{ "city": "Gordon County", "state": "Georgia", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gordoncountyga.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission will consider zoning variances and rezoning, including 504 Craigtown Rd.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-1106", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Gordon County Board to consider nine rezoning and land use applications", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1108", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration", "headline": "Board adopts November 3, 2026 election calendar and voting dates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1107", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Environmental safety ordinance for data centers, crypto mining, and other industries proposed", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1102", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider poultry expansion, jail contracts, and moratorium extensions", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1104", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "American Battlefield Trust's Springbank & Fain property acquisition discussed", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1105", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Committees", "headline": "Gordon County committee holds routine administrative meeting", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1103", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration", "headline": "Board to certify June 16 General Primary Runoff Election results", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1101", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to adopt FY2027 budget, rezonings, transit MOU", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1098", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-1098", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission considers poultry expansion and zoning variances", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1095", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-1095", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Gordon County Board to hold public hearing on FY27 Budget", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1096", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1096", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "HPC to discuss Civil War parks, Arch Memorial, and school project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1097", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-1097", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration", "headline": "Board to certify May 19 primary election and extend early voting hours for runoff", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1100", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration", "headline": "Board to review precinct returns ahead of election certification", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222026-1099", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider rezonings, budget, and moratoriums", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1094", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-1094", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Committees", "headline": "Public Works and Facilities Committee will conduct routine business items", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-1093", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Committees", "headline": "Public safety committee sets 2026 meeting dates and discusses agency roundtable", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1092", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider variance for steep lot at 636 Brooks Ct", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1090", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-1090", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider closing a portion of Old Lily Pond Road", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-1091", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-1091", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission will discuss Civil War parks and upcoming appointments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-1089", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-1089", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-01", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board will review and discuss the FY27 budget and departmental funding requests", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05012026-1088", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05012026-1088", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers nine rezoning applications and a temporary burn ban", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-1086", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-1086", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration", "headline": "Board to approve early absentee ballot processing for May 19 primary", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-1087", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider rezoning 972 Highway 53 Spur from General to Highway Commercial", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-1083", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-1083", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Board of Commissioners", "headline": "Board considers $1.1 million in LRA funds for Public Works", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-1084", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-1084", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "Historic Preservation Commission", "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission to discuss Civil War parks and training", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-1085", "minutes_url": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062026-1085", "source": "https://www.gordoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }