Spalding County, Georgia

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review applications for disabled veteran homestead exemptions and Conservation Use Valuation Assessments. The board will also consider submitting the 2026 Tax Digest file to the Tax Commissioner.

• 2026 disabled veteran homestead exemption applications for Douglas Chamberlain, Robert Williams, and Kathy Walden
• 2025 disabled veteran homestead exemption applications for Stephen Hovis, Emory Thomas, and Rodney Denney
• New Conservation Use Valuation Assessment applications for Larry & Kathy Parker (23.92 acres) and William Jr & Kelly Smith (25.04 acres)
• Conservation Use Valuation Assessment renewals for Mactor M LLC (45.16 acres and 4.99 acres)
• Submission of the 2026 Tax Digest file to the Tax Commissioner by July 15, 2026

Naming Committee

The Spalding County Naming Committee will meet on July 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Courthouse Annex, 119 E Solomon Street, Room 108, Griffin, GA. The committee will discuss the naming of the Heritage Park Event Center.

• Discussion of naming of Heritage Park Event Center

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

At this extraordinary session, the Board will consider second reading and adoption of the FY2027 Budget Ordinance. They will also vote on contracts for public defender services and condemnation resolutions for North Hill and Spalding Streets. Other items include bid approvals for TSPLOST sidewalk improvements on those streets and a request to add LHOST to the November 2026 referendum.

• Second reading and adoption of FY2027 Budget Ordinance
• Approval of Public Defender FY'27 Contract
• Condemnation Resolution for North Hill Street and Spalding Street
• Bid approval for 2022 TSPLOST Sidewalk Improvement Program on North Hill Street
• Bid approval for 2022 TSPLOST Sidewalk Improvement Program on Spalding Street

The Board of Commissioners approved the $78.77 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget and authorized a November 2026 referendum for LHOST tax relief. Additional actions included approving sidewalk bids, condemnation resolutions for easement rights, and various administrative contracts.

• Approved FY27 Budget Ordinance ($78.77M) (5-0)
• Approved Public Defender FY'27 Contract (5-0)
• Approved four condemnation resolutions for sidewalk easements (5-0)
• Approved North Hill Street Sidewalk bid (5-0)
• Approved Spalding Street Sidewalk bid (5-0)
• Authorized request for November 2026 LHOST referendum (4-1)
• Approved surplus equipment (5-0)
• Approved Chairman Davis as NACO Voting Delegate (4-1)

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting of the Spalding County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes updates from the sheriff, a State of the County discussion, and setting goals for calendar year 2026. The main focus is a discussion of the FY2027 budget and priorities. The meeting is entirely discussion-based with no voting items listed.

• Update from Sheriff Dix
• State of the County - discussion and update
• Calendar Year 2026 goals and priorities
• Discussion of FY2027 budget and priorities
• Executive session scheduled

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss long-term funding cycles and organizational items. Discussion included updates on county-owned parcels for potential sale or redevelopment and the upcoming Budget Week scheduled for March 30 – April 3, 2026.

• Budget Week scheduled for March 30 – April 3, 2026

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several infrastructure projects and budget items. The meeting includes reviews of sidewalk improvements and potential property condemnations.

• Condemnation Resolution for North Hill Street and Spalding Street
• Bid approval for 2022 TSPLOST Sidewalk Improvement Program on North Hill Street
• Bid approval for 2022 TSPLOST Sidewalk Improvement Program on Spalding Street
• Approval of Public Defender FY'27 Contract
• Adding Solid Waste Collection Centers to the FY2027 Budget

The Board of Commissioners held a workshop to discuss various upcoming fiscal and infrastructure items. Discussions included potential sales tax options for property tax relief, sidewalk improvements via T-SPLOST, and a transition plan for solid waste collection.

• Discussed LHOST and FLOST tax-relief options
• Discussed FY/27 Public Defender contract ($560,472.64)
• Discussed North Hill Street sidewalk bid (Piedmont Paving, $962,776.63)
• Discussed Spalding Street sidewalk bid (Piedmont Paving, $936,532.23)
• Discussed surplus equipment disposal
• Discussed transition to countywide curbside waste collection
• Discussed proposed SPLOST referendum and project list
• Approved entering Executive Session (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss three items: an amendment to the CSBG FY2026 contract, Tax Allocation District (TAD) disbursements from the 2025 tax bills, and the naming of Heritage Park Gym. No votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of CSBG FY2026 Contract Amendment #2
• Discuss TAD disbursements from Tax Commissioner for 2025 tax bills
• Discuss naming of Heritage Park Gym

The Board discussed a $87,040 contract amendment for CSBG programs and a $610,522.07 tax disbursement to the City of Griffin. The naming of Heritage Park Gym was tabled due to an absent commissioner.

• Discussed Spalding County CSBG FY2026 Contract Amendment #2 for $87,040
• Discussed TAD disbursement of $610,522.07 to the City of Griffin
• Tabled naming of Heritage Park Gym

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will consider the first reading of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Ordinance and vote on several agreements, including a lease for Veteran's Services and a memorandum of understanding with Birds Georgia. The board will also discuss a potential moratorium on residential properties. Approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings is also on the agenda.

• First reading of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Ordinance
• Approval of out-of-state motor coach trips
• Memorandum of Understanding with Birds Georgia
• Department of Veteran's Services Lease Agreement
• Discussion regarding moratorium on residential properties

The board approved a first reading of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Ordinance and advanced an agreement for the 2026 SPLOST Referendum. Commissioners also voted to remove a temporary pause on certain residential development applications, returning review authority for projects with more than two homes back to the full board. These actions set the stage for upcoming tax votes and clarify how new housing proposals will be evaluated.

• Approved first reading of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state motor coach trips request (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Birds Georgia (5-0)
• Extended Department of Veteran’s Services Lease Agreement (5-0)
• Approved 2026 SPLOST Referendum IGA (4-1, Commissioner Dutton opposed)
• Rejected countywide moratorium on residential properties (1-4 opposition to approval)
• Approved draft resolution removing moratorium on certain residential development applications, shifting plat-approval authority for projects over two homes back to Commissioners (4-1, Commissioner Dutton opposed)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Board of Commissioners will vote on accepting $1.17 million in LMIG LRA funding from GDOT for resurfacing 3.65 miles of roadway, along with a separate contract for parking lot resurfacing. Other new business includes surplus weapons disposal, approval of T-SPLOST contracts, and a second reading of a rezoning for 1615 High Falls Road. Several proclamations and recognitions are also scheduled.

• Acceptance of $1,167,546.30 LMIG LRA funding from GDOT for resurfacing 3.65 miles of roadway, with $321,581.43 in excess TSPLOT funds as match
• Consider award of contract for resurfacing parking lot at 1313 Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
• Second reading of rezoning application 26-03Z for 5.46 acres at 1615 High Falls Road from C-2, R-2, AR-1 to solely AR-1
• Consider approval to surplus weapons forfeited to or obsolete/irreparable from Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, disposed through trade to a licensed dealer
• Consider approval of C.W. Matthews Contract for 2026 T-SPLOST projects

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple financial items including state security and supplemental funding grants. Additional actions included declaring sheriff's weapons as surplus and approving sentence enforcement contracts.

• Accepted March 2026 Financial Statement (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Goodwill of North Georgia (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Telecommunicator Week (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation of Volunteer Month (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Annie Rene Bankston (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 30 to April 2 budget hearings (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's request to declare weapons as surplus (4-0)
• Approved $14,928 FY2025 State Homeland Security Program Grant (5-0)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hold an extraordinary session to hear a public budget hearing for FY 2027, present financial statements, and discuss several proclamations. The board will vote on three new business items: a Community Services Block Grant contract amendment, tax‑administered TAD distributions, and naming the Heritage Park gym. Additional reports from the county manager and commissioners will be given.

• Consider approval of CSBG FY2026 Contract Amendment #2
• Consider approval of TAD distributions from Tax Commissioner for 2025 tax bills
• Consider approval of name for Heritage Park Gym
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget public hearing
• Presentation of financial statements as of April 30, 2026

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing for the proposed $78,769,395 Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Budget hearings are scheduled for June 1 and June 15, 2026. The board also approved several proclamations and a contract amendment.

• Approved Life-Long Achievement Proclamation for Robert 'Bob' Dull (3-0)
• Approved May as Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation (3-0)
• Approved CSBG FY2026 Contract Amendment #2 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2026 SPLOST Referendum-IGA. The session includes reviews of out-of-state motor coach trips and a partnership with Birds Georgia.

• Approval of out of state motor coach trips
• MOU with Birds Georgia recommended by Parks and Leisure Services Advisory Commission
• Discussion of 2026 SPLOST Referendum-IGA

The Board reviewed a $99.15M SPLOST proposal focused on transportation, public safety, and maintenance. Commissioners also discussed out-of-state motor coach trips and a Memorandum of Understanding with Birds Georgia regarding the new Georgia Birding Trail. The Board entered executive session to discuss pending or potential litigation.

