Gordon County public meetings in 2025

Committees

The Quality of Life Committee will meet to discuss items related to Parks and Recreation, the Senior Center, the County Administrator, and the Chair. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

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

The committee approved the June 19, 2025 minutes by common consent. Directors reported on park events, the upcoming LED light project, rental statistics, and senior‑center activities. No reports were given by the County Administrator or the Chair. The meeting was adjourned by common consent.

Board of Elections and Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review the November 2025 monthly report. The board is scheduled to decide on the meeting calendar for 2026.

• Approval of 2026 Board Meeting Schedule

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on six rezoning applications, including changes from agricultural to residential and commercial to industrial. They will also act on FY26 budget amendments that transfer $8,424, $2,137, and $578,247 to new special revenue accounts. Additional items include a $5,000 task order for a culvert replacement on Copper Mountain Road and renewal of multiple malt beverage, wine, and liquor licenses.

• Approve rezoning RZ-2025-34 (1659 Firetower Rd) from A‑1 to RA‑1
• Approve rezoning RZ-2025-35 (Hwy 41 & Miller Ferry Rd) from C‑G to I‑2
• Approve Task Order #7 with EXP US Services for Copper Mountain Road culvert replacement, not to exceed $5,000
• Transfer $578,247 to a new Special Revenue Fund for Inmate Commissary (FY26 budget amendment)
• Renew 2026 malt beverage, wine, and liquor licenses for multiple establishments (e.g., Ralston’s Corner, Calhoun Elks Lodge)

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved six rezoning applications and continued one hearing to a later date. They also adopted the 2026 committee assignments, reappointed Bo Nicholson to the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, and adopted a resolution establishing qualifying fees for upcoming county elections. Additional items approved included a surplus‑listing request and a public‑works task order for a culvert replacement.

• Approved rezoning of 1659 Firetower Road (A-1 to RA-1) – vote 5-0
• Approved rezoning of 155 Banks Chapel Road (A-1 to RA-1) – vote 5-0
• Approved rezoning of 260 Banks Chapel Road (A-1 to RA-1) – vote 5-0
• Approved rezoning of 1654 Resaca LaFayette Road (A-1 to R-1) – vote 5-0
• Approved rezoning of Mount Olive Church Road (A-1 to CU) with conditions – vote 5-0
• Continued hearing on rezoning of Hwy 41 & Miller Ferry Road to I-2 to Jan 6, 2026 – vote 5-0
• Approved 2026 committee assignments – vote 5-0
• Reappointed Bo Nicholson to Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (one‑year term) – vote 5-0

Committees

The General Administration Committee will first review the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then hear updates from a range of county departments, 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 listed in the agenda.

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

The committee approved the September 23, 2025 minutes by common consent. The meeting consisted of reports from Community Development, County Clerk, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Planning and Zoning, Tax Assessor, and County Administrator, with no formal approvals, denials, or votes recorded. Upcoming items such as online permits, a safety‑camera trial, and health‑insurance bidding were noted for future consideration.

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on eight land-use requests. These include several rezoning applications for residential and agricultural parcels and one large-scale industrial proposal.

• RZ-2025-35: Rezone Miller Ferry Rd / Highway 41 from C-G to I-2 for a 1.6M sq ft industrial warehouse
• RZ-CUZ-2025-39: Conditional Use for 4 poultry houses, stack house, and mobile home at 1680 Mount Olive Church Rd
• VAR-2025-20: Variance for lot frontage and easement access at 1659 Firetower Rd
• RZ-2025-33: Rezone 155 Banks Chapel Rd from A-1 to RA-1
• RZ-2025-38: Rezone 1654 Resaca Lafayette Rd from A-1 to R-1

The Gordon County Planning Commission unanimously approved a series of variances and rezoning applications, including a variance for Fire Tower Road and multiple residential and agricultural rezones. The commission also approved the rezoning of a 177‑acre site on Miller Ferry Road to industrial (I‑2) for four Class‑A warehouses. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved variance VAR-2025-20 and associated rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved variance VAR-2025-21 for residential subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2025-33 from A‑1 to RA‑I (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2025-35 from C‑G to I‑2 for industrial warehouses (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2025-36 from A‑1 to RA‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2025-38 from A‑1 to R‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and conditional use RZ-CUZ-2025-39 for poultry and mobile home with conditions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners held a local legislative breakfast on December 3, 2025. Representatives from the county, several city councils, the Board of Education, the Development Authority, the Clerk of Superior Court, the District Attorney’s Office, and state legislators Matt Barton and Chuck Payne attended. The gathering was used for the state legislators to hear local concerns such as mental health, early access to FLOST revenue, NextGen911, unfunded mandates, and school revenue. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; a follow‑up meeting is planned for the spring.

