Barrow County, Georgia

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several rezoning and special-use requests, including a Future Land Use Map amendment to rezone approximately 203.78 acres for an industrial park with a concrete plant. The board will also vote on a $312,205 professional services agreement for a government complex project, the purchase of 25 sheriff's office vehicles totaling $1,967,812.17, and multiple fire department equipment purchases. A proclamation recognizing the 150th anniversary of Georgia's Public Health System is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing for FLUM amendment and rezone of ±203.78 acres from AG/AR to M-1 for an industrial park with a concrete plant (BOC2026-00047)
• Public hearing for a special use request to allow a density of 3.95 du/acre for a townhome subdivision at 718 Patrick Mill Rd (BOC2026-00060)
• Consideration to approve a $312,205 professional services agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. for Barrow County Government Complex Program Management
• Consideration to approve purchase of 25 new vehicles for the Sheriff's Office from Akins Ford for $1,967,812.17
• Consideration to approve purchase of 32 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Department from TEN-8 Fire & Safety for $397,835.54

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request from Matthew Redd for property at 406 Mulberry Road. The applicant seeks relief from UDC Sec. 89-402 (road frontage) and Sec. 89-403 (lot width) requirements. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing for VAR2026-00094: variance request from road frontage and lot width standards at 406 Mulberry Rd

The Board approved a variance request for road frontage and lot width at 406 Mulberry Rd. The approval includes specific conditions regarding exterior materials, landscaping, and utility agreements. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 11, 2026.

• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance for 406 Mulberry Rd (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17pm (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Barrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on seven items, including rezonings, variances, a special use request, and a future land use map amendment. The most notable proposal involves rezoning over 5 acres near Highway 211 from Agriculture to High Density Residential and Community Commercial, along with a land use map amendment and multiple variance requests. Other items involve lot splits and reconfigurations on Glenn Jackson, Glass, Simeon, Booth, Dunahoo, and Parker roads.

• BOC2026-00071: Future Land Use Map Amendment and rezoning of 5.32 acres at 0 Highway 211 NW to R-3 and C-2, with four variance requests.
• BOC2026-00064: Rezone 9.373 acres on Glass Rd from AG to R-1 for a minor subdivision, plus variance for minimum lot frontage.
• BOC2026-00063: Rezone parcels on Glenn Jackson Rd from R-1 to AG and AG to R-1 for lot reconfiguration.
• BOC2026-00065: Special use request for a metal building larger than 500 sq ft at 356 Simeon Rd, with variance for accessory structure size.
• BOC2026-00066: Rezone 3.00 acres on Booth Rd from AR to R-1 for an individual lot split.

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on the FY 2027 Budget and Budget Resolution. They will also create a Special Tax District for Barrow County Parks & Recreation. Additional items include adopting the 2026 Millage Rate and approving several service contracts with specified dollar amounts. The agenda also contains routine approvals such as the reappointment of a DFCS board member and a public comment period.

• Resolution to create a Special Tax District for Barrow County Parks & Recreation
• Adoption of the FY 2027 Budget and FY 2027 Budget Resolution
• Adoption of the Millage Rate for the 2026 Tax Digest
• Approval of FY 2027 Food Services Contract for the Barrow County Senior Center with G.A. Food Services, estimated $180,000
• Approval of the thirteenth amendment to the IT Services agreement with TechOptics, Inc., amount $278,824.76

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2027 Budget and the 2026 Tax Digest millage rate. Additional actions included creating a Special Tax District for Parks & Recreation and approving several service contracts.

• Approved FY 2027 Budget and Budget Resolution (7-0)
• Adopted Millage Rate for 2026 Tax Digest (7-0)
• Created Special Tax District for Barrow County Parks & Recreation (7-0)
• Reappointed Janet Edgar to DFCS Board through June 30, 2031 (7-0)
• Approved Strongside Solutions as Medical Insurance Broker of Record (7-0)
• Approved $180,000.00 food services contract for Senior Center (7-0)
• Approved $278,824.76 IT services agreement amendment with TechOptics, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $30,000.00 engineering services amendment with KCI Technologies Inc. (7-0)

BBOC Planning Meeting 6-18-2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, land use map amendments, and variances. Key items include a large-scale industrial park proposal and a townhome subdivision density request.

• BOC2026-00047: Rezone ±203.78 acres at 0 Cash Rd, 0 Atlanta Hwy SE, and Bird Hammond Dr to M-1 (Light Industrial) for an industrial park and concrete plant
• BOC2026-00059: Rezone ±5.47 acres at 863 Manning Gin Rd from AG to AR for a lot split
• BOC2026-00060: Special Use request for 3.95 du/acre density for a townhome subdivision at 718 Patrick Mill Rd
• BOC2026-00061: Change in conditions for self-storage units and variance requests at 1032 & 0 Atlanta Hwy
• 2026-00003-BOC: Amend Future Land Use Map for ±5.72 acres at 706 Patrick Mill Rd SW back to Traditional Neighborhood

The Planning Commission approved several requests including an industrial park rezoning, a lot split, and a townhome density special use. They also approved changes to conditions for a self-storage development and a future land use map amendment.