• Reviewed six out-of-state motor coach trip requests
• Reviewed Memorandum of Understanding with Birds Georgia for the Georgia Birding Trail
• Reviewed $99.15M SPLOST Referendum-IGA proposal
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation (3-0)
• Closed executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee will consider several action items, including recommending an opening date for the Our Legacy Museum and a Memorandum of Understanding with Birds Georgia to the Board of Commissioners. The committee will also discuss adopting a Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Procedure and new Liaison Procedure, as well as making appointments for liaisons and standing committees. Old business includes updates on SPLOST projects, impact fees, T-SPLOST, programs, and the FY 2027 budget.

• Recommend opening date for Our Legacy Museum to Board of Commissioners
• Consider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Birds Georgia
• Adopt Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Procedure
• SPLOST Projects update – Fairmont Vocational Heritage Park
• Impact Fees Projects update – Yamacraw Road

The Commission reviewed updates on SPLOST, Impact Fees, and T-SPLOST projects. Discussions included proposed budget increases for Leisure Services and Senior Nutrition, as well as a new Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Procedure.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the April regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to consider proposed legislation for a local homestead exemption. This is the sole item on the agenda; no other business is scheduled.

• Consideration of legislation for a local homestead exemption

The Board of Commissioners considered legislation to create a 'Floating Homestead Exemption Act' for owner-occupied homes. The board voted to form a study group to examine the effects of this measure. A motion to amend the legislation to proceed without school boards failed due to lack of a second.

• Formed a study group to study floating homestead exemption effects (4-1)
• Motion to amend local legislation and proceed without school boards failed
• Adjourned meeting (4-1)

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The discussion involves Spalding County, the City of Griffin, and the City of Orchard Hill.

• SPLOST discussion with City of Griffin and City of Orchard Hill

The boards approved a list of projects and a plan for revenue distribution starting April 2027. The City of Orchard Hill will receive the first $1,500,000 in collections before remaining funds are split between the County (62%) and the City of Griffin (38%).

• Approved SPLOST project list and November referendum (4-0)
• Approved Orchard Hill's $1.5M priority collection and 62/38 revenue split (7-0)
• Called for SPLOST referendum in the November general election (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review a cybersecurity grant award and the implementation of a storm water utility, including a proposed fee collection start date of January 1, 2027. The meeting also includes recommendations for parks and leisure fees and splash pad locations.

• State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Award for $369,833
• Contract with Lyndsey Engineering for Phase 2 of Storm Water Utility Implementation
• FY 2027 Fee Schedule from the Parks and Leisure Services Advisory Commission
• 2026 TSPLOST Resurfacing Award to C.W Matthews Contracting Co Inc.
• Change Orders for Heritage Park Gym

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and service items, including a $5.49M road resurfacing award and updates to the Water Authority. They also authorized progress on a stormwater utility plan and various park fee adjustments.

• Approved resolution supporting House Bill 1139 for Water Authority modernization (5-0)
• Approved January 20 and February 16 extraordinary meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted $369,833.00 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program award (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 Parks and Leisure Services Advisory Commission fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved association agreements for several youth sports organizations through December 2026 (5-0)
• Directed PLAC to obtain additional splash pad locations and rebids (5-0)
• Approved Heritage Park Gym change orders not to exceed $70,189.58 (5-0)
• Approved Phase 1 Storm Water Utility Implementation report (5-0)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the reconsideration of a zoning application to rezone approximately 12.5 acres from Agricultural Residential to Highway Commercial for a convenience store with fuel service and future office/retail spaces. The board will also consider proposals for election office renovations, acceptance of new national opioid settlements, and a contract for 2026 T-SPLOST road projects. Presentations include the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025 and proclamations for Women's History Month and National Nutrition Month.

• Public hearing on reconsideration of Application 24-09Z to rezone 12.5 acres at 1279 Maloy Road and 2833/2831 Williamson Road to C-1 for a convenience store with fuel service
• Consider approval of Spalding County Election Office Renovations Proposal
• Consider acceptance of New National Opioid Settlements
• Consider approval of contract from C.W. Matthews for 2026 T-SPLOST projects

The Board of Commissioners approved the February 2026 financial statements and the FY2025 annual comprehensive financial report. The board also issued proclamations for Women’s History Month and National Nutrition Month. A public hearing was opened regarding a remanded rezoning application for McLeRoy Rentals, LLC.

• Approved February 2026 Financial Statements (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)
• Declared March Women’s History Month (5-0)
• Recognized National Nutrition Month (5-0)
• Entered into Executive Session for legal discussion (5-0)
• Entered into Public Hearing for McLeRoy Rentals, LLC rezoning (5-0)

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Spalding County Board will discuss the award of a $369,833 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant. It will also consider permit requirements for through trucks, fee schedule recommendations from the Parks and Leisