Douglas County, GA
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- Roads & infrastructure
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Douglas CountyGA averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$201.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$151.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$146.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,039 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (9 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council Ward 5 2025-11-04
Dominique Conteh ✓ 108 · Luz Morales 51 · Douglas Lang 27
City Council Ward 4 2025-11-04
Tyler L. Barr ✓ 251 · Greg Roberts 221 · Anna McCoy 163
City Council Ward 3, Post 2 2025-11-04
Sam Davis ✓ 1,188
City Council Ward 3, Post 1 2025-11-04
Devetrion D. Caldwell ✓ 902 · Tyrone E. Barmore 372
City Council Ward 3 2025-11-04
Stephanie Warmoth ✓ 19
City Council Ward 2, Post 1 2025-11-04
Nycole Newborn Miller ✓ 702 · Barney W. Young, Jr. 465
City Council Ward 1 2025-11-04
Terry S. Miller ✓ 531 · Derek Caffe ✓ 4
City Council At Large 2025-11-04
Melanie Maria Elder ✓ 7 · Jonathan Foster 1
County Commission - District 2 2024-11-05
Whitney C. Kenner Jones (I) ✓ 13,962 · Melody Wilcox 3,303
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Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board considers $2.3 million road resurfacing contract and several key staff appointments
The Board of Commissioners will vote on multiple department director appointments and a variety of grant acceptances. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure contracts and several items discussed in executive session regarding road projects and legal matters.
- Contract with E.R. Snell for $2,296,807.35 for road patching, milling, and resurfacing
- Confirmation of James Worthington (Assistant County Administrator), Katrina Harley (Public Services), Elliott Buggs (Information Services), and Travis McDonald (Development Services)
- Contract with InVeris Training Solutions for $119,000 for a Sheriff's Department indoor shooting range rail system
- Acceptance of a $66,000 Children in Need of Services Grant for the Bridge Court Program
- Contract with Alternative Environment Landscape Management, INC. for $18,674.43 per month for I-20 interchange landscaping
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:00 PM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Minister Diane Ford - Golden Memorial United Methodist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by registering
in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Please include
your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder, Comments at the Work
Session may be made regarding any item of public interest. Comments at the
Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more information, contact
the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, [email protected] or 770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
• Youth Commission Swearing In (Wendy Caudle)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2026.
2. Work Session Minutes of October 5, 2026.
3. Executive Session Minutes of October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026
FINANCIAL REPORT
4. Acceptance of the monthly Financial/Budget Report for September 2026. ()
PROCLAMATIONS
5. Proclaiming October as World Blindness Awareness Month in Douglas County.
(Caleigh Caston)
6. Proclaiming November 1, 2026 as Retired Educators Day in Douglas County.
(Leslie Brook)
7. Proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Douglas County.
(Kristen …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
AGENDA ADOPTION
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Board to consider variance for oversized truck parking at 1959 Skyview Circle
The Planning & Zoning Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hear one variance request. The board is reviewing a request to allow an oversized truck to be parked at a residential property.
- V2026-13: Hardship Variance request for oversized truck parking at 1959 Skyview Circle
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DOUGLAS COUNTY ZONING VARIANCE
HEARING AGENDA
October 19, 2026
Call to Order - Planning & Zoning Board
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the September 21, 2026 Variance Meeting.
AGENDA
V2026-13
Dennis Bishop – a request for a Hardship Variance to park an
oversized truck at his residence located at 1959 Skyview Circle,
Douglasville, 30135. Land lot(s) 902, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s)
15. Lot size: .53 acre(s). Application signed by Dennis
Bishop. Commission District #2.
ADJOURN
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board discusses road resurfacing contracts and various county grants
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grant acceptances and service contracts. Key items include road maintenance contracts and various funding agreements for law enforcement and community programs.
