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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will approve a $56,250 grant for family services and a series of contracts for juvenile justice, court systems, and maintenance. The meeting also includes the approval of Commissioner expenses and proclamations.

• Approval of FY27 Family Connections Grant ($56,250)
• Approval of CJCC Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant ($253,000)
• Approval of Daikin Applied maintenance agreement ($14,092.33)
• Approval of Commissioner Whitney Kenner Jones expenses ($1,420.06)
• Appointment of Jerry Williams and Lisa McIntyre to Housing Authority

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The Board of Commissioners will review grant acceptances for juvenile justice and family connections. The body is also deciding on several maintenance contracts, court system upgrades, and an appointment to the Housing Authority.

• CJCC FY27 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant in the amount of $253,000
• FY27 Family Connections Grant award for Douglas CORE in the amount of $56,250
• Maintenance agreement with Daikin Applied Americas, Inc. for Boundary Waters Aquatic Center for $14,092.33
• Maintenance and subscription agreement with SHI for JAMF Mobile Device Management for $52,039.42
• Appointment to the Douglas County Housing Authority

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The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on July 20, 2026, to consider three variance applications. Items include a side setback reduction for an accessory structure, a special exception variance for multiple lots on Mt. Vernon Road, and a hardship variance for a second driveway.

• V2026-07: Derek Nichols requests side setback reduction from 15' to 13' for a 1,400 sq ft metal-sided accessory structure at 3050 Autumn Woods Court, Douglasville.
• V2026-08: Gaskins & LeCraw requests side setback reduction from 15' to 10' for eight lots (2, 6-12, 26, 49, 57) on 85.8 acres at 2391 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs.
• V2026-09: Dennis Wynn requests a hardship variance for a second driveway due to topography at 6822 Cowan Mill Road, Winston.
• Minutes from the June 15, 2026 Variance Meeting will be considered for approval.

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will approve June 2 minutes and consider several special use permit and rezoning applications. The most extensive request is a Future Land Use Map amendment, rezoning and special use permit for a 703‑acre data center and substation on Poole, East & West Tyson Roads. Additional items include permits for a telecommunications tower, convenience stores with fuel pumps, a tire shop, and a residential care facility.

• Special Use Permit for a telecommunications tower at 0 Highpoint Road, Villa Rica (Lot 236, 20 acres).
• Future Land Use Map amendment, rezoning from RP to CC and to PUD, plus Special Use Permit for a data center and substation on Poole, East & West Tyson Roads, Villa Rica (703 acres).
• Rezoning from R‑LD to C‑G and Special Use Permit for a convenience store with gas pumps at 14750 Veterans Memorial Highway, Villa Rica (0.82 acres).
• Rezoning from C‑G to C‑H and Special Use Permit for a convenience store with fuel pumps at 10603 Veterans Memorial Highway, Lithia Springs (Lot 365).
• Special Use Permit for a residential care facility at 2270 Charleston Place, Lithia Springs (0.25 acres).

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an alcohol license for a business at The Preserve. They are also deciding on revisions to personnel merit codes and approving various federal and state grants for transit, courts, and senior services.

• Public hearing for alcohol license for A to Z Naturals LLC at 40 Farm Lane
• Acceptance of FTA funding for transit in the amount of $880,180 and $110,587
• Additional $1,500,000 for reconstruction of fire-damaged DOT Storage facility
• Consultant Services Agreement for Chapel Hill Widening Project for $301,727.75
• Acceptance of Aging Subgrant Agreement from Atlanta Regional Commission for $795,077.48

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The Board of Commissioners will vote on several grant acceptances, professional service contracts, and personnel merit code revisions. The meeting includes a public hearing for an alcohol license and appointments to various county boards.

• Approval of $1,500,000 for reconstruction of fire-damaged DOT Storage facility
• Public hearing for alcohol license for A to Z Naturals LLC at 40 Farm Lane
• Acceptance of FTA funding for transit programs totaling $990,767
• Consultant Services Agreement with WSP for Chapel Hill Widening Project for $301,727.75
• Acceptance of Aging Subgrant Agreement with Atlanta Regional Commission for $795,077.48

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The Board will consider a consent agenda with several contracts and grants, including a $297,212 design-build for the Fire Department Training Building, a $310,164 cybersecurity renewal, and an $86,792 Violence Against Women Act grant. A resolution to set deadlines for agenda item submissions is also up for discussion. Proclamations for Public Safety Week, Goodwill of North Georgia Day, Autistic Pride Day, and Juneteenth are scheduled.

• Approval of $297,212 contract with BuildSmart Enterprise for Fire Department Training Building Phase 1 (Design), funded by 2022 SPLOST.
• Approval of $310,164 renewal with Presidio for cybersecurity devices and maintenance on county digital networking infrastructure.
• Acceptance of $86,792 VAWA Continuation Award from CJCC with a $28,931 cash match from a salary line.
• Approval of $116,246 renewal with Administrative Solutions for inmate medical billing and stop-loss insurance.
• Resolution to establish deadlines for submission of agenda items and meeting packet materials.

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several contracts, a resolution on agenda deadlines, proclamations, and grant acceptance. Key financial items include a $297,212 design contract for a Fire Department Training Building and a $310,164.67 cybersecurity maintenance renewal.

• Resolution to establish deadlines for submission of agenda items and meeting packet materials
• Approval of $297,212 contract with BuildSmart Enterprise for Fire Department Training Building Phase 1 (Design), funded by 2022 SPLOST
• Renewal of $310,164.67 cybersecurity maintenance agreement with Presidio for county network infrastructure
• Acceptance of $86,792 Violence Against Women Act grant continuation award with a $28,931 cash match
• Approval of $116,246.28 agreement with Administrative Solutions for inmate medical billing and stop-loss insurance

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a special exception variance for SAKKS Douglasville, LLC to allow pavement encroachment into the required landscape strip and alternate landscaping placement in the right-of-way at 1801 Burnt Hickory Road. The board will also approve minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting.

• V2026-06: SAKKS Douglasville, LLC – special exception variance for pavement encroachment into landscape strip and landscaping in street right-of-way at 1801 Burnt Hickory Road, Douglasville (0.88 acre, Land Lot 836, District 18, Section 2, Parcel 16).

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The joint Planning & Zoning and Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning from general commercial to light industrial to continue a manufacturing company at 1470 Dale Court, Austell. The board will also vote on two other rezonings (residential to agriculture and light industrial expansion with a gravel lot) and multiple special use permits, including two telecommunications towers, a short-term rental, dog/cat grooming, an accessory structure, outdoor storage, and a compliance permit for a 116-acre property on Douglas Hill and Bullard Roads.

• Z2026-46: Rezoning 3.15 acres at 1470 Dale Court from C-G to LI for manufacturing
• Z2026-37/S2026-38: Rezoning and SUP for gravel lot expansion on King Drive
• S2026-45: SUP for compliance on 116 acres at Douglas Hill and Bullard Roads
• S2026-34: SUP for telecommunications tower at 8920 Highpoint Road, Villa Rica
• S2026-39: SUP for telecommunications tower at 4371 Hwy 92 & Hwy 166, Douglasville

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The board will hold a public hearing on a probation hearing for an alcohol license at Sunrise Restaurant. They will discuss a resolution to impose a Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax and call for a voter referendum. Other notable items include approval of a $150,000 retail recruitment contract, purchase of two fire trucks for $1.7 million, and acceptance of a $1.8 million state grant for roads.

• Resolution to impose a Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax and call for a voter referendum (Item 6)
• Public hearing on probation of alcohol license for Sunrise Restaurant at 376 Maxham Road (Item 3)
• Approval of $150,000 annual contract with Retail Strategies LLC for retail recruitment (Item 5)
• Purchase of two Pierce Pumper Fire Trucks for $1.7 million (Item 19)
• Supplemental funding application to GDOT for $1,837,631.32 in LMIG/LRA grant funds (Item 22)

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The Board of Commissioners will discuss imposing a transportation sales tax and seeking voter approval via election. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an alcohol license for Sunrise Restaurant and various contract approvals.

• Proposed Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax and related general obligation debt
• Purchase of two Pierce Pumper Fire Trucks not to exceed $1,700,000
• Hearing on alcohol license suspension or revocation for Sunrise Restaurant at 376 Maxham Road
• Consultant contract with The Collaborative Firm for TSPLOST education for $135,000
• GDOT supplemental funding application for FY 2026 LMIG/LRA Grant Program for $1,837,631.32

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The Board will vote on numerous contracts and budget amendments, including a $7,841,130.55 contract for Chapel Hill Widening and Reconstruction, a $2,496,734.25 road resurfacing contract, and a $1,444,507 courthouse roof restoration. Also up for approval are a 48-unit fleet lease for up to $449,090.84 and a $4,878,265 grant application for Vision Zero safety projects. The meeting includes proclamations, equipment donations, and budget adjustments.

• $7.8M contract for Chapel Hill Widening and Reconstruction (SPLOST funded)
• $2.5M contract for patching, milling, resurfacing of various roads (LMIG/SPLOST)
• $1.4M agreement for courthouse roof restoration
• 48-unit fleet lease not to exceed $449,090.84
• $4.9M grant application for SS4A Phase II Vision Zero projects

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a hardship variance application submitted by Alejandro Moreno for a second driveway on a 5‑acre lot at 8048 Tyree Road, Whitesburg. The request concerns land lot 120 in District 3, Section 5, Parcel 23. The board will vote on whether to grant the variance.

• Variance request for second driveway at 8048 Tyree Road
• Land lot 120, District 3, Section 5, Parcel 23, 5 acres
• Applicant: Alejandro Moreno, Commission District #4

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The Douglas County Board will consider and vote on a ten‑year lease agreement to acquire four fire‑truck pumpers, with annual payments not to exceed $612,298.41 and a total cost up to $4.8 million. Other items include an intergovernmental trail agreement, annexation for 67 townhomes, merit handbook updates, and several contract renewals and fee adjustments.

• Approve 10‑year equipment lease for fire‑truck pumpers (up to $4.8 M total)
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Douglasville for a public multi‑use trail
• Recommend annexation and rezoning of 3154 Bright Star Road for 67 townhomes on 9.30 acres
• Approve $815,217.87 subgrant from Atlanta Regional Commission with $50,402.64 local match
• Renew digital security contracts: Netwrix ($39,265) and VC3 Think Gard ($95,670)

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

The Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will review several special‑use permit applications, including a residential care facility at 4130 Midway Road and a short‑term rental at 6295 Hillpine Drive. They will also consider rezoning requests, such as changing a property at 4333 Post Road from residential‑agricultural to heavy commercial. All items are scheduled for discussion at the May 5, 2026 meeting.

• Special Use Permit – First Line Home Care & Medical, Inc., residential care facility, 4130 Midway Road
• Special Use Permit – Yoneida Rojas, short‑term rental, 6295 Hillpine Drive
• Special Use Permit – Arezoo Vakili, auto body & paint repair, 2795 Lake Monroe Road
• Special Use Permit – J. Franklin Lee, single‑family home, 5289 Brickleberry Way
• Rezoning – Laxminarayan, LLC, from R‑A (residential‑agriculture) to C‑H (heavy commercial), 4333 Post Road

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The Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on multiple items including a TEFRA resolution for tax-exempt funding to acquire Sweetwater Creek Apartments and Villas at West Ridge Apartments for workforce housing, a no-objection to rezoning 3154 Bright Star Road for 67 townhomes, and an intergovernmental agreement for a multi-use trail. They will also consider fee adjustments, equipment leases, and contract amendments. Several proclamations and a financial report are on the agenda.

• TEFRA for tax-exempt funding to acquire Sweetwater Creek Apartments and Villas at West Ridge Apartments for workforce housing
• No objection to annexation and rezoning of 3154 Bright Star Road for 67 townhomes on 9.30 acres
• Intergovernmental agreement with City of Douglasville for multi-use trail connecting Selman Drive Library to Douglasville Town Green
• Environmental Health Fee Adjustment for Douglas County effective January 1, 2027
• 10-year equipment lease for four fire pumpers from Pierce Fire Manufacturing, not to exceed $4.8 million

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will vote on several business items, including a $21,639.89 renewal contract with BidNet Direct to support the county's procurement process. They will also consider a $4,880 grant reimbursement from the Georgia Trauma Commission for the Fire Department and enter MOUs with local public health and family services agencies for the 2026 Community Services Provider Program. Additional actions include appointing a new member to the Audit Advisory Committee and adopting two proclamations.

• Approve $4,880 grant reimbursement from the Georgia Trauma Commission for the Fire Department
• Enter MOUs with Cobb & Douglas Public Health and the Department of Family & Children Services for the 2026 Community Services Provider Program
• Renew Year 2 contract with BidNet Direct for the Source-to-Contract module, $21,639.89
• Appoint Laquetta Quails Peters to the Douglas County Audit Advisory Committee
• Proclaim National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12‑18) and National Fair Housing Month (April)

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including accepting a $4,880 grant reimbursement from the Georgia Trauma Commission and entering MOUs with Cobb & Douglas Public Health and the County Department of Family & Children Services for the Community Services Provider Program. The Board will also approve a Year 2 renewal contract with BidNet Direct for $21,639.89 to support the Source-to-Contract procurement module. Additionally, the Board will appoint Laquetta Quails Peters to the Audit Advisory Committee and adopt proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and National Fair Housing Month.

• Accept $4,880 grant reimbursement from the Georgia Trauma Commission
• Enter MOUs with Cobb & Douglas Public Health and the County Department of Family & Children Services for the Community Services Provider Program
• Renew Year 2 contract with BidNet Direct for $21,639.89 to fund the Source-to-Contract module
• Appoint Laquetta Quails Peters to the Douglas County Audit Advisory Committee
• Proclaim April as National Fair Housing Month in Douglas County

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will consider approving minutes, several special use permits for short-term rentals, a rezoning for a fast-food restaurant, a residential subdivision, and a show cause hearing for an auto repair shop.

• Approve minutes from February 16 and March 3, 2026
• Special Use Permit for short-term rental at 3357 Saddleton Way
• Special Use Permit for short-term rental at 5992 Fielder Way
• Rezoning to allow fast food at 2595 & 2631 Hwy. 92 – Fairburn Road
• Show cause hearing for auto repair shop at 3061 Bowden Street

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to request $25,125,407.78 in federal funds for the FY 2026 Transportation Improvement Program, with a 20% local match. Other items include a public hearing to approve an off‑premises beer and wine license for Winston Market LLC, several contract extensions and amendments, and a resolution to spend up to $275,000 of hotel/motel excise tax on a FIFA World Cup watch party. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption, minute approvals, and proclamations.

• Approval of a beer and wine off‑premises license for Winston Market LLC at 2900 Mann Road
• Extension of the Transitions Commute Solutions contract by $150,000 for April 30–May 31 2026
• Allocation of up to $275,000 from hotel/motel excise tax for a County‑sponsored FIFA World Cup watch party
• Amendment of the equipment lease loan to $267,264 for the Sheriff’s Office
• Award of a $506,382.82 consultant contract for the Riverside Parkway Trail/Sidewalk Project funded by SPLOST 2016

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The Douglas County Board will vote on a resolution to spend up to $275,000 of hotel/motel excise tax proceeds for a FIFA World Cup watch party. It will also consider a beer‑and‑wine off‑premises license for Winston Market, an amendment to a five‑year equipment lease increasing the annual limit to $267,264, a $506,382.82 consultant contract for the Riverside Parkway Trail project, and a $25,125,407.78 federal funding request to the Atlanta Regional Commission.

• Approve $275,000 use of hotel/motel excise tax for a FIFA World Cup watch party (Resolution 20).
• Approve off‑premises beer and wine license for Winston Market LLC at 2900 Mann Road (Public Hearing 7).
• Amend equipment lease loan with NCL Government Capital, raising annual cap to $267,264 (Item 8).
• Award $506,382.82 consultant contract to Keck & Wood, Inc. for Riverside Parkway Trail/Sidewalk Project (Item 12).
• Approve $25,125,407.78 federal funding request to Atlanta Regional Commission for FY 2026 TIP (Item 13).

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a series of contracts, including a $250,000 Sheriff's Office equipment lease and rate increases for the Transfer Station. The agenda also includes a new $100 EMS response fee and a request for federal infrastructure funding.

• Approval of $250,000 Sheriff's Office equipment lease with NCL
• Approval of $100 per patient EMS Response Fee
• Rate increase for Transfer Station Refuse to $60 per ton
• Approval of $76,500 AWS sponsorship for Fairburn Road Senior Center
• Approval of $104,400 annual Medical Director Agreement with Dr. Brett Cannon

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The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several high-value equipment leases for the Sheriff's Office and various service contracts. The meeting includes proposals for new patient fees for EMS and rate increases for refuse and demolition materials.

• Equipment lease for Sheriff's Office backend infrastructure not to exceed $250,000 per year
• Computer equipment lease for Sheriff's Office estimated at $137,028.78 per year
• Implementation of a $100 per patient EMS Response Fee for non-transport patients
• Rate changes for Transfer Station Refuse ($60 per ton) and C&D Materials ($80 per ton)
• AWS sponsorship agreement of $76,500 for Fairburn Road Senior Center and Selman Library

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

The Planning & Zoning Board will approve the minutes from the January 20, 2026 variance meeting. It will then consider a hardship variance filed by Barbara Burke to overturn a decision to remove a mobile home located at 1215 Huey Road, Douglasville, GA. The request concerns a .90‑acre lot in Land Lot 650, District 18, Section 2, Parcel 5, and is signed by Barbara Ann Burke. The board will vote on the variance request.

• Approve minutes from the January 20, 2026 variance meeting
• Hardship variance request by Barbara Burke for mobile home at 1215 Huey Road
• Lot size .90 acre, Land Lot 650, District 18, Section 2, Parcel 5
• Application signed by Barbara Ann Burke, Commission District #1

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to conduct a show cause hearing regarding the removal of the PRB Chair. The meeting includes a deliberation and decision process, which may include an executive session regarding personnel.

• Show cause hearing regarding removal of PRB Chair

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

The Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will review several special use permits and rezoning applications. These include requests for a large data center, a townhome community, and various commercial facilities.

• S2025-13: Special Use Permit for a data center over 50,000 sq ft and electrical substation at 2250 Rockhouse Road
• Z2026-07: Rezoning to residential high density for townhomes on Veterans Memorial Highway
• Z2026-14/S2026-08: Rezoning and permit for a self-storage facility at 13595 Veterans Memorial Highway
• S2025-15: Special use permit for a residential care facility at 2753 Trail Creek Circle
• Z2026-18: Rezoning to light industrial for warehousing and distribution at 999 Crestmark Boulevard

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The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Draft Capital Improvements Element (CIE) Impact Fee Study. The body will also consider various contracts for public safety, road improvements, and facility repairs.

• Public Hearing on the Draft Capital Improvements Element (CIE) – Impact Fee Study
• Request for federal funding for US 78 @ Liberty Road/Mirror Lake Blvd Operational Improvements Project
• Acceptance of FY24 AG82643 5310 Voucher Program Grant for $155,824.26
• Contract amendment with Servpro of Douglasville for Fire Department Headquarters repairs for $12,763.95
• Installation of a Multi-Way Stop Sign at Orkney Way & Blarney Stone Trail intersection

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The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Draft Capital Improvements Element Impact Fee Study. The body is also considering several contracts for public safety, infrastructure projects, and a land annexation request.

• Public hearing on the Draft Capital Improvements Element (CIE) – Impact Fee Study
• Annexation request by the City of Austell for 1.03 acres at 208 Maxham Road
• Acceptance of FY24 AG82643 5310 Voucher Program Grant for $155,824.26
• Installation of a Multi-Way Stop Sign at Orkney Way & Blarney Stone Trail
• Supplemental agreement with GDOT for Lee Road Extension project in the amount of $40,000

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the closure of FY2008 grant funds for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The meeting includes votes on several service contracts and the approval of a strategic plan for opioid abatement.

• Public hearing to close out FY2008 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1) grant funds
• Contract with Pitney Bowes for $25,766.44 plus an annual $2,041.60 service agreement
• Revenue Bond issuance for New Douglasville, NP via the Housing Authority of Douglas County
• Contract renewal with Docusign Inc in the amount of $2,808.00
• Approval of the Douglas County Opioid Abatement Council’s Strategic Plan

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will adopt minutes from recent meetings, approve the January 2026 financial report, and adopt two proclamations recognizing Black History Month and Government Communicators Day. They will hold a public hearing on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant closeout and consider several contracts and a grant, including a $25,766.44 Pitney Bowes service agreement and a $700 micro‑grant. The board will also vote on revenue bonds requested by the Housing Authority for a new Douglasville housing development under TEFRA. Additional items include an employment contract for an Assistant Public Defender and a Docusign contract renewal.

• Approve $25,766.44 contract with Pitney Bowes for equipment service and accessories
• Authorize receipt of $700 grant from Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation
• Approve issuance of revenue bonds for TEFRA‑related housing project in New Douglasville
• Public hearing on Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant closeout and fund de‑obligation
• Approve $2,808.00 contract renewal with Docusign Inc

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The Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding updates to the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the Comprehensive Plan. Discussions include the creation of new overlay districts and amendments to land use maps.

• Public hearing on UDC updates including the Cedar Mountain, Westfork, and Workforce Campus Overlay Districts
• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan amendments to the Character Area Map and Future Land Use Map
• Public hearing on zoning map amendments for Cedar Mountain, Westfork, and Workplace Campus boundaries
• Review of North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) and uses by district
• Discussion on Article 5 and Article 12 amendments regarding the process for subdivision of land

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

The Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will review several land-use requests. The meeting includes decisions on a large data center, a townhome community, and various special use permits.

• S2025-13: Special Use Permit for a data center over 50,000 sq ft and substation at 2250 Rockhouse Road
• Z2026-07: Rezoning to residential high density for townhomes on Veterans Memorial Highway
• S2026-03: Special Use Permit for truck and trailer parking on Veterans Memorial Highway
• Z2026-14/S2026-08: Rezoning and permit for a self-storage facility at 13595 Veterans Memorial Highway
• Z2026-11/S2026-12: Rezoning and permit for a rage room at 3497 Hwy. 5

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will adopt the agenda, approve prior meeting minutes, and adopt a proclamation for Georgia Day. It will vote on a series of contracts and agreements, including consulting services for the Black Creek Jail security system, case management and project coordination for Accountability Courts, and a $500,000 subrecipient agreement to fund a Business Incubator. Additional items include park lighting and equipment upgrades, a parking‑lot lighting contract, and reappointments to the Travel and Tourism Board.

• Approval of a $500,000 subrecipient agreement with Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership for a Business Incubator (FY23 SBA Congressional Earmark)
• Approval of a $15,500 agreement with Georgia Power for parking‑lot lighting at the Fairburn Road Senior Center
• Approval of a $278,500 lighting contract with Musco Sports Lighting for Bill Arp Park Sports Complex
• Approval of a $35,273.75 bleacher contract with BSN Sports for Bill Arp Park Sports Complex
• Approval of a $78,576.04 scoreboard contract with Nevco Scoring Solutions for Bill Arp Park Sports Complex

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The Board of Commissioners will discuss various contracts for public safety, parks, and economic development. Key items include funding for a business incubator and multiple upgrades to the Bill Arp Park Sports Complex.

• Subrecipient agreement of $500,000 with Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership for a Business Incubator
• Bill Arp Park Sports Complex improvements: $278,500 for lighting, $78,576.04 for scoreboards, and $35,273.75 for bleachers
• Sheriff's Office agreement with Stanco and Associates Justice Consultants at $4,100/month for Black Creek Jail security system replacement
• Internal Controls Audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins not to exceed $78,000
• Agreement with Georgia Power for $15,500 for parking lot lighting at Fairburn Road Senior Center

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of approvals, including grant acceptances, contract renewals, and budget amendments. A key item is the approval of a project framework agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Chattahoochee Greenway Trail Phase III, totaling $880,000 with a required local match of $220,000. Other decisions include a $549,428.50 library services agreement, a $309,213.15 consultant contract for a freight cluster plan, and several smaller grant and service contracts.

• Approve GDOT project framework agreement for Chattahoochee Greenway Trail Phase III – $880,000 with $220,000 local match
• Approve library services agreement with West Georgia Regional Library System – $549,428.50
• Approve consultant services contract with Pond & Company for Freight Cluster Plan – $309,213.15
• Approve VOCA grant funding – $74,229 (match waived)
• Renew annual fire alarm inspection agreement with Basesix – $19,209

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on multiple contracts and grants, including a $880,000 agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the Chattahoochee Greenway Trail Phase III. Other items include several grant acceptances, service contracts, and a resolution on election fees. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption, minutes approval, and a financial report.

• Approve $880,000 GDOT project with $220,000 local match for Chattahoochee Greenway Trail Phase III
• Approve $549,428.50 library services agreement with West Georgia Regional Library System
• Approve $309,213.15 consultant contract for a Freight Cluster Plan funded by Capital Transportation Fund
• Approve $74,229 VOCA grant with $18,557 match waived
• Approve $5,520 per year five‑year elevator maintenance contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation

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The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board will hear three special‑exception variance requests. The primary item is Shree Real Estate Development’s request to reduce the perimeter buffer from 50 feet to 20 feet for a 10.8‑acre residential project on Highway 92 (lots 967 & 973). Additional items are Carlos Guzman’s request to eliminate a 10‑foot side setback for a single‑family home at 3656 Simon Road, and Jimmie Greene’s request to reduce a rear setback from 30 feet to 18 feet for a pool at 2045 Woodmont Drive.

• Shree Real Estate Development – variance to cut 50’ buffer to 20’ on Highway 92, lots 967 & 973, 10.8 acres
• Carlos Guzman – variance to reduce side setback from 10’ to 0’ at 3656 Simon Road, 0.48 acre
• Jimmie Greene – variance to reduce rear setback from 30’ to 18’ at 2045 Woodmont Drive, 0.23 acre

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for transportation services, road maintenance, and various grants. The meeting includes the adoption of minutes and the appointment of a member to the Travel & Tourism Board.

• Approval for Connect Douglas to extend contract with Transitions Commute Solutions (Jan 1–Apr 30, 2026)
• Approval of a contract with The Never Alone Clubhouse, Inc. for $98,236
• Approval of a contract with Pro Cutters Lawnscapes, Inc. for $714,660 for right-of-way mowing
• Authorization to accept $24,180 in funding from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
• Approval to fund the 2025 required contribution of the Defined Benefits Plan in the amount of $9,648,443

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will review and vote on the adoption of an updated zoning map that reverts unvested parcels to their prior classifications. They will also consider several rezoning applications and special use permits, including a light‑industrial rezoning for Scannell Properties on Bullard Road and a special use permit for a data center at 2250 Rockhouse Road. Additional items include rezoning requests for residential and commercial uses on Veterans Memorial Highway and other locations.

• Z2025-85/S2025-86 – Scannell Properties request rezoning from LI to LI and a special use permit for a contractor’s office and outdoor storage on Bullard Road, Lithia Springs (13 acres).
• S2025-87 – Rajabali Bardai request special use permit for a convenience store (no gas pumps) at 8254 Hwy. 166, Douglasville (1.2 acres).
• S2025-13 – Big Power Developments 5, LLC request special use permit for a data center over 50,000 sq ft and an electrical substation at 2250 Rockhouse Road (36 acres).
• Z2026-07 – Lithia Investments request rezoning to R‑HD for a townhome community on Veterans Memorial Highway (13.4 acres).
• UDC Amendments – Adoption of the updated zoning map, reverting unvested parcels to their prior zoning classifications.

Board Of Commissioners

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve contracts for transportation, road maintenance, and legal services, accept grant funding, and authorize the payment of a $9.6 million pension contribution.

• Accept $24,180 CJCC grant for GPS monitoring
• Authorize $98,200 contract with The Never Alone Clubhouse
• Approve $9,648,443 Defined Benefits Plan contribution
• Award $714,660 contract for right-of-way mowing
• Extend contract with Transitions Commute Solutions