Floyd County public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
At its December 9 regular meeting, the Floyd County Board of Commissioners will adopt the FY 2026 budget. Commissioners will also vote on a resolution to raise the hotel/motel tax from 6 % to 8 % and redirect the revenue, and on a resolution to adopt the 2026 fee schedule. A public hearing will be held on Mercy Senior Care’s request to change the use of its building at 300 Chatillon Road. Several contract and procurement items, including a $474,300 courthouse renovation and a $4,800 equipment purchase for the Sheriff’s Office, will be considered.
- Public hearing on Mercy Senior Care, Inc. request to change use of building at 300 Chatillon Road, Rome (CDBG Grant #10p-y-057-1-5229)
- Adopt resolution to adopt the 2026 Fee Schedule
- Adopt resolution to increase hotel/motel tax from 6% to 8% and redirect funds from Forum River Center to Agriculture Center
- Approve purchase of NearHub Board S65 Pro for the Sheriff’s Office for $4,800.00 using technology grant funds
- Approve exterior renovations of the Floyd County Historic Courthouse to Midwest Maintenance, Inc. for $474,300.00 using 2017 SPLOST funds
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the FY 2026 budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the hearing allows residents to comment on the proposed budget. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
- Public hearing on FY 2026 budget
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners holds a caucus on the budget and an executive session, then a regular meeting with second readings on six rezoning requests, a public hearing on closing a portion of Lakeridge Circle, and a resolution to extend a moratorium on convenience stores and gas stations. The consent agenda includes a $2,000 sponsorship agreement with United Rentals, a copier renewal for the Clerk of Superior Court, and a $5,080 annual renewal of the UKG Kronos Time Clock module.
- Second reading for rezoning 2455 Horseleg Creek Road from S-R to A-R, with condition that only hens are allowed as livestock
- Second reading for special use permit for a solar farm at 197 Isbell Road (staff recommended denial, planning commission approved 6-0 with condition)
- Resolution to extend a moratorium on convenience stores and gas stations
- Public hearing on an ordinance to close a portion of Lakeridge Circle NW
- Consent agenda: $2,000 sponsorship with United Rentals for ice skating rink
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several rezoning applications and a special use permit for a solar energy facility. The meeting also includes a budget discussion and votes on various county contracts and leases.
- Special Use Permit for a solar energy facility at 197 Isbell Road
- Rezoning requests for properties on Horseleg Creek Road, Kingston Hwy, Dellinger Rd, Mays Bridge Road, and Plainville Road
- Annual payroll module agreement with UKG Kronos for $35,895.00
- Resolution regarding a road closure at Lakeridge Circle NW
- Sponsorship contract with Ryan Homes for The Rink at Ridge Ferry Park for $1,000
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a rezoning request for property on Ward Mountain Road and the issuance of revenue bonds for a senior living facility. The meeting also includes several consent items regarding prison equipment and airport agreements.
- Rezoning request Z25-10-05 for 591 Ward Mountain Road from Suburban Residential to Agricultural Residential
- Resolution for revenue bonds for Lavendar Mountain Senior Living, Inc.
- Purchase of a Hobart Electric Commercial Dishwasher for the Prison for $44,180.00
- Ground Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Lease with Painted Skies Aviation, LLC
- Purchase of three Ruger 5.56 rifles for the Prison for a cost difference of $525
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a first reading of a rezoning request for properties at 591 and 0 Ward Mountain Road from Suburban Residential to Agricultural Residential, with staff and Planning Commission recommending approval. Other actions include a resolution to transfer two properties to the Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority, appointments to multiple boards, and a consent agenda covering contracts, a $189,900 HEAT grant, equipment purchases, and a courtroom AV design contract. The meeting begins with a 4:00 pm caucus and executive session on property, litigation, and personnel.