- Contract with E.R. Snell for $2,296,807.35 for 2026 road patching, milling, and resurfacing
- Acceptance of $107,997.00 Governor's Office of Highway Safety Innovative Grants Award
- Contract with InVeris Training Solutions for $119,000 for a shooting range rail system
- Acceptance of $66,000 FY27 Children in Need of Services Grant
- Agreement with Greystone Power for $93,211.57 for Lee Road Phase II streetlights
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, October 19, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, [email protected] or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
• Youth Commission Swearing In (Commisssion Meeting Only) (Wendy Caudle)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2026. ()
2. Work Session Minutes of October 5, 2026. ()
3. Executive Session Minutes of October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 ()
FINANCIAL REPORT
4. Acceptance of the monthly Financial/Budget Report for September 2026. ()
PROCLAMATIONS
5. Proclaiming October as World Blindness Awareness Month in Douglas County.
(Caleigh Caston)
6. Proclaiming November 1, 2026 as Retired Educators Day in Douglas County.
(Leslie Brook)
7. Proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Douglas County. ()
8. Proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Douglas Coun …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 14:40
General
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 14:40
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 14:40
General
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 15:40
General
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Douglas County P&Z and BOC to weigh four short-term rental permits and one rezoning
The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners meet jointly on October 6, 2026 to hold public hearings and vote on zoning requests. The agenda includes four Special Use Permit applications for short-term rentals and one rezoning request, plus a public hearing on abandoning a public right of way on Butler Drive. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 joint meeting.
- S2026-61: Olga Urizar requests a Special Use Permit for a short-term rental at 2232 Hwy 92-Fairburn Road, Douglasville, 30135 (.93 acre); deferred from September 1, 2026
- Public hearing on abandonment of public right of way on Butler Drive; tabled from the August 17, 2026 Special Called Meeting
- S2026-65: Montaye Harris requests a Special Use Permit for a short-term rental at 1050 Huey Road, Douglasville, 30134 (.83 acre)
- S2026-66: Mark Anthony Middleton requests a Special Use Permit for a short-term rental at 2047 Chestnut Log Drive, Lithia Springs, 30122 (.49 acre)
- S2026-67: Techsev Enterprises, LLC requests a Special Use Permit for a short-term rental at 4850 Lehigh Drive, Douglasville, 30135 (.52 acre); Z2026-81: Anmi De La Rosa Lugo requests rezoning from R-LD-C to C-H for a 5,000 square foot building at 11651 Veterans Memorial Highway, Douglasville, 30134
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DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AND
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
October 6, 2026
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the September 1, 2026 Joint BOC/P&Z meeting.
AGENDA
S2026-61
Olga Urizar – a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a short-term
rental located at 2232 Hwy 92-Fairburn Road, Douglasville,
30135. Land lot(s) 968, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s) 2. Lot size:
.93 acre(s). Application signed by Olga Urizar. Commission District
#2. This item was deferred from the September 1, 2026 zoning
meeting.
Public hearing for the abandonment of public right of way on Butler
Drive. Land lot(s) 318, District 18, Section 2 in Commission District
#1. This item was tabled from the August 17, 2026 Special Called
Meeting.
S2026-65
Montaye Harris – request for a Special Use Permit to allow a short-
term rental located at 1050 Huey Road, Douglasville, 30134. Land
lot(s) 555, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s) 19. Lot size: .83
acre(s). Application signed by Montaye Harris. Commission District
#1.
S2026-66
Mark Anthony Middleton – a request for a Special Use Permit to
allow a short-term rental located at 2047 Chestnut Log Drive, Lithia
Springs, 30122. Land lot(s) 924, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s)
29. Lot size: .49 acre(s). Application signed by Mark Anthony
Middleton. Commission District #2.
S2026-67
Techsev Enterprises, LLC – a request for a Special Use Permit to
allow a short-term rental located at …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board considers $619,500 contract for substance abuse and mental health services
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will vote on several public safety and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes approvals for E-911 system maintenance, a new generator for Fleet Maintenance, and lease agreements for the Board of Elections.
- Contract with Ascension Counseling & Mental Health, LLC for treatment services in the amount of $619,500
- Installation of a 100Kw generator at the Fleet Maintenance building for $202,934.62
- Annual maintenance agreement with CentralSquare Technologies for E-911 CAD system for $119,165.51
- Lease agreements for Board of Elections office space ($2,895/month) and warehouse storage ($1,051.33/month)
- Renewal of Lockstep maintenance and subscription for digital network infrastructure for $82,376.93
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# AGENDA
## DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
## Tuesday, October 6, 2026
## 10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
## COMMISSION MEETING
||CALL TO ORDER|
|---|---|
||INVOCATION-Camilla Terrell-Clerk of The Board Of Equalization PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder, Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest. Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, [email protected] or 770-920-7416. AGENDA ADOPTION APPROVAL OF MINUTES|
|1.|Commission Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026.|
|2.|Work Session Minutes of September 14, 2026.|
|3.|Executive Session Minutes of September 14, 2026.|
|4.|Special Called Millage Rate Public Hearing Minutes of September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026. PROCLAMATIONS|
|5.|Proclaiming October 4 - 10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week. (Chief Allen)|
|6.|Proclaiming October as Cyber Security Awareness Month in Douglas County. (Elliott Buggs)|
|7.|Proclaiming October 5, 2026 as Sons and Daughters Day in Douglas County. (Commissioner Martin Raxton)|
|8.|Proclaiming September 22, 2026 as American Business Women's Day i …
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
EXECUTIVE SESSION
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
RECONVENE AS NECESSARY
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
RECESS
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Douglas County to vote on $619,500 mental health contract and $119,165.51 E-911 CAD maintenance
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners holds a work session on October 5, 2026, with presentations on public health and 2027 county benefits, plus several proclamations. The board is set to consider roughly two dozen business items, including contracts for public safety radio and dispatch systems, a substance abuse and mental health treatment contract, election office leases, and a generator installation. Most items are approvals that would authorize the Chairman to sign documents pending final legal review. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an executive session.
- $619,500 contract with Ascension Counseling & Mental Health, LLC for Superior and State Court Accountability Courts substance abuse and mental health treatment services through December 31, 2027
- $119,165.51 annual maintenance agreement with CentralSquare Technologies for E-911 Computer-Aided Dispatch and Fire/EMS applications
- $4,251 one-year renewal with MCM Technology for Commshop Radio Management platform licensing and support
- MOU authorizing Douglasville Police Department's use of its Flock911 platform for real-time 911 call information
- $185,894 contract with Elite Energy Systems (RFP 26-023) for a 100Kw generator at the Fleet Maintenance building, funded by FEMA/GEMA grant and SPLOST 2022
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, October 5, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, [email protected] or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
• Cobb & Douglas Public Health Update (Lisa Crossman, M.S.)
• 2027 Douglas County Benefits (Danielle Nichols and MSI Benefits Group) ()
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026. ()
2. Work Session Minutes of September 14, 2026. ()
3. Executive Session Minutes of September 14, 2026. ()
4. Special Called Millage Rate Public Hearing Minutes of September 15, 2026 and
September 24, 2026. ()
PROCLAMATIONS
5. Proclaiming October 4 - 10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week (Chief Allen)
6. Proclaiming October as Cyber Security Awareness Month in Douglas County.
(Charles Workman)
7. Proclaiming October 5, 2026 as Sons and Daughters Day in Douglas County.
(Commissioner Martin Raxton)
8. …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
AGENDA ADOPTION
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
EXECUTIVE SESSION
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
RECONVENE AS NECESSARY
3 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea
ADJOURN
3 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Commissioners to discuss and adopt the 2026 Millage Rate
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Millage Rate. The Board also intends to consider a resolution to adopt the 2026 Millage Rate and authorize the Chairman to sign related documents.
- Public hearing on Millage Rate
- Resolution to adopt the 2026 Millage Rate
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Millage Rate
NEW BUSINESS
2. Resolution to adopt the Douglas County Board of Commissioner's 2026 Millage
Rate and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal
review.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE AS NECESSARY
ADJOURN
AGENDA
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
4 yea
Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Board to hear two variance requests, including sign size and hardship
The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board will consider two variance requests at its September 21, 2026 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from the July 20, 2026 variance meeting. One request is for a special exception variance for a sign; the other is a hardship variance.
- V2026-11: Special exception variance for sign size/placement at Foamworks Auto Space, 369 West Fork Ct, Lithia Springs (1.46 acres, District 2)
- V2026-12: Hardship variance at 1394 East Stoneybrook Drive, Douglasville (8.71 acres, District 1)
- Approval of minutes from July 20, 2026 variance meeting
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DOUGLAS COUNTY ZONING VARIANCE
HEARING AGENDA
September 21, 2026
Call to Order - Planning & Zoning Board
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the July 20, 2026 Variance Meeting.
AGENDA
V2026-11
Andrew Wiseman/ Providential Signworks – a request for a special
exception variance for the size and placement of a sign for Foamworks
Auto Space at 369 West Fork Ct, Lithia Springs, 30122. Land lot(s)
314, District 18, Section 2, Parcel 1. Lot size 1.46 acres. Application
signed by Andrew Wiseman. Commission District #2.
V2026-12
Jodi Bellam – a request for hardship variance at 1394 East
Stoneybrook Drive, Douglasville, 30134. Land lot(s) 726, District 18,
Section 2, Parcel 31. Lot size 8.71 acres. Application signed by Jodi
Bellam. Commission District #1.
ADJOURN
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
Board Of Commissioners
Douglas County Board considers millage rate and new development impact fees
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the millage rate and an amendment to add Development Impact Fees to the County Code. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for infrastructure projects and community services.
- Public hearing on Millage Rate
- Public hearing on adding Article XXIII, Development Impact Fees, to the Code of Ordinances
- Contract with Bartow Paving, LLC for $1,090,284.38 for SR 166 @ Chapel Hill Road Roundabout Project
- Consultant agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC for $133,375.00 for Lee Road Extension Project
- Approval of $22,500 in GaDOE and GSAN grant funds for the BOOST Grant Program
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:00 PM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Pastor Edwin Ford of Crossroads for Life Ministries.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, [email protected] or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
• Citizen Recognition of David Anderson (Commission Meeting/Tuesday) (Chief
Allen)
• Presentation of funds to Douglas County Special Olympics raised through the
"Drive for the Cause" Scramble Golf Tournament. (Commission
Meeting/Tuesday) (Chadwick Griffin)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2026.
2. Work Session Minutes of August 31, 2026.
3. Executive Session Minutes of August 31, 2026.
FINANCIAL REPORT
• Acceptance of the monthly Financial/Budget Report for August 2026. (Dominic
Ochei)
PROCLAMATIONS
AGENDA
Commission Meeting
2
September 15, 2026
4. Proclaiming Sept …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
AGENDA ADOPTION
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
ADJOURN
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 10:00
General
Public hearing on millage rate set for Sept. 15
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting with a single public hearing on the millage rate. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on millage rate
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING
Millage Rate (Dominic Ochei)
RECESS
AGENDA
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
County to weigh development impact fees, $1.09M roundabout contract
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and prepare for votes on several items, including a second public hearing on new development impact fees, a $1.09 million contract for a roundabout project, and multiple other contracts and agreements. The board will also receive an audit presentation and hear public comment on any topic.
- Second public hearing on adding Article XXIII, Development Impact Fees, to the County Code of Ordinances
- Contract with Bartow Paving, LLC for $1,090,284.38 for the SR 166 @ Chapel Hill Road Roundabout Project
- Adoption of the Capital Improvements Element prior to the development impact fees ordinance
- Contract with American Red Cross for lifeguard training at $250 new certification, $150 recertification per lifeguard
- Approval of $22,500 grant from GaDOE and GSAN for the BOOST Grant Program
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, September 14, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, [email protected] or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
• Mauldin & Jenkins 2025 Audit Presentation ()
• TSPLOST Update ()
• Citizen Recognition of David Anderson (Commission Meeting/Tuesday) (Chief
Allen)
• Presentation of funds to Douglas County Special Olympics raised through the
"Drive for the Cause" Scramble Golf Tournament. (Commission
Meeting/Tuesday) (Chadwick Griffin)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2026. ()
2. Work Session Minutes of August 31, 2026. ()
3. Executive Session Minutes of August 31, 2026. ()
FINANCIAL REPORT
4. Acceptance of the monthly Financial/Budget Report for August 2026. (Dominic
Ochei)
PROCLAMATIONS
5. Proclaiming September 14-18, 2026 as National Construction Appreciation Week in
Dou …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
EXECUTIVE SESSION [Approve]
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Douglas County to weigh 8 special-use permits, 2 rezonings, battery storage
The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting to consider several special-use permits, including short-term rentals, a metal building, a residential care facility, and a show cause hearing for an automotive repair permit. They will also review two rezoning requests, one for a City of Douglasville safety driving course and one for a battery storage facility by West Atlanta Energy Storage. The agenda includes approval of the August 4, 2026 minutes.
- Special use permits for short-term rentals at 2232 Hwy 92-Fairburn Road, 1726 Annette Court, 3826 Briarcliff Drive, and 4839 Lehigh Drive
- Rezoning from R-A to PSP for a safety driving course at 1745 Wortham Road (151 acres)
- Rezoning from R-A to PSP and special use permit for battery storage on Brewer Road (113 acres)
- Special use permit for a 1,400 sq ft metal building at 3050 Autumn Drive
- Show cause hearing for automotive repair at 2771 Winston Industrial Parkway
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DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AND
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
September 1, 2026
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting.
AGENDA
S2026-61
Olga Urizar – a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a short-term
rental located at 2232 Hwy 92-Fairburn Road, Douglasville,
30135. Land lot(s) 968, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s) 2. Lot size:
.93 acre(s). Application signed by Olga Urizar. Commission District
#2.
S2026-62
Lewis Clark – a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a short-term
rental located at 1726 Annette Court, Lithia Springs, 30122. Land
lot(s) 843, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s) 41. Lot size: .44
acre(s) Application signed by Lewis Clark. Commission District #2.
S2026-63
Leydi Gomez – a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a short-
term rental located at 3826 Briarcliff Drive, Douglasville, 30135. Land
lot(s) 100, District 2, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 117. Lot size: .44
acre(s). Application signed by Leydi Gomez. Commission District #4.
S2026-64
Lisa Bradshaw Small – a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a
short-term rental located at 4839 Lehigh Drive, Douglasville,
30135. Land lot(s) 48, District 1, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 39. Lot size:
.47 acre(s). Application signed by Lisa Bradshaw Small. Commission
District #3.
Z2026-68
City of Douglasville – a request for a rezoning from R-A (residential
agriculture) to PSP (public semi-public) for a safety driving c …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Douglas County to consider impact fees, Axon taser contract, and grant fund changes
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed development impact fee ordinance and consider several contracts, including a five-year Axon taser agreement for the Sheriff's Office. The board will also vote on rescinding a restriction on Community Service Provider Program funds and a lease with the DC Museum. Consent agenda items include various renewals, a construction contract, and budget amendments.
- Public hearing on adding Article XXIII, Development Impact Fees to county code
- Axon Enterprise taser contract: $80,860 first year, $149,078.28/year for 4 renewal years (total 5 years)
- Motion to rescind Aug 18, 2026 restriction on Community Service Provider Program funds for overhead/utilities/facilities
- One-year lease with DC Museum, Inc.
- State Courtroom Renovation Project contract to Albion General Contractors for $253,402.50 (SPLOST 2022 funds)
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
Commission Meeting
2
September 1, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Deacon Napolean Bradley from Zion Hill Baptist Church Truth Center
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public
is invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis,
[email protected] or 770-920-7416.
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026.
2. Work Session Minutes of August 17, 2026.
3. Executive Session Minutes of August 17, 2026 and August 18, 2026.
4. Special Called Meeting Minutes (Millage Rate) of August 10, 2026 and August 18,
2026.
FINANCIAL REPORT
5. Acceptance of the monthly Financial/Budget Report for July 2026. (Dominic Ochei)
PROCLAMATIONS
6. Proclaiming September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Douglas County.
(Denise Lobodinski and Joyce Millians)
PUBLIC HEARING
7. First Public Hearing on an amendment to t …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
AGENDA ADOPTION
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
RECESS
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Douglas County Board discusses development fees and sheriff equipment contracts
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on adding development impact fees to the county code. The meeting also includes discussions on sheriff equipment contracts, courtroom renovations, and various departmental service renewals.
- Public hearing on adding Article XXIII, Development Impact Fees to the County Code
- Five-year Axon Enterprise, Inc. taser agreement starting at $80,860 for the first year
- $253,402.50 construction contract for the State Courtroom Renovation Project
- $67,093.16 connection fee for the Pine Lake project via Douglasville-Douglas Water & Sewer Authority
- $25,000 donation to Douglas County Animal Services from the estate of Frances Portwood
zoningpublic safetybudgetinfrastructuresheriffgovernment
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, August 31, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, [email protected] or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
• Safe Business Initiative (Chief Allen)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026. ()
2. Work Session Minutes of August 17, 2026. ()
3. Executive Session Minutes of August 17, 2026 and August 18, 2026. ()
4. Special Called Meeting Minutes (Millage Rate) of August 10, 2026 and August 18,
2026. ()
FINANCIAL REPORT
5. Acceptance of the monthly Financial/Budget Report for July 2026. TABLED FROM
8/18/26 ()
PROCLAMATIONS
6. Proclaiming September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Douglas County. ()
PUBLIC HEARING
7. First Public Hearing on an amendment to the Douglas County Code of Ordinances
to add Article XXIII, Development Impact Fees. (Allison Duncan)
AGENDA
Work Ses …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
AGENDA ADOPTION
4 yea · 1 nay
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea · Martin Raxton nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 14:40
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
Board Of Commissioners
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 10:00
General
Public hearing on millage rate set for Aug. 18
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting with a single public hearing on the millage rate, presented by Dominic Ochei. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on millage rate (Dominic Ochei)
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING
Millage Rate (Dominic Ochei)
RECESS
AGENDA
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
RECESS
4 yea
Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
General
County to set 2026 millage rates and decide on Douglasville annexation
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on the 2026 millage rates for both the county and the school board. They will also decide whether to object to the annexation of 1.52 acres into Douglasville for a gas station, and consider several contracts and grants, including a $1.8 million transportation grant application and a $331,000 fire suppression contract.
- Public hearing and resolutions to adopt 2026 millage rates for the county and school board
- Decision on annexation of 1.52 acres at Lee Road and I-20 for a gas station
- Grant application to Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for $1,800,000 for Hwy 5 @ Mason Creek Roundabout
- Contract with Fire Systems Bid 26-019 for fire suppression at Sheriff's Facility totaling $331,000
- Acceptance of $19,072 federal Justice Assistance Grant
millage-rateannexationgrantscontractspublic-safetytransportation
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
6:00 PM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Joe Fowler
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, [email protected] or
770-920-7416.
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2026.
2. Work Session Minutes of August 3, 2026.
3. Executive Session Minutes of August 3, 2026.
FINANCIAL REPORT
4. Approval of the Financial Report for the month of July 2026. ()
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Millage Rate (Dominic Ochei)
NEW BUSINESS
6. Resolution to adopt the Douglas County Board of Education's 2026 Millage Rate.
7.
Resolution to adopt the Douglas County Board of Commissioner's 2026 Millage Rate
8. Approval of 2026 Community Service Provider Program allocations and authorize
the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
AGENDA
Commission Meeting
2
August 18, 2026
9 …
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
AGENDA ADOPTION
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
EXECUTIVE SESSION
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
RECONVENE AS NECESSARY
4 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea
ADJOURN
4 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
County to finalize impact fee ordinance and schedule
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and finalize a draft impact fee ordinance and schedule, and will consider several contracts, grants, and other routine business items. The agenda includes a mix of decisions and discussions, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion of draft Impact Fee Ordinance and Schedule
- Accept $19,072 JAG grant (no match required)
- Apply for $1,800,000 grant for Hwy 5 @ Mason Creek Roundabout
- Approve $166,500 contract for fire personnel physicals
- Approve $331,000 fire suppression contract for Sheriff's Facility
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, August 17, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, [email protected] or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Museum Presentation Only (Douglas County Museum, Inc.) ()
2. Discussion of the draft Impact Fee Ordinance and presentation of the draft Impact
Fee Schedule for purposes of finalizing all items related to the adoption of an
impact fee ordinance for Douglas County (Allison Duncan)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. Commission Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2026. ()
4. Work Session Minutes of August 3, 2026. ()
5. Executive Session Minutes of August 3, 2026. ()
FINANCIAL REPORT
6. Approval of the Financial Report for the month of July 2026. ()
GRANTS
7. Authorization to accept the BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) (15PBJA-25-GG-02974-JAGX) in the amount of $19,072 with no
match required, …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
AGENDA ADOPTION
4 yea
Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
EXECUTIVE SESSION
4 yea
Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
RECONVENE AS NECESSARY
4 yea
Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
RECESS
4 yea
Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
General
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Douglas County to adopt updated zoning map and amend UDC
The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on abandoning a right of way on Butler Drive, adopt an updated zoning map that reverts unvested zoning parcels to appropriate classifications, and consider multiple amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) covering residential standards, retail, nursing facilities, temporary events, data centers, districts, trash screening, and right-of-way abandonment procedures.
- Public hearing on abandonment of public right of way on Butler Drive, Land Lot 318, District 18, Section 2, Commission District #1
- Adoption of updated Zoning Map including parcels with unvested zoning
- UDC amendments: Section 307 (single-family & two-family dwellings), Section 314 (small box discount retail), Section 340 (nursing & residential care), Section 348 (temporary events), Section 352 (data processing facilities)
- UDC amendments: Article 4 Division II and III districts, Section 807 (trash container screening), Section 1234 (vacation/abandonment of right-of-way easements), Article 15
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DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AND
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
August 17, 2026
APPROVAL of MINUTES
AGENDA
I. Public hearing for the abandonment of public right of way on Butler
Drive. Land lot(s) 318, District 18, Section 2 in Commission District #1.
II. Adoption of the updated Zoning Map, including parcels with
unvested zoning, which will revert to an appropriate zoning
classification.
III. UDC Amendments
a. Article 3
i. Section 307 – Standards for Single Family & Two-Family dwellings.
ii. Section 314 – Small Box Discount Retail Stores.
iii. Section 340 – Nursing & Residential Care Facilities
iv. Section 348 – Temporary Events
v. Section 352 – Data Processing, Hosting & Related Facilities
b. Article 4
i. Division II Districts
ii. Division III Districts
c. Article 8
i. Section 807 – Screening of trash storage containers
d. Article 12
i. Section 1234 – Vacation or Abandonment of Dedicated Public
Right of Way Easements.
e. Article 15
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURN
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 10:00
General
Public hearing on millage rate for Douglas County
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting with a single public hearing to discuss the millage rate. No other business is scheduled.
- Public hearing on millage rate
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, August 10, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING
Millage Rate (Dominic Ochei)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board to vote on $6.5M South Douglas Loop road project agreement
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a gravel lot expansion under the Metropolitan River Protection Act and vote on a consent agenda that includes a $6.53 million GDOT agreement for the South Douglas Loop Phase I/Lee Road Extension project. Other actions include accepting accountability court grants, approving contracts for GPS tracking, aerial imagery, and fuel pump installations, and authorizing a non-exclusive franchise agreement with Google Fiber.
- Public hearing for Certificate of Compliance under the Metropolitan River Protection Act for an existing development and gravel lot expansion
- Accept $363,848 FY27 grant for Drug Court/Veterans Court and $190,130 grant for HOPE Court
- Approve $6,530,000 Project Framework Agreement with GDOT for South Douglas Loop Phase I/Lee Road Extension
- Approve non-exclusive franchise agreement with Google Fiber for fiber deployment in the county
- Approve $49,950 annual contract with Nearmap for aerial imagery for the GIS database
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# AGENDA
## DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
## Tuesday, August 4, 2026
## 10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
## COMMISSION MEETING
||CALL TO ORDER|
|---|---|
||INVOCATION-James Worthington-Managing Director Development and Planning. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder, Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest. Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, [email protected] or 770-920-7416. AGENDA ADOPTION APPROVAL OF MINUTES|
|1.|Commission Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026.|
|2.|Work Session Minutes of July 20, 2026.|
|3.|Executive Session Minutes of July 20, 2026. PROCLAMATIONS|
|4.|Proclaiming August 11th as "811" Day in Douglas County. (Matthew Johnson)|
|5.|Proclaiming August as "National Emergency Management Awareness" Month in Douglas County. (Sara Chase)|
|6.|Proclaiming August 4th as "National Poll Worker Recruitment and Appreciation" Day in Douglas County (Crystal Danley-Bridges) PUBLIC HEARING|
|7.|Public Hearing for a request for a Certificate of Compliance with the Metropolitan River Protection Act for an Existing …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
AGENDA ADOPTION
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
CONSENT AGENDA [Approve]
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
RECESS
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
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🌐 County-level context (Douglas County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+1,079 people (-$6.8M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)7 ({"Severe Storm": 6, "Hurricane": 5, "Biological": 2, "Drough · last Sat Jan 24, 2026)
Traffic fatalities18 (6 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,875 (47,319 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,830/mo (819 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.9% (low numeracy 38% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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1,352
Recorded votes
$201.0M
Annual budget
801
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$201.0M
Spending$151.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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