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Columbia County public meetings in 2025

121 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review multiple rezonings and a 434-acre site proposal

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and variances. The body will also consider massage operator licenses and a final plat for a 98-lot residential development.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board to vote on drone show, fire dispatch, and homestead tax relief

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a drone light show agreement, a restructuring of fire services dispatch, and a resolution requesting state legislation for direct homestead tax relief grants. The meeting will also approve consent agenda items including contracts for software, network equipment, and street lighting upgrades.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 08:30

Board of Commission

Audit Committee to review Fiscal Year 2024/2025 audit results

The Audit Committee will meet to discuss the summary of audit results for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The body will also review draft reports and internal audit updates.

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✓ Decided: Board reviewed Facility Services internal audit; no actions approved

The Board of Commissioners received an internal audit report for the Facility Services Division covering July‑October 2025. The audit found no exceptions in purchase requisitions, purchase cards, timesheets, and inventory, and noted several open work orders. Management responded that weekly meetings already address open work orders and will continue weekly scrutiny. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

Committee will consider a contract with Open Sky Drone Light Shows for a 2026 park event

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will discuss several new business items. These include adding December 26 as a holiday, approving an agreement with Open Sky Drone Light Shows for a 2026 park event, and a host agreement for the USA BMX Gold Cup Southeast Finals. The committee will also consider restructuring fire services dispatch and a donation for the Hazardous Materials Response Team from Piedmont Propane.

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✓ Decided: Board to consider $70,000 drone light show for 2026 Boom! in the Park

The Community and Emergency Services Committee approved forwarding several items to the December 16, 2025 Board of Commissioners. These include adding Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 as a paid county holiday, a $70,000 agreement with Open Sky Drone Light Shows for a 2026 event, a $10,000 USA BMX Gold Cup Southeast Finals host agreement, a proposal to restructure fire‑services dispatch, and a donation of two propane valve fittings for the Hazardous Materials Response Team. All items were placed on the Board’s consent or debate agenda.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

Committee will consider multiple new contracts for water and engineering projects

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will review several new contracts and agreements related to water utility and engineering services. Items include a change order for Reed Creek streambank stabilization, an agreement with Hydrologics, Inc. to pilot a zero discharge flushing program, and contracts for NPDES sampling, safety striping, and street lighting upgrades. The committee will also receive budget and project reports and discuss legal matters. Decisions will be made by vote on the consent agenda and individual items.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding $125,228.64 lighting upgrade agreement to Board

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting and adopted the agenda. It approved forwarding several water‑utility and engineering contracts—including a $54,845 streambank stabilization change order, a $91,722 zero‑discharge flushing pilot, a $73,197 safety striping contract, and a $125,228.64 lighting upgrade agreement—to the December 16, 2025 Board of Commissioners consent agenda. Two property items were also forwarded to the Board’s executive session.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 08:30

Development and Engineering Services

Committee reviews alcohol license and land use variances

The Development and Planning Services Committee will discuss a variety of land use requests and a business license. The body is reviewing distance requirement waivers, an easement agreement, and a dwelling variance.

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✓ Decided: Forwarded new alcoholic beverage license for Pham Nguyen Restaurant to Board

The committee approved the minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved forwarding several items to the December 16, 2025 Board of Commissioners, including a waiver of distance requirements for alcohol sales on Parcel 050002E, an alcoholic beverage license for Pham Nguyen Restaurant LLC dba Banh Mi Dang (effective Jan 1 2026), an easement encroachment agreement for Tax Map 037A Parcel 438, and an ancillary dwelling variance for Tax Map 018 Parcel 005A.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 08:30

Management and Internal Services

Amendment to Comprehensive Policy 302.1 – Grievance Procedure

The Management and Internal Services Committee will consider an amendment to Comprehensive Policy 302.1 regarding the grievance procedure. Several technology services contracts and agreements will also be discussed, including a maintenance payment for the Clariti permitting system, an internet access agreement with Cogent Communications, and a tower lease at Blanchard Park. A change order for additional services on the Columbia County Fire Rescue Station #2 project will be reviewed.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple items to forward to the Board of Commissioners

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved forwarding several contracts, purchases, and a policy amendment to the December 16, 2025 Board of Commissioners consent agenda. Items include a grievance‑procedure policy amendment, a $220,754 annual maintenance payment for the Clariti permitting system, a $10,200 internet access agreement with Cogent Communications, and a $152,359.90 migration of Cityworks software to a Trimble SaaS platform. The committee also approved forwarding personnel matters and a fire‑station change order.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Columbia County Planning Commission to review zoning and development proposals

The Columbia County Planning Commission will meet to discuss several development and zoning items, including a massage operator's license, a preliminary plat for Hamilton Grove, and a final plat for Greenpoint Phase IIII. The agenda also includes public hearings for a temporary use authorization and two major Planned Unit Development revisions.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Board reviews revaluation updates and property appeals at Dec 2 meeting

The Columbia County Board of Assessors will approve the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda. It will receive revaluation updates from Mr. Mixon and Mrs. Hutchinson, and consider a series of personal, commercial, and real‑property appeals, corrections, and homestead applications. The board will also discuss a conservation Letter of Intent (LOI‑003 002F) to build a house and receive a Superior Court update.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved 2025 homestead applications and multiple property appeals

The Board approved staff recommendations on a range of personal, motor vehicle, commercial and residential property appeals and corrections, all unanimously. It denied late residential appeals for 2024‑2025 and denied exempt status for 2025. Both denied and approved homestead applications for 2025 were approved by the Board.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board to vote on zoning changes, school tax levy, and road projects

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a text amendment for data center zoning, a request for a school district tax levy, and multiple road and infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a proposed 'No Parking' zone.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Hereford Farm Road widening project and related condemnations

The Columbia County Board approved a series of consent‑agenda items, multiple contracts and a major road‑widening project. It also passed a second reading of a data‑center zoning amendment and several rezoning requests. All motions passed unanimously except one rezoning where one commissioner voted against but the motion still carried.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

✓ Decided: Committee approved $345,831 contract with Tri Scapes for Gateway signage

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved forwarding several items to the December 2, 2025 Board of Commissioners, including contract awards, change orders, and a bid rejection. Notably, the bid for the Pollard House Renovation was rejected, and a $345,831 contract with Tri Scapes, LLC for the Gateway signage and landscaping project was approved. All approvals were recorded as consent agenda items without recorded vote counts.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

Committee reviews transportation grant and library services agreement

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will discuss several community service contracts and grants. The body will also review fire response and budget reports.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and forwarded three items to Board

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It also approved forwarding three items to the December 2, 2025 Board of Commissioners consent agenda: the DHS Coordinated Transportation Grant contract, a $3,350 animal services donation, and the Library Services Agreement with the Columbia County Library System.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 09:30

Public Facilities Authority

Public Facilities Authority will review project updates and hold an executive session

The Columbia County Public Facilities Authority will approve the August 26, 2025 minutes, adopt the agenda, receive project updates, conduct a closed executive session, and conclude with a tour of Building A.

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✓ Decided: August 26 minutes approved unanimously

The Authority approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Member Gary Richardson, seconded by Secretary‑Treasurer Andrew Finch, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 10:00

Hospital Authority

Board will consider routine agenda items and approve prior meeting minutes.

The Columbia County Hospital Authority Board will conduct its regular meeting. Commissioners will confirm a quorum, approve the August 26, 2025 minutes, and adopt the current agenda. Any new business and an executive session will be addressed, though details are not specified.

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✓ Decided: Hospital Authority approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously

The board voted to approve the August 26, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. No new business was presented. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews multiple rezoning and variance proposals at public hearing

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several land‑use applications. Items include a provisional home occupation request for Bloom & Birch Salon, a variance for signage at 464 North Belair Road, and multiple rezoning proposals for commercial and residential parcels. Commissioners will discuss and vote on these applications during the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved rezoning of Washington Road parcels to Special with conditions

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the November 6 meeting and the agenda for the November 20 meeting unanimously. It recommended approval of the Foundations for the Future Comprehensive Plan and approved a provisional home occupation for Bloom & Birch Salon, both unanimously. The commission also approved a variance for 464 North Belair Road and a master sign plan for 2207 William Few Parkway, each unanimously. Two rezoning actions were approved with conditions: Washington Road parcels (4‑1 vote) and 825 North Belair Road (4‑1 vote).

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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board to consider rezoning of 5385 Washington Road and a zoning ordinance amendment

The Board will discuss three planning items: a major PUD revision at 975 Windmill Parkway, a rezoning of 5385 Washington Road from R‑A to S‑1, and the first reading of Ordinance 25‑07 amending Chapter 90 zoning provisions. The Public Works Committee will consider a contract with Southern Asphalt for milling and resurfacing Memorial Park Trail. The meeting also includes routine consent and debate agenda items and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved first reading of Ordinance 25-07 creating a data center district

The commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-07, which adds a data‑center district to the county zoning code. They also approved a major Planned Unit Development revision at 975 Windmill Parkway, disapproved a rezoning request for 5385 Washington Road, and authorized a contract with Southern Asphalt to mill and resurface the Memorial Park Trail for up to $150,000. All motions were adopted unanimously.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider final plat for Abundance Pointe Phase 2 (7 lots)

The Columbia County Planning Commission will approve minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda. New business includes a final plat for Abundance Pointe Phase 2, two massage operator licenses, several public‑hearing items covering temporary use, rezoning and a major Planned Unit Development revision, and text amendments to Chapter 90 zoning. The commission will also hear legal matters and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission disapproves rezoning of Washington Road property

The commission approved a final plat for Abundance Pointe Phase 2 and two massage operator licenses. It also approved a temporary use authorization, a minor special‑use revision, and recommended approval with conditions for a major PUD revision. The commission unanimously disapproved the rezoning of 5385 Washington Road and approved a text amendment establishing a data‑center zoning district with revisions.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Board reviews 2025 revaluation updates and multiple property appeals

The Columbia County Board of Assessors will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda. It will receive a presentation on 2025 revaluation updates. The board will consider a series of personal, commercial, and real‑property appeals and corrections, as well as conservation and FLPA covenant matters.

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✓ Decided: Board voted 2-1 to issue a 30‑Day Intent to Breach Letter for parcel 074‑138B

The Board approved the October 14 minutes and the meeting agenda unanimously. It voted 2‑1 to issue a 30‑Day Intent to Breach Letter for conservation parcel 074‑138B. The Board also unanimously approved staff recommendations on numerous personal, commercial, and residential property appeals, corrections and exempt‑status items, as well as an opt‑out request for 2023 covenant parcels 069‑080 and 069‑077.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Columbia County Board of Commissioners to review infrastructure and zoning items

The Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of public works contracts, equipment purchases, and alcoholic beverage licenses. The meeting includes a debate on a zoning variance for a property on Windmill Lane and an executive session regarding personnel and land easements.

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✓ Decided: Approved $886,982.72 Change Order for Euchee Creek Sewer Forcemain

The Board unanimously approved a large change order for the Euchee Creek sewer forcemain. It also approved a consent agenda covering contracts, licenses, and equipment purchases, and granted several easements for road projects. All motions on the agenda carried unanimously.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

Committee will consider deeding State Patrol Post and multiple equipment purchases

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will vote on a resolution to deed the State Patrol Post (051001C) to the State Properties Commission. It will also review several procurement items, including purchases of grasshopper mowers, storm‑water vehicles, and mini‑excavators for the water utility. Additional items include contractor agreements for HVAC replacement at the Jim Blanchard Water Treatment Plant and water‑main cleaning services.

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✓ Decided: Approved forwarding $886,983 Euchee Creek sewer forcemain change order to Board

The committee unanimously approved the September 23, 2025 minutes. It approved forwarding a series of procurement and contract items to the November 4 Board of Commissioners, including a large $886,982.72 change order for the Euchee Creek sewer forcemain. All items were placed on the consent agenda for Board consideration.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

Committee to vote on accountability court contract and grant acceptance

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, consider a contract for treatment services, and accept a soccer grant. The agenda also includes an agreement with the Georgia Search and Rescue team.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards four items to Board and adopts prior meeting minutes

The Community and Emergency Services Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved its agenda and voted to forward four items— a court contract, a by‑law amendment, a soccer grant, and an emergency‑services agreement— to the Board of Commissioners for consideration on November 4, 2025.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Columbia County Board to review road widening and facility contracts

The Board of Commissioners will consider various service agreements, facility improvements, and library system appointments. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss right-of-way and easements for the Hereford Farm Road and Fury's Ferry Road widening projects.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple contracts, easements and road project funding

The commissioners unanimously approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including service agreements, library system resolutions, and several construction contracts. In the executive session they approved funding and easements for the Hereford Farm Road widening and the Fury's Ferry Road widening projects. All motions carried unanimously.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing on variance request for 938 Windmill Lane

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on variance request VA25-10-01 for the property at 938 Windmill Lane, which is currently zoned Residential Agricultural. Commissioners will consider whether to approve the variance to the lot and structure requirements under section 90‑53. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the September 18, 2025 minutes and the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously recommended variance for 938 Windmill Lane

The commission approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and the October 16, 2025 agenda, each by unanimous vote. It then unanimously recommended approval of a variance for 938 Windmill Lane, with the condition that the rear property line be located and marked before the footing/foundation inspection. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 08:30

Management and Internal Services

Committee to consider FY26 service agreement with CSRA Alliance for Fort Gordon

The Management and Internal Services Committee will review several service agreements, including a FY26 contract with CSRA Alliance for Fort Gordon. It will also consider resolutions appointing initial members of the Columbia County Library System and establishing a library fees fund. Additional items include a purchase of light fixtures for the Performing Arts Center, contracts for the Exhibition Center, Evans Library roof and HVAC work, and easement with Georgia Power for the Pollard House.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding FY26 Fort Gordon service agreement to Board

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved the September 09, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then approved forwarding a FY26 service agreement with CSRA Alliance for Fort Gordon, several service agreements with local nonprofits, and two library‑related resolutions to the Board of Commissioners consent agenda. Additional items forwarded included contracts for light fixtures, electrical design, and library reroofing.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 08:30

Development and Engineering Services

Committee reviews two new alcoholic beverage licenses

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider applications for two alcoholic beverage licenses: Gregory M Parker Inc dba Parker's #149 and Garcia Coutino Inc dba Agaves Mexican Grill. It will also discuss two easement encroachment agreements for parcels on Tax Maps 077G and 084. Staff reports will include monthly workload and financial updates, as well as temporary event alcohol permits.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding of two alcohol licenses and two easement agreements to Board

The Development and Planning Services Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved forwarding two alcoholic beverage license applications—Gregory M. Parker, Inc. dba Parker's #149 and Garcia Coutino Inc. dba Agaves Mexican Grill—to the November 4, 2025 Board of Commissioners consent agenda. Additionally, the committee approved forwarding easement encroachment agreements for Tax Map 077G Parcel 828 and Tax Map 084 Parcel 004H to the October 21, 2025 Board of Commissioners consent agenda.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Board reviews 2025 revaluation updates for Columbia County property values

The Board of Assessors will present the 2025 revaluation updates. It will also review personal, commercial and residential property appeals and corrections, including value changes and hearing officer decisions. Additional items include late conservation applications and an intent‑to‑build house filing, plus a superior court update.

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✓ Decided: Board denied all 2025 late conservation applications

The Board approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the October 14 meeting. It unanimously approved staff recommendations on personal property and motor vehicle appeals, both with and without value changes. The Board also unanimously denied all 2025 late conservation applications and all 2025 late appeals.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board reviews multiple easements and contracts for Hereford Farm Road widening

The Board of Commissioners will consider several consent‑agenda items, including a renewal agreement with CivicPlus, purchases of park maintenance equipment, and an amendment to the inmate medical services contract. Public Works and Engineering items include a contract for Clarks Hill water‑treatment plant hypochlorite improvements, a lighting services agreement to upgrade the Furys Ferry Rd and Anderson Circle intersection, and multiple easement and right‑of‑way agreements for the Hereford Farm Road widening project. New business includes variances and a major Planned Unit Development revision for properties on Audubon Way and other parcels. Executive session will address permanent easements, declarations of taking, and condemnation orders related to the road widening.

