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Douglas County public meetings in 2024

32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 18:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board approves contracts for E-911 radio upgrades and Motorola support

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will consider contracts for E-911 radio dispatch upgrades and public safety radio maintenance. The body will also approve intergovernmental agreements for tax collection services and various other contracts.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board considers grants for opioid abatement and sheriff's office contracts

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant acceptances and service contracts. Key discussions include tax collection agreements with local cities and the 2025 legislative agenda.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board to approve $5.9 M landfill transfer station contract and multiple service agreements

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will vote on several new contracts, including a $5,890,301 construction award for the New Landfill Transfer Station Project. Additional items include monthly service contracts with Terminus Municipal Advisors, acceptance of a $79,032.11 HEAT grant with a $118,548.17 local match, and a renovation contract for the 4655 Timber Ridge facility up to $1,903,867. The meeting also includes discussion of the CSB Consolidated Plan for affordable housing and homelessness prevention.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

Board will consider rezoning and special use permits for a 164‑acre data center project

The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the October 29, 2024 meeting. They will consider a request from Atlanta Development, Inc. to amend the Future Land Use Map, rezone 164.7 acres from residential low density to light industrial, and issue a special use permit for a data center larger than 50,000 sq ft, a utility substation, and an increase to the impervious‑surface limit in the Dog River Secondary Basin at Veterans Memorial, Mason Creek and Old Post Road. A separate request from CPI Enterprises will be reviewed for a special use permit to operate a trailer‑repair business in a light‑industrial zone at 11030 Veterans Memorial Highway. The agenda also lists proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code covering articles on land use, restrictions, standards, subdivisions, signs, environmental protection, project design, procedures and definitions.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board considers $5.89 million contract for New Landfill Transfer Station Project

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several high-value construction and infrastructure contracts, including road improvements and facility renovations. The session also covers grant acceptances and funding for community organizations.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 18:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board to approve $5.17 million senior center construction contract

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will adopt the 2025 county budget and consider several grant approvals, major construction contracts, and new employment agreements. Items include a $97,000 match for a DOJ body‑worn camera grant, a $2.1 million courthouse reconfiguration contract, and a $5.17 million contract for the Fairburn Road Senior Center. The board will also appoint members to various county boards and committees.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Douglas County Board of Commissioners to adopt 2025 budget

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to adopt the 2025 budget and review several grant applications and construction contracts. The session includes decisions on senior center projects and courthouse reconfigurations.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

Douglasville zoning variance requests for reduced setbacks and fence height

The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board will consider two variance requests to modify zoning rules for single-family homes. One request seeks to reduce building setbacks and increase a fence height at 2850 Hillside Drive, while the other seeks to reduce stream buffer requirements at 3826 Whitaker Lane.

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Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Douglas County holds public hearing on 2025 Budget

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Budget. The body is also considering several grant acceptances, infrastructure contracts, and updates to EMS fees.

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Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

Board reviews rezoning and permits for a convenience store with gas pumps on Hwy 166.

The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will consider several rezoning applications and special‑use permit requests. Items include a future land‑use map amendment for a convenience store with gas pumps on Highway 166, rezoning from residential low‑density to light industrial at 2553 Priest Road, and special‑use permits for outdoor storage and a tire‑and‑brake shop. The meeting also includes discussion of updates to the Unified Development Code articles. Minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting will be approved.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board approves $687,006.84 contract for Pine Lake Mobile Home Park sewer connection

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will adopt minutes from recent meetings, accept the September 2024 financial report, and hear a budget presentation. Commissioners will consider several grant acceptances, contract approvals, a revenue bond issuance, and changes to EMS fees. The agenda includes proclamations for animal shelter appreciation, veterans, domestic violence awareness, and retired educators. All items require final legal review before signatures.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

Douglas County considers five zoning variance requests

The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board will consider four Special Exception Variance requests and one Hardship Variance request. The items include reducing setbacks for residential pools and homes, adjusting parking requirements for a warehouse and daycare, and modifying parking and fencing for a church.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 18:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board approves $730,000 fire truck purchase for Fire Station #9

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $730,000 purchase of a new Spartan Pumper fire truck for Fire Station #9. The meeting also includes a public hearing to approve an on‑premises beer and wine license for Don Churro Taqueria at 10153 Veterans Memorial Highway. Additional items include a grant to the Sheriff’s Office, a rezoning moratorium resolution, and a contract for Punkintown Park design.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board considers $730,000 fire truck purchase and Punkintown Park design

The Board of Commissioners will review several equipment purchases and professional service contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing for an alcohol license and discussions regarding a proposed 41-unit residential community on Dorris Road.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board to vote on $1.1 million HVAC contract for Boundary Waters Aquatic Center

The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure projects, including road widening and aquatic center upgrades. The meeting also includes votes on multiple grants for the Sheriff's Office and juvenile drug treatment, as well as preliminary plat approvals for new developments.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

Douglas County considers two data center requests and two residential rezonings

The Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will review four land use requests. These include two applications for data centers over 50,000 square feet and two requests to rezone parcels for residential use.

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Mon Sep 30, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board considers $1.1M HVAC agreement for Boundary Waters Aquatic Center

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several grants, infrastructure projects, and service contracts. Key items include funding for the Chapel Hill Road and Lee Road widening projects and the approval of 2025 employee benefit offerings.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

Board hears two hardship variance requests for setbacks and parking

The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board will consider two hardship variance applications. One request from Carl McWhorter seeks to reduce the front setback to 25 feet and side setback to 6 feet for a 650‑square‑foot accessory building at 2027 S. County Line Road. The second request from Scanell Properties seeks to increase parking spaces from 48 to 76 and permit a detention pond, vehicle parking and a retaining wall within the frontage landscape strip on Bullard, Rockhouse and Factory Shoals Roads. Both applications are for properties in District 18, Section 2.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board considers $3.5M contract for South Douglas Loop improvements

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts, emergency equipment purchases, and grant acceptances. The meeting includes decisions on public safety gear and road extensions funded by SPLOST.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

Board will consider rezoning a 119‑unit senior housing project on Bright Star Rd

The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will first approve the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting. They will then review a special‑use permit for a 650‑sq‑ft metal accessory building at 2027 South County Line Road. Three rezoning requests will be considered: a 33‑lot subdivision at 1194 Autry Circle, a senior housing development of 119 units at 3215 Bright Star Road, and a daycare center on Simon Road.

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Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board to approve $3.57 million contract for South Douglas Loop road improvements

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on multiple contracts, purchases, and grant authorizations, including a $3,567,175.03 contract for the South Douglas Loop Phase I road project. Additional items include a $1.3 million purchase of firefighter turnout gear, a $7,989.05 radio purchase, and a $800 per year amendment for emergency alert services. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption, minutes approval, proclamations, and a resolution to cancel meetings scheduled for September 16‑17, 2024.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board to set 2024 property tax millage rates

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on resolutions to adopt the 2024 millage rates for the Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners. The meeting also includes resolutions to amend the 2023 and 2024 budgets for revenue and modifications.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Douglas County Board of Commissioners to hold public hearing on millage rate

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the millage rate. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 18:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board to approve $500,000 Safe Streets for All grant and related transportation items

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a code amendment and the 2024 millage rate. The meeting includes approvals for several contracts and grants, notably a $500,000 Safe Streets for All grant, signal‑maintenance responsibilities on State Route 92, and a $278,638.01 highway intersection improvement. Additional items cover a fire department equipment maintenance agreement and a design contract for a DOT administration building.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

County to accept $500,000 Safe Streets for All grant with 20% local match

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will vote to accept a $500,000 Safe Streets for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, with a 20% local match from 2016 SPLOST funds. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a code amendment for the National Incident Management System and the 2024 millage rate. Several contracts and agreements will be approved, covering road signal maintenance, highway intersection improvements, a DOT administration building design, and a fire department equipment maintenance renewal.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

Board will consider three special‑exception variance requests to reduce setbacks

The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board will hear three special‑exception variance applications. Each request seeks to reduce front or side setbacks for a property in Douglas County. The variances involve a honey‑bee production site at 8853 Hwy. 166, a barn at 1447 Huey Road, and a storage building at 1985 Mt. Vernon Road. The board will decide whether to grant the requested setbacks.

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Wed Aug 7, 2024 · 08:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board considers referendum for 1% transportation sales tax

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss a resolution calling for a referendum to impose a one percent Special District Transportation Sales Tax (TSPLOST). The meeting includes the approval of a related Intergovernmental Agreement.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board considers objection to 181-unit townhome annexation on Malone Road

The Board of Commissioners will discuss land acquisitions for the Chapel Hill Road Widening Project and a proposed annexation for a townhome community. The meeting also includes several high-value equipment purchases for fire and emergency services.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

Rezoning of 53‑acre townhome site on Veterans Memorial Hwy to high‑density housing

The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will consider several land‑use applications. Items include a request to rezone a 53‑acre parcel on Veterans Memorial Highway from residential low density and heavy commercial to residential high density for a townhome community. The board will also review multiple special‑use permits and rezoning proposals for commercial, industrial and agricultural sites across the county. All applications will be discussed and voted on at the meeting.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 10:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board approves $1.5M fire truck purchase and budget transfers

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for fire equipment, a new heavy squad truck, and a budget transfer for a boiler, as well as accepting grant funds and a short-term rental monitoring contract.

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Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 18:00

Board Of Commissioners

Board to award $1.49 M task order for Chapel Hill Road/I‑20 interchange improvements

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will vote on multiple items, including a $47,880 temporary position for the Chief Superior Court Judge, several grant acceptances, contracts for consulting and probation services, a 90‑day moratorium on high‑density housing, and a $1,488,505.86 task order for the Chapel Hill Road/Campbellton Street I‑20 interchange project. They will also approve a $25,750 budget transfer and a donation of two portable classrooms to the fire department.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners

Rezoning request for an 85-acre residential subdivision on Mt. Vernon Road

The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will review several land use applications. These include rezoning requests for residential subdivisions and townhomes, as well as special use permits for a self-storage facility and an RV park.

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