Columbia County, GA

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Board of Commission

Planning Commission

Public Works Services

Community and Emergency Services

Board of Assessors

Board of Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Commission

Management and Internal Services

Public Works Services

Development and Engineering Services

Community and Emergency Services

Board of Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Board of Commission

Planning Commission

Development and Engineering Services

Board of Commission

Public Works Services

Community and Emergency Services

Board of Assessors

Board of Commission

Board of Assessors

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Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will review several alcoholic beverage licenses and a rezoning request for Hereford Farm Rd. The meeting includes discussions on healthcare agreements for Accountability Courts and a business license revocation hearing for Xingda Wellness LLC.

• Rezoning of 4391 Hereford Farm Rd from Single Family Residential to Neighborhood Commercial
• Business license revocation hearing for Xingda Wellness LLC at 4158 Washington Road Suite 10
• Alcoholic beverage licenses for Augusta Kitchen Co, Nordhavn Rustik, and Vault 221 LLC
• Agreements with Serenity Behavioral Health Systems and Martinez Urgent Care, Inc. for Accountability Courts
• Renaming of Beehive Drive to Willingham Drive and Willingham Drive to Willingham Circle

Board of Assessors

The Columbia County Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and the current agenda. The board is scheduled to hold a discussion regarding CUVA - FLPA procedures.

• Discussion of CUVA - FLPA Procedures

The Board approved the minutes from the October 6, 2026, meeting and the current meeting's agenda. Members and staff discussed procedures for Conservation and the Family Farm Preservation Act (FLPA).

• Approved October 06, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will discuss several rezoning requests and variance applications. The body is also reviewing a preliminary plat for a residential subdivision and a massage operator's license.

• Rezoning of 12.17 +/- acres at 3894 Gordon Hwy from R-A to S-1
• Preliminary plat for Highland Lakes West Section III (74 lots) off William Few Parkway
• Provisional Home Occupation requests for L3 Rifles LLC (726 Baker Place Road) and Stars & Stripes Concessions (7576 Winfield Road)
• Rezoning and variance request for 0.3 +/- acres at 436 Furys Ferry Road
• Massage Operator's License for Rosewater Spa & Wellness at 620 Ponder Place Drive

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider several alcoholic beverage license applications and a fee waiver. The body will also review an easement encroachment agreement and receive monthly departmental workload and financial reports.

• Alcoholic Beverage License for Augusta Kitchen Company LLC dba Augusta Kitchen Co
• Alcoholic Beverage License for Geld Geld LLC dba Nordhavn Rustik
• Alcoholic Beverage License and fee waiver for Vault 221 LLC
• Easement Encroachment Agreement for 1114 Attfield Drive (Tax Map 051A Parcel 390)

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will discuss administrative updates, including a budget adjustment for audit and several technology and facility contracts. The body is also reviewing a proposal to rename Beehive Drive and Willingham Drive.

• Proposal to rename Beehive Drive to Willingham Drive and Willingham Drive to Willingham Circle
• Augusta Chiller Service Agreement for refrigeration equipment at the Coroner's Office
• Fiscal Year 25/26 required budget adjustment for audit
• Renewal of agreement and payment to Mainline Information Systems for Unitrends support and appliance
• Deductive Change Order 01 with R.D. Brown for the Sheriff's Detention Dorm

Board of Assessors

The Columbia County Board of Assessors meets October 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the First Floor Conference Room, Building C, Evans, Georgia. The board will take up three tabled items postponed from earlier meetings, including a commercial appeal with a value change and an appeal denial of covenant with no change. Much of the agenda covers routine property matters: personal property and commercial corrections, appeals, audits, conservation applications, and residential appeals, corrections, and homestead exemption appeals. The agenda also lists legal matters, an executive session, a settlement conference, revaluation updates, and a certified mail process/policy discussion.

• Tabled commercial appeal with a value change, parcel #4 - 073D006, postponed from the September 1, 2026 meeting
• Tabled appeal denial of covenant with no change, parcel #2 - 067 007A, postponed from September 1, 2026
• Tabled breach discussion, parcel 010 047A, postponed from the August 4, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of certified mail process/policy
• Revaluation updates presented October 6, 2026

The Board of Assessors approved staff recommendations for numerous personal, commercial, and residential property appeals and corrections. The Board also ruled on conservation covenant applications and homestead exemption appeals.

• Approved staff recommendation for commercial appeal parcel #073D006 (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation for appeal denial of covenant parcel #067 007A (Fuller abstained)
• Determined conservation covenant on parcel #010 047A is not in breach
• Approved 2023-2026 personal property corrections, reviews, and audits (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 motor vehicle and personal property appeals (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 commercial property mapping corrections and appeals (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 new conservation applications and denial of covenant appeals (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 residential property corrections and appeals (Kennedy abstained on value change appeals)

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners meets October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Evans Government Center Auditorium. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering reappointments, a new court position, equipment purchases, road and greenway contracts, and three resolutions to abandon and sell portions of Crawford Place Lane. The debate agenda includes two rezoning requests: a major revision to a planned residential development off Baker Place Road and a rezoning of 5125 & 5147 Columbia Road from single-family residential to heavy commercial. An executive session is scheduled to discuss property matters.

• RZ26-09-04: Rezoning 5125 & 5147 Columbia Road from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial), 13.33 +/- acres
• RZ26-09-03: Major PRD revision off Baker Place Road, Tax Map 051 Parcels 048 and 049A, 45.85 +/- acres
• Resolutions 26-20, 26-21, 26-22: Determination to abandon and sell portions of Crawford Place Lane (Tracts 1, 2, 3)
• Contract #2026-3708 with Peek Pavement Marking, LLC for the 2026 SAP Striping and Signs Project
• Change Order #1 to Contract #2025-3123 with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for Euchee Creek Greenway All Remaining Phases Project

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a self-storage facility on Columbia Road and a major PRD revision off Baker Place Road. Several public works contracts and change orders were approved, including road widening and striping projects. The Board also authorized three property-related payments and agreements.

• Approved rezoning of 13.33 acres at 5125 & 5147 Columbia Road from R-1 to C-3 for self-storage (unanimous)
• Approved Major PRD Revision for 45.85 acres off Baker Place Road (unanimous)
• Approved $378,736.34 contract with Peek Pavement Marking, LLC for 2026 SAP striping and signs (unanimous)
• Approved $295,614.67 purchase of a tractor and mower from Blanchard Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 Purchase and Sales Agreement with Metro Land Associates, LLC for parcel 078135K (unanimous)
• Approved $373,765.89 change order with UES Professional Solutions 18, LLC for Wrightsboro Rd widening (unanimous)
• Approved $10,600 settlement agreement with Matthew George for tax parcel 072A001C (unanimous)
• Approved $213,656 GDOT FY2028 Rural Transportation Program application (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and debate four items: a provisional home occupation permit and three rezoning requests, including two rezonings and one major S-1 revision. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 17 meeting and take public comments.

• Provisional home occupation for Appling Equipment at 2320 Morris Calloway Road (5+ acres, R-A)
• Rezoning R-2 to C-1 at 4391 Hereford Farm Rd (0.79 acres)
• Rezoning R-A to S-1 at 3894 Gordon Hwy (12.17 acres of 50-acre parcel)
• Major S-1 revision at 6389 Washington Road (6.93 acres)

The Commission recommended approval for two rezoning requests and approved a home occupation permit and a massage operator's license. One rezoning request for Gordon Hwy was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved Massage Operator's License for Ariel Melissa Hall (unanimous)
• Approved Provisional Home Occupation for Appling Equipment with survey condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of RZ26-10-01 rezoning at 4391 Hereford Farm Rd to C-1 with conditions (unanimous)
• Postponed RZ26-10-02 rezoning at 3894 Gordon Hwy to October 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of RZ26-10-03 Major S-1 Revision at 6389 Washington Road with setback condition (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Public Works Services

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider several contracts and purchases, including a tractor, greenway design change order, striping and signs project, and road-related resolutions. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, staff reports, and public comment. No major policy decisions are listed beyond the specific contract and property items.

• Purchase from Blanchard Equipment for 5105M Tractor and Single Wing Mower
• Change Order #1 to Contract #2025-3123 with Goodwyn Mills Cawood for Euchee Creek Greenway design
• Bid #2026027-BID2710 and Contract #2026-3708 with Peek Pavement Marking for 2026 SAP Striping and Signs
• Resolutions 26-20, 26-21, 26-22 to abandon and sell portions of Crawford Place Lane (Tracts 1-3)
• Purchase of Envirosight RovverX Pipeline Inspection Camera for Stormwater Operations

Community and Emergency Services

The Columbia County Community and Emergency Services Committee is meeting to consider several new business items, including a chairman's reappointment, a new Accountability Court clinical case manager position, an animal services donation, and a GDOT rural transportation program application. The committee will also review fire response reports and budget figures. The agenda is largely routine, with most substantive items listed without detailed backup material.