- First reading of rezoning Z25-10-05 for 591 Ward Mountain Road and 0 Ward Mountain Road from S-R to A-R
- Resolution to declare Welch Avenue and 120A Wadsworth Street unserviceable and transfer to Land Bank Authority
- Consider appointments: Will Wood to Land Bank Authority, Chase Tolbert to Alcohol Control Commission, Amanda Billings to Personnel Board
- Consent agenda includes $189,900 HEAT grant (60% local match), $10,410 drone equipment from Georgia Power funds, $37,000 animal transport van, and $19,775 agenda software agreement
- New business: $26,560 purchase of soccer goals for Garden Lakes, change of beer/wine license for The Rail, and $56,810 courtroom AV design from Sizemore Group
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several agenda items, including a pension budget revision, rezoning requests, and various procurement approvals. The pension item seeks to revise the 2025 pension budget by $233,645 across multiple accounts. The board will also vote on rezoning applications for properties on Martha Berry Hwy, Moran Lake Rd, and Burlington Rd, and on purchases such as bullet‑resistant vests, jail HVAC replacement, and airport infrastructure amendments.
- Approve a $233,645 revision to the 2025 pension budget affecting multiple accounts
- Rezoning request Z25-09-02 for 4558 Martha Berry Hwy from Suburban Residential to Community Commercial (staff recommended denial, Planning Commission 9‑0 denial)
- Purchase of 19 bullet‑resistant vests from Hard Time Products for $20,505 (50% reimbursed through DOJ program)
- Replace HVAC units at the Floyd County Jail for $89,000 using GL Account #330441‑67040
- Airport amendment No. 1 to CMT Task Order 14 Change Order 2 requiring a $86,905 increase to the 2017 SPLOST infrastructure account
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a caucus and regular meeting on September 9, 2025. The caucus includes an executive session on property acquisition, litigation, and personnel. The regular meeting features first readings of three rezoning requests, including properties on Martha Berry Highway, Moran Lake Road, and Burlington Road. Commissioners will also vote on a consent agenda with contracts for park advertising, a police vehicle purchase, and participation in a national opioid settlement.
- First reading of Z25-09-02: rezone 4558 Martha Berry Hwy from S-R to C-C (staff recommends denial, Planning Commission voted 9-0 denial).
- First reading of Z25-09-03: rezone 0 Moran Lake Rd from S-R to A-R (staff and Planning Commission recommend approval 9-0).
- First reading of Z25-09-04: rezone 0 Burlington Rd parcels from S-R to L-I (staff recommends denial with conditions if approved; Planning Commission voted 9-0 to approve parcel M11X064 with conditions, deny M11X065).
- Consider request to participate in national opioid settlement with eight manufacturers (consent agenda item 10).
- Consider purchase of a 2019 Dodge Charger from Calhoun PD for $12,500 to replace totaled vehicle (consent agenda item 9).
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings and second readings on several rezoning and special use permit requests, including two proposals to rezone properties at 3940 Morton Bend Rd. from Agricultural Residential to Heavy Industrial, and a special use permit for a luxury glamping retreat that staff and planning commission recommend denying. Other actions include approving contracts for an ice-skating rink, Shorter University field house rentals, web design services totaling $44,485, and a $462,600 service proposal for the Law Enforcement Center. The meeting also includes a consent agenda and an executive session on property, litigation, and personnel.
- Second reading/public hearing for Z25-06-02 and Z25-06-03: rezone two properties at 3940 Morton Bend Rd. to Heavy Industrial (staff and planning commission recommend approval with conditions).
- Second reading/public hearing for SUP25-08-03: Special Use Permit for luxury glamping retreat at 1865 Morton Bend Rd. (staff and planning commission recommend denial).
- New Business: Consider $462,600 contract with Sizemore Group for Law Enforcement Center service proposals.
- New Business: Approve $38,735 web services agreement with Revize for county website redesign.
- Consent agenda: contract with Atlanta's Event Specialists for ice-skating rink.
Board of Commissioners Public Hearing -- 8:00 A.M.
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY25 millage rate for County Maintenance and Operations. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The hearing is scheduled for 8:00 A.M. on August 12, 2025, at the Floyd County Administration Building.
- Public hearing on FY25 millage rate for County M&O
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY25 millage rate for County M&O, then later adopt a resolution setting the rate for M&O, fire protection, and solid waste. First readings include rezoning two parcels at 3940 Morton Bend Rd. from Agricultural Residential to Heavy Industrial, and a special use permit for a glamping retreat at 1865 Morton Bend Rd. (staff and planning commission recommended denial). The board will also consider a resolution to adopt an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax with the City of Rome and appoint several citizens to boards.
- Public hearing on FY25 millage rate for County M&O, followed by resolution setting 2025 millage rates for M&O, fire protection, and solid waste
- First reading to rezone 3940 Morton Bend Rd. and 0 Morton Bend Rd. from A-R to Heavy Industrial (staff and planning commission recommend approval with conditions)
- First reading for Special Use Permit for luxury glamping and wellness retreat at 1865 Morton Bend Rd. (staff and planning commission recommend denial)
- Resolution to adopt Intergovernmental Agreement for FLOST (Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax) with the City of Rome
- Consent agenda includes $20,505 for police bullet-resistant vests and $5,355 for Sheriff's Office Live Scan upgrades
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY25 millage rate and discuss two referendums regarding the sale of distilled spirits and Sunday alcohol sales. The board is also considering several grants, equipment purchases, and a right-of-way closure on Houston Street.
- Resolution for a tax anticipation note in the principal amount of $8,100,000
- Public hearing to close an unopened area of right of way on Houston Street
- Referendums on distilled spirits by the drink and Sunday alcohol sales
- Web services agreement with Revize for $38,735.00
- Purchase of Pepperball products for the Sheriff's Office for $10,095.00
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2024 audit and a resolution to close a portion of Houston Street. The body is also deciding on several consent items including opioid settlement participation and equipment upgrades for public safety.
- Resolution regarding a road closure for a portion of Houston Street
- Purchase of Glenwood surveillance room recording equipment for $44,285.00
- Purchase of two laptops for Sheriff's Office vehicles for $6,000.00
- Proposed increase of Upper Alto Complex field rental rates from $300 to $750 per day
- Request to approve participation in Sandoz opioid settlement
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a caucus with an executive session on property, litigation, and personnel, followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include a public hearing on rezoning 754 Pleasant Valley Rd SE, consideration of consent agenda items (grants, budget adjustments, equipment purchases), and new business items such as jail HVAC upgrades, an ordinance amendment for alcohol at the Chuck Sennett III Memorial Amphitheater, and license approvals for convenience stores.
- Second reading/public hearing on rezoning Z25-06-01 at 754 Pleasant Valley Rd SE from Multifamily Residential to Suburban Residential.
- Consent agenda includes $314,112 Adult Felony Drug Court grant and $227,632 Mental Health Court grant with local matches.
- New business: $106,261.35 upgrade of Faster and Fuelmaster systems to cloud-based for Public Works.
- New business: bid awards for 3 HVAC rooftop units and BACnet controller relocation at Floyd County Jail.
- Request for City of Rome to amend Code of Ordinances to define alcohol consumption area at the Chuck Sennett III Memorial Amphitheater.
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider the first reading of a rezoning application for 754 Pleasant Valley Rd from Multifamily Residential to Suburban Residential, with staff and planning commission recommending approval. The consent agenda includes accepting a $150,000 HIDTA grant, renewing property insurance, declaring surplus vehicles, and approving a $1,659,500 road assistance grant application. New business items include approving amended final SPLOST budgets, parking management equipment for Judicial Parking Lot, and a waiver of hearing for liquor licenses at 3510 Martha Berry Highway.
- Rezoning Z25-06-01 for 754 Pleasant Valley Rd from M-R to S-R, recommended approval by staff and Planning Commission (7-0)
- Accept $150,000 HIDTA grant for law enforcement (reimbursement, no match required)
- Apply for $1,659,500 Local Road Assistance Program grant with GDOT
- Purchase jail equipment (Bleck gloves, e-bands, shields) from Blue Line Advancements LLC for $18,245
- Approve parking management hardware/software for Judicial Parking Lot at $9,300 annual cost
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners holds a regular meeting with public hearings on four rezoning requests, including a heavy industrial rezoning for a data center at 156 Vann Drive with strict conditions on lighting and noise. Other action items include transferring five unserviceable properties to the land bank authority, approving alcohol license transfers, and awarding contracts for airport runway lighting and emergency debris removal.