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a temporary moratorium on anaerobic digestion facilities. The board will also consider a resolution for FLOST collection investments and a reappointment to the Hospital Authority.

• Proposed temporary moratorium on anaerobic digestion facilities
• Resolution to authorize investment and designate representatives for FLOST collections
• Reappointment of Nancy Nichols to the Hospital Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2028
• Executive session to discuss litigation, property acquisition, and personnel

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved three substantive items, each passing with a 5‑0 vote: reappointing Nancy Nichols to the Hospital Authority for a three‑year term, authorizing a finance resolution for State Treasurer FLOST collections, and adopting a temporary moratorium on anaerobic digestion facilities. Procedural motions—including entering and exiting executive session, agenda and minutes approval, and adjournment—also passed unanimously.

• Motion to enter executive session approved 5‑0
• Motion to exit executive session approved 5‑0
• Agenda approval (with added New Business item) approved 5‑0
• Minutes approval approved 5‑0
• Reappointed Nancy Nichols to Hospital Authority (3‑year term, expires Dec 31, 2028) approved 5‑0
• Authorized Finance resolution to invest and designate representatives for State Treasurer FLOST collections approved 5‑0
• Adopted resolution imposing temporary moratorium on anaerobic digestion facilities approved 5‑0
• Motion to adjourn approved 5‑0

Committees

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will meet to discuss items under public works, fleet management, building and grounds, and county administration. The agenda lists these topics but provides no specific proposals, contracts, or decisions. The meeting will also include routine administrative business and an adjournment.

The Public Works and Facilities Committee approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting by common consent. The committee then adjourned the November 20, 2025 meeting, also by common consent. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (common consent)
• Adjourned meeting (common consent)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and a regular session. During the regular session they will hear a public hearing on several rezoning and conditional‑use applications. In new business they will consider FY26 supplemental grant agreements and a memorandum of understanding with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, and they will vote on the purchase of five 2026 Ford Explorer vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office.

• RZ‑2025‑28: Rezoning 211 Baxter Rd SE from Low Density Residential (R‑1) to Residential Agricultural (RA‑1) – Planning Commission 4‑0 approval
• RZ‑2025‑29: Rezoning Old Dixie Highway/448 Spring Hill Rd from Light Industrial (I‑1) to Heavy Industrial (I‑2) – Planning Commission 4‑0 approval
• RZ‑2025‑31: Conditional Use Permit at Hightower Loop denied – Planning Commission 3‑1 vote
• FY26 Annual Supplemental Agreements: Prevent Child Abuse Gordon County, Inc. $5,000; Hand Up, Inc. $9,919; Calhoun‑Gordon Arts Council $5,000; Winner’s Club $4,550; Gordon County Schools Nurse Services $34,125; Calhoun City Schools Nurse Services $34,125
• Purchase of five 2026 Ford Explorer vehicles from Prater Ford for the Sheriff’s Office at $47,328 each, total $236,640

The Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and entered a public hearing. They then approved rezoning applications RZ-2025-28, RZ-2025-29, and RZ-2025-30 by a 5‑0 vote each. The conditional use permit application RZ-2025-31 was denied by a 3‑1 vote.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Minutes approved (5-0)
• Public hearing entered (5-0)
• Rezoning RZ-2025-28 approved (5-0)
• Rezoning RZ-2025-29 approved (5-0)
• Rezoning RZ-2025-30 approved (5-0)
• Conditional Use Permit RZ-2025-31 denied (3-1)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration will certify the upcoming municipal general elections and any special elections. The board also scheduled an audit of its operations for November 13 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes, and a public comment period.

• Certify municipal general elections
• Certify municipal special elections
• Audit scheduled for November 13, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a variance request for a house at 393 Tester Court, two rezoning applications for properties on Baxter Road and for manufacturing sites, and two conditional use permits for large poultry operations on Hightower Loop and Taylor Town Road.

• Variance VAR-2025-19 – 393 Tester Court, Ranger, GA – 1.63 acres – request to move house closer to street
• Rezoning RZ-2025-28 – 211 Baxter Rd SE, Calhoun – 2 acres – change from R-1 to RA-1 for new home construction
• Rezoning RZ-2025-29 – OLD Dixie HWY / 448 Spring Hill Rd, Adairsville – 115.63 acres – change from I-1 to I-2 for a manufacturing spec building
• Conditional Use Permit RZ-2025-31 – Hightower Loop, Ranger, GA – 279.12 acres – dry litter poultry operation with 8 houses, ~1.44 million birds
• Conditional Use Permit RZ-2025-32 – Taylor Town Road, Ranger, GA – 220.73 acres – dry litter poultry operation with 8 houses, ~1.44 million birds

The commission unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes, a variance for Tom Fischer, and three rezoning applications (RZ 2025-28, RZ 2025-29, RZ 2025-30). It voted 3‑1 to deny the conditional use permit for the poultry operation (RZ 2025-31) and the related application RZ 2025-32. The rezoning of RZ 2025-28 will still need final approval by the County Commissioners.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance V 2025-19 for Tom Fischer (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ 2025-28 for 211 Baxter Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ 2025-29 for Old Dixie Hwy / 448 Spring Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ 2025-30 for Old Dixie Hwy (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit RZ 2025-31 and related RZ 2025-32 (3‑1)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a precertification meeting to review precinct returns as required by State Election Board rule 183-1-12-.12(f)(1). The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, a board discussion, and scheduling the next certification meeting on November 10, 2025.

• Precertification meeting to review precinct returns per State Election Board rule 183-1-12-.12(f)(1)
• Board discussion (topic not specified in agenda)
• Next meeting scheduled for certification on November 10, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2026 meeting schedule and approve several capital purchases, including a $176,189 boom mower and $45,036 in extrication tools. The agenda also includes approvals for budget amendments and a no-cost agreement with a pharmaceutical recovery program.

• Adopt 2026 Board of Commissioners schedule
• Approve $176,189 Massey Ferguson boom mower purchase
• Approve $45,036 extrication rescue tool purchase
• Approve $39,010 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant
• Approve $135,712 GIS Managed Services agreement

The Commissioners unanimously approved the FY25 and FY26 budget amendment requests. They also approved several procurement items, including a $176,189 boom mower, a $39,010 Firehouse Subs grant, a $45,036.96 extrication tool, and a $135,712 GIS services agreement. Additionally, the board adopted the 2026 Commissioners schedule and approved surplus designations for the Sheriff’s Office and IT equipment. All motions carried 5‑0.

• Adopted 2026 Board of Commissioners schedule (5-0)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved FY26 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved surplus designation for Sheriff's Office items (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Massey Ferguson Boom Mower for $176,189 (5-0)
• Approved Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant of $39,010 (5-0)
• Approved Extrication Rescue Tool purchase for $45,036.96 (5-0)
• Approved Motorola Solutions GIS Managed Services agreement totaling $135,712 (5-0)

Public Facilities Authority

The Gordon County Public Facilities Authority will meet to review minutes from July 10, 2025, and consider a request to approve an amendment to a lease agreement with Comcast.

• Amendment to Comcast Lease Agreement

Historic Preservation Commission

The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a zoning request for a convenience store. The body will also address ongoing business regarding Civil War Parks and the Arch Memorial.

• Zoning request for convenience store at Hwy. 225 and Newtown Church Rd
• Discussion on Gordon County operated Civil War Parks
• Discussion on Arch Memorial
• Preservation announcement from Friends Resaca Battlefield

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. Members also unanimously approved the request to build a convenience store at the intersection of Highway 225 and Newtown Church Road, subject to ULDC guidelines. The chair announced a partnership to purchase 303 acres of the Resaca Battlefield for $1.8 million, with closing expected by March 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved convenience store at Highway 225 & Newtown Church Rd (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will consider six rezoning applications that change agricultural parcels to residential or manufactured‑housing designations. The meeting also includes a fire‑rescue report, an executive session on litigation and property matters, and several contract approvals, including a $124,998.31 purchase of turnout gear and a $19,760 IT services renewal. New business items cover a vacant advisory‑council appointment, surplus‑property requests, and an opioid‑litigation settlement ratification.

• Approval of six rezoning applications (RZ2025-26, RZ2025-27, RZ2025-21, RZ2025-21A, RZ2025-23, RZ2025-24) converting agricultural land to residential or manufactured‑housing uses
• Approval of $124,998.31 purchase of turnout gear for Gordon County Fire Rescue (2024 SPLOST, Sourcewell contract)
• Approval of $19,760 annual renewal agreement with Beyond Identity for IT services
• Award of $50,523.80 contract to Hi‑Gain Audio for audio/video services for the 2018 SPLOST Multi‑Purpose Agricultural Facility Project
• Consideration of appointment to the Region I Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (three‑year term)

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved six rezoning applications, all with unanimous 5‑0 votes. They appointed Jesse Kalal to the Region I Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council for a three‑year term. The board also approved several financial actions, including surplus item redistribution, an opioid litigation settlement, and multiple procurement contracts, while denying a request to reconsider a prior zoning ruling.

• Approved six rezoning applications (5-0 each)
• Appointed Jesse Kalal to Behavioral Health Advisory Council (5-0)
• Approved surplus items redistribution to General Fund and Forfeiture account (5-0)
• Approved opioid litigation settlement documents (5-0)
• Denied request to reconsider zoning ruling (5-0)
• Approved $124,998.31 SPLOST purchase of turnout gear (5-0)
• Approved $19,760 renewal with Beyond Identity (5-0)
• Approved $50,523.80 award to Hi‑Gain Audio for audio/video services (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Gordon County Planning Commission will hold public hearings for several rezoning and variance requests. These applications primarily involve dividing parcels for family use and changing land designations in Adairsville, Calhoun, and Fairmount.

• Variance VAR-2025-18 for 1387 Gardner Springs Rd SE regarding lack of road frontage
• Rezoning RZ-2025-26 and RZ-2025-27 for 1387 Gardner Springs Rd SE to RA-1 and R-1
• Rezoning RZ-2025-21 for 1021 Lance Road NE to re-configure two lots into one
• Rezoning RZ-2025-21A for 767 Arnold Road SE to RA-1
• Rezoning RZ-2025-23 and RZ-2025-24 for 523 Hunt Gin Rd to RA-1 and R-6

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It approved a variance for the Wingfield family and rezoning applications for the Wingfield, Dills, Miller, and Baxter properties, forwarding each with a positive recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. The rezoning request for 278 E. Culpepper Rd. was tabled until the November 10, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved variance V2025-18 for Wingfield property (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-26 and RZ2025-27 for Wingfield property (unanimous) – forwarded with recommendation
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-21 for Billy Dills property (unanimous) – forwarded with recommendation
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-21A for Alan Miller property (unanimous) – forwarded with recommendation
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-23 for Brock Baxter property (unanimous) – forwarded with recommendation
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-24 for Brock Baxter property (unanimous) – forwarded with recommendation
• Tabled rezoning RZ2025-25 (278 E. Culpepper Rd.) until November 10, 2025 (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review unfinished business regarding the Gordon County operated Civil War Parks and the Arch Memorial. The body will also discuss upcoming programs and conferences related to New Echota and the Resaca Battlefield.

• Gordon County operated Civil War Parks
• Arch Memorial
• Friends, New Echota Program on Oct. 18th
• Statewide Historic Preservation Conference in Athens
• Friends Resaca Battlefield preservation announcement

The commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committees

The General Administration Committee will convene to review minutes and discuss operations across various county departments, including Community Development, Finance, and Human Resources.

• Review minutes from previous meeting
• Review Community Development operations
• Review Finance operations
• Review Human Resources operations
• Review Planning and Zoning operations

The General Administration Committee approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting by common consent. The remainder of the agenda consisted of status updates on community development, licensing, elections, finance, human resources, IT, planning and zoning, tax assessment, and county projects, with no formal approvals, denials, or votes recorded. The meeting was adjourned by common consent.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (common consent)

Committees

The Quality of Life Committee will convene to approve previous minutes and discuss items regarding parks, the senior center, and county administration. The next scheduled meeting is set for December 18, 2025.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Discuss Parks and Recreation
• Discuss Senior Center
• Discuss County Administrator
• Discuss Chair

The Quality of Life Committee approved the minutes from its June 19, 2025 meeting by common consent. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned by common consent.

• Approved minutes from June 19, 2025 meeting (common consent)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners will set the 2025 millage rate for the school and government, approve two commercial rezonings, and consider several contracts and appointments.

• Set 2025 Millage Rate for Gordon County Board of Education and Government
• Rezone 2998 Sugar Valley Road from Agricultural to General Commercial
• Rezone Plainview Road from Agricultural to General Commercial
• Approve $1.26M construction agreement for Morgue 2018 SPLOST Project
• Approve $10,000 task order for drainage investigation at Dews Pond Road

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. It adopted the 2025 government millage rate of 9.042 mills and approved two rezoning applications, two planning‑commission appointments, and several contracts including a $1.26 M morgue construction agreement.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-19 to General Commercial (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-20 to General Commercial (5-0)
• Set government M&O millage rate at 9.042 mills (5-0)
• Appointed Dianne Kirby to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Thomas Schwartz to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Morgue 2018 SPLOST construction agreement for $1,256,513.12 (5-0)

Board of Elections and Registration

The Gordon County Board of Elections and Registration will issue calls for special elections on several tax measures, including school district ad valorem tax changes and sales tax options. It will also cancel the municipal general elections for the City of Plainville and the Town of Resaca. The meeting includes routine reports on early and Saturday voting dates.

• Issue call of special election for Act 351, HB 860 and Act 352, HB 861 (school district ad valorem tax and homestead exemption increase)
• Issue call of special election for sales and use tax for education purposes
• Issue call of special election for FLOST (Floating Local Option Sales Tax)
• Cancellation of municipal general election for City of Plainville
• Cancellation of municipal general election for Town of Resaca

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It denied variance application VAR2025-17 for David Sparks, which sought to split a 27.82‑acre tract on Old John Slagle Road. It approved rezoning application RZ2025-19 to change a 6.778‑acre parcel on Plainview Road from A‑/ to C‑G for a mini‑store. It also approved rezoning application RZ2025-20 to change a 1.498‑acre parcel at 2998 Sugar Valley Road from A‑1 to C‑G for a gas station, and sent both rezoning recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied variance VAR2025-17 for David Sparks (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-19 for Joseph Ryan Acree and Peggy Acree (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ2025-20 for Zahid Rashid (unanimous)
• Sent rezoning recommendations to the Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Commissioner Sutherland moved to enter a public hearing; the motion was seconded by Vice‑Chair Cunningham and carried unanimously (3‑0). Later, Chair Owens moved to close the public hearing; the motion was seconded by Vice‑Chair Cunningham and also carried unanimously (3‑0). No other actions were taken.

• Enter public hearing – motion carried 3‑0
• Close public hearing – motion carried 3‑0

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the FY25 Millage Rate for County M&O. The body will also consider several contracts and a request to reconsider a previous zoning ruling.

• Public hearing for FY25 Millage Rate for County M&O
• AT&T Agreement and pricing schedule for $22,390.80
• Request from Alesxander Vigil Brito to reconsider a February 18, 2025 zoning ruling
• Letter of Agreement with AdventHealth Medical Group for pre-employment services
• Grant Support Letter and meeting space for Limestone Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council

The commissioners entered and later closed an executive session on property acquisition and potential litigation. They approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and a public hearing. The board unanimously approved an AT&T agreement for $22,390.80, a grant support letter for the Limestone Valley RC&D Council, and a pre‑employment services agreement with AdventHealth. They also removed a pending zoning reconsideration and adjourned the meeting.

• Entered executive session for property acquisition (5-0)
• Closed executive session (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes (5-0)
• Approved AT&T agreement $22,390.80 (5-0)
• Approved Limestone Valley RC&D Council grant support letter (5-0)
• Approved AdventHealth pre‑employment services agreement (5-0)
• Removed zoning reconsideration item from agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Calhoun City Council voted 5-0 to approve the FLOST agreement and resolutions. The Gordon County Board of Commissioners also voted 5-0 to approve the same agreement and resolutions. The FLOST will appear on the November ballot and is dedicated to lowering property taxes, with revenue split among Calhoun, Plainville, Fairmount, and unincorporated Gordon County.

• Calhoun City Council approved FLOST agreement and resolutions (5-0)
• Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved FLOST agreement and resolutions (5-0)
• Calhoun City Council motion to adjourn joint meeting carried (5-0)
• Gordon County Board of Commissioners motion to adjourn joint meeting carried (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes. They approved rezoning applications #RZ2025-16 and #RZ2025-17, each by a 5-0 vote. They also approved a surplus 2015 Ford Taurus, a $12,000 HyperReach renewal, a $27,000 hazard mitigation grant, and a $798,000 lighting contract, all 5-0. Finally, they established the advertised millage rate at 9.042 with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved rezoning of 5730 Fairmount Hwy SE to General Commercial (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1101 Newtown Creek Loop to General Commercial (5-0)
• Approved surplus 2015 Ford Taurus for Sheriff’s Office (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 HyperReach renewal agreement (5-0)
• Approved $27,000 Hazard Mitigation Plan grant (5-0)
• Approved $798,000 lighting contract for Sonoraville Recreation Complex (5-0)
• Established advertised millage rate at 9.042 (4-1)

Committees

The committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting by common consent. No other actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during this session.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (common consent)

Committees

The Public Works and Facilities Committee approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes by common consent. The remainder of the meeting consisted of status updates on the Pocket Road backfill, McDaniel Station road culvert, Johnson Lake task order, Chert Mine usage, fleet work orders and staffing, Boys and Girls Club renovations, judicial building pipe issues, Ranger Community Center playground delivery, and upcoming projects such as the Salem Bridge bid and Mount Olive Dam permitting. No further decisions or votes were recorded.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (by common consent)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a variance to reduce the lot size at 389 Floyd Road NE. It approved rezoning of 5730 Fairmount Hwy SE and 1101 Newtown Creek Loop to Commercial‑General. The three Baxter applications were tabled until the September 8, 2025 meeting. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved variance for 389 Floyd Road NE, Calhoun (unanimous)
• Tabled three Baxter applications for 523 Hunt Gin Rd., Calhoun until Sep 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5730 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun from C‑U to C‑G (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1101 Newtown Creek Loop, Calhoun from A‑1 to C‑G (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It adopted two ordinance amendments—one to the Buildings chapter and one to the Flood Damage Prevention chapter—both passing 5‑0. The Commissioners also voted 5‑0 to enter a public hearing on a rezoning application.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Buildings code (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Flood Damage Prevention code (5-0)
• Entered public hearing on rezoning application (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second, with all members voting aye. The commission then moved to adjourn, which was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Valerie Robbins to fill an unexpired term on the Historic Preservation Commission. The board also approved a customer service agreement for a Juvenile Court dumpster, a $40,000 intersection improvement task order, a $120,000 GDOT safety program, a $21,850 mower purchase, and a memorandum of understanding with Purdue. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approve appointment of Valerie Robbins to serve unexpired term of Brittany Griffin (4-0)
• Approve customer service agreement with Republic Services to add dumpster for Juvenile Court (budget GL 419-522110) (4-0)
• Approve Task Order #6 with EXP U.S. Services Inc. for intersection improvements at Dews Pond Road and Lovers Lane, not to exceed $40,000 (budget GL 329-541400-431) (4-0)
• Approve GDOT FY2025 LMIG Safety Action Program, up to $120,000 with 30% county match (budget GL 329-611019) (4-0)
• Approve purchase of Bush Hog 4110 mower from Smith Family Farm Equipment LLC for $21,850 (budget GL 329-542100-431) (4-0)
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding concerning National Settlement with Purdue (4-0)

Public Facilities Authority

The board approved the meeting agenda by common consent. A broadband project and lease amendment were discussed, but no approvals, votes, or resolutions were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned by common consent.

• Agenda approved by common consent
• Meeting adjourned by common consent

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the June 2 minutes unanimously. Members voted to appoint Add Layson as Vice‑Chair. A motion was approved to forward Valerie Robbins' application to the Board of Commissioners for appointment to the vacant commission seat. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Add Layson as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Moved forward Valerie Robbins' application to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board entered and then closed an executive session for contract negotiations. It approved the appointment of Keith King to the Limestone Valley Resource, Conservation, and Development Council and designated several items as surplus, including a service weapon, fire equipment, and fleet equipment. The Board also approved IT contracts for encryption and Google Workspace, and approved a construction agreement with Momon Construction for the Multi-Purpose Agriculture Center, including alternate proposals.

• Entered executive session for contract negotiations (5-0)
• Closed executive session (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Keith King to Limestone Valley Resource Council (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office service weapon as surplus (5-0)
• Approved Fire & Rescue equipment as surplus (5-0)
• Approved IT contract for Virtu Google Encryption $15,384.96 (5-0)
• Approved three‑year Google Workspace renewal $60,003.32 with $20,000 savings (5-0)
• Approved construction agreement with Momon Construction for Multi‑Purpose Agriculture Center, including alternates (4-0, Chair abstained)

Committees

The Board voted to enact the 21-270 law, limiting the primary election to one poll location. The County Administrator announced public hearings for the upcoming millage rate on July 15, with a final hearing and adoption scheduled for August 5. Human Resources confirmed cost‑of‑living adjustments will take effect July 1. Safety Grant funds will be used to install two AEDs in the Senior Center and Juvenile Court.

• Enacted 21-270 law (Board vote)
• COLAs effective July 1
• Public hearings for millage rate scheduled July 15; adoption August 5
• Two AEDs to be installed in Senior Center and Juvenile Court
• Two defensive driving classes to be held in July for County employees
• Playground equipment to be presented to Board for surplus approval
• Multi‑purpose building agreement anticipated for Board meeting in July
• Dustin Wilbanks appointed new Director of Animal Control

Committees

The Gordon County Quality of Life Committee met on June 19, 2025. The committee approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting as submitted. The session included updates on parks, recreation programs and the senior center, but no additional actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from March 20, 2025 meeting (as submitted)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved the FY2026 budget and a series of leadership appointments. They also approved several contracts and agreements, including an insurance broker, a public‑transportation MOU, and a procurement for a liquid asphalt distributor truck. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved FY2026 budget (5-0)
• Approved appointment of County Leadership (5-0)
• Approved appointment of County Administrator (5-0)
• Approved appointment of County Clerk (5-0)
• Approved Insurance Agent Broker of Record for FY26 (5-0)
• Approved MATS public‑transportation MOU ($206,146) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Liquid Asphalt Distributor Truck ($257,550) (5-0)
• Approved declaration of Sheriff's Office property as surplus (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved five actions. They appointed Josh McCanless to a full six‑year term on the Board of Assessors. They approved Mauldin & Jenkins LLC as the county auditor. They also approved a $28,000 storm‑debris removal contract, designated certain fleet equipment as surplus, and surplus a public‑works baler.

• Approved appointment of Josh McCanless to Board of Assessors (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Mauldin & Jenkins LLC as county auditor (5-0)
• Approved $28,000 contract with SDR for storm debris removal (5-0)
• Approved designation of certain fleet equipment as surplus (5-0)
• Approved surplus of one Mosley 100S-2 baler (5-0)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 sessions (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter and then close the public hearing (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to retain Kenny Padgett as Chair and Brittany Griffin as Vice‑Chair also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved keeping Chair Kenny Padgett and Vice‑Chair Brittany Griffin (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committees

The Gordon County Public Safety Committee approved the February 18 meeting minutes by common consent. The committee also scheduled its next meeting for August 19, 2025 at the Gordon County Administration Building. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the session was devoted to agency updates and discussion.

• Approved February 18 meeting minutes (common consent)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 19, 2025 (common consent)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board entered and exited an executive session, then approved the agenda and minutes. Four rezoning applications were considered: three were approved and one was tabled. The Board also approved several appointments and a series of contract and purchase requests, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved rezoning Application #RZ2025-06 (3165 McDaniel Station Rd SW) 4-0
• Approved rezoning Application #CUZ2025-02 (2374 Pine Chapel Rd SE) 4-0
• Approved rezoning Application #RZ2025-07 (270 Johnson Rd SE) 4-0
• Tabled rezoning Application #CUZ2025-03 (2721 Sugar Valley Rd) 4-0
• Approved appointment to Region I EMS Council (Courtney Taylor) 4-0
• Approved appointment to Development Authority (Matt Hibberts) 4-0
• Approved purchase of two 2025 F-150 vehicles for $96,500 4-0
• Approved change order with Momon Construction for $66,584 4-0

Committees

The Public Works and Facilities Committee approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes by common consent. No other formal actions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates and informational reports.

• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (common consent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a motion to enter an Executive Session for contract negotiations and personnel matters, with a 4-0 vote. After the session, they approved a motion to close the Executive Session, also by a 4-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Enter Executive Session for contract negotiations (4-0)
• Close Executive Session (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved three rezoning applications, increased the millage rate to 9.495%, and authorized multiple contracts. Approved contracts included a $86,365.85 generator maintenance agreement, a $407,211.46 fire‑rescue breathing apparatus purchase, a $1,147,015.68 Public Works project list with LRA funding, and a $295,000 emergent bridge repair. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved rezoning of 3118 Chatsworth Hwy 225 to Low Density Residential (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 905 Yarborough Mill Rd SE to Conditional Use (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 529 Switch Rd SW to Low Density Residential (5-0)
• Approved millage rate increase to 9.495% for balanced budget (5-0)
• Approved three‑year Generator Maintenance Contract for $86,365.85 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus for $407,211.46 (5-0)
• Approved Public Works project list and acceptance of $1,147,015.68 LRA funds (5-0)
• Approved emergent bridge repair contract at Pocket Road for $295,000 (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the corrected minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting after a correction was noted. All members voted aye on the approval. The commission then adjourned the meeting, with all members voting aye.

• Approved corrected minutes (all voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all voted aye)

Board of Commissioners

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda amendment, adopted the April 1 minutes, and amended the county personnel ordinance. They also approved a $200,560.64 purchase of four 2025 Ford F‑150 vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office and several other items including a GDOT highway‑rail safety agreement, surplus equipment listings, a personnel contract extension, and a settlement for the Mt. Olive project. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda amendment moving items to May 6 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved adoption of April 1 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Article 10 sections 30 and 34 of the Personnel ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of four 2025 Ford F‑150 trucks for Sheriff’s Office, $200,560.64 (5‑0)
• Approved GDOT Highway‑Rail Grade Crossing Safety Improvements agreement (5‑0)
• Approved designation of Fire & Rescue items as surplus for GovDeals (5‑0)
• Approved extension of State Paid, County Reimbursed Personnel Contract with Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council (5‑0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Mt. Olive Project (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The commission denied two rezoning applications (Agricultural to Light Industrial) by a 3‑2 vote. It approved a service weapon award for retired Deputy Kevin Rickett, a $1,147,015.68 LMIG road fund request, and a $21,800 culvert upgrade, each by unanimous 5‑0 votes. The board also entered hearing documents and a map into the record, re‑opened the March 18 public hearing, and then closed the hearing, all by 5‑0 votes.

• Denied rezoning applications (A‑1 to I‑1) 3‑2
• Approved service weapon award for Deputy Kevin Rickett 5‑0
• Approved FY25 LMIG road fund request of $1,147,015.68 5‑0
• Approved Copper Mountain Road culvert upgrade work order of $21,800 5‑0
• Entered seven hearing documents into the record 5‑0
• Entered Resaca Overlay map into the record 5‑0
• Re‑entered public hearing from March 18 recess 5‑0
• Closed the public hearing 5‑0

Committees

The General Administration Committee approved the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes by common consent. No substantive proposals, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned by common consent.

• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes (common consent)
• Adjourned meeting (common consent)

Committees

The committee approved the minutes from the June 21, 2024 meeting as submitted. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved minutes from June 21, 2024 meeting