• Approved FLUM amendment to Low Intensity Workplace (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ± 203.78 acres to M-1 Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved special use for a concrete plant (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ± 5.47 acres to Agriculture Residential and lot width variance (unanimous)
• Approved special use for townhome density at 718 Patrick Mill Rd (5-1)
• Approved change in conditions and variances for self-storage at 1032 & 0 Atlanta Hwy (4-2)
• Approved FLUM amendment for ± 5.72 acres back to Traditional Neighborhood (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Board of Commissioners office on North Broad Street.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2027 Budget
• Special called meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026
• Meeting location: 30 N. Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680

The Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2027 Budget. No other substantive decisions or actions were recorded during this special called meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Conducted public hearing on proposed FY 2027 Budget
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Barrow County Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance applications. These requests seek exceptions to UDC requirements for minimum lot width, road frontage, accessory structure size, side setbacks, shared driveway length, and relief from the Highway Corridor Overlay.

• VAR2026-00082: Variance to reduce minimum lot width and road frontage to 50 ft at 252 Pleasant Hill Church Rd.
• VAR2026-00084: Variance for accessory size and side setbacks at 306 Carl-Cedar Hill Rd.
• VAR2026-00085: Variance for road frontage and shared driveway over 100 ft at 0 Maddox Rd.
• VAR2026-00086: Variance for relief from Highway Corridor Overlay at 713 Bankhead Hwy.

The Board of Appeals approved several property variances regarding lot width, setbacks, and driveway requirements. These decisions included specific staff recommendations for residential construction and land maintenance.

• Approved lot width and road frontage reduction at 252 Pleasant Hill Church Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved accessory size and side setback variances at 306 Carl-Cedar Hill Rd (4-1)
• Approved road frontage and shared driveway variances at 0 Maddox Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved Highway Corridor Overlay relief at 713 Bankhead Hwy (Unanimous)
• Approved March 12, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will consider several land‑use and financial items. Public hearings will address four rezoning requests for agricultural and residential parcels. The board will vote on multiple funding contracts, including a $4,670,094.25 TSPLOST paving agreement, a $1,694,239 sidewalk improvement, and a $1,179,149.61 Local Road Assistance grant. Additional items include revoking a business license, adopting a social media policy, and several appointments on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing: rezoning 2.56 acres from AG to R‑1 at County Line‑Auburn Rd
• Public hearing: rezoning 5.9 acres from R‑1 to AG at 213 Bowman Mill Rd
• Revocation of the business license for Cowart Mulch Products, 1185 Barrow Industrial Pkwy
• Approval of $4,670,094.25 TSPLOST paving contract with Allied Paving Contractors Inc.
• Approval of $1,694,239.00 sidewalk improvements contract with R&B Developers Inc.

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple land rezoning requests for residential and agricultural use. The board also voted to revoke the special use approval and business license for Cowart Mulch Products at 1185 Barrow Industrial Parkway, allowing a 120-day window for material removal.

• Approved rezoning of ± 2.56 acres at County Line-Auburn Rd to R-1 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of ± 5.9 acres at 213 Bowman Mill Rd to AG (7-0)
• Approved rezoning and variances for ± 10.89 acres on Dogwood Trl (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of ± 2 acres at 1344 Highway 211 NE to AR (7-0)
• Revoked Special Use approval for Cowart Mulch at 1185 Barrow Industrial Pkwy (7-0)
• Revoked business license for Cowart Mulch with 120-day removal provision (7-0)
• Approved updated County Social Media Policy (6-1)
• Approved $1,179,149.61 LRA funding application (7-0)

Barrow-Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority

The Barrow-Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority will meet to consider approving its FY2027 budget. Other items include reviewing prior meeting minutes and receiving reports from the chairman and economic development director.

• Consideration to approve FY2027 Budget
• Review and approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Treasurer Report
• Economic Development Director Update

The Barrow-Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority met on June 9, 2026. The board approved the agenda, the May 12, 2026, meeting minutes, and the FY2027 budget.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 Budget (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a special called meeting with only an executive session for discussions on litigation, real estate, personnel, and exempt records. No votes or public decisions will occur. The full agenda is procedural and contains no actionable items.

• Executive session permitted for pending litigation, real estate acquisition/disposition, personnel matters, and exempt records discussion
• No public action or voting scheduled during the session

The Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting that included an executive session. No substantive public decisions or ordinances were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered executive session (7-0)
• Exited executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

This is a special called meeting with only one item: an executive session closed to the public. Under Georgia law, the board will discuss pending litigation, potential real estate deals, personnel matters, and exempt records. No votes or decisions will be made during the closed session.

• Executive session to discuss pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, or administrative proceedings
• Discussion of future acquisition, disposition, or lease of real estate
• Discussion of appointment, employment, hiring, discipline, or performance of a public officer or employee
• Discussion of a record exempt from public disclosure

The Board of Commissioners entered an executive session to discuss the future acquisition, disposition, or lease of real estate. No substantive decisions were recorded in the regular session.

• Entered executive session to discuss real estate (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:58 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on townhome requirements in the Destination 211 overlay district. The body is also deciding on several contracts, including road paving agreements and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing on text amendment for Destination 211 overlay district townhome requirements
• Change Order No. 1 for Mt. Moriah Paving and Shoulder Improvements with The Scruggs Company for $2,919,404.10
• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Auburn for the Mt. Moriah Road Paving Project
• Purchase of a Takeuchi Mini Excavator for the Water Resources Department for $68,687.08
• Youth athletic association agreement with Winder-Barrow Youth Athletics Association

The Board approved a paving agreement with the City of Auburn and a change order for Mt. Moriah Road improvements. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of a new mini excavator for the Water Resources Department and made several board appointments.

• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sarah Hanson to Keep Barrow Beautiful Board (unanimous)
• Approved Denise Griffin to Keep Barrow Beautiful Board (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Destination 211 Overlay District text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Winder-Barrow Youth Athletics Association agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Mt. Moriah Road Paving Project intergovernmental agreement with City of Auburn (unanimous)
• Approved $2,919,404.10 change order for Mt. Moriah paving and shoulder improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $68,687.08 purchase of Takeuchi Mini Excavator for Water Resources Department (unanimous)

BBOC Planning Meeting 5-21-2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests and consider a text amendment to the Destination 211 Overlay District guidelines. The rezonings include converting agricultural land to low-density residential (three cases) and one reverse rezoning from residential to agriculture, plus a request with variance for road frontage and shared driveway. The text amendment would clarify townhome requirements in the overlay district. The commission will vote on recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Rezone ±2.56 acres at 0 County Line-Auburn Rd from AG to R-1 for an individual lot split (applicant: Jakob Sullins)
• Rezone ±5.9 acres at 213 Bowman Mill Rd from R-1 to AG (applicant: Jonathan Pollard)
• Rezone ±10.89 acres at 0 Dogwood Trl from AG to R-1 with variance request for road frontage and shared driveway over 100 feet (applicant: Richardson Housing Group)
• Rezone ±2 acres at 1344 Highway 211 NE from AG to AR for an individual lot split (applicant: Hannah Wood)
• Consideration of text amendment to Destination 211 Overlay District guidelines to clarify townhome requirements under section 89-1522(b)

The Planning Commission approved four rezoning requests and a text amendment regarding the Destination 211 Overlay District. These decisions included lot splits, residential rezonings, and agricultural rezonings.

• Approved April 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ± 2.56 acres at County Line-Auburn Rd to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ± 5.9 acres at 213 Bowman Mill Rd to AG (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ± 10.89 acres at 0 Dogwood Trl to R-1 with variances (4-0, one abstention)
• Approved rezoning of ± 2 acres at 1344 Highway 211 NE to AR (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment for Destination 211 Overlay District guidelines (unanimous)

Barrow-Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Barrow-Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, treasurer and chairman reports, an economic development director report, and a community development update under new business. No specific votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Review and approval of January 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Economic Development Director's report
• Community Development Update

The Barrow‑Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes from January 13, 2026, and then adjourned the May 12, 2026 meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property on Brown Bridge Rd. The board is also considering several contracts for facility repairs, road work, and judicial grants.

• Public hearing for rezoning ±6.48 acres at 375 & 385 Brown Bridge Rd from Agriculture to Low Density Single-family Residential
• Window glazing replacement for Barrow County Detention Center by SteelCell of North America for $74,037.00
• Children in Need Services Grant for Piedmont Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court for $89,540.00
• Change Order No. 2 for County Line Auburn Road Bridge Replacement from Baldwin Paving Company for $66,497.19
• Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Implementation Application requiring a 20% local match

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including a rezoning of 6.48 acres to low‑density residential, reappointment of a regional EMS council member, a $74,037 window glazing contract for the detention center, a $89,540 Children in Need Services grant, a professional services agreement for court program evaluation, the Safe Streets and Roads For All application with a required 20% local match, and a $66,497 change order for rock removal on the County Line Auburn Road Bridge project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 6.48 acres to R-1 residential (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kevin Locke to Region 10 EMS Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved $74,037 window glazing replacement for Detention Center (unanimous)
• Ratified $89,540 Children in Need Services grant for Juvenile Court (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement for court program evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved Safe Streets and Roads For All implementation and budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $66,497 Change Order No. 2 for rock removal on County Line Auburn Road Bridge (unanimous)

Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority

The Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority will hold a regular meeting on May 11, 2026, to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss Spring Mountain LLC. The agenda includes reports and the possibility of an executive session.

• Approval of March 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Spring Mountain LLC
• Reports from members
• Executive session (if needed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving design and construction contracts for the Barrow County Airport, including lighting rehabilitation and crack sealing, as well as a roadway paving agreement with a budget of over $3.3 million.

• Approve Airport Lighting Rehabilitation project contract
• Approve Runway crack seal and marking design task order ($85,500)
• Approve County Road Paving Services Agreement ($3,367,676.76)
• Approve traffic study on Carl Bethlehem Road ($62,000)
• Consider revoking business license and zoning approval for mulch facility

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several design service contracts for airport improvements, a $3,367,676.76 road paving agreement, and a $62,000 traffic study. They also revoked the business license for Cowart Mulch Products and directed a zoning action to remove its special‑use approval. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Design Service Task Order No. 22 for airport taxiway lighting ($40,500) – unanimous
• Approved Design Service Task Order No. 23 for runway crack seal & marking ($85,500) – unanimous
• Approved acceptance of bids and contracts for Taxiway Lighting Rehabilitation project – unanimous
• Approved RFB2026-13 road paving agreement with The Scruggs Company ($3,367,676.76) – unanimous
• Approved Task Order No. 1 for Carl Bethlehem Road traffic study ($62,000) – unanimous
• Approved revocation of business license for Cowart Mulch Products – unanimous
• Approved board‑initiated zoning action to revoke special‑use approval for mulch facility – unanimous

BBOC Planning Meeting 4-16-2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone property on Brown Bridge Rd. The applicant seeks to change the land use to Suburban Residential to allow for a three-tract subdivision.

• BOC2026-00049: Request to rezone ±6.48 acres at 375 & 385 Brown Bridge Rd from AG (Agriculture) to R-1 (Low Density Single-family Residential)

The commission approved the March 19 minutes unanimously. It also approved a future land‑use map amendment and rezoning of about 6.48 acres from agricultural to R‑1 residential, with subdivision conditions. Both actions passed unanimously. The next Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026.

• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved future land‑use map amendment and rezoning of 6.48 acres from AG to R‑1 (unanimous)
• Adopted subdivision conditions for the rezoned property (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 pm (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on adopting a Capital Improvement Element and development impact fees, as well as a rezoning request. They will also consider adopting a Trails Master Plan and approving the purchase of a $557,331 sewer cleaner.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2.5 acres at 1872 Parker Dr from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential
• Consideration to adopt the Barrow County Trails Master Plan
• Public hearing to adopt Capital Improvement Element and add Development Impact Fees
• Public hearing to declare abandonment of Sand Pump Road right-of-way
• Approval to purchase a Vactor Sewer Cleaner for $557,331

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of one new Vactor Sewer Cleaner for the Water Resources Department at a cost of $557,331, along with the required budget amendment. The Board also unanimously adopted the Barrow County Trails Master Plan and approved the abandonment of right‑of‑way for Sand Pump Road. All motions were passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase of Vactor Sewer Cleaner for $557,331 (5-0)
• Approved adoption of Barrow County Trails Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved abandonment of right‑of‑way for Sand Pump Road (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1872 Parker Dr from AG to AR (5-0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 6:37 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved resolution to adopt Capital Improvement Element and development impact fees (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. It will also vote on an Intergovernmental Agreement with Hall County for a shared Hall Regional Radio System, authorizing the Chairman to execute it. Additional items include a sewer easement from Winder Property, LLC and the declaration of surplus vehicles from county departments.

• Approve proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Hall County for shared Hall Regional Radio System; authorize Chairman to execute
• Approve sewer easement from Winder Property, LLC to Barrow County; authorize Chairman to execute
• Declare surplus: one 2009 International Workstar Vac‑Truck (Water Resources Dept.) and one 2004 Chevrolet Malibu (Senior Center)

The Board unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Hall County for a shared regional radio system and authorized the chairman to execute it. Additional unanimous actions included a sewer easement from Winder Property, LLC, the declaration of two vehicles as surplus, and entry into an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Hall County for shared regional radio system; authorized chairman to execute (unanimous)
• Approved sewer easement from Winder Property, LLC; authorized chairman to execute (unanimous)
• Approved declaration of one 2009 International Workstar Vac‑Truck and one 2004 Chevrolet Malibu as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved entry into executive session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 6:54 p.m. (unanimous)

BBOC Planning Meeting 3-19-2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hold a public hearing. The primary item is a request to rezone a property to allow for the realignment of property lines.

• BOC2026-00046: Request to rezone ±2.50 acres at 1872 Parker Dr from AG (Agriculture) to AR (Agriculture Residential)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 15 and February 19 meetings. It also unanimously approved the rezoning request for 1872 Parker Dr, changing the land from Agriculture (AG) to Agriculture Residential (AR). A motion to record the final plat before issuing any building permits for the adjusted parcels was approved. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved January 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1872 Parker Dr from AG to AR (unanimous)
• Approved staff recommendation to record final plat before permits (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The Board will approve the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes. It will review public hearing procedures. It will consider a variance request for 97 Cedar Valley Trail submitted by Logan Bradley, seeking street‑frontage relief under UDC Sec 89‑402(a) for subdivision of the parcel.

• Approve meeting minutes from February 12, 2026
• Review public hearing procedures
• Consider variance VAR2026-00076 for 97 Cedar Valley Trail
• Discuss street‑frontage requirement under UDC Sec 89‑402(a)

The Board approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved the public hearing procedures. The Board approved the staff‑recommended conditions for variance VAR2026-00076 at 97 Cedar Valley Trail, requiring masonry siding and a 20‑foot easement. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing procedures (unanimous)
• Approved variance VAR2026-00076 conditions: masonry exterior and 20' easement (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will discuss several public‑hearing items, mainly rezoning requests for agricultural land to low‑density residential. In new business, the board will decide on multiple contracts, including a $3,965,000 emergency medical services provider agreement, fire station repairs and equipment purchases, and a sewer master‑plan study.

• Rezoning of 5.14 acres at 1349 Highway 211 NE from AG to R‑1 with a variance request
• Rezoning of 90.24 acres at 826 James Jackson Rd from AG to R‑1 for a major subdivision
• Construction Services Agreement for concrete repair at Fire Station #1 – $176,035.60
• EMS Provider contract for the Fire Department – $3,965,000.00
• Professional Services Agreement for Barrow County Sewer Master Plan – $282,875.00

The commissioners unanimously approved three rezoning requests, including a major 90.24‑acre subdivision, and adopted several fire‑department contracts, the largest being a $3,965,000 emergency medical services agreement with American Medical Response. Additional approvals covered a $176,035.60 concrete repair at Fire Station #1, a $76,590 generator installation for Stations #1 and #4, a $1,900,000 aerial platform purchase, and related budget amendments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 90.24 acres from Agriculture to R‑1 for major subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5.14 acres from Agriculture to R‑1 and variance for two new lots (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 23.86 acres from Agriculture to R‑1 and two variances for shared driveway and frontage (unanimous)
• Approved change of conditions for Grizzle property at 210 Lynn Rd (unanimous)
• Approved $3,965,000 EMS provider contract with American Medical Response (unanimous)
• Approved $176,035.60 concrete repair contract for Fire Station #1 (unanimous)
• Approved $76,590 generator installation contract for Fire Stations #1 and #4 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one HP95 aerial platform for $1,900,000 and budget amendment (unanimous)

Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority

The Winder‑Barrow Industrial Building Authority will approve its agenda, adopt minutes from February 9 and February 16 meetings (including executive session minutes), and hold an executive session. The board will then address any old or new business, allow public comment, and adjourn.

• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of February 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Adoption of February 9, 2026 executive session minutes
• Adoption of February 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Adoption of February 16, 2026 executive session minutes

Board of Ethics

The Barrow County Board of Ethics will convene to approve minutes from previous meetings and address a new ethics complaint submitted by Alecia Behlog.

• Approval of February 17, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of February 17, 2026, executive session minutes
• Review of ethics complaint submitted by Alecia Behlog

The Board of Ethics approved the February 17 meeting minutes. It dismissed the ethics complaint filed by Alecia Behlog because it was filed after the six‑month deadline. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Dismissed Alecia Behlog ethics complaint (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:39 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This is a special called meeting of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss pending litigation, real estate transactions, and personnel matters as permitted under Georgia law. No votes or public actions are scheduled; the meeting will adjourn immediately after the closed session.

The Board entered an executive session and later adjourned it, each by unanimous vote. It approved the advanced acquisition of the parcels discussed in that session at the price previously discussed, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:43 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous)
• Authorized advanced acquisition of parcels discussed in executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a design‑build contract for a splash pad at Victor Lord Park costing $1,458,833. They will also review an emergency purchase of 100 tons of road salt for $41,200, and two resolutions transferring wastewater and water utility service areas. Additionally, the board will authorize the County Manager to retain outside counsel for an ethics complaint involving Alecia Behlog, and hear a presentation of the Barrow County Trails Master Plan.

• Approve RFP2026-09 Design‑Build Contractor Services for a splash pad at Victor Lord Park (Scroggs & Grizzel Contracting, Inc.) – $1,458,833
• Approve emergency procurement of 100 tons of salt for Roads & Bridges Division (Chick Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Rock Salt USA) – $41,200
• Resolution to transfer Parcel No. XX011 005 and XX011 010 (154 Hill’s Shop Road) from Barrow County wastewater service area to Gwinnett County
• Resolution to authorize water utility service area exchange between Barrow County and the City of Winder
• Authorize County Manager to retain outside counsel for an ethics complaint filed by Alecia Behlog

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved its agenda and minutes, then authorized a $1,458,833 design‑build contract for a splash pad at Victor Lord Park. They also approved an emergency $41,200 salt purchase, two wastewater/water‑utility service area transfers, and permission to retain outside counsel for an ethics matter. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,458,833 splash pad contract at Victor Lord Park (unanimous)
• Approved emergency $41,200 salt purchase for Roads & Bridges (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Parcel No. XX011 005 and XX011 010 to Gwinnett County wastewater service area (unanimous)
• Approved water utility service area exchange with City of Winder (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to retain outside counsel for ethics complaint (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

BBOC Planning Meeting 2-19-2026

Planning Commission

The Barrow County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning and variance requests. The largest proposal seeks to rezone approximately 90.24 acres at 826 James Jackson Rd from Agriculture to Low Density Single Family for a major subdivision. Other items include a 5.14-acre rezoning at 1349 Highway 211 NE with a road frontage variance, a change in conditions for a prior case at 210 Lynn Rd, and a 23.86-acre rezoning at County Line-Auburn Rd with variances for shared driveway length and lot frontage.

• Rezone ±90.24 acres at 826 James Jackson Rd from AG to R-1 for major subdivision (BOC2025-00043)
• Rezone ±5.14 acres at 1349 Highway 211 NE from AG to R-1 for two additional lots, with variance for road frontage (BOC2025-00040)
• Change in Conditions for case RZ2025-040 at 210 Lynn Rd (BOC2025-00041)
• Rezone ±23.86 acres at 0 County Line-Auburn Rd from AG to R-1 for minor subdivision, with variances for shared driveway length and minimum lot frontage (BOC2025-00044)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved four rezoning and variance requests: 5.14 acres at 1349 Highway 211 NE, a condition change for 210 Lynn Rd, 90.24 acres at 826 James Jackson Rd, and 23.86 acres at County Line‑Auburn Rd with associated variances. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:23 pm.

• Approved January 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5.14 acres at 1349 Highway 211 NE and related variance (unanimous)
• Approved change in conditions for 210 Lynn Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 90.24 acres at 826 James Jackson Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 23.86 acres at County Line‑Auburn Rd and related variances (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:23 pm (unanimous)

Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority

The Winder-Barrow Industrial Business Authority is meeting in a special called session solely to enter executive session. No public votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda. The executive session allows discussion of pending litigation, real estate acquisition or lease, personnel matters, or exempt records.

The board voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss acquisition and disposition of real estate. After the session, the board voted unanimously to exit the executive session. No other actions were taken.

• Entered executive session (unanimous approval)
• Exited executive session (unanimous approval)

Board of Ethics

The Barrow County Board of Ethics will meet on February 17, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. to approve the January 28, 2026 meeting minutes and executive‑session items. The executive session will cover pending or potential litigation, real‑estate acquisition or lease issues, personnel actions involving public officers or employees, and records exempt from disclosure. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve January 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discuss pending or potential litigation
• Discuss future acquisition, disposition, or lease of real estate
• Discuss appointment, employment, disciplinary action, or dismissal of public officers or employees
• Discuss records exempt from disclosure

The Barrow County Board of Ethics approved the prior meeting minutes. It entered and later exited an executive session. The board approved filing a Determination of Sufficiency of Complaint. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved January 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved entry into executive session at 3:31 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved exit from executive session at 3:48 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved filing of the Determination of Sufficiency of Complaint (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 3:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider three items related to funding and taxes. These include an agreement for SPLOST VIII proceeds and two proposed elections regarding a sales tax and general obligation bonds.

• Intergovernmental agreement for SPLOST VIII capital outlay project proceeds
• Referendum resolution for the reimposition of a special one percent sales and use tax
• Referendum resolution for general obligation bonds up to $28,000,000.00 for courthouse and jail expansion

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for minimum lot frontage and width to allow subdivision of a parcel at 1304 Old Victron School Rd. The board will also approve minutes from December 11, 2025.

• Public hearing for variance request VAR2025-00053 (XX026A 011) at 1304 Old Victron School Rd, applicant Matt Ringo, owners Jerry and Kimberly Creamer, seeking relief from UDC Sec. 89-402 (minimum lot frontage) and Sec. 89-403 (minimum lot width).

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved a variance request (VAR2025-00053) for 1304 Old Victron School Rd with specific exterior and landscaping conditions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved December 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance VAR2025-00053 for 1304 Old Victron School Rd with exterior and landscaping conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority

The Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority will meet to review a Letter of Intent for Progressive Realty Park 53 and discuss Stonemont. The body will also receive an update on Spring Mountain.

• Jean Roux/Progressive Realty Park 53 LOI
• Stonemont discussion
• Spring Mountain update

The Authority approved an amended agenda that removed two new‑business items and added an officer election. Minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting were adopted. David Smith was elected Chairperson, Deborah Lynn Vice Chairperson, and Tamicka Moon Secretary. The board entered and later exited an executive session on real‑estate matters, both motions passing unanimously.

• Amended agenda to delete Items VIII (a) and (b) and add officer election – approved unanimously
• Adopted minutes of the November 24, 2025 meeting – approved unanimously
• Elected David Smith Chairperson, Deborah Lynn Vice Chairperson, Tamicka Moon Secretary – approved unanimously
• Entered executive session on acquisition and disposition of real estate – approved unanimously
• Exited executive session – approved unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, review unaudited financials, and hold public hearings on multiple rezoning and land use requests. The board will also consider a contract with Advantage Behavioral Health Systems for the Piedmont Circuit Specialty Court.

• Public hearing for rezoning ±26.68 acres to R-2 on 154 Hill's Shop Rd
• Public hearing for rezoning ±14.32 acres to C-3 on 0 Tanners Bridge Rd
• Public hearing for rezoning ±51.37 acres to R-2 on 1381 Loganville Hwy
• Consideration to approve FY 2026 Piedmont Circuit Specialty Court Contract Agreement
• Consideration to approve declaration of capital assets following inventory

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved several land‑use changes. The Future Land Use Map was amended to create a commercial corridor at Tanners Bridge Road by a 5‑to‑2 vote, and the same site was rezoned to C‑2 commercial by a 6‑to‑1 vote. Additional rezoning and variance requests for residential and special‑use projects were also approved, with vote totals ranging from unanimous to 4‑3. One special‑use request was withdrawn.

• Approved Future Land Use Map amendment for Tanners Bridge Rd (5‑2)
• Approved rezoning of Tanners Bridge Rd to C‑2 commercial corridor (6‑1)
• Approved special use and variance for metal siding at 842 Eastmont Rd (5‑2)
• Approved rezoning of 1381 Loganville Hwy to R‑2 residential and variance (4‑3)
• Approved rezoning of 559 Quail Trail Rd to R‑1 low‑density residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 416 J B Owens Rd to R‑1 low‑density residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 755 County Line‑Auburn Rd to R‑1 low‑density residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 406 E Midland Ave to R‑1 low‑density residential (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review previous meeting minutes and may enter an executive session.

• Approval of January 15, 2026, meeting minutes

The Barrow County Board of Ethics approved the January 15, 2026 meeting minutes. It then entered an executive session, later adjourned that session, and finally adjourned the regular meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved January 15, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session at 2:01 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session and return to regular session at 2:34 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 2:36 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a special called meeting. The session is scheduled to include an executive session for discussions excluded from the Georgia Open and Public Meetings Law.

The Board voted unanimously to enter an executive session at 5:00 p.m. The session was adjourned at 5:52 p.m. by another unanimous vote. The meeting itself was then adjourned unanimously at 5:52 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered executive session – passed unanimously
• Adjourned executive session – passed unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – passed unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $4.78 million construction contract for a Northwest Elevated Water Storage Tank, purchasing five Dell servers for the Historic Courthouse, and authorizing a new vehicle for the Sheriff's Office. They will also discuss amendments to a host fee agreement with Republic Services and a contract for the Piedmont Circuit Specialty Court.

• Consideration to approve RFB2026-8 Northwest Elevated Water Storage Tank construction service agreement with Pittsburg Tank & Tower Company Inc. for $4,780,150.00
• Consideration to approve purchase of five Dell Servers for the Historic Courthouse from Dell Technologies for $59,684.40
• Consideration to declare surplus one 2024 Ford Explorer and approve purchase of one 2025 Ford Explorer for the Sheriff's Office from Akins Ford for $49,417.00
• Consideration to approve First Amendment to Host Fee Agreement with Republic Services of Georgia
• Consideration to approve FY 2026 Piedmont Circuit Specialty Court Contract Agreement for Advantage Behavioral Health Systems

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes. They also approved several purchases, including Dell servers for the historic courthouse, a new sheriff's vehicle, and a contract amendment with Republic Services. The most significant action was the unanimous approval of a $4,780,150.00 agreement to construct a Northwest Elevated Water Storage Tank and the related budget amendment.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five Dell servers for Historic Courthouse for $59,684.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Northwest Elevated Water Storage Tank construction service agreement for $4,780,150.00 and authorized budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new 2025 Ford Explorer for Sheriff’s Office for $49,417.00 (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Host Fee Agreement with Republic Services of Georgia (unanimous)
• Approved correction of a scrivener's error in Dec 9 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special called session to discuss one item of new business. The body will consider approving an engagement letter with Chandler, Britt & Jay, LLC.

• Approval of engagement letter with Chandler, Britt & Jay, LLC

The Board voted unanimously to approve the engagement letter with Chandler, Britt & Jay, LLC and to authorize the County Manager to execute it. The motion was made by Chairman Pat Graham and seconded by District 5 Commissioner Tim Walker. All five commissioners present voted in favor. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved engagement letter with Chandler, Britt & Jay, LLC (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss several rezoning requests and land use amendments. These include proposals for new residential subdivisions and a commercial building construction.

• 154 Hill's Shop Rd: Request to rezone ±26.68 acres to R-2 for a 36-lot subdivision
• 0 Tanners Bridge Rd: Request to rezone ±14.32 acres to C-3 for a commercial building
• 842 Eastmont Rd: Request for Special Use for metal siding and a variance for an accessory dwelling
• 1381 Loganville Hwy: Request to rezone ±51.37 acres to R-2 for a 99-lot subdivision
• 432 Mulberry Rd: Request to rezone ±53.8 acres to R-1 for a major residential subdivision

The commission unanimously approved the December 18, 2025 minutes. It approved a 26.68‑acre rezoning to R‑2 for a 36‑lot subdivision and a 51.37‑acre rezoning to R‑2 for a 99‑lot open‑space subdivision. The commission denied a rezoning of 14.32 acres to C‑3 after a tie vote and approved the same acreage to C‑2. It also approved a special‑use metal‑siding request and denied a variance for an oversized accessory dwelling.

• Approved December 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 26.68‑acre rezoning to R‑2 for 36‑lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Failed rezoning of 14.32 acres to C‑3 (3‑3 tie)
• Approved rezoning of 14.32 acres to C‑2 (5‑1)
• Approved special‑use metal siding on structure >500 sq ft (unanimous)
• Denied variance for accessory dwelling larger than 50% of principal building (unanimous)
• Approved 51.37‑acre rezoning to R‑2 for 99‑lot open‑space subdivision (4‑2)
• Approved 2.92‑acre rezoning to R‑1 for an additional single‑family lot (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet to elect officers and approve minutes from January 27, 2021. The board is scheduled to discuss a new ethics complaint submitted by Robin Martinelli.

• Election of officers
• Ethics complaint submitted by Robin Martinelli

The Board of Ethics approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It elected Scott Hang as Chair and Susan Litchford as Vice‑Chair, each vote unanimous. The Board also approved a request for the County Commissioners to retain outside counsel to advise on the ethics complaint filed by Robin Martinelli. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:13 a.m.

• Approved Jan 27 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Hang as Chair of the Board (unanimous)
• Elected Susan Litchford as Vice‑Chair of the Board (unanimous)
• Requested County Commissioners retain outside counsel for ethics complaint (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:13 a.m. (unanimous)

Barrow-Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority

The Barrow-Braselton Joint Economic Development Authority will consider old business related to the Spring Mountain project, review and approve minutes from September and November 2025, and hear reports from the treasurer, chairman, and economic development director. The meeting includes public comment and a possible executive session.

• Discussion of Spring Mountain under Old Business
• Approval of September 9, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approval of November 11, 2025, meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Economic Development Director's report

Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority

The Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority meets on January 12, 2026, for a largely procedural agenda including call to order, quorum, approval of agenda, adoption of minutes, presentations, reports, public comment, and possible executive session. The only substantive item is old business regarding Noviland/Spring Mountain Center.

• Old Business: Noviland/Spring Mountain Center (no details provided in agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will consider several rezoning requests for parcels on Clacktown Road, an annexation request for 167 Hal Jackson Road, and a series of new business items. These include approval of the 2026 qualifying fees, purchase of a new fire rescue apparatus for $756,075, and a water main extension agreement for $1,103,380. The consent agenda will reappoint county officials to the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority and fill a Board of Appeals vacancy. Public hearings will be held for the rezoning and annexation items.

• Rezoning of ~11.43 acres on Clacktown Rd from AG to R-1 for a 5‑lot subdivision
• Annexation request for ~13.31 acres at 167 Hal Jackson Road
• Purchase of one 2025 Medium Rescue Fire Apparatus for $756,075 from Fouts Bros Inc.
• Covered Bridge Road water main extension agreement for $1,103,380 with Civil Construction & Utilities, LLC
• Approval of 2026 Qualifying Fees