- Rezone parcel at 2045 Morrison Campground Rd. from S-R to N-O-C with special use permit for restaurant (staff/planning recommend denial)
- Rezone 68 Pierce Hill Rd. from L-I to S-R (staff/planning recommend approval)
- Rezone 4729 Alabama Hwy. from H-I to C-C (staff/planning recommend approval)
- Rezone 156 Vann Dr. and adjacent parcels from S-R to H-I for data center, with conditions on lighting, noise (max 65 dB day, 55 dB night), and fines up to $1,000/day for violations (planning recommend approval 5-2)
- Consider request for $42,150 SPLOST budget increase to complete purchase/upfitting of four police vehicles
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including first readings of four rezoning requests, resolutions, consent agenda items, and new business. Key items include a rezoning to Heavy Industrial for a data center with conditions on lighting and noise, a rezoning to Neighborhood Office Commercial for a restaurant (denial recommended), and a resolution to transfer property to the Land Bank Authority. The consent agenda includes a $265,975 budget increase for the Sheriff's Office and police equipment purchases. New business includes contracts for radio systems, paving, and a Freightliner chassis.
- Rezoning of 156 Vann Dr. and adjacent parcels from Suburban Residential to Heavy Industrial for a data center, with noise and lighting conditions (Planning Commission recommended 5-2 approval with staff conditions)
- Rezoning of 2045 Morrison Campground Rd. to Neighborhood Office Commercial with a special use permit for a restaurant (Staff and Planning Commission recommended denial 7-0)
- Resolution to declare property at 2001 Hull Ave. unserviceable and transfer it to the Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority
- Consent agenda: Approval of $265,975 increase to Sheriff's Office Repairs and Maintenance budget from Chattooga County boarding inmate revenue
- New business: Award of $398,160 for Rush Chapel Road NE Paving Project to Northwest Georgia Paving, Inc.
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a caucus and regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a second reading and public hearing on a rezoning request for 700 Park Ave, and consideration of certifying the estimated rollback millage rate per HB 581 and SB 92. Several consent agenda items and new business items involve airport agreements, vehicle purchases, and a change order for AdventHealth Stadium grading.
- Second reading/public hearing for rezoning 700 Park Ave from H-T-R to Community Commercial (File Z25-04-03)
- Certification of estimated rollback millage rate for 2025 per HB 581 and SB 92
- Approval of $219,705 change order for AdventHealth Stadium grading improvements
- Airport task order #18 for Runway 1/19 Rehabilitation Design and Bidding ($81,620)
- Purchase of 2021 Ford Transit van for inmate transport ($29,885) and John Deere compact track loader ($67,785)
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a caucus and regular meeting. They will hear a first reading to rezone 700 Park Ave from High Density Traditional Residential to Community Commercial (Planning Commission recommends approval). Second reading/public hearing on an ordinance amending traffic regulations, and a resolution to create a Joint Development Authority with Bartow and Polk counties will be considered. The consent agenda includes police grants, purchases, and a $1.1 million synthetic turf project at Alto Park using SPLOST funds.
- First reading for rezoning of 700 Park Ave. (H-T-R to C-C), staff and Planning Commission recommend approval
- Resolution to create a Joint Development Authority between Bartow, Polk, and Floyd counties
- Resolution to amend parking fee schedule for 4th and 6th parking decks
- Consent item: $1,117,990 for synthetic turf at Alto Park using 2023 SPLOST funds
- Consent item: $44,355 for school resource officer training and $33,850 for ICSolutions grant purchases
Board of Commissioners
The commission will adopt minutes from the March 11 meeting, amend the county traffic ordinance, and hold public hearings on several special use permits and a rezoning request. It will also vote on consent agenda items including a $24,000 training budget increase, a $10,185 renewal of Cellebrite technology, and a 15% water rate increase. Additional items include approvals for park caretaker agreements, vehicle upfitting, and various committee reports.
- Adopt ordinance amending Section 2-17 "Traffic"
- Approve 15% water rate increase
- Approve Special Use Permit for Event Venue at 871 Reeceburg Rd. with conditions
- Approve rezoning of 1429 Bells Ferry Rd. from Suburban Residential to Agricultural Residential
- Approve $24,000 training budget increase for Commercial Drivers License class for seven people
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several land-use permits and a resolution to create a Joint Development Authority with Bartow and Polk counties. The body is also deciding on multiple equipment purchases and construction change orders for county facilities.
- Award bid for Runway Lighting & Signage Improvements to Trinity Electrical Services, Inc. for $2,527,300.00
- Resolution to create a Joint Development Authority between Bartow, Polk, and Floyd counties
- Special Use Permit requests for a Union Hall at 32 Brownlow Dr. and an Event Venue at 871 Reeceburg Rd.
- Purchase of a mid-size hydraulic excavator and rotator head from Jasper Tractor for $225,345.00
- Purchase of laptops and vehicle mounts for the Police Department totaling $139,780.00
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and second reading on a special use permit for farm equipment sales at 4065 Martha Berry Hwy. They will also consider a street closure ordinance for North Drive, a land bank property transfer, and multiple consent agenda items including police vehicle purchases. New business includes a $1.78 million synthetic turf installation at Garden Lakes using SPLOST funds and awarding a bid for an airport corporate hangar construction up to $1.93 million.
- Public hearing on special use permit (SUP25-02-02) for farm equipment sales at 4065 Martha Berry Hwy, with recommended conditions
- Adoption of ordinance to close a portion of North Drive
- Transfer of property at 66 Line Street to Rome-Floyd County Land Bank Authority
- Consideration of $1,775,250 budget increase for synthetic turf at Garden Lakes using 2023 SPLOST
- Award bid for corporate hangar construction at airport, options from $1.56M to $1.93M using 2017 SPLOST
Board of Commissioners
The board holds a first reading for a special use permit for farm equipment sales and service at 4065 Martha Berry Hwy., along with a resolution to close a portion of North Drive. The consent agenda includes over a dozen spending items, such as sheriff's body cameras ($21,622), a grant for paving Rush Chapel Road ($451,450), and seven police vehicles ($274,020). New business items cover water plant improvements, stadium netting, and vehicle purchases.
- First reading: special use permit for farm equipment sales at 4065 Martha Berry Hwy. (SUP25-02-02)
- Resolution to close a portion of North Drive
- Sheriff's Office: upgrade body cameras from Visiologix for $21,622.47
- Public Works: grant to pave Rush Chapel Road with rubber modified asphalt, total $451,450
- Purchasing: seven 2025 Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles for Sheriff's Office totaling $274,020
Board of Commissioners
The board will hold second reading/public hearings on four rezoning requests, including a heavy commercial rezoning at 0 Martha Berry Hwy and a light industrial rezoning at 3280 Rockmart Rd recommended for denial. They will also consider adopting an ordinance amending the ULDC to regulate commercial poultry and concentrated animal feeding operations. The consent agenda includes budget adjustments, grant acceptance, and purchases.
- Second reading of rezoning Z25-01-02 for 0 Martha Berry Hwy from C-C to H-C with conditions; Planning Commission voted 9-0 to approve.
- Second reading of rezoning Z25-01-03 for 1806 Pleasant Valley Rd from C-C to S-R; Planning Commission voted 9-0 to approve.
- Second reading of rezoning Z25-01-01 for 3280 Rockmart Rd from C-C to L-I; staff recommended denial; Planning Commission voted 9-0 to approve with conditions.
- Ordinance amending ULDC to regulate commercial poultry and concentrated animal feeding operations; Planning Commission voted 9-0 to approve.
- Consent item: Accept BJA FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant of $17,210 for five Taser X2 devices and breath test devices for FCPD.
Board of Commissioners
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a caucus and regular meeting, including first readings of three rezoning cases, re-adoption of the Unified Land Development Code and zoning maps, and an ordinance regulating commercial poultry and confined animal feeding operations. Also scheduled are resolutions for bank depositories, tax collection, and appointments for county attorney, manager, auditor, and unclassified employees. The consent agenda includes an inmate medical contract increase, a $1.4 million LMIG paving list, and various grant acceptances.
- Rezone 0 Martha Berry Hwy from Community Commercial to Heavy Commercial with conditions (9-0 PC approval)
- Rezone 1806 Pleasant Valley Rd from Community Commercial to Suburban Residential (9-0 PC approval)
- Rezone 3280 Rockmart Rd from Community Commercial to Light Industrial with conditions (9-0 PC approval)
- Re-adoption of Unified Land Development Code and accompanying zoning maps
- Ordinance to regulate commercial poultry operations and concentrated/confined animal feeding operations