• Chairman's Reappointment to the Columbia Judicial Circuit Public Defender Supervisory Panel
• New Accountability Court Clinical Case Manager Position
• Animal Services Donation
• GDOT 2028 5311 Rural Transportation Program Application
• Fire Response Summary and Monthly Reports, Year to Date Budget Report

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and debate agenda on September 17, 2026, covering new business items including two massage operator's licenses, a temporary use authorization, and two rezoning requests. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 3rd meeting and hear public comments.

• Massage Operator's License for Cucumber and Mint LLC, 1040 West Lake Commons, suite 5 (Tax Map 082 Parcel 526)
• Massage Operator's License for Augusta School of Massage Inc dba Tuscany A Classic Italian Spa, 608 Ponder Place Drive (Tax Map 073 Parcel 363), including mobile massage
• Temporary Use Authorization at 6561 Cobbham Road (Tax Map 006 Parcel 063E, 1.2 acres, zoned R-A)
• RZ26-09-03: Major PRD Revision off Baker Place Road (Tax Map 051 Parcels 048 and 049A, 45.85 acres, zoned PRD)
• RZ26-09-04: Rezoning from R-1 to C-3 at 5125 & 5147 Columbia Road (Tax Map 067 Parcel 104 & Tax Map 061 Parcel 018B, 13.33 acres)

The Columbia County Planning Commission approved two massage operator's licenses and recommended approval for a temporary use authorization, a major planned residential development revision, and a commercial rezoning request with conditions.

• Approved massage operator's license for Cucumber and Mint LLC at 1040 West Lake Commons (carried unanimously)
• Approved massage operator's license for Augusta School of Massage Inc dba Tuscany A Classic Italian Spa at 608 Ponder Place Drive (carried unanimously)
• Approved temporary use authorization at 6561 Cobbham Road (carried unanimously)
• Recommended approval for major PRD revision off Baker Place Road (carried unanimously)
• Recommended approval with conditions for rezoning 5125 & 5147 Columbia Road from R-1 to C-3 (carried unanimously)

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and agreements, including software licenses, tower site leases, and construction bids, plus a debate agenda featuring two rezoning requests, a conditional use permit, and a variance. The board will also vote on a proclamation for National Recovery Month and other routine items.

• Rezoning RZ26-09-02: 49.28 acres off Old Appling Harlem Highway from R-A to S-1
• Conditional use RZ26-09-01 for therapeutic massage at 501 Blackburn Drive
• Variance VA26-09-01 at 5549 Columbia Road
• Boardwalk replacement contract with JHC Corporation at Reed Creek Interpretive Center
• Software agreements with Tyler Technologies and Dell VMware/VXRAIL equipment purchase

The Board approved several infrastructure and software contracts, including a $3.9M boardwalk replacement. The commission also granted a rezoning request for a wedding venue and reconsidered a previously denied variance for a residential accessory building.

• Approved $2,100,000 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for weather radios
• Approved $3,978,275 contract with JHC Corporation for Reed Creek Interpretive Center boardwalk replacement
• Approved $729,675 contract with THMD Enterprises for Reed Creek bank stabilization at Savannah Rapids Park
• Approved rezoning of 49.28 acres off Old Appling Harlem Highway to S-1 for a wedding and event venue
• Approved conditional use for therapeutic massage at 501 Blackburn Drive
• Approved variance for 5-foot rear setback at 266 Fairfax Street (4-1)
• Approved $370,434 Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies
• Postponed variance request VA26-09-01 until November 03, 2026

Public Facilities Authority

The Columbia County Public Facilities Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review the agenda, and discuss new business, including a pending application from the Columbia County Board of Commissioners for an Elections Building. The meeting is largely procedural, with no decisions or detailed proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026
• Pending application: Columbia County Board of Commissioners Elections Building

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Audit Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear draft reports from the Planning Department, Library System, and Licensing Department, and receive a September internal audit update. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or contract actions listed.

• Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Draft report: Planning Department
• Draft report: Library System
• Draft report: Licensing Department
• September Internal Audit Update

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will review several technology service agreements and software licenses. The meeting also includes discussions on grant awards for weather radio and employee safety, as well as financial reports.

• Rental agreement with the State Properties Commission for the Department of Revenue
• FY27 Service Agreement with CSRA Alliance for Fort Gordon
• HMGP4830-0033-Columbia County Weather Radio Award from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
• 2026 ACCG Group Self-Insurance Workers’ Compensation Fund Employee Safety Grant Award
• Multiple technology agreements including Tyler Technologies, Cisco, and Dell

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved forwarding several grant acceptances, software agreements, and lease contracts to the September 15, 2026 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda. These items include a $2.1 million FEMA grant for weather radios and multiple technology service payments.

