreement for the 0.98‑acre parcel at 5113 Washington Road. The committee will also receive monthly workload reports from the Planning Department for December 2025 and November 2025, as well as the Development Services Division’s monthly and financial reports. A temporary event alcohol permit request will be discussed.

• Easement Encroachment Agreement, 5113 Washington Road, Tax map 065 Parcel 898 (0.98 +/- acres)
• December 2025 Planning Department Work Load measurement monthly report
• November 2025 Plan Review Work Load measurement monthly report
• Development Services Division Monthly Report
• Development Services Division Financial Report

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will consider several contract approvals and a change order for the Patriot’s Park gym renovation. Items include renewal of an ESRI software subscription, approval of bank accounts, and contracts for building repairs and renovations. The committee will also receive budget, SPLOST, and investment reports.

• Patriot's Park Gym Renovation Project Change Order 002
• Professional Services Contract with Booker + Vick Architects for Renovation of G1 for the Department of Revenue
• Independent Contract with Two State Construction for Replacement of the Hazmat Building at Fire Station #7
• Independent Contract with Sommers Construction Company for Repairs to the Columbia County Maintenance Department Building
• ESRI Subscription Renewal Authorization of Payment

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda and then address new business items. New business includes a resolution to fix qualifying fees for county offices, several variances and rezoning proposals for properties on Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Stonington Drive, Pierce Court, South Old Belair Road, Louisville Road, and Stevens Creek Road. The meeting also includes legal matters, a request for property appraisal assistance, public comments, and an executive‑session segment.

• Resolution 26-01 to fix qualifying fees for each county office in the 2026 elections
• Variance VA25-12-01 for signs at 4050 Jimmie Dyess Parkway (0.51 acres, zoned C-2)
• Variance VA25-12-02 for lot & structure requirements at 223 Stonington Drive (0.47 acres, zoned R-2)
• Major PUD revision RZ25-12-05 at 5100 Pierce Court (5.09 acres, zoned PUD)
• Rezoning of 434.85 acres across multiple parcels on Louisville Road and off Interstate 20 (currently split zoned R-A and M-1 or S-1)

Board of Assessors

The Columbia County Board of Assessors will review and adopt the agenda, elect its 2026 officers, and receive updates on property revaluations. It will also consider a range of personal‑property, commercial, and real‑property appeals and corrections for recent years, and discuss public‑utility assessment notices and the county equalization ratio.

• Presentation and approval of the meeting agenda
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary for 2026
• Revaluation updates presented by Mr. Mixon & Mrs. Hutchinson (1‑06‑2026)
• Review of personal property appeals, corrections and mobile‑home valuations for 2023‑2025
• Public utility assessment notices and county equalization ratio for 2025