Gordon County, Georgia

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will discuss several zoning variance requests for properties ranging from 0.59 to 51.57 acres. It will also consider rezoning applications that would change land from agricultural (A-1) to single‑family residential (R-1) for parcels such as 504 Craigtown Rd and 192 Timms Loop. All items are presented for commission review and possible approval.

• Variance request for 898 Oakman Road NE (51.57 acres) to waive minimum public road frontage requirements.
• Variance request for 927 Reeves Station Rd SW (44.88 acres) to excuse arena panels within 100 ft of the side property line.
• Variance request for Fairmount Hwy parcel (39 acres) to obtain reasonable access after road abandonment.
• Rezoning request for 504 Craigtown Rd NE (4.94 acres) from A-1 to R-1 for residential subdivision.
• Rezoning request for 192 Timms Loop SE (0.786 acres) from A-1 to R-1.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and a conditional use permit for poultry houses. The meeting also includes votes on professional service contracts and a proposed wage and compensation study.

• Conditional use permit for 8 poultry houses at 0 Oakman Road / 0 Taylortown Road
• Eight rezoning applications for properties on Red Bud Road, Thompson Road, Rooker Road, Miller Ferry Road, Newtown Road, Hines Road, Dews Pond Road, and Tate Bend Road
• Renewal agreement with Schneider Geospatial, LLC for qPublic portal services at $18,295 annually
• RFP from Evergreen Solutions for a wage and compensation study in the amount of $58,500
• Task Order #5 from EXP Services, Inc. for Soda Creek not to exceed $37,500

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections will discuss new business items, including SB3EX and the election calendar for the November 3, 2026 election. The calendar sets the earliest absentee‑by‑mail ballot application date (August 17), the final absentee request deadline (October 23), early voting dates (October 13‑30), and Saturday voting dates (October 17 and 24). The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and public comment.

• SB3EX (item listed under New Business)
• November 3, 2026 Election Calendar – absentee ballot application deadline: August 17
• November 3, 2026 Election Calendar – absentee ballot request deadline: October 23
• Early voting: October 13–30, Monday‑Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Saturday voting: October 17 and October 24, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 13, 2026, for a proposed ordinance establishing environmental safety standards for data centers, cryptocurrency mining, industrial warehouses, and other commercial/industrial operations. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for a 55-by-600-foot poultry house on Oakman Road/Taylortown Road in Ranger, and multiple rezoning requests to bring properties into compliance with the county's unified land development code.

• Proposed ordinance establishing environmental safety protocols for commercial/industrial operations, including data centers, cryptocurrency mining, and biogas digesters
• Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-3 for a 55x600 ft poultry house on 156.47 acres at 0 Oakman Road / 0 Taylortown Road, Ranger (parcels 104-063 & 104-062)
• Rezoning of 5895 Red Bud Road NE, Ranger from A-1 to RA-1 for a manufactured home
• Rezoning of 491 Thompson Road, Ranger from A-1 to R-1 for compliance with ULDC
• Rezoning of 0.96 acres at 264 Rooker Road, Resaca from A-1 to R-6 for a manufactured home

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session on July 7, 2026. A public hearing is scheduled for a conditional use permit to expand a poultry operation at 426 Old Boone Ford Road. New business items include appointing an auditor, approving jail food and medical services contracts totaling over $1 million, and considering extensions of moratoriums on anaerobic digestion facilities and data centers.

• Public hearing for CUP-26-002: expansion of poultry operation at 426 Old Boone Ford Road, Calhoun
• Consideration of resolution appointing Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC as county auditor
• Approval of Amendment #1 to Summit Food Services Agreement for jail meals ($492,000)
• Approval of Southern Health Partners Renewal Agreement for jail medical services ($539,402)
• Consideration of resolutions extending temporary moratoriums on Anaerobic Digestion Facilities and Data Centers

Historic Preservation Commission

The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission will review ongoing projects including Civil War Parks, the Arch Memorial Restoration, and the training budget for the new fiscal year. New business includes elections for Chair and Co-Chair and a discussion on the American Battlefield Trust's acquisition of Springbank and Fain properties. Public comments will be heard.

• Gordon County operated Civil War Parks
• Arch Memorial Restoration Project
• Training budget for fiscal year July to July
• Chair & Co-Chair Elections
• American Battlefield Trust's Springbank & Fain property acquisition

Committees

The General Administration Committee will meet to review minutes from the previous meeting and hear reports from various county departments including Community Development, County Clerk, Elections, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Planning and Zoning, Tax Assessor, and the County Administrator. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed beyond standard administrative updates.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Departmental reports from 10 county offices
• Next meeting scheduled for September 22, 2026

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to prepare for and certify the results of the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election. The board will also discuss the schedule for an upcoming recount and audit.

• Certification of June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election results
• Public Service Commission recount starting June 23 at 9 am
• General Primary Runoff Election audit starting June 26 at 9 am
• County Certification preparation per SEB Rule 183-1-12.12(f)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a poultry expansion and eight rezoning requests. In new business, they will consider adopting the FY2027 budget, appointing county leadership and staff, and approving a transit service agreement with a $169,494 local match, along with other contracts and surplus declarations.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for poultry expansion at 426 Old Boone Ford Road (CUP-26-002)
• Eight applications to rezone parcels from Agricultural (A-1) to residential or industrial districts (RZ-26-29 through RZ-26-35)
• Consideration of resolution to adopt FY2027 Budget
• Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding with MATS for transit service requiring $169,494 local operating match
• Consideration of proposal for demolition services at 318 N River Street, Calhoun

The Board approved multiple rezoning applications for residential, manufactured housing, and industrial uses. A request to expand a poultry operation at Old Boone Ford Road was suspended until the July 7 meeting.

• Suspended poultry operation expansion hearing at 426 Old Boone Ford Road until July 7 (3-0)
• Approved rezoning to Residential Agricultural (RA-1) at 376 Erwin Hill Church Road (4-0)
• Approved rezoning to Manufactured Housing (R-6) at 255 Brownlee Mountain Road SW (4-0)
• Approved rezoning to Residential Agricultural (RA-1) at 2074 Riverbend Road SW (4-0)
• Approved rezoning to Residential (R-1) at 1232 Sugar Valley Road NW (4-0)
• Approved rezoning to Manufactured Housing (R-6) at 232 Middle Road (4-0)
• Approved rezoning to Residential (R-1) at 857 Highway 411 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning to Heavy Industrial (I-2) at 3090 Sugar Valley Road (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission is reviewing a conditional use permit for a poultry farm expansion and multiple zoning variance requests for accessory structures, driveway access, and lot divisions.

• Conditional Use Permit for poultry expansion at 426 Old Boone Ford Road
• Variance for accessory structure setback at 198 Rutledge Drive NW
• Variance for lot division with road frontage loss at Shirley Rd
• Variance for front-yard pool placement at 3900 Dew Pond Rd SE
• Variance for driveway access on narrow 20-foot frontage lot at 232 Middle Rd

The commission approved a conditional use permit (CUP‑2026‑002) for LJ Farm to add four poultry houses in the A‑1 zoning district. It denied variance VAR‑26‑4, which sought to keep an unpermitted structure, with a 3‑to‑1 vote. All other variance and rezoning applications listed were approved and forwarded to the Board of Commissioners. The minutes from the May 11 meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2026 meeting (all aye)
• Approved conditional use permit CUP‑2026‑002 for LJ Farm (all aye)
• Denied variance VAR‑26‑4 for unpermitted structure (3‑1, one abstain)
• Approved variance VAR‑26‑6 for land division (all aye)
• Approved variance VAR‑26‑7 for front‑yard pool (all aye)
• Approved rezoning RZ‑26‑32 for 43.74‑acre subdivision (3‑1, one abstain)
• Approved rezoning RZ‑26‑35 to change industrial zoning from I‑1 to I‑2 (all aye)
• Approved rezoning RZ‑26‑34 to change A‑1 to R‑1 for single‑family home (all aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the FY27 Budget and the closure of a portion of Old Lily Pond Road. The body will also consider several procurement requests and property lease extensions.

• Public hearing for FY27 Budget
• Proposed ordinance to close and abandon a portion of Old Lily Pond Road
• Purchase of one 2026 Chevrolet Colorado WT 4x5 from Day Chevrolet for $32,702
• Acceptance of a $41,540 Homeland Security Grant Program award for SCBA equipment
• Lease extensions for 402 Belwood Road SE and 619 Mauldin Road NW

The Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance to close a portion of Old Lily Pond Road. Additional actions included approving budget amendments, insurance premiums, and a vehicle purchase.

• Approved ordinance to close and abandon part of Old Lily Pond Road (5-0)
• Approved USDA work initiation document for oral rabies vaccines (5-0)
• Approved recommended insurance premiums (5-0)
• Approved FY26 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Colorado from Day Chevrolet for $32,702 (5-0)
• Approved ACCG-IRMA property and liability proposal (5-0)
• Approved extension of lease for 402 Belwood Road SE through June 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved extension of lease for 619 Mauldin Road NW through June 30, 2027 (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission will meet on June 1, 2026. They will consider unfinished business including the county's Civil War parks, the Arch Memorial Restoration Project, and the training budget. New business includes the Sugar Valley School Project and the reappointment of Layson and Ken Padgett by the County Commissioner. Public comments will be heard.

• Discussion of Gordon County operated Civil War Parks
• Arch Memorial Restoration Project
• Training budget (July-July fiscal year)
• Sugar Valley School Project
• Reappointment of Layson & Ken Padgett by Gordon County Commissioner

The Commission approved the prior meeting's minutes and reappointed Ken Padgett and Add Layson for additional three-year terms. Staff presented a draft environmental protection ordinance regarding data centers, heavy industrial, and commercial operations.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chair Ken Padgett to a 3-year term
• Reappointed Vice Chair Add Layson to a 3-year term

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration will consider certifying the May 19, 2026 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election. They will also discuss extending early voting hours for the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election and schedule an audit for May 29, 2026. The meeting includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Certify May 19, 2026 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election
• Audit scheduled for May 29, 2026 at 9 am
• Extending early voting hours for June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election
• Next meetings: June 19, 2026 at 3 pm and June 22, 2026 at 9 am

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration is holding a precertification meeting to review precinct returns as required by state election rules. The board will also discuss the agenda and set a certification meeting for May 26, 2026.

• Precertification review of precinct returns per State Election Board rule 183-1-12-.12(f)(1)
• Next meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 9 a.m. (certification meeting)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple rezoning applications, a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, and resolutions extending temporary moratoriums on anaerobic digestion facilities and data centers. The board will also address a budget modification for a multi-purpose building project.

• Consideration to adopt ordinance closing Old Lily Pond Road
• Public hearing on rezoning 377 Regina Forest Road SW to R-1
• Presentation of proposed FY27 Budget
• Consideration of resolution extending moratorium on Data Centers
• Consideration of $42,780 budget modification for Community Events Center

The Board approved several land rezoning applications for residential and manufactured housing. They also voted to extend temporary moratoriums on data centers and anaerobic digestion facilities.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled Old Lily Pond Road closure due to notice issues (4-0)
• Approved rezoning for 377 Regina Forest Road SW (4-0)
• Approved rezoning for 1138 Rome Road SW (4-0)
• Approved rezoning for 583 S Holcomb Road (4-0)
• Approved rezoning for 229 Hood Street (4-0)
• Approved rezoning for 134 Johnson Drive SE (4-0)

Committees

The Gordon County Public Works and Facilities Committee will meet on May 14, 2026 to review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss items related to public works, fleet management, building and grounds, the county administrator, and the chair. No specific contracts, rezoning proposals, or ordinance changes are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with any other business before adjourning.

Committees

The Gordon County Public Safety Committee will review the minutes from its February 10, 2026 meeting and consider any needed corrections. It will hold a roundtable discussion with public safety agencies. The committee will also adopt tentative dates for its 2026 meetings, scheduled for August 11 and November 10, 2026.

• Review and approve minutes from February 10, 2026 meeting
• Public safety agencies roundtable discussion
• Set tentative meeting date for August 11, 2026
• Set tentative meeting date for November 10, 2026

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 11, 2026, to consider one variance and five rezoning requests. The variance seeks to reduce required setbacks at 636 Brooks Ct due to steep topography. Rezoning requests include parcels on Regina Forest Rd, Hwy 53, Holcomb Rd, Hood St, and Johnson Dr, primarily from agricultural to residential districts.

• Variance request by Wayne Cusson for property at 636 Brooks Ct to reduce front setback from 40 ft and side setback from 20 ft due to steep terrain
• Rezoning of 377 Regina Forest Rd SW from A-1 to R-1 for a separate residential lot
• Rezoning of 1138 Rome Rd SW / Hwy 53 from A-1 to RA-1 for a boundary adjustment
• Rezoning of 583 S. Holcomb Rd from A-1 to R-1 to bring existing dwellings into compliance
• Rezoning of 229 Hood St from A-1 to R-6 to allow a manufactured home replacement

The Planning Commission approved a variance allowing reduced setbacks at 636 Brooks Court. It also approved eight rezoning applications converting agricultural land to residential or manufactured housing zones. All motions were seconded and passed unanimously. No other business was taken up.

• Approved variance #VAR-26-5 for 636 Brooks Court (all in favor)
• Approved rezoning #RZ-2026-020 to R-1 Single Family Residential (all in favor)
• Approved rezoning #RZ-2026-021 to RA-1 Residential Agricultural (all in favor)
• Approved rezoning #RZ-2026-022 to R-1 Single Family Residential (all in favor)
• Approved rezoning #RZ-2026-023 to R-6 Manufactured Housing (all in favor)
• Approved rezoning #RZ-2026-024 to R-1 Single Family Residential (all in favor)
• Approved rezoning #RZ-2026-025 to R-6 Manufactured Housing (all in favor)
• Approved rezoning #RZ-2026-026 to R-6 Manufactured Housing (all in favor)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several routine items, including declaring surplus equipment, purchasing vehicles and equipment with SPLOST funds, and approving an employee health insurance proposal. The most consequential action is a resolution to set a public hearing on closing a portion of Old Lily Pond Road. The board will also consider adopting the ACCG Safety Discount Program, which would save the county $54,511 in insurance premiums.

• Consideration of resolution to hold a public hearing on closing a portion of Old Lily Pond Road
• Approval of ACCG Safety Discount Program Annual Safety Action Plan for $54,511 in total savings
• Purchase of one 2026 Ford F450 with Knapheide body from Prater Ford for $79,422 (2024 SPLOST)
• Purchase of one 2026 Royal EV Crown golf cart for $11,300 and one 2025 Bad Boy 750CC Bandit UTV for $13,500 (both 2024 SPLOST)
• Declaring surplus: one 2009 Dodge Charger, one 2014 Yamaha golf cart, and one John Deere Gator TX

The board approved several surplus asset disposals and multiple purchases using SPLOST funds. It also adopted the ACCG Safety Discount Program action plan, an employee health‑insurance proposal, and created a new maintenance position. Finally, the commission approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on closing a portion of Old Lily Pond Road.

• Approved surplus asset requests from Fleet Management, Sheriff’s Office, and Parks & Rec (5-0)
• Approved ACCG Safety Discount Program Action Plan saving $54,511 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F450 with Knapheide body for $79,422 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Royal EV Crown golf cart for $11,300 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Bad Boy 750CC Bandit UTV for $13,500 (5-0)
• Approved employee health insurance proposal (5-0)
• Approved creation of one maintenance position in Community Events Center (5-0)
• Approved resolution to hold a public hearing on closing a portion of Old Lily Pond Rd (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review unfinished business items, including the Gordon County operated Civil War Parks, the Arch Memorial, statewide historic preservation training in Athens, and the training budget for the fiscal year July‑to‑July. It will also consider new business such as upcoming appointments, adding Layson and noting that Ken Padgett’s term ends on June 1, 2026. The meeting includes standard reports, public comments, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review of Gordon County operated Civil War Parks
• Discussion of the Arch Memorial
• Statewide historic preservation training in Athens
• Review of the training budget for the July‑to‑July fiscal year
• Consideration of upcoming appointments: addition of Layson and term end for Ken Padgett on 6/1/2026

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No formal decisions, approvals, or denials on projects, funding, or zoning were recorded. The meeting consisted mainly of reports, discussions, and procedural items.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review recent legislation and hear an ACCG presentation on impact fees and districts. It will then examine the FY27 budget, including departmental requests, budget allocations, and the administrator’s recommendations. An executive session will be held to discuss litigation, property acquisition, and personnel matters.

• Review of recent legislation
• ACCG presentation on impact fees and districts
• FY27 budget review: departmental requests, allocations, fiscal concerns, administrator’s recommendations
• Executive session to discuss litigation, property acquisition, and personnel

The Commissioners voted 5-0 to enter an executive session. After the session, they voted 4-0 to close it, with Commissioner Abernathy having exited the session. No other actions were taken.

• Entered executive session (5-0)
• Closed executive session (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on nine different rezoning requests across Calhoun, Resaca, and Ranger. The meeting also includes a request to issue a temporary burn ban and a purchase for Public Works. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation, personnel, and property acquisition.

• Public hearing to close and abandon a portion of Oak Grove Road
• Nine rezoning applications (RZ-2026-008 through RZ-2026-18) for residential and commercial use
• Proposed resolution to issue a Temporary Burn Ban requested by Fire Rescue
• Proposed $16,962 purchase from Gradall Grapple using 2024 SPLOST funds
• Personnel Contract Extension with the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia for FY2027

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance to close and abandon a portion of Oak Grove Road. It approved nine rezoning applications converting agricultural land to residential or commercial uses. The board also adopted a temporary burn ban, authorized a $16,962 purchase of a gradall grapple, and approved a state‑paid, county‑reimbursed personnel contract extension. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt ordinance to close and abandon portion of Oak Grove Road (5‑0)
• Approve rezoning RZ‑2026‑008, 183 Hummingbird Lane SE to Low Density Residential (5‑0)
• Approve rezoning RZ‑2026‑011, 972 Highway 53 Spur to Highway Commercial (5‑0)
• Approve rezoning RZ‑2026‑014, 107 Owens Road to Single Family Residential (5‑0)
• Approve temporary burn ban resolution (5‑0)
• Approve purchase of gradall grapple from Tractor and Equipment for $16,962 (5‑0)
• Approve State Paid, County Reimbursed Personnel Contract Extension with Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council (5‑0)
• Approve rezoning RZ‑2026‑018, Lot 1272R Foxhound Trail to Residential Agricultural (5‑0)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration will consider approving a Memorandum of Agreement with the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, early processing and tabulation of absentee ballots for the May 19 General Primary/Nonpartisan General Election, and election night runners for Precincts 849-A/849-B. The board will also review minutes from March 17 and hear public comments.

• Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission and Election Superintendent
• Early processing and tabulation of absentee ballots starting at 4:30 p.m. for May 19 primary
• Appointment of election night runners for Precincts 849-A/849-B
• Early voting begins April 27 through May 15; Saturday voting May 2 and May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Poll worker training scheduled April 20–22

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will review several zoning variance requests and rezoning proposals. Items include two variances for agricultural parcels seeking relief from minimum road frontage requirements, a variance for a side‑yard setback on an accessory structure, a rezoning of a 1.15‑acre parcel from Agricultural to Low‑Density Residential, and a rezoning of a 3.84‑acre commercial site from General Commercial to Highway Commercial.

• Variance for 500 Reeves Station Rd SW (15 ± acre) to allow an access easement despite minimum public road frontage requirement
• Variance for 504 Mount Zion Rd NE (5 ± acre) to meet frontage requirement for a 5‑acre parcel in the Rural Agricultural Reserve
• Variance for 198 Rutledge Drive NW (7.76 ± acre) to keep an accessory structure 3 ft from the side property line, below the 20‑ft setback rule
• Rezoning of 183 Hummingbird Lane SE (1.15 acre) from Agricultural (A‑1) to Low‑Density Residential (R‑1)
• Rezoning of 972 Highway 53 Spur (3.84 ± acre) from General Commercial (C‑G) to Highway Commercial (C‑H)

The Gordon County Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve three variance applications and eight rezoning applications. One variance request (VAR-2026-004) was tabled for the next meeting. Two rezoning applications (RZ-2026-009 and RZ-2026-010) were withdrawn by the applicants.

• Approved variance VAR-2026-002 for 500 Reeves Station Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance VAR-2026-003 for 504 Mount Zion Road NE (unanimous)
• Tabled variance VAR-2026-004 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2026-008 for 183 Hummingbird Lane SE (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2026-011 for 972 Highway 53 Spur (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2026-013 for 558 Evergreen Road NE (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2026-014 for 107 Owens Road (unanimous)
• Withdrawn rezoning applications RZ-2026-009 and RZ-2026-010

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will consider accepting over $1.1 million in LRA funds. The board will also review IT contracts for website accessibility and antivirus software, as well as a proposal to close a portion of Oak Grove Road.

• Application to accept $1,147,015.68 from LRA for Public Works
• CivicPlus quote for website accessibility: $4,563 (FY26) and $13,152 (FY27)
• Crowe LLP SentinelOne Antivirus renewal for $22,000
• Resolution calling for a public hearing to close a portion of Oak Grove Road
• ACCG Administrative Service Agreement Revised Fee Schedule

The commission approved a $1,147,015.68 request from Public Works to accept LRA funds with no required match. It also approved an administrative service agreement with ACCG at no cost, a website accessibility contract for $4,563 (FY26) and $13,152 (FY27), a $22,000 antivirus renewal, and a resolution to hold a public hearing on closing part of Oak Grove Road. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $1,147,015.68 LRA funding for Public Works (5-0)
• Approved ACCG administrative service agreement fee schedule, no cost (5-0)
• Approved CivicPlus website accessibility contract $4,563 FY26 and $13,152 FY27 (5-0)
• Approved Crowe LLP SentinelOne antivirus renewal $22,000 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to hold public hearing on closing portion of Oak Grove Road (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission will review updates on the county‑operated Civil War parks, the Arch Memorial, a joint meeting with the City of Calhoun commission, statewide HPC training in Athens, and the training budget for the upcoming fiscal year. No decisions are recorded; the agenda lists items for discussion.

• Gordon County operated Civil War Parks
• Arch Memorial
• Joint meeting with City of Calhoun Historic Preservation Commission
• Statewide Historic Preservation Commission training in Athens
• Training budget for fiscal year July–July

The commission unanimously approved the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved March 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committees

The committee will review minutes from its previous meeting and consider updates from multiple county divisions, including Community Development, the County Clerk, Elections, Finance, Human Resources/Risk Management, IT, Planning and Zoning, the Tax Assessor, and the County Administrator. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Community Development
• County Clerk
• Elections
• Finance
• Planning and Zoning

Committees

The Quality of Life Committee will hold a meeting to discuss general matters concerning Parks and Recreation, the Senior Center, the County Administrator, and the Chair. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed in the agenda.

• Parks and Recreation
• Senior Center
• County Administrator
• Chair

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will meet on March 17, 2026 for a budget work session. The agenda includes a budget discussion and a brief item for other business. No specific budget proposals or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Budget Discussion
• Other Business

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session and reviewed the county's current revenue, projected a $743,000 shortfall with a 10% increase in costs, and outlined potential $3 million in additional requests. Members discussed impacts of COLA, library and airport funding, staffing needs, and upcoming state legislation. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and a regular session on March 17, 2026. During the regular session, commissioners will hold a public hearing on three rezoning applications for properties in Calhoun and Ranger. New business includes appointments, a surplus vehicle request, a $6,000 architect contract for the Sugar Valley Fire Station, and a $390,075 budget increase for the Community Events Center project. The board will also consider extending a temporary moratorium on data centers.

• Rezoning RZ-2026-005: Suburban Density Residential (R-3) to Highway Commercial (C-H) at Highway 53 Spur, Calhoun (Tax Parcel 034-014) – Planning Commission voted 3-1 to approve.
• Rezoning RZ-2026-006: Agricultural (A-1) to Residential Agricultural (RA-1) at 625 Ocelot Trail, Ranger (Parcels 1231-625 & 1231-624) – Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve.
• Rezoning RZ-2026-007: Low Density Residential (R-1) to General Commercial (C-G) at 227 Newtown Road, Calhoun (Parcel 049-103) – Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve.
• Approval of Carlson & Carlson Architects as Architect of Record for the Sugar Valley Fire Station for $6,000, budgeted to GL Account 328-542511.
• Approval of a $390,075 budget increase for modifications to the scope of work for the Community Events Center, a 2018 SPLOST project, GL Account 328-542516.

The Board approved a $390,075 budget increase for modifications to the Community Events Center, voting 4-0 with Chair Owens abstaining. It also approved rezoning applications RZ-2026-006 and RZ-2026-007 by unanimous votes, while denying rezoning application RZ-2026-005. Additional actions included appointing members to the Gordon‑Floyd Development Authority, deeming a 2015 Ford Taurus Interceptor surplus, approving Carlson & Carlson Architects as Architect of Record for the Sugar Valley Fire Station, and extending a temporary moratorium on data centers for 90 days.

• Approved $390,075 budget increase for Community Events Center (4-0, Chair Owens abstained)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2026-006 Agricultural to Residential Agricultural (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2026-007 Low Density Residential to General Commercial (5-0)
• Denied rezoning RZ-2026-005 Suburban Density Residential to Highway Commercial (2-3)
• Approved appointment to Gordon-Floyd Development Authority (5-0)
• Approved deeming 2015 Ford Taurus Interceptor surplus (5-0)
• Approved Carlson & Carlson Architects as Architect of Record for Sugar Valley Fire Station ($6,000) (5-0)
• Approved extension of temporary moratorium on data centers for 90 days (5-0)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration will review qualifying information and discuss the upcoming General Primary Election. A new business item proposes using social media for elections and voter registration. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Qualifying information and General Primary Election discussion
• Social Media for Elections and Voter Registration

Planning Commission

The commission will review requests to change zoning districts for properties in Calhoun and Ranger. One applicant is seeking a variance for a landlocked property to allow access via a recorded easement.

• Variance request for 157 acres at 861 Highway 411 to allow access via easement
• Rezoning of 9.24 acres at HWY 53 Spur from R-3 (Residential-3) to C-H (Highway Commercial)
• Rezoning of 4.88 acres at 625 Ocelot Trail from A-1 (Agricultural) to RA-1 (Residential Agricultural)
• Rezoning of 1.0 acre at 227 Newtown Road from R-1 (Residential – Single Family) to C-G (General Commercial)

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the February 9 meeting. It granted a variance for Hopper Mountain Farm to use a recorded easement. It approved three rezoning requests, including a 9.24‑acre site to be changed from R‑3 to C‑H for a Dollar General store, a 4.88‑acre parcel from A‑1 to RA‑1, and a parcel on Newtown Road from A‑1 to C‑G. Recommendations for the rezoning approvals were forwarded to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved minutes of February 9, 2026 meeting (all aye)
• Approved variance #VAR-2026-001 for Hopper Mountain Farm (all aye)
• Approved rezoning #RZ-2026-005 (9.24 acre) from R-3 to C-H (vote 3-1)
• Approved rezoning #RZ-2026-006 (4.88 acre) from A-1 to RA-1 (all aye)
• Approved rezoning #RZ-2026-007 from A-1 to C-G (all aye)
• Sent recommendations for rezoning approvals to the Board of Commissioners
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 p.m. (all aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a Senior Center report and hold an executive session on litigation, property, and personnel. The regular session includes votes on debris management and a telecommunications contract.

• Debris removal and disposal contracts with CrowderGulf, DRC Emergency Services LLC, and Southern Disaster Recovery (at no cost to the County)
• Approval of the EMA Debris Management Plan
• Three-year AT&T landline phone services renewal agreement for $29,592 annually
• Appointment or reappointment to the Department of Children & Family Services Board for a five-year term

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss several new business items, including a request from the American Battlefield Trust, details of the Statewide Historic Preservation Conference in Athens, and the commission’s training budget for the fiscal year. Additional items include a cards and collectibles show at Sonoraville Gym, Saturday historical programs at New Echota, and other matters. The meeting also includes a report from the Gordon Historical Society and a joint meeting with the City of Calhoun HPC.

• Request from American Battlefield Trust
• Statewide Historic Preservation Conference, Nov. 5-7 in Athens
• Training budget (physical year July to July)
• NWGA Cards & Collectibles Show, March 14 at Sonoraville Gym
• Historical programs each Saturday in March at New Echota

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously passed a motion to support the American Battlefield Trust’s $750,000 grant to acquire battlefield property at Resaca and agreed to act as a zoning consultant. The commission determined the Sugar Valley Church is ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places. A motion to adjourn was also approved unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all voted aye)
• Supported American Battlefield Trust acquisition; will act as zoning consultant (unanimous)
• Declared Sugar Valley Church ineligible for National Register of Historic Places
• Approved motion to adjourn (all voted aye)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration will meet to consider the schedule for voter qualification for the upcoming General Primary Election. The discussion will cover the dates and related information needed for candidates and voters. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Qualifying for General Primary Election – dates and information (new business)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session followed by a regular session. During the public hearing the board will consider a conditional use permit for 670 Hyde Road and three rezoning applications: 803 Newtown Road (Agricultural to Residential), 245 Forest Drive (Agricultural to Residential), and Folsom Road (Agricultural to Commercial). The board will also review finance department reports, surplus equipment requests, and FY 2026 budget amendments.

• Discussion of E9-1-1 Dispatcher Recognition
• Conditional Use Permit CUP-2026-01 for 670 Hyde Road, Resaca (Planning Commission voted 4-1 to approve)
• Rezoning RZ-2026-01: 803 Newtown Road, Calhoun from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential Agricultural (RA-1) (Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve)
• Rezoning RZ-2026-04: Folsom Rd, Fairmount from Agricultural (A-1) to Crossroads Commercial (C-C) (Planning Commission voted 3-2 to deny)
• Finance request to approve FY 2026 budget amendments

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. They entered the public hearing, approved a Conditional Use Permit for 670 Hyde Road (3-2 vote) with road‑frontage and signage conditions, and unanimously approved two rezoning applications (803 Newtown Road and 245 Forest Drive). A motion to place a site diagram into the record also passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes (5-0)
• Entered public hearing (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 670 Hyde Rd with conditions (3-2)
• Approved rezoning of 803 Newtown Rd (RZ-2026-01) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 245 Forest Dr (RZ-2026-03) (5-0)
• Entered site diagram into record (5-0)

Committees

The Gordon County Public Works and Facilities Committee will meet on February 12, 2026 at 10:00 am. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the prior meeting and discussing items related to public works, fleet management, building and grounds, and reports from the county administrator and chair. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed.

• Review minutes from previous meeting
• Public works discussion
• Fleet management discussion
• Building and grounds discussion
• County administrator and chair reports

The committee reviewed status updates on projects such as Mount Olive, Wrights Hollow Road, Slate Mine guardrails, and the Salem Bridge. Members discussed upcoming items for the budget, including a parking deck and plaza roof issues. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned by common consent.

Committees

The Gordon County Public Safety Committee will consider any changes to the minutes from the August 19 meeting. Committee members will discuss public safety issues in a roundtable with agency representatives. They will also adopt tentative dates for the 2026 meetings, all to be held at the Gordon County Administration Building.

• Approve or amend minutes from the August 19 meeting
• Public safety agencies roundtable discussion
• Adopt tentative 2026 meeting dates: May 12, August 11, November 10

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for four new poultry houses and four additional poultry structures at 660N and 670 Hyde Road in Resaca. The commission will also consider five rezoning applications that seek to change land from Agricultural (A-1) to various residential or commercial designations at locations on Newtown Road, Sugar Valley, Forest Drive, and Folsom Road. Each item will be discussed and a decision may be made at this meeting.

• CUP 2026-01 – Quang Nguyen requests compliance for four poultry houses (40'x500') and construction of four more poultry houses (55'x600') at 660N and 670 Hyde Rd, Resaca, GA 30735
• RZ-2026-01 – Emory J Sylvia McEntyre Rickett requests rezoning from A-1 to R-1 and RA-1 at 803 Newtown Rd, Calhoun, GA 30701
• RZ-2026-02 – Jairo A Murillo requests rezoning from A-1 to R-1 (Single‑Family Residential) and RA-1 at 2721 Sugar Valley, Sugar Valley, GA 30746
• RZ-2026-03 – Benjamin Gibson requests rezoning from A-1 to RA-1 at 245 Forest Dr, Plainsville, GA
• RZ-2026-04 – David Mitchell Washington requests rezoning from A-1 to C‑C for Parcel 088‑067 on Folsom Rd, Fairmount, GA 30139

The commission approved the minutes from the January 12 meeting. It granted a conditional‑use permit for Quang Nguyen’s poultry operation with a 4‑1 vote and required purchase of additional land for road frontage. It also approved four rezoning applications (803 Newtown Rd, 2721 Sugar Valley Rd, 245 Forest Dr, and a 7‑acre tract at Newtown Rd) and denied a rezoning to C‑C for a storage‑facility entrance with a 3‑2 vote. All recommendations were sent to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional‑Use permit for Quang Nguyen poultry farm (4‑1)
• Approved rezoning 803 Newtown Road A‑1 to RA‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 2721 Sugar Valley Road A‑1 to R‑1 and RA‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 245 Forest Drive A‑1 to RA‑1 (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning 2.29‑acre Folsom Road A‑1 to C‑C (3‑2)

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 9, 2026 to review several case summaries. Items include a conditional permit request for poultry houses on a 79‑acre agricultural parcel, a rezoning of a 3.82‑acre property from A‑1 to RA‑1 for residential subdivision, and a rezoning of a 2.29‑acre parcel from A‑1 to C‑C for commercial use. The commission will discuss each proposal and make decisions as appropriate.

• Conditional permit to bring four existing poultry houses into compliance and construct four additional poultry houses on 79.39‑acre A‑1 land (Land Lots 316‑317).
• Rezoning of 3.82‑acre property at 803 Newtown Rd from Agricultural (A‑1) to Residential Agricultural (RA‑1) to allow subdivision into three residential lots.
• Rezoning of 2.29‑acre parcel (Parcel 088‑067) on Folsom Rd from Agricultural (A‑1) to Crossroads Commercial (C‑C) to provide commercial access for an adjoining storage facility.

The commission approved the minutes from the February 9 meeting. It granted a variance for a 157‑acre landlocked property at 861 Highway 411, Ranger. It also approved three rezoning applications: a 9.24‑acre site on Highway 53 Spur for a Dollar General store, a 4.88‑acre parcel at 625 Ocelot Trail, Ranger, and a 1‑acre parcel at 227 Newtown Road, Calhoun. All approvals were recommended to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved minutes of February 9 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 157 acres at 861 Highway 411, Ranger (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning R‑3 to C‑H for Dollar General site on Highway 53 Spur (3‑1)
• Approved rezoning A‑1 to RA‑1 for 4.88 acres at 625 Ocelot Trail, Ranger (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning A‑1 to C‑G for 1 acre at 227 Newtown Road, Calhoun (unanimous)
• Recommended all rezoning approvals to Board of Commissioners
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution that temporarily bans data center development for sixty days. Other items include creating a director position for the Community Events Center, moving $50,000 from the General Fund‑Contingency to that department, and approving several contracts and budget adjustments.

• Adopt a resolution imposing a 60‑day temporary moratorium on data centers
• Approve creation of one director position in the Community Events Center Department
• Transfer $50,000 from the General Fund‑Contingency to the Community Events Center for salaries and related expenses
• Award a three‑year debris removal contract to Southern Disaster Recovery, DRC Emergency Services LLC, and Crowder Gulf
• Approve a $28,054 quote from TK Elevator Corporation for elevator repair at the Gordon County Courthouse

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Community Events Center department and a director position for it. They also approved a $50,000 budget transfer, a debris‑removal contract, a hazard‑mitigation contract, a $22,000 budget amendment, an elevator‑repair contract, and a 60‑day moratorium on data centers. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved establishment of Community Events Center department (5-0)
• Approved creation of one director position in the Community Events Center (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 budget transfer to Community Events Center (5-0)
• Approved award of debris removal services contract to Southern Disaster Recovery, DRC Emergency Services LLC, and Crowder Gulf (5-0)
• Approved ratification of contract with North Georgia Consulting Group for 2027 Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved $22,000 budget amendment moving funds to GL Account 404-521205 (5-0)
• Approved $28,054 elevator repair contract for Gordon County Courthouse (5-0)
• Approved 60‑day temporary moratorium on data centers through April 4, 2026 (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review unfinished business items, including the county‑operated Civil War parks and the Arch Memorial. It will also consider new business concerning the Herrington‑Dobbins Cemetery located on Highway 136 near the water tank, and any other items raised. No other agenda items are listed.

• Unfinished Business – Gordon County operated Civil War Parks
• Unfinished Business – Arch Memorial
• New Business – Herrington–Dobbins Cemetery, Hwy 136 near water tank
• Other – unspecified items

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Approved January 5, 2026 minutes (all voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all voted aye)

Public Facilities Authority

The Gordon County Public Facilities Authority will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the county for the property at 1070 Liberty Road SW. The board will also review nominations for the Advisory Council and discuss the upcoming budget. Additional routine items include agenda approval and minutes review.

• Approve Memorandum of Understanding for 1070 Liberty Road SW property
• Review and vote on Advisory Council nominations
• Discuss and adopt the budget
• Approve agenda and review prior meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session followed by a regular session to discuss rezoning applications, approve a list of street paving projects, and consider purchasing new vehicles and fire apparatus.

• Rezoning applications for residential development on Brackett Road, Paladin Drive, and Hunter Drive
• Public Works request to approve $1,374,369.23 for street paving and milling
• Fire Rescue request to purchase a Fire Pumper Apparatus for $1,089,113
• Public Works request to purchase a Massey Ferguson Tractor for $79,500
• Discussion of ULDC modifications related to Data Centers

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,374,369.23 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant for paving and milling projects on county roads. They also approved purchases of a fire pumper for $1,089,113 and a Massey Ferguson tractor for $79,500, declared two coroner’s office vehicles surplus, and adopted a memorandum of understanding for property at 1070 Liberty Road SW. Additionally, eight rezoning applications were approved, all by unanimous 5‑0 votes.

• Approved FY 2026 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant $1,374,369.23 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of fire pumper apparatus $1,089,113 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Massey Ferguson Dyna-4 Cab Tractor $79,500 (5-0)
• Approved declaration of two Coroner’s Office vehicles as surplus (5-0)
• Approved memorandum of understanding for 1070 Liberty Road SW property (5-0)
• Approved support letter to GDOT for Belwood Road, Lovers Lane, Harmony Church Road improvements (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2025-37 to Manufactured Housing Development (R-6) at 773 Brackett Road NE (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2025-40 to Residential Agricultural (RA-1) at 1580 Paladin Drive (5-0)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration will meet on January 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. After routine items such as agenda approval and minutes, the board will consider the 2026 election schedule. No other business or reports are listed.

• Discussion of the 2026 Election Schedule
• Public comment period
• Announcements about a Day at the Capitol on February 6

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several variance requests regarding minimum road-frontage requirements. The body will also review proposals to rezone agricultural land to residential districts to allow for property divisions and the placement of homes.

• Variance request for road-frontage at 821 Johnson Lake Rd, Adairsville
• Variance and rezone from A-1 to R-1 for 847, 869, and 875 Brays Rd, Calhoun
• Variance and rezone from A-1 to R-1 and RA-1 for 335 Wilson Rd, Ranger
• Rezone from A-1 to R-6 for 773 Brackett Rd NE, Resaca, to allow a manufactured home

Public Facilities Authority

The Gordon County Public Facilities Authority will review past minutes and discuss a Multi-Purpose Building during its January 12, 2026 meeting.

• Review minutes from November 4, 2025
• Discussion of Multi-Purpose Building
• Executive Session scheduled

The Authority approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting, both by common consent. No substantive actions on the Multi-Purpose building were decided. The meeting was then adjourned by common consent.

• Approved agenda (common consent)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (common consent)
• Meeting adjourned by common consent

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission approved all nine submitted variance and rezoning applications, each passing unanimously. The approvals cover properties on Johnson Lake Road, Bray Road, Wilson Road, Bracket Road NE, Paladin Drive, Hunter Drive, and others. The board also confirmed the 2026 Planning Commission leadership with a 4‑to‑1 vote.

• Approved variance for 705 Johnson Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance and rezoning for Bray Road properties (unanimous)
• Approved variance and rezoning for 335 Wilson Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 773 Bracket Road NE (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 1580 Paladin Drive (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 1164 Hunter Drive (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 252 Wilson Road NE (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission leadership (4-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and a regular session on January 6, 2026. They will hear a public hearing on rezoning application RZ-2025-35 at Hwy 41 and Miller Ferry Road, and consider several new business items including an $80,000 CJCC CHINS grant, a $34,000 IT contract renewal with Crowe LLP, and the purchase of two 2026 Ford Explorers from Prater Ford. The Board will also discuss code enforcement, litigation, property acquisition, personnel matters, and a LOST/SPLOST report.

• Public hearing on rezoning RZ-2025-35 from General Commercial to Heavy Industrial at Hwy 41 and Miller Ferry Road
• Acceptance of $80,000 CJCC CHINS grant, creating revenue account 100-331354
• Renewal of IT services agreement with Crowe LLP for $34,000 annually (GL Account 411-531604)
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford Explorers from Prater Ford at $83,453.23 each ($166,907 total, GL Account 420-542200)
• Consideration of surplus items for GovDeals by the Sheriff’s Office

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda (removing item III) and adopted the December 16, 2025 minutes. They conditionally approved rezoning of the Hwy 41 and Miller Ferry Road parcel to I‑2 industrial, requiring a bona‑fide sale to HCI DP Land Acquisition LLC. The board also approved several budget items, including an $80,000 Juvenile Court grant, a surplus‑listing request, a $34,000 IT services renewal, and the purchase of two 2026 Ford Explorers totaling $166,907. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda with removal of item III (5-0)
• Adopted December 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved conditional I‑2 industrial rezoning at Hwy 41 & Miller Ferry Rd (4-1)
• Approved Juvenile Court CJCC CHINS grant $80,000 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office surplus items for GovDeals (5-0)
• Approved IT renewal with Crowe LLP $34,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2026 Ford Explorers $83,453.23 each (total $166,907) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission will hear an overview report from Tony Ross and review its goals and projects for 2026. Unfinished business items include the county‑operated Civil War Parks and the Arch Memorial. The commission may also consider any other items raised during the meeting.

• Tony Ross – Overview Report
• 2026 HPC goals and projects
• Unfinished Business – Gordon County operated Civil War Parks
• Unfinished Business – Arch Memorial

The commission approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the January 5, 2026 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned January 5, 2026 meeting (unanimous)