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✓ Decided: Board approved road widening condemnation and multiple infrastructure contracts

The Board unanimously approved a declaration of taking and condemnation for parcels needed for the Hereford Farm Road widening project. It also approved a series of infrastructure purchases and contracts, including a hydro excavator, water‑treatment upgrades, and traffic improvements on Washington Road. Additional approvals covered zoning variances, a software renewal, and an animal‑services donation.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

Public Works Committee to review infrastructure contracts and dwelling variances

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will discuss several infrastructure projects, equipment purchases, and easement agreements. The body is also considering two ancillary dwelling variances and reviewing budget and project reports.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards $5.283M water‑treatment contract to Board consent agenda

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved forwarding multiple items to the October 7, 2025 Board of Commissioners consent agenda, including two ancillary dwelling variances, a $598,232 hydro excavator purchase, a $5,283,000 contract for Clarks Hill water‑treatment plant hypochlorite improvements, and several other contracts and equipment purchases. Staff reports on the water‑utility budget and roadway projects were presented. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 a.m.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

Committee to review inmate medical services contract and park equipment purchases

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will discuss several administrative items, including software renewals and proclamations. The body will also consider a contract amendment for inmate medical services and the purchase of park maintenance equipment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding amendment to inmate medical services contract

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It added Item I2a, Amendment Number 2 to the Contract for Inmate Medical Services with CorrectHealth Columbia, LLC, to the agenda. The committee approved forwarding several items—including a $44,281.03 software agreement, a $5,000 animal‑services donation, a $71,599.43 park‑maintenance equipment purchase, and two proclamations—to the October 7, 2025 Board of Commissioners consent agenda.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review zoning variances and PUD revisions

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning and land use requests. The body will also consider a massage operator's license application.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves two massage licenses, variance, PUD and sign plan; denies one change

The Planning Commission unanimously approved massage operator licenses for Nicole Coffey and Brittany Pashea. It recommended approval with conditions for a variance at 613 Apostolic Drive, a major PUD revision at 887 Audubon Way, and a master sign plan revision at 447 North Belair Road. The commission unanimously recommended disapproval of the change of conditions request for the Baker Place Road parcel.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board reviews multiple rezoning proposals for commercial and residential parcels

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will discuss a series of rezoning applications, including changes from commercial to residential or industrial designations. Items include a variance and rezoning for 84 Chigoe Lane, a rezoning of 5605 Old Augusta Highway, and several proposals on Rose Street, Lewiston Road, and Columbia Road. The board will vote on these items as part of the new business agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $2.09 M purchase of Building A furniture

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including employee medical premium rates, United Healthcare renewal, and several contracts and payments. It also approved multiple zoning changes and variances, while denying two rezoning requests for a solar farm and an RV storage facility. In executive session, the Board approved $7,100, $5,400 and $22,000 payments to obtain easements for the Hereford Farm Road widening project. All motions carried unanimously.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 08:30

Management and Internal Services

Committee to discuss 2026 employee medical insurance and various service contracts

The Management and Internal Services Committee will review employee medical premium rates and the 2026 United Healthcare insurance renewal. The body will also consider several technology and facility service contracts and review year-to-date budget reports.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards employee health benefits, contracts and schedule changes to Board

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved forwarding a series of items to the Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda for September 16, 2025. Items include changes to employee medical premium rates, renewal of United Healthcare coverage for 2026, several contract authorizations, and adjustments to upcoming committee meeting dates. All approvals were unanimous and recorded without dissent.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 08:30

Development and Engineering Services

Columbia County committee to discuss vehicle purchases and alcohol permits

The Development and Planning Services Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss consent agenda items, and consider new business including the purchase of county vehicles and alcoholic beverage license applications.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding county vehicle purchase request to Board

The Development and Planning Services Committee approved forwarding a request to purchase multiple county vehicles, totaling over $1.2 million, to the September 16 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda. It also approved forwarding an alcoholic beverage license for Legacy Ties LLC dba Eggs Up Grill and several easement and conditional license agreements to the same Board. The minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 08:30

Board of Commission

Audit Committee reviews internal audit update and draft management reports

The Columbia County Audit Committee will consider a September internal audit update. It will also receive draft reports from the Board of Elections and the Clerk of Court as part of management services. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and agenda.

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✓ Decided: Internal audit finds no exceptions in Board of Elections controls

The September 9, 2025 internal audit report reviewed the Board of Elections' internal controls for the period July 1 2024 to March 31 2025. Testing of purchase‑card transactions, purchase requisitions, warehouse inventory, timesheets, Secretary of State oversight, and worker tax forms found no exceptions. The audit concluded that the controls appear to be functioning properly.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider 9 rezonings and 3 variances

The Columbia County Planning Commission will review nine proposed rezonings and three variance requests, including a heavy commercial zone change for 270 Rose Street and a light industrial conversion for 475 Lewiston Road.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved multiple plats, rezoning and a license, denied one variance

The commission unanimously approved preliminary plats for Southwind Village Phase 4 and Wrights Farm IV, and granted a massage operator’s license. It also approved several rezoning and variance requests with conditions, while unanimously denying a variance for 270 Rose Street. All actions were taken by unanimous vote.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Board reviews revaluation updates and multiple property tax appeals

The Columbia County Board of Assessors will present revaluation updates for 2025. It will consider personal property appeals, corrections, and decision letters, as well as commercial and residential property appeals and corrections. The agenda also includes reviews of conservation applications and a Superior Court update.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved all 2025 property appeal and correction recommendations

The Board approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda, both unanimously. They confirmed the hiring of Nick Ward as Residential Appraiser starting September 8. The Board also approved staff recommendations on all 2025 personal, motor‑vehicle, residential, commercial, and conservation appeals, corrections, and related decisions, each carried unanimously.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Columbia County Board of Commissioners to review road contracts and zoning variances

The Board of Commissioners will consider multiple infrastructure contracts and public works agreements. The meeting includes decisions on alcoholic beverage licensing and two residential zoning variances.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $777,204.05 contract for Chastain Place turn lanes

The Board unanimously approved a $777,204.05 contract with Summit Construction and Development for the Chastain Place turn lanes project. It also approved multiple other contracts and purchases, including a $275,872.32 contract for Gateway signage and landscaping, a $145,806 purchase of particle counters, and lighting agreements with Georgia Power. Additionally, the Board granted an alcoholic beverage license to Vault 221, LLC, approved variances for properties on Herrington Drive and Emerald Place, promoted and reclassified several engineering staff, and authorized easement payments of $1,900, $19,700, and $11,000 for the Hereford Farm Road widening project.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

Committee to review road resurfacing and gateway signage contracts

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will discuss water utility purchases and multiple engineering contracts. The body is reviewing agreements for road resurfacing, street lighting, and property demolition.

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✓ Decided: Approved $777,204.05 contract for Chastain Place turn lanes project

The committee unanimously approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved forwarding a series of items to the September 2, 2025 Board of Commissioners consent agenda, including a $145,806 purchase of particle counters, a $47,817.92 Sugarcreek booster station change order, a $37,347 license renewal, street‑light district resolutions, lighting service agreements, and multiple construction contracts. Among the contracts, a $777,204.05 award to Summit Construction and Development for the Chastain Place turn lanes project was approved for forwarding. The committee also approved forwarding personnel matters to the executive‑session agenda.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and forwarded three proclamations and a service agreement

The committee unanimously approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved forwarding a service agreement with the Izzy Scott Foundation to the Board of Commissioners’ consent agenda. Additionally, the committee approved forwarding proclamations recognizing September 7, 2025 as Childhood Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day and September 2025 as National Recovery Month to the Board’s consent agenda.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 09:30

Public Facilities Authority

Authority will review pending applications for public facilities

The Columbia County Public Facilities Authority will meet to consider pending applications. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and agenda presentation. No other specific projects or contracts are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes and set next meeting date

The Authority approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken. The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 10:00

Hospital Authority

Columbia County Hospital Authority to meet August 26

The Columbia County Hospital Authority will meet to approve minutes from May 27, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items and a scheduled executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes

The Columbia County Hospital Authority approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No new business was considered. The next meeting was scheduled for November 25, 2025 at 10 a.m.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing on two property variances at Herrington Drive and Emerald Place

The Columbia County Planning Commission will consider a massage operator's license for Robert Holloway dba Better Body Massage. It will also hold a public hearing on two variance requests: VA25-08-03 for 725 Herrington Drive and VA25-08-04 for 1007 Emerald Place. Routine items include electing a Vice‑Chairman and approving minutes from the August 7 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved two residential variances and a massage license

The Planning Commission elected Emory Holloway as Vice‑Chairman and unanimously approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting and the August 21, 2025 agenda. It also approved a massage operator’s license for Robert Holloway dba Better Body Massage. Finally, the commission unanimously recommended approval of two residential variances—VA25‑08‑03 for 725 Herrington Drive and VA25‑08‑04 for 1007 Emerald Place—with specified conditions.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board to award construction contract for Performing Arts Center Support Facility

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several grant awards, software licenses, and service agreements. In the new business section, commissioners will vote on awarding BID#2025012-BID3289 to RW Allen Construction for the Performing Arts Center Support Facility and on multiple zoning changes, conditional uses, variances, and an alcoholic beverage license. Additional items include the purchase of four replacement Ford Explorers for the sheriff’s office and a request for right‑of‑way easements for the Hereford Farm Road widening project.

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✓ Decided: Board awarded $9.68M contract for Performing Arts Center support facility

The Board approved its consent agenda, adopting several grants, purchases and agreements. It also awarded a $9,684,000 contract to RW Allen Construction for the Performing Arts Center Support Facility. All motions carried, with most votes unanimous.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 08:30

Management and Internal Services

Committee to award construction contract for Performing Arts Center Support Facility

The Management and Internal Services Committee will consider a range of items, including grant awards, a temporary tax‑relief resolution, and several contracts. Key decisions involve awarding a construction contract for the Performing Arts Center Support Facility, approving a change order for the Fire Rescue #2 Replacement Project, and authorizing the purchase of replacement weapons for the sheriff’s office. Additional agenda items cover software licensing, technology leases, GIS infrastructure, and financial service updates.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $9.68M construction contract for Performing Arts Center support facility

The Management and Internal Services Committee unanimously adopted the July 08, 2025 minutes and added an agenda item to appoint Russell Wilder to the Planning Commission. It approved forwarding several items to the August 19, 2025 Board of Commissioners, including a $163,992 grant, a $762,975.50 weapons purchase for the Sheriff’s Office, and a $9,684,000 construction contract for the Performing Arts Center Support Facility. All approvals were recorded as consent agenda items.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 08:30

Development and Engineering Services

Committee considers purchase of 16 Pursuit Explorers for the Sheriff’s Office

The Development and Engineering Services Committee will review several new business items, including a purchase of 16 Pursuit Explorers for the Sheriff’s Office. It will also consider three alcoholic beverage license applications and a conditional license and maintenance agreement for landscape work on a county parcel. Additional reports on planning and development workloads and finances will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards several purchases and liquor licenses to Board

The Development and Planning Services Committee approved the July 08, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved forwarding a $813,920 vehicle purchase for the Sheriff’s Office and multiple alcoholic beverage license applications to the Board of Commissioners. Additional items forwarded include a conditional landscape agreement with Pinnacle Bank and a $137,677.50 baler purchase for the William Few Recycling Center.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Commission to approve final plats for Tillery Park IIIA and Rabbit Run Phase 1.

The Columbia County Planning Commission will review and vote on final plat submissions for two residential developments: Tillery Park IIIA, a 55‑lot subdivision off Baker Place Road, and Rabbit Run Phase 1, a 16‑lot subdivision off Cobbham Road. The commission will also consider a massage operator’s license application, several provisional home‑occupation requests, and multiple rezoning, variance, and conditional‑use requests. All items are assigned to staff members as noted. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as minutes approval and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved final plat for Tillery Park IIIA, a 55‑lot development

The commission unanimously approved final plats for the Tillery Park IIIA and Rabbit Run Phase 1 residential developments. It also granted a massage operator’s license to Skin Invy Salon and approved several provisional home occupations, a change‑of‑conditions, a conditional use for massage, and a height exemption. All actions were adopted with unanimous votes.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Board reviews residential real‑property appeals with value changes

The Board of Assessors will consider several real‑property matters, including residential appeals that involve changes to assessed values. It will also address personal‑property corrections, audits, and motor‑vehicle appeals. Additional items include a conservation continuation update and a Superior Court update.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved property appeals, corrections, and homestead applications

The Board approved staff recommendations on a series of personal and real property corrections, audits, appeals, and homestead applications. All motions were made by Member George Bratcher, seconded by Member Michael Rhodes, and carried unanimously. The approvals covered items such as personal property corrections for 2023‑2025, a motor vehicle appeal with a value change, and a conservation continuation on parcel 009 002H.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board will consider multiple condemnations for Hereford Farm Road widening

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes several independent contractor agreements and a license amendment. Unfinished business includes second‑reading votes on two ordinances and two fee‑schedule resolutions. New business features several rezoning, conditional‑use and variance requests, most notably a rezoning of 4933 Hereford Farm Road. An executive‑session will address land‑acquisition resolutions for the Hereford Farm Road widening project.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $40.65M contract correction for Hardy McManus Rd widening

The Board approved a $40,651,012.27 correction to the Reeves Construction contract for the Hardy McManus Road widening project. It also approved several independent contractor agreements, adopted second readings of multiple ordinances and resolutions, and authorized a series of condemnations for the Hereford Farm Road widening. Additional actions included granting a conditional use for a massage business and denying a change‑of‑conditions request for a commercial property.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 08:30

General

Construction Board meeting will address routine reports and approve prior minutes

The board will approve the meeting minutes from January 23, 2025. It will receive the monthly permits and inspections report. The agenda includes standard old‑business and new‑business items but no specific actions are listed.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

First Amendment to Water Tower License with Verizon Wireless on HWY 232

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider several new business items, including a license amendment for a Verizon Wireless water tower on HWY 232, a staffing change in the Water Distribution Department, and contractor agreements for meter data transfer and drainage work. Engineering items include a contract correction for the Hardy McManus Rd widening project, a GDOT indemnification for CCTV cameras at US 221/SR 47, and final plats for Rabbit Run Farms Phase 1 and Tillery Park Section III‑A. Staff reports on water utility and roadway projects will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding $40.65M Hardy McManus Rd widening contract correction

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It approved forwarding eight items to the August 5, 2025 Board of Commissioners consent agenda, including a water tower license amendment, a full‑time position change, two independent contractor agreements, a $40,651,012.27 contract correction for the Hardy McManus Rd widening project, a GDOT indemnification agreement for CCTV cameras, and the final plat for Rabbit Run Farms Phase 1.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

Committee reviews contract to upgrade LED lighting at Blanchard Woods Park

The Columbia County Community and Emergency Services Committee will consider a consent agenda, discuss an animal services donation, and evaluate an independent contractor agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to retrofit the sports fields lighting at Blanchard Woods Park with upgraded LED fixtures. The committee will also receive fire and emergency services staff reports, including a fire response summary, a monthly fire response report, and a year‑to‑date budget report.

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✓ Decided: Approved $912,823 contract to upgrade Blanchard Woods Park lighting

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It approved forwarding $3,200 in animal‑services donations to the Board of Commissioners for shelter animal medical care. It also approved forwarding a $912,823 independent contractor agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to retrofit the lighting at Blanchard Woods Park.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review preliminary plat for Arden Glen Sections 1 & 2 (102 lots)

The Columbia County Planning Commission will consider two preliminary plats: Arden Glen Sections 1 & 2 with 102 lots off Baker Place Road, and Parkway Place with 63 lots at 1915 William Few Parkway. The commission will also review a massage operator's license application for Moves 2 Make LLC at 241 Old Evans Rd. Several public‑hearing items will be discussed, including a home‑occupation request, conditional uses, rezoning, and variance applications.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously disapproved a new liquor store conditional use

The commission approved preliminary plats for Arden Glen Sections 1 & 2 and Parkway Place, and granted a massage operator’s license and a provisional home occupation. It also approved a conditional use for massage services and revised conditions for a commercial‑residential project. The commission unanimously disapproved a rezoning request for 4933 Hereford Farm Road and a conditional use for a liquor store.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board considers new property tax millage rate for 2025

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on Resolution 25-19 to set a millage rate for calculating ad valorem property taxes for calendar year 2025. The meeting also includes first‑reading votes on two tax‑related ordinances, a fee‑schedule resolution for alcoholic beverage licenses, and a fee‑schedule revision for planning services. Additionally, a contract award to Blair Construction for Phase I of the 2025 Water System Improvements Cleaning Program will be considered.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $4.0M water system contract and multiple service agreements

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including several contractor agreements and a $4,021,444.78 water system improvement contract. It also approved a $90,000 generator purchase, a $50,000 security assessment contract, and right‑of‑way payments totaling $115,900 for the Hereford Farm Road widening project. All motions carried unanimously.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 08:30

Management and Internal Services

Committee will approve a contract for inmate telephone and tablet visitation services.

The Management and Internal Services Committee will consider a series of new agreements and contracts, including a juvenile court citizen panel coordinator, inmate communication services, property appraisal assistance, and an emergency dispatch memorandum with the City of Grovetown. It will also review a purchase of a replacement generator and a roof replacement contract added at the meeting. Staff will present a year‑to‑date budget report, a SPLOST update, and an investment report. Consent‑agenda items will be voted on collectively.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved several contracts and agreements for Board review

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved the June 10, 2025 minutes unanimously and added Item 2a to the agenda. It approved forwarding a series of contracts and agreements—including a juvenile court panel contractor, inmate visitation services, a $250,000 property appraisal contract, a city emergency‑dispatch memorandum, a $90,000 generator purchase, and a $181,700 roofing contract—to the July 15 Board of Commissioners for consideration.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 08:30

Development and Engineering Services

Committee to review grading ordinances and fee schedules

The Development and Planning Services Committee will discuss updates to site grading and tax ordinances. The body is also considering new fee schedules for alcoholic beverage licenses and planning services.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding ten items to the July 15 Board of Commissioners.

The Development and Planning Services Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting and added a new agenda item. It approved forwarding eight ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and a contract amendment to the July 15 Board of Commissioners for further action. All approvals were recorded without dissent.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission holds public hearing on four land-use applications

The Columbia County Planning Commission will meet on July 3, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Evans Government Center Auditorium. The commission will conduct a public hearing on four pending land-use requests, including a provisional home‑occupation, a conditional use for a massage business, a change of conditions, and a variance. Each item is assigned to a commission district and staff member as noted in the agenda.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to review property appeals and mapping corrections

The Columbia County Board of Assessors will meet to review personal and real property appeals and corrections. The board will also receive updates on revaluation, personnel, and Superior Court matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approved numerous property assessment corrections and updates

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting and amended the agenda to review the 2025 Qualified Timberland Property Assessments. It approved staff recommendations on several personal and real property corrections, reviews, and motor vehicle appeals. The Board also appointed Jenelle Hutchinson as the new Personal & Commercial Property Manager.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board will consider rezoning and variance proposals for commercial and residential parcels

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will conduct routine business, approve a consent agenda of multiple contracts and agreements, and discuss new business items that include several rezoning and variance proposals for specific parcels. The consent agenda covers items such as vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Office, a disaster mitigation services contract, and lighting and engineering agreements with Georgia Power and private firms. An executive session will address property-related assistance payments for the Hereford Farm Road widening project.

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✓ Decided: Board approves major rezoning to heavy commercial and creates regional library system

The commissioners unanimously approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including reclassifying a staff position, purchasing six sheriff‑office vehicles, and establishing the Columbia County Regional Library System. They also approved multiple development actions: rezoning two Haley Road parcels from general to heavy commercial, granting a variance for setbacks, and revising a special‑use district at Kamper Klub Road. In addition, the board authorized $15,315 for a tenant rent supplement and $2,498.49 for relocation assistance related to the Hereford Farm Road widening project.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

Committee reviews multiple contracts, agreements and a street‑light district amendment

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider a Georgia DOT indemnification agreement for the Pollard House Renovation Project, several water‑utility contractor agreements, and a series of engineering services contracts and resolutions. Items include a resolution to amend the Jones Mill Phase III Street Light District agreement with Georgia Power and contracts for demolition, landscaping guidelines, and stream mitigation services. Staff reports on water, sewer, and roadway projects will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding $4,021,444. 78 water system cleaning contract to Board

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee unanimously approved the May 27 minutes. It approved forwarding multiple items to the July 1 Board of Commissioners, including a $4,021,444. 78 water system improvements cleaning program contract, an $80,000 water utility sewer model analysis, and a $101,101.47 purchase of mobile generators. The committee also forwarded lighting agreements, a Title VI plan renewal, and several contract amendments.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

Award of disaster mitigation services contract to FCMC, LLC

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will consider several new business items, including a reclassification of a staff position, vehicle purchases for the sheriff's office, and a library system resolution. The committee will vote on awarding Bid 2025001‑RFP1313 to FCMC, LLC for disaster mitigation services. Additional items include a soccer tournament agreement and animal services donations.

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✓ Decided: County to establish regional library system and dissolve advisory board

The committee approved forwarding several items to the July 1, 2025 Board of Commissioners consent agenda, including reclassifying the Visitor Services Coordinator position, purchasing six vehicles for the sheriff's office, awarding a disaster mitigation contract, a $30,000 soccer tournament agreement, a $600 animal services donation, and a resolution to create a regional library system while dissolving the library advisory board. The motion to approve the May 27, 2025 minutes passed unanimously.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review rezoning and variance requests on June 19

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and a variance. The body will also consider a final plat for a 28-lot development and a provisional home occupation permit.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved several rezoning and special‑district changes, including a 4‑1 vote on 418 Old Evans Rd

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a final plat for Marshall Mills and a provisional home‑occupation for Farm Fresh Gunter Family Farms. It also unanimously recommended rezoning and variance actions for parcels on Haley Road and Kamper Klub Road. A rezoning of 418 Old Evans Road from R‑3 to S‑1 was approved by a 4‑1 vote, with Vice‑Chairman Steed abstaining, and a large special‑district revision on Gateway Boulevard was approved unanimously.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Columbia County Board of Commissioners to review multiple rezoning requests

The Board of Commissioners will consider several rezoning and variance requests for properties on Washington Road, Wrightsboro Road, and other locations. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for various service contracts and insurance renewals.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $250,225 in easement payments for Hereford Farm Road widening

The commissioners unanimously approved a large consent agenda covering multiple service contracts and grants. They also approved a variance for 3900 Washington Road, several major zoning revisions, and rezoned a parcel from S‑1 to R‑1. In an executive session, the board authorized $145,300 and $104,925 in easement payments to acquire right‑of‑way for the Hereford Farm Road widening project.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 08:30

Management and Internal Services

Committee to review service agreements and insurance renewals

The Management and Internal Services Committee is meeting to discuss various county contracts and authorizations. The body will review service agreements for medical, legal, and transport services, as well as technology payments and insurance renewals.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards dozens of contracts and budget items to Board for approval

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then approved forwarding a series of service agreements, extensions, and payments—including a $25,000 medical‑society contract, tax‑appeal counsel, state‑property agreements, a coroner transport contract, a criminal‑justice grant, insurance renewal, and multiple technology‑service payments—to the June 17 Board of Commissioners consent agenda.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 08:30

Development and Engineering Services

Committee reviews multiple contract renewals and easement agreements

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider several contract amendments and renewals for county services, including elevator maintenance, exterminating, refuse, fire monitoring, and janitorial supplies. It will also review three easement encroachment agreements identified by tax map and parcel numbers. Staff reports on planning and development workloads and finances will be presented before the meeting adjourns.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 08:30

Board of Commission

Audit Committee to review draft reports and June internal audit update

The Columbia County Audit Committee will discuss draft reports from the Animal Services Department, SPLOST funds, and the Customer Service/311 Call Center. The committee will also receive a June internal audit update. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Internal audit of Animal Services presented; no board actions taken

The Board of Commissioners received an internal audit report for the Animal Services Department covering July 1 2024 through March 31 2025. The audit found no exceptions in cash collections, cash counts, veterinarian invoices, handwritten receipts, purchase requisitions, purchase card transactions, inventory, timesheets, cremation logs, and state inspections, with one exception noted in euthanasia solution calculations. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this meeting.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission will consider a variance for 3900 Washington Road (C‑2 zone)

The commission will review the postponed variance request for 3900 Washington Road, a 1.72‑acre parcel currently zoned C‑2. New business includes issuing a massage operator’s license to Ashley Marie Parsons at 108 N Belair Road, Suite 7A, and reviewing three preliminary plats for residential developments on Hamilton Road, Columbia Road, and Stablebridge Way. The meeting also features a public hearing on several rezoning and land‑use proposals, including a change of conditions on Wrightsboro Road and a rezoning from S‑1 to R‑1 on Mill Branch Road.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves multiple land-use changes, including rezoning to single-family homes

The Columbia County Planning Commission unanimously approved a variance with conditions for 3900 Washington Road. It also granted a massage operator’s license, approved three preliminary plats, and approved a provisional home occupation. The commission recommended approval with conditions for rezoning a portion of 5164 Mill Branch Road to single‑family residential and for rezoning a parcel for a solar farm. All motions carried unanimously.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Board sets July 1, 2025 as the date to mail 2025 property assessments

The Columbia County Board of Assessors will review and approve the agenda, personnel and revaluation updates, and a range of property appeals and corrections. It will discuss conservation and FLPA continuation applications, and provide a Superior Court update. The board will also present the 2025 assessment mail date of July 1, 2025 and consider various exemption and value schedule items.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 2025 property values and set assessment mail date

The Board unanimously approved the 2025 real and personal property values and the 2025 exempt values. It also set the 2025 assessment mail date for July 1, 2025. Additional unanimous approvals included conservation and FLPA continuation applications, motor‑vehicle appeal decisions, and 2025 homestead and exemption requests.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Columbia County Board to adopt FY 2025/2026 annual budget

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the annual budget for all county funds for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The meeting includes votes on various infrastructure contracts, a rezoning request, and the authorization of revenue refunding bonds.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts FY 2025/2026 budget and approves major road contracts

The Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2025/2026 county budget and authorized $4.5 million in revenue‑refunding bonds for the School for Arts‑Infused Learning. They denied a rezoning request for 4204 Washington Road, approved a Georgia Power underground easement, and awarded several multi‑million‑dollar road contracts.

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Tue May 27, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

Public Works Committee to review road widening and utility contracts

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee is meeting to discuss various infrastructure contracts and utility agreements. The body will consider bids for road widening and resurfacing projects and review water utility equipment purchases.

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✓ Decided: Board to consider $38.2M Hardy McManus Road widening contract

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved the minutes from April 22, 2025 and the meeting agenda. It approved forwarding a series of contracts, change orders, and agreements to the June 3, 2025 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda, including a $38,165,487.05 award to Reeves Construction for the Hardy McManus Road widening project. The committee also forwarded Property A to the Executive Session agenda.

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Tue May 27, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

Committee reviews fire equipment purchase and multiple community service contracts

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will vote on a consent agenda and then discuss new business items. Items include donations for the senior center and animal services, several contract renewals and agreements for community programs, and the purchase of a Scott SCBA compressor and fill station for fire responders.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding eight service contracts and donations to Board

The Community and Emergency Services Committee approved forwarding eight items to the June 3, 2025 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda. The items include a $375 senior‑center donation, a $1,600 animal‑services donation, and six service contracts covering tennis programs, YMCA summer camp use, event staffing, library services, computer instruction, and canoe/kayak rentals. No vote tallies were recorded for these approvals.

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Tue May 27, 2025 · 09:30

Public Facilities Authority

Authority will review pending applications during new business

The Columbia County Public Facilities Authority will meet on May 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM in the Commissioners Conference Room, 2nd Floor Building B, Evans. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the March 25, 2025 minutes and adoption of the agenda, followed by discussion of pending applications. An executive session is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved March 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Columbia County Public Facilities Authority approved the minutes from the March 28, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other actions or resolutions were taken at this meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

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Tue May 27, 2025 · 10:00

Hospital Authority

Board will address routine agenda items and approve prior meeting minutes

The Columbia County Hospital Authority Board will conduct standard procedural business. Items include approving the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting and adopting the agenda for this session. The meeting will also include a new business segment and an executive session before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Hospital Authority unanimously approves February 24 minutes

The board approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No new business or other actions were taken.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Columbia County Board of Commissioners to consider multiple rezonings and contracts

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a wide range of contract renewals and service agreements via a consent agenda. The meeting includes second readings for zoning and subdivision ordinances and public hearings for three rezoning requests.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves major rezoning and numerous contract renewals

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a large consent agenda covering many contract renewals and agreements. It also passed second‑reading votes on three zoning ordinances, street‑light district resolutions, and a storm‑water fee schedule. Commissioners appointed Gary Richardson to the Public Facilities Authority and approved a rezoning of 515 North Belair Road to C‑2 commercial zoning. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Thu May 15, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Rezoning of 4204 Washington Road from R‑2 to Planned Residential Development

The commission will consider an unfinished business item to rezone 4204 Washington Road and adjacent parcels from R‑2 (single‑family residential) to PRD (planned residential development). It will also hold a public hearing on three new applications: a provisional home occupation for The Potter’s Cabinet LLC at 1420 Freeman Harriss Road, a temporary use authorization for 7561 Lakeside Drive, and a variance request for 3900 Washington Road. Routine agenda items include approval of minutes and the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved rezoning of Washington Road property with conditions

The commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval, with conditions, of rezoning RZ25-02-01 from R‑2 to PRD at 4204 Washington Road (parcels 110 & 110A). It also unanimously approved the preliminary and final plats for Kiokee Creek Country Club (13 lots, 293 acres, Tax Map 047 Parcel 110). The commission unanimously approved a provisional home occupation for The Potter's Cabinet LLC (1420 Freeman Harriss Road) and a temporary use authorization for 7561 Lakeside Drive. The variance request VA25-05-02 for 3900 Washington Road was postponed to the June 5, 2025 meeting.

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Tue May 13, 2025 · 08:30

Management and Internal Services

Committee reviews numerous county service contracts and technology renewals

The Management and Internal Services Committee is discussing a wide range of contract renewals and new agreements for county operations. These include services for the jail, technology infrastructure, and vehicle procurement.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding dozens of contracts and agreements to Board

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved forwarding a large number of contract renewals, service agreements, and procurement items to the May 20, 2025 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda. Items include juvenile court contractor agreements, inmate commissary and medical services, technology and fiber contracts, and equipment purchases. The committee also unanimously approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

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Tue May 13, 2025 · 08:30

Development and Engineering Services

Committee reviews local road assistance application and other new business items

The Development and Planning Services Committee will vote on its consent agenda and then discuss several new business items. These include a 2025 Local Road Assistance (LRA) application with the Georgia Department of Transportation, a proclamation recognizing May as Building Safety Month, an alcoholic beverage license for Gregory M. Parker Inc. dba Parker's #132, and two easement encroachment agreements for specific tax map parcels. Staff workload and financial reports for Planning and Development Services will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves forwarding several items to Board of Commissioners

The Development and Planning Services Committee approved the March 11, 2025 minutes unanimously. It also approved forwarding the 2025 Local Road Assistance application, a May Building Safety Month proclamation, an alcoholic beverage license for Gregory M. Parker Inc., and two easement encroachment agreements to the Board of Commissioners for consideration.

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Wed May 7, 2025 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Columbia County Board of Assessors to review property appeals and conservation applications

The Board of Assessors will hold settlement conferences for specific taxpayers and review personal and real property appeals. The body will also discuss conservation and Family Farm Property Tax Act (FLPA) applications and covenant breaches.

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Tue May 6, 2025 · 17:30

Board of Commission

Board holds public hearing on FY 2026 budget

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet on May 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM for a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Commissioners will review the General Fund budget summary, tax digest projection, sales tax collections, proposed budget details, and the budget calendar. The agenda lists these items for discussion and public input.

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✓ Decided: Board held a procedural meeting with no decisions made

The Board of Commissioners met on May 6, 2025, opened a public hearing on the FY 2025/2026 budget, received no public comments, and adjourned at 5:42 p.m. No agenda items were voted on or approved.

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Tue May 6, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Columbia County Board of Commissioners to review multiple rezonings and infrastructure projects

The Board of Commissioners will consider several zoning revisions, text amendments to subdivision and landscaping ordinances, and various public works contracts. The meeting includes a resolution opposing the annexation of a tax parcel by Harlem, Georgia.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multi‑million road, EMS, and infrastructure contracts

The commissioners approved a series of large contracts, including a $3.24 M road rehabilitation contract with Beam's Contracting and a $1.54 M ambulance services agreement with Gold Cross EMS. They also approved a $702,241 contract for a video wall and equipment for the new traffic control center, and a $476,405 green‑infrastructure project at Lakeside Park. In addition, the board took several land‑use actions, such as a major PUD revision for 801 Ronald Reagan Drive, rezoning of 316 Baston Road for a private elementary school, a conditional use for a daycare center, and appointed Austin Rhodes to the Library Board of Trustees.

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Thu May 1, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Commission will consider rezoning of a 1,945‑acre development

The Columbia County Planning Commission meeting on May 1, 2025 will review several development items. Items include final plats for Highland Lakes West Section I and Rabbit Run Phase 2, a massage operator license for Awaken Renewed LLC, and multiple rezoning applications. The rezoning proposals cover properties on William Few Parkway, Cobbham Road, North Belair Road, Morris Callaway Road near I‑20, and Ridge Road, changing land uses such as residential, commercial, and special districts. The commission will also hold a public hearing on the rezoning applications.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved two final plats, a rezoning, and denied two proposals

The Planning Commission unanimously approved final plats for Highland Lakes West Section I and Rabbit Run Phase 2, and granted a massage operator’s license to Awaken Renewed LLC. It also recommended approval of rezoning RZ25-05-01 and RZ25-05-02, while recommending disapproval of variance VA25-05-01 and rezoning RZ25-05-03.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

Public hearing on new streetlight districts for Whispering Pines and Jackson Heights

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider several easement encroachment agreements, a water utility purchase of a 2026 International Truck, and multiple contracts and resolutions related to lighting, stormwater, and road projects. A public hearing and resolutions will be presented to establish streetlight districts for Whispering Pines Sections 4B & 5B and Jackson Heights Phase II. The committee will also review a lighting services agreement with Georgia Power and a stormwater compliance fee schedule revision.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding contracts to Board, including a $3.24 M road project.

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved a series of items to be forwarded to the May 6, 2025 Board of Commissioners, covering easement agreements, major contracts, and policy resolutions. Highlights include a $3.24 M road rehabilitation contract, a $702,241 video‑wall purchase, and a $542,031 change order for a booster pump station. The committee also approved the previous meeting minutes unanimously.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

Committee will consider multiple service contracts and agreements

The Columbia County Community and Emergency Services Committee will vote on a consent agenda and discuss new business items. Members will review several contracts, including agreements with the Board of Education, local cities, the Senior Center, the Convention & Visitors Bureau, and an independent contractor for park shade structures. The committee will also consider an EMS agreement and staff reports on fire response and the fire budget.

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✓ Decided: Approved forwarding $1.543M Gold Cross EMS ambulance services contract

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It approved forwarding several contracts to the May 6, 2025 Board of Commissioners consent agenda, including a nutrition services agreement up to $190,000, a contract renewal with the Convention & Visitors Bureau, a lease renewal with Columbia County Cares, a UGA extension services contract for $240,988.08, a shade‑structure replacement contract for $141,566, and a Gold Cross EMS ambulance services contract for $1,543,750.

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Thu Apr 17, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission will hold public hearing on rezoning and development proposals.

The Columbia County Planning Commission will discuss several development applications, including massage operator licenses and a conceptual plan revision. It will also review preliminary and final plats for new residential lots. A public hearing will be held on a temporary use request and multiple rezoning, variance, and planned unit development proposals.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves multiple development projects and disapproves one special revision

The Columbia County Planning Commission unanimously approved three massage operator licenses, a conceptual plan for Hamilton Grove, and both preliminary and final plats for Edgar Hughston Builders. It also approved a temporary use authorization, a major PUD revision at Ronald Reagan Drive, a variance for Calloway Road Extension, and a conditional use daycare center. The commission voted 4‑1 to disapprove a major S‑1 special district revision for William Few Parkway.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board to discuss Hereford Farm Road widening and M.B. Kahn change order

The Board of Commissioners will consider a change order for UV-Advanced Oxidation Treatment and the appointment of a Planning Commission member. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss right of way and easements for the Hereford Farm Road widening project.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $90,555 in easement payments for Hereford Farm Road widening

The board unanimously approved a $386,949.83 change order with M.B. Kahn for UV‑Advanced oxidation treatment, appointed Jamie Lester to the Planning Commission, accepted a letter of credit for Kiokee Creek Country Club infrastructure improvements, and approved $90,555 in easement payments for the Hereford Farm Road widening project. All motions carried unanimously.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider a 26‑lot preliminary plat on Off Bill Dorn Road

The Columbia County Planning Commission will review a preliminary plat for 26 lots off Bill Dorn Road, currently zoned Residential Agricultural. It will also consider two massage operator license applications, several public‑hearing items including a temporary use request, a major Planned Unit Development revision, and a street‑design variance. Additional agenda items cover text amendments to zoning and subdivision codes and routine commission business.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 16:30

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to review property appeals and settlement conferences

The Board of Assessors will conduct settlement conferences for several commercial and residential entities. The body will also review personal and real property appeals, corrections, and revaluation updates.

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✓ Decided: Board appointed Nelson Law Group as conflict counsel for 2025 tax appeals

The Board approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda for the April 1 meeting. It closed several settlement conferences, tabled one, sent a breach letter to a parcel owner, and approved the Nelson Law Group as conflict counsel for 2025 tax appeals along with mobile‑home appeal recommendations. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board will consider rezoning proposals for parcels in Evans and nearby areas.

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple service agreements, contract renewals, and proclamations. New business includes four rezoning and variance proposals for parcels on Rountree Way, William Few Parkway, Calloway Road Extension, and Evans to Locks Road. Public Works items such as change orders, bids for infrastructure upgrades, and equipment purchases will also be reviewed. An executive session will address personnel and property matters related to library services and right‑of‑way acquisition.

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✓ Decided: Board approved major rezoning, PUD revisions and multiple service contracts

The Board approved a consent agenda that included numerous service agreements and contractor contracts, all unanimously. It also approved three major zoning actions: a preschool S‑1 revision, a Planned Unit Development for three single‑family homes, and a rezoning from R‑1 to R‑2 for a large subdivision. Several public‑works contracts for infrastructure upgrades and a splash‑pad replacement were also authorized.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

Mini-roundabout contract for General Wood and Riverwood Pkwy approved

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider several contract approvals, change orders, and project proposals. Items include a change order for the Sheriff's Office repair garage, a bid for a SCADA upgrade, a UV‑Advanced Oxidation Treatment change order, and a contract for a mini‑roundabout at General Wood Parkway and Riverwood Parkway. The committee will also review water‑utility agreements, engineering services contracts, and a proclamation for Safe Digging Month.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding of multiple contracts and change orders to Board

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved forwarding a series of contracts, change orders, and agreements to the April 1 Board of Commissioners, including a $610,820 SCADA upgrade and a $569,884 mini‑roundabout. The February 25, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

Committee will review service agreements with The Family Y and East Georgia Blitz

The Columbia County Community and Emergency Services Committee will vote on a consent agenda covering multiple contract renewals and proclamations. New business includes service agreements with The Family Y and East Georgia Blitz, an independent contractor agreement with Olive Cordelia for Accountability Court, and a hardware/software services agreement with Woolpert. Staff reports will present fire response summaries and a year‑to‑date budget report. The meeting also includes legal matters and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves multiple service contracts and proclamations for April

The Community and Emergency Services Committee unanimously approved the February 25 minutes and then approved forwarding a series of service agreements, proclamations, and contract renewals to the Board of Commissioners consent agenda. Items include agreements with The Family Y, Olive Cordelia, Woolpert, and several park and recreation contracts, as well as proclamations for Native Plant Month and Loyalty Day. The committee also approved acceptance of donations for animal services and the senior center.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 09:30

Public Facilities Authority

Columbia County Public Facilities Authority to elect officers

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

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved Dec 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The Public Facilities Authority approved the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. The motion was made by Vice Chairman Ricardo Bravo, seconded by Member Scott Johnson, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Rezoning of 4204 Washington Road from R-2 to PRD postponed

The Columbia County Planning Commission will consider unfinished business, including the postponed rezoning of 4204 Washington Road from R‑2 to Planned Residential Development. New business includes a preliminary plat for Highland Lakes West Section II (92 lots, 34.5 acres) and a final plat for Tillery Park South (67 lots, 31.51 acres). The commission will also hold public hearings on several temporary use authorizations and major land‑use revisions, such as a temporary use request for 37 Champions Parkway (362.83 acres) and a major S‑1 revision at 562 Rountree Way (11.18 acres).

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✓ Decided: Commission approved the Preliminary Plat for Highland Lakes West Section II (92 lots)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Preliminary Plat for Highland Lakes West Section II, consisting of 92 lots. It also approved the Final Plat for Tillery Park South, five Temporary Use Authorizations, a major S‑1 revision at 562 Rountree Way, a major PUD revision at 2571 William Few Parkway, a rezoning with conditions for 414 Calloway Road Extension, and a variance for 4323 Evans to Locks Road. All motions carried unanimously.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 15:00

General

Board reviews FY 25/26 budget in work session

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session. Commissioners will take roll call, then discuss the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board will award construction contract for CC Sheriff’s Office Detention Dorm Phase 2

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several purchases, appointments, and grant approvals. It will also vote on a contract award to R.D. Brown Contractors, Inc. for the Sheriff’s Office Detention Dorm Phase 2 project and related inspection services. Additional items include a rezoning request for parcels on Lewiston Road and Autumn Trail and a variance request for a parcel on Campana Drive. The meeting will close with executive‑session actions to obtain easements for road widening projects.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 08:30

Board of Commission

Audit Committee will review draft reports for Coroner's Office, Magistrate Court, Water

The Audit Committee will consider draft reports concerning the Coroner's Office, the Magistrate Court, and Water Utility Services. Commissioners will also receive a March internal audit update. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approvals of minutes and agenda.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 08:30

Management and Internal Services

Committee considers tax exemption resolution and various equipment purchases

The Management and Internal Services Committee will discuss a resolution regarding a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes. The body is also reviewing several technology and vehicle procurement requests and the appointment of a member to the Board of Tax Assessors.

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630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans
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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 08:30

Development and Engineering Services

Committee considers contract for Sheriff's Office Detention Dorm Phase 2

The Development and Planning Services Committee will discuss construction contracts and easements. The body is reviewing a bid for the CC Sheriff's Office Detention Dorm Phase 2 and an alcoholic beverage license. Other items include variance and encroachment agreements for specific tax parcels.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 09:30

Board of Commission

Board will review the FY 2025‑26 county budget

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order and roll call. The main substantive item is a review of the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget. The session will conclude with adjournment.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review rezoning and subdivision plans

The Columbia County Planning Commission will discuss a new subdivision concept plan and two massage operator licenses. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a variance request.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

County authorizes Hull Barrett Law Firm to handle PFAS litigation

The Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes authorizing legal representation for PFAS litigation, renewing disaster‑debris contracts, and approving equipment purchases for Roads & Bridges. New business includes two variance requests for commercial properties on Rountree Way and Bobby Jones Expressway. The Board will also consider a resolution to lower the speed limit on North Fairview Drive.

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Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board considers resolution to opt out of homestead exemption

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold its special‑called meeting with standard opening items such as invocation and pledge of allegiance. The only new business is Resolution Number 25-09 to opt out of the homestead exemption. The board will debate and vote on that resolution.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

Committee will vote on speed limit reduction for North Fairview Drive

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider several contracts, equipment purchases, and a resolution to lower the speed limit on North Fairview Drive. Items include agreements with engineering firms, acquisition of heavy construction equipment, and acceptance of easements for drainage projects. The committee will also receive staff reports on water utility and roadway projects before adjourning.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

County authorizes law firm for PFAS litigation and renews disaster debris contracts

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will vote on Resolution 25-05 to authorize the Hull Barrett Law Firm to represent the county in PFAS litigation. It will also consider Renewal Number 5 contracts with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. for disaster debris management and with Debristech, LLC for disaster debris monitoring services. Additional items include animal services donations and staff reports on fire response and the year‑to‑date fire budget.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 15:00

Hospital Authority

Hospital Authority to elect officers and swear in new members

The Columbia County Hospital Authority will meet to conduct organizational business. The board is scheduled to administer oaths to new members and elect officers.

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Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center , Grovetown
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Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 3 preliminary plats and 8 variance requests

The Columbia County Planning Commission will meet to review preliminary plats for three residential developments and hear public testimony on eight variance requests regarding zoning and signage.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board to vote on revised Parks & Recreation rental and membership fees

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the February 4 meeting and adopt a consent agenda covering several contracts and agreements. Unfinished business includes a second‑reading vote on Ordinance 25‑01 that amends traffic and parking rules, and a second‑reading vote on Resolution 25‑02 that updates the Parks and Recreation facility rental and membership fee schedule. The meeting will also include an executive‑session discussion of personnel contracts and property easements for the Hereford Farm road widening project.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 18:00

General

Board of Commissioners to hold public hearing on House Bill 581 homestead exemption

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the impacts of House Bill 581 regarding homestead exemptions. The meeting includes a public hearing to gather comments and participation on the matter.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 08:30

Management and Internal Services

Committee to cancel April meeting and approve grant agreements

The Management and Internal Services Committee will meet to approve consent agenda items and discuss personnel matters. The committee is also scheduled to cancel its April 8, 2025 meeting.

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630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans
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Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 08:30

Development and Engineering Services

Committee to consider construction change order for coroner's office renovation

The Development and Planning Services Committee will meet to approve minutes, a consent agenda, and a construction change order for the Coroner's Office renovation. Staff will also present monthly work load and financial reports.

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Thu Feb 6, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider home occupation and temporary use requests

The Columbia County Planning Commission will review two massage operator license applications, a provisional home‑occupation request for HAFAC, LLC, and two temporary use authorizations. These items are listed under the New Business section of the agenda. The commission will also address legal matters, staff comments, and public comments.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board to approve contracts for sewer, road, and library projects

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda of contracts for sewer projects, road widening, and library services, along with a public hearing on a fee schedule for facility rentals.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 18:00

General

Public hearing on impacts of Georgia House Bill 581 homestead exemption

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the impacts of Georgia House Bill 581, which changes the homestead exemption. Commissioners will hear public comments on the bill. No formal action on the bill is scheduled at this meeting.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 08:30

Public Works Services

Committee awards contracts for sewer, waterline cleaning and road projects

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider several contract awards and agreements. Items include a contract to Blair Construction for the Little Kiokee Creek Gravity Sewer South, a waterline cleaning contract with American Pipeline Solutions, and multiple engineering agreements with GDOT and other firms. The committee will also receive budget and project reports from the Water Utility and Engineering Services divisions.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 08:30

Community and Emergency Services

USSSA Baseball 2025 Tournament Hosting Services Agreement considered

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will consider several items, including the appointment of Amanda Hullum to the Library Board, a hosting services agreement for the 2025 USSSA Baseball tournament, a reclassification of a part‑time facility attendant, an amendment to the Parks and Recreation fee schedule, and animal services donations. The committee will also receive staff reports on community services, fire response, and the year‑to‑date budget. Items will be voted on either individually or as part of a consent agenda.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 10:00

General

Board to discuss impacts of House Bill 581 Homestead Exemption

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the impacts of House Bill 581 regarding the Homestead Exemption. The meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Evans Government Center Auditorium.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 08:30

General

Board will handle routine procedural matters and a monthly permits report

The Construction Board will approve the minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting, elect officers, and approve the future meeting schedule. It will also receive the monthly permits and inspections report. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

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630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans
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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board will consider ordinance amending parking rules for trailers and RVs

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda that includes appointments, purchases, and agreements. They will consider a change order for HVAC upgrades at Fleet Services and award a contract for Patriots Park gym renovations. The board will also discuss Ordinance Number 25-01, which amends Chapter 82 parking regulations for trailers, recreational vehicles, and large vehicles. Additional items include property moves for right‑of‑way and easement projects.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 18:00

General

Board holds public hearing on Georgia House Bill 581 homestead exemption

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the impacts of Georgia House Bill 581, which relates to the homestead exemption. Commissioners will hear presentations and public comments on the bill. No formal action or vote is scheduled during this meeting.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review massage licenses and land use requests

The Columbia County Planning Commission will consider four massage operator's licenses and four land use requests. The body will also elect officers and review a 2024 year-in-review presentation.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 08:30

Management and Internal Services

Agreement with Georgia Emergency Management Agency for Hurricane Helene added

The Management and Internal Services Committee will consider new business items, including authorizing the Tax Commissioner to receive checks, reclassifying a clerk position to Accountant IV, and purchasing column lifts for fleet services. It will also review a recipient‑subrecipient agreement with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security for Hurricane Helene. Staff reports on FY 2025 personnel savings, the year‑to‑date budget, the SPLOST update, and an investment report will be presented. A consent agenda will be voted on to move listed items to the next Board of Commissioners meeting.

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630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans
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Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 08:30

Development and Engineering Services

Committee will award Patriots Park gym renovation contract and review other agreements.

The Development and Planning Services Committee meeting on Jan 14, 2025 will consider multiple items, including contract awards and ordinance changes. Items include an independent contractor agreement with Evans Underground Boring and Utility, LLC for storm drainage rehabilitation on Hardy McManus Rd, a change order with Goldmech Inc. for HVAC upgrades at Fleet Services, and the award of BID#2024028‑BID3000 to R.D. Brown Contractors, Inc. for Patriots Park gym renovations. The committee will also consider an amendment to Ordinance 25‑01 affecting parking regulations for trailers and large vehicles, and three easement encroachment agreements for specific tax‑map parcels. Additional staff reports, public comments, and the appointment of Rick Toole to the Development Authority Board are also on the agenda.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commission

Board will consider three rezoning proposals for Evans and Columbia Roads

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda and discuss several items, including a resolution on Evans Market vendor fees, 2025 board and committee appointments, and the impacts of House Bill 581. The board will also consider three rezoning and land‑use proposals: a major S‑1 special revision for 3592 Evans to Locks Road, a major Planned Unit Development revision for 4408 Columbia Road, and a conditional use to allow a vocational school at 4210 Columbia Road.

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