• Approved forwarding $2.1M FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for weather radios
• Approved forwarding $370,434 Tyler Technologies SaaS Agreement for Tax Implementation
• Approved forwarding $258,786.87 Dell equipment purchase for Sheriff's Office
• Approved forwarding $255,213 Trimble Unity Maintain software renewal
• Approved forwarding $207,960 Tyler Technologies support and license agreement
• Approved forwarding $195,305 ROK Technologies annual maintenance payment
• Approved forwarding $25,000 FY27 Service Agreement with CSRA Alliance for Fort Gordon
• Approved forwarding reclassification of Clerk of Court position 304 to Specialist IX ($26.96/hr)

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will review several infrastructure contracts and land use agreements. The agenda includes boardwalk replacements at Reed Creek and bank stabilization at Savannah Rapids Park.

• Boardwalk replacement contract with JHC Corporation at Reed Creek Interpretive Center
• Bank stabilization contract with THMD Enterprises DBA HD Construction at Savannah Rapids Park
• Resolution 26-23 regarding John Deere Parkway improvements
• Alcoholic beverage license for Biscuit Belly LLC KY dba Biscuit Belly
• Five easement encroachment agreements for various residential properties

The Development and Planning Services Committee approved forwarding multiple contracts, easement agreements, and a liquor license to the September 15, 2026 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda. This includes two park-related construction projects and five residential easement encroachment agreements.

• Approved forwarding August 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Forwarded Resolution 26-23 regarding John Deere Parkway deed and easement
• Forwarded $3,978,275 boardwalk replacement contract for Reed Creek Interpretive Center to JHC Corporation
• Forwarded $729,675 Reed Creek bank stabilization contract for Savannah Rapids Park to THMD Enterprises DBA HD Construction
• Forwarded alcoholic beverage license for Biscuit Belly LLC KY dba Biscuit Belly
• Forwarded easement encroachment agreements for 872 Rollo Domino Circle, 572 Country Place Lane, 681 Whitney Shoals Road, 533 Meldon Road, and 535 Meldon Road

Hospital Authority

The Columbia County Hospital Authority is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, roll call, approval of previous minutes, and approval of the agenda. No new business or specific action items are listed, and the meeting may go into executive session before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026
• Possible executive session

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding business license denials and revocations. The commission will also consider a 70-lot final plat and several rezoning and variance requests.

• Final Plat for Wrights Farm Section 4B, 70 lots off Reynolds Road
• Appeal regarding business license denial for J & M Golf Cart Engines, Inc at 4170 Day Road
• License revocations for Xingda Wellness LLC dba Oriental Massage at 4158 Washington Road
• Conditional Use for Therapeutic Massage at 501 Blackburn Drive
• Rezoning from R-A to S-1 off Old Appling Harlem Highway

The Columbia County Planning Commission voted 4-1 to revoke both the Massage Operator's License and the Business License for Xingda Wellness LLC dba Oriental Massage at 4158 Washington Road, Suite 10, with Commissioner Cato opposed. The Commission unanimously recommended disapproval of a variance that would have allowed 24-hour operation at a proposed Circle K at 5549 Columbia Road. It also unanimously approved a final plat for Wrights Farm Section 4B (70 lots off Reynolds Road), an appeal granting a business license for J & M Golf Cart Engines at 4170 Day Road, a conditional use for therapeutic massage at 501 Blackburn Drive, and recommended approval with a water utility condition for rezoning 49.28 acres off Old Appling Harlem Highway from R-A to S-1 for a wedding and event venue.

• Approved final plat for Wrights Farm Section 4B, 70 lots off Reynolds Road (unanimous)
• Approved appeal AP26-09-01, granting business license for J & M Golf Cart Engines, 4170 Day Road (unanimous)
• Revoked Massage Operator's License for Xingda Wellness LLC dba Oriental Massage, 4158 Washington Road, Suite 10 (4-1, Cato opposed)
• Revoked Business License for Xingda Wellness LLC dba Oriental Massage, 4158 Washington Road, Suite 10 (4-1, Cato opposed)
• Recommended approval of conditional use RZ26-09-01 for therapeutic massage, 501 Blackburn Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval with water utility condition of rezoning RZ26-09-02, 49.28 acres off Old Appling Harlem Highway, from R-A to S-1 for event venue (unanimous)
• Recommended disapproval of variance VA26-09-01 for 24-hour operation at 5549 Columbia Road (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on a project delivery agreement with GDOT for the Hereford Farm Road Widening Project. The agenda includes several rezoning and variance requests, including changes at 250 Legion Drive and 325 McCormick Road. The board will also approve various equipment purchases and contracts for public works and emergency services.

• Resolution 26-19 and Project Delivery Agreement (IGTIA2700551) with GDOT for the Construction of the Hereford Farm Rd Widening Project, PI 0012865
• RZ26-08-02, Rezoning from R-2 to S-1, 250 Legion Drive, 2.5 +/- acres
• RZ26-08-04, Rezoning from R-3 to PRD, 325 McCormick Road, 14.1 +/- acres
• RZ26-08-06, Conditional Use for Therapeutic Massage, 119 North Belair Road
• Awarding 2026025-RFP5105 to Denali Water Solutions, LLC for the Water Treatment Residuals Removal and Disposal Project

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda covering various equipment purchases, contracts, and resolutions, and approved several rezoning and variance requests. They also denied one rezoning request at 250 Legion Drive and one variance request at 266 Fairfax Street. Additionally, the board accepted property donations and purchase agreements related to local road projects during an executive session.

• Approved minutes of the August 18, 2026 meeting and executive session (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including animal services donations, truck purchases, and project agreements (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning from R-2 to S-1 at 250 Legion Drive (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from R-3 to PRD at 325 McCormick Road (3-2)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with the Development Authority (unanimous)
• Disapproved variance to section 90-53 at 266 Fairfax Street (4-1)
• Approved conditional use for therapeutic massage at 119 North Belair Road (unanimous)
• Approved property agreements for road and right-of-way projects in executive session (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Columbia County Board of Assessors will meet to review various property appeals, corrections, and decision letters. The agenda includes discussions on revaluation updates, personal and commercial property appeals, and residential property corrections. The board will also address conservation applications and covenant releases.

• Review of 2026 residential and commercial property appeals
• Discussion of 2026 conservation applications and covenant releases
• Review of 2026 motor vehicle and personal property appeals
• Review of 2026 homestead exemption applications
• Review of 2026 residential mapping and deed corrections

The Columbia County Board of Assessors met on September 1, 2026, and approved staff recommendations on a long list of property matters, including personal property corrections, reviews, appeals, commercial and residential corrections, and conservation covenant requests. The Board denied a 2026 homestead exemption request on parcel G05-034 and approved a release of a 2022 covenant on parcel 015-039. It also approved the Department of Revenue's recommendation on 2024-2025 public utility appeals and a proposed 40% county equalization ratio. The minutes are a draft and have not been approved; the Board is scheduled to approve the official minutes on October 6, 2026.

• Approved August 4, 2026 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add Conservation Opt-Out on parcel 015-039 and Late Homestead Exemption on parcel G05-034 (unanimous)
• Approved release of 2022 covenant on parcel 015-039 (unanimous)
• Denied 2026 homestead exemption request on parcel G05-034 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2026 personal property corrections and decision letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2025 personal property reviews and decision letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 commercial property corrections and decision letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 public utility appeals with value change and proposed 40% county equalization ratio (unanimous)

Community and Emergency Services

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will meet to approve minutes, consider consent agenda items, and debate new business including animal services donations and a Christmas lighting services agreement with Megah, LLC. They will also receive fire response and budget reports. The meeting is open to public comment with a five-minute limit per speaker.

• Animal Services Donations
• Christmas Lighting Services Agreement with Megah, LLC
• Fire Response Summary Report
• Fire Response Monthly Report
• Year to Date Budget Report

The Community and Emergency Services Committee approved forwarding two items to the September 1, 2026 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda: $4,220 in animal services donations for shelter animal medical care, and a $49,850 Christmas Lighting Service Agreement with Megah, LLC. The committee also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved forwarding $4,220 in animal services donations to BOC Consent Agenda
• Approved forwarding $49,850 Christmas Lighting Service Agreement with Megah, LLC to BOC Consent Agenda
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Public Works Services

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider several purchases and contracts, including vehicles for traffic engineering, stormwater, and the fire department, as well as water utility improvements and road projects. A public hearing is scheduled on abandoning and selling a portion of Morris Callaway Road. The committee will also receive staff reports on budgets and construction projects.

• Purchase of a Bucket Truck from MHC Kenworth for Traffic Engineering
• Purchase of a 567 Dump Truck from Pearson Peterbilt for Stormwater
• Purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoes from Alan Jay Fleet Sales for the Fire Department
• Change Order Number One with PF Moon and Company for Clarks Hill WTP Hypochlorite System Improvements
• Public hearing on proposed abandonment and sale of a portion of Morris Callaway Rd and right-of-way

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved forwarding 15 items to the September 1, 2026 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda, including purchases of vehicles and equipment, a change order, a contract award, and several resolutions. A public hearing on abandoning a portion of Morris Callaway Road was held with no public comments. The committee also approved forwarding three properties to the Board's Executive Session Agenda.

• Approved forwarding bucket truck purchase ($281,190) to Consent Agenda
• Approved forwarding dump truck purchase ($219,950) to Consent Agenda
• Approved forwarding two Chevrolet Tahoes purchase ($116,616) to Consent Agenda
• Approved forwarding change order #1 with PF Moon ($121,142) to Consent Agenda
• Approved forwarding influent pump purchase ($130,390.36) to Consent Agenda
• Approved forwarding RFP award to Denali Water Solutions to Consent Agenda
• Approved forwarding Resolution 26-18 (Morris Callaway Rd abandonment) to Consent Agenda
• Approved forwarding Resolution 26-19 and GDOT agreement (Hereford Farm Rd widening) to Consent Agenda

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and debate agenda on August 20, 2026, including a postponed rezoning, two massage operator's licenses, a variance, a conditional use, a rezoning, another variance, and a major PUD revision. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, minutes approval, and public comments.

• RZ26-07-03: Rezoning from R-A to S-1, 5594 Harlem Grovetown Road, 2.54 acres, postponed from July 16
• Massage Operator's License for Vannesa Newsome dba Gifted Touch Therapeutic Massage, 4490 Washington Road Suite 2
• Massage Operator's License for Sarah Katelin Horst dba Massage Therapy by Kate, 4434 Columbia Rd Suite 204, includes mobile services
• VA26-08-07: Variance to lot/structure requirements, 266 Fairfax Street, 0.26 acres
• RZ26-08-08: Major PUD Revision, 779 Bishops Circle, 0.30 acres

The Columbia County Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend disapproval of a variance for a 25x55 storage building at 266 Fairfax Street, with Commissioner Cato opposed. The commission also approved two massage operator licenses, a conditional use for therapeutic massage, a rezoning to P-1, a variance with conditions, and a major PUD revision. A rezoning application for a dog boarding facility was withdrawn without prejudice at the applicant's request.

• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of RZ26-07-03 (dog boarding rezoning) unanimously
• Approved massage license for Vannesa Newsome dba Gifted Touch Therapeutic Massage unanimously
• Approved massage license for Sarah Katelin Horst dba Massage Therapy by Kate unanimously
• Recommended disapproval of VA26-08-07 (variance at 266 Fairfax Street) 4-1
• Recommended approval of RZ26-08-06 (conditional use for therapeutic massage) unanimously
• Recommended approval with conditions of RZ26-08-07 (rezoning to P-1) unanimously
• Recommended approval with conditions of VA26-08-08 (variance at 165 South Belair Road) unanimously
• Recommended approval with condition of RZ26-08-08 (major PUD revision) unanimously

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet to set the 2026 property tax millage rate and vote on several rezoning and variance requests, including a conditional use for a therapeutic massage business and a large planned residential development. The consent agenda includes contracts, equipment purchases, and a renovation award for the Pollard House. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Resolution 26-17 to establish 2026 millage rate for ad valorem taxes
• RZ26-08-01: Conditional use for therapeutic massage at 4490 Washington Road
• RZ26-08-04: Rezoning 14.1 acres at 325 McCormick Road to Planned Residential Development
• Award bid #2025013-BID03289 to S.D. Clifton Construction for Pollard House renovation
• Easement encroachment agreements at 828 Lillian Park Drive and 1222 Arcilla Pointe

The Board unanimously approved Resolution 26-17 establishing the 2026 millage rate for ad valorem taxes, and awarded a $3,588,401 contract to S.D. Clifton Construction for the Pollard House renovation. Several rezoning and variance requests were approved, while two rezoning items were tabled to September 1, 2026. The consent agenda, including multiple equipment purchases and service agreements, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 26-17 establishing 2026 millage rate (unanimous)
• Awarded $3,588,401 bid to S.D. Clifton Construction for Pollard House renovation (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for therapeutic massage at 4490 Washington Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance at 113 Glenora Drive reducing side setback to 2 feet (unanimous)
• Approved variance at 509 Ernestine Falls reducing side setbacks to 1 foot (unanimous)
• Approved variance at 711 Campana Drive for retaining wall and pool setbacks (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning for glamping campground at 250 Legion Drive to Sept 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from R-3 to P-1 at 106 Bellewood Drive with septic condition (unanimous)

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider several action items, including the purchase of a Takeuchi mini excavator for facility maintenance, position reclassifications in Building Standards, and two easement encroachment agreements. The committee will also receive monthly reports from Planning and Development Services and discuss legal matters. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Purchase of a Takeuchi Mini Excavator for Facility Maintenance
• Position Reclassifications in Building Standards
• Easement Encroachment Agreement at 828 Lillian Park Drive, Tax Map 067 Parcel 2563
• Easement Encroachment Agreement at 1222 Arcilla Pointe, Tax Map 082 Parcel 444
• Temporary Event Alcohol Permits report

The Development and Planning Services Committee approved forwarding several items to the August 18, 2026 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda, including a $67,522.56 purchase of a Takeuchi mini excavator and three position reclassifications in Building Standards. The committee also approved forwarding two easement encroachment agreements. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved forwarding $67,522.56 Takeuchi mini excavator purchase to BOC Consent Agenda
• Approved forwarding reclassification of Position 1637 to Building Inspector I at $22.14/hr
• Approved forwarding reclassification of Position 2022 to Building Plan Review Specialist at $21.49/hr
• Approved forwarding reclassification of Position 1639 to Manager II Exempt at $60,611.20 annual salary
• Approved forwarding easement encroachment agreement for 828 Lillian Park Drive (Tax Map 067 Parcel 2563)
• Approved forwarding easement encroachment agreement for 1222 Arcilla Pointe (Tax Map 082 Parcel 444)

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will consider several contracts and policy changes, including a bid award for the Pollard House renovation, retirement plan revisions, and technology purchases. The meeting includes a consent agenda, debate items, and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Award Bid # 2025013-BID03289 to S.D. Clifton Construction for Pollard House Renovation
• Retirement Bridge Program Spousal Coverage and Dental Option Revision
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC
• Cisco Equipment Lifecycle Purchase from DISYS for Water Utility Sites and Sheriff's Office
• Reimbursement to GEMA/FEMA for Helene Project Number 806591

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved forwarding multiple items to the August 18, 2026 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda, including a $3,588,401 contract for the Pollard House Renovation and several technology and insurance agreements. The committee also approved forwarding a personnel matter to the executive session agenda. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved forwarding $3,588,401 Pollard House Renovation bid to S.D. Clifton Construction
• Approved forwarding $255,483.84 reimbursement to GEMA/FEMA for Helene Project 806591
• Approved forwarding $48,000 contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services
• Approved forwarding $184,433.32 Cisco equipment purchase from DISYS for water utility sites
• Approved forwarding $349,594.97 Cisco equipment purchase from DISYS for Sheriff's Office
• Approved forwarding $232,514.51 Cisco Smartnet renewal for 2026-2027
• Approved forwarding $39,950 subscription agreement with GovAl
• Approved forwarding Personnel A to executive session agenda

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on 11 items including rezonings, variances, a final plat, and a massage operator license. The meeting is procedural with a call to order, invocation, and approval of minutes before moving to new business.

• Massage Operator's License for The Margie Method LLC at 4408 Columbia Rd Suite 106
• Final Plat for Hamilton Grove Phase 1 off Hamilton Road, 10 lots on 27.57 acres
• RZ26-08-01: Rezoning 2.82 acres at 4490 Washington Road from C-2 to conditional use for therapeutic massage
• RZ26-08-02: Rezoning 2.5 acres at 250 Legion Drive from R-2 to S-1 (Special)
• RZ26-08-05: Rezoning 30.97 acres off Gordon Hwy from M-1 to M-2 (Heavy Industrial)

The Columbia County Planning Commission approved all substantive items on the agenda, including a massage operator's license, a final plat, and multiple rezoning and variance requests. All approvals were unanimous except for one rezoning that passed 4-1. Two related requests for a heavy industrial rezoning and variance were withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved massage operator's license for The Margie Method LLC (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Hamilton Grove Phase 1, 10 lots (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for therapeutic massage at 4490 Washington Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance at 113 Glenora Dr with condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance at 509 Ernestine Falls with condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance at 711 Campana Dr with condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 250 Legion Dr to S-1 with condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 325 McCormick Rd to PRD with condition (4-1)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss property revaluation updates and review appeals for personal, commercial, and residential properties. The body will also address property corrections and homestead exemption applications.

• 2026 Personal Property, Commercial, and Residential appeals
• 2026 Homestead Exemption applications
• Revaluation updates
• 2023-2026 Residential Property corrections
• Superior Court updates

The Columbia County Board of Assessors approved staff recommendations on a large batch of personal property, commercial, and residential property appeals, corrections, and reviews for tax years 2023–2026. The board also voted to send a 30-day intent-to-breach letter on one conservation covenant parcel and tabled another for more information. The minutes are a draft and will be officially approved on September 1, 2026.

• Approved minutes of the July 7, 2026 meeting unanimously.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2024–2026 personal property corrections and decision letters.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2023–2025 personal property reviews and decision letters.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2026 motor vehicle appeals with value change and decision letters.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2026 commercial property appeals (both no-change and value-change) and decision letters.
• Approved sending a 30-day intent-to-breach letter on parcel 017-032C; tabled parcel 010-047A for more information.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2023–2026 residential property corrections, deed corrections, mapping corrections, and Deerwood Subdivision corrections.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2026 residential appeals (both no-change and value-change) and homestead exemption applications.

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will review a zoning variance for a property on Applecross Drive. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with numerous purchases for emergency services and public works projects.

• Variance request for 228 Applecross Drive (VA26-07-02)
• Contract with Coleman Construction, Inc. for emergency back-up generators
• Contract with Duckworth Development for renovation of Building G1 - Department of Revenue
• Purchase of 40 Scott XD Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and 30 cylinders from American Safety and Firehouse
• Supplemental Agreement with GDOT for the Washington Rd Widening Project (PI# 0021250)

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, including a $1.245 million contract for emergency backup generators and a $190,308.91 911 recording system. They also approved a variance for a single-family residence at 228 Applecross Drive and an easement payment for the Euchee Creek Interceptor project. Public comments included requests for a data center moratorium and a resolution on nondisclosure agreements, but no action was taken on those.

• Approved $1,245,931 contract to Coleman Construction for emergency backup generators (unanimous)
• Approved $190,308.91 Motorola P25 911 recording system agreement with Replay Systems (unanimous)
• Approved $378,463.70 purchase of 40 SCBA units and cylinders (unanimous)
• Approved $529,210 contract to Duckworth Development for Building G1 renovation (unanimous)
• Approved variance and encroachment agreement at 228 Applecross Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $1,850 easement payment to Vickie Dye for Euchee Creek Interceptor (unanimous)
• Approved $237,638.85 emergency chemical spill cleanup by Clean Harbors (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 water utility pump maintenance agreement with Goforth Williamson (unanimous)

Public Works Services

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider multiple contracts, purchases, and agreements, including awards for emergency backup generators and a building renovation. The committee will also vote on water utility agreements, engineering service contracts, and updates to project manuals. Staff reports on budget and construction projects will be presented.

• Award Bid #2026021-BID3289 to Coleman Construction Inc. for county emergency backup generators
• Award Bid #2026020-BID3289 to Duckworth Development for renovation of Building G1 (Department of Revenue)
• Emergency purchase from Augusta Chiller Services Inc. for boiler replacement at Patriots Park Gym
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Bluewater Engineering Services LLC for Sawdust Rd to Old Louisville Rd 12" waterline project inspections
• Supplemental Agreement Number 1 with GDOT for Washington Rd Widening Project (PI#0021250)

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved forwarding multiple items to the August 4, 2026 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda, including a $1,245,931 contract for emergency back-up generators, a $529,210 renovation contract, and a $143,335 mobile generator purchase. All motions carried unanimously. The committee also approved forwarding an executive session item on Property A.

• Approved forwarding $143,335 mobile generator purchase from Nixon Power Services to BOC consent agenda
• Approved forwarding $1,245,931 emergency back-up generators contract to Coleman Construction to BOC consent agenda
• Approved forwarding $73,958.68 emergency boiler replacement purchase from Augusta Chiller Services to BOC consent agenda
• Approved forwarding $529,210 Building G1 renovation contract to Duckworth Development to BOC consent agenda
• Approved forwarding $41,412 Southern Flow Nozomi license renewal to BOC consent agenda
• Approved forwarding $15,000 Bluewater Engineering E&S inspections agreement to BOC consent agenda
• Approved forwarding $55,000 truck purchase from Gerald Jones Ford to BOC consent agenda
• Approved forwarding $400,000 pump maintenance agreement with Goforth Williamson to BOC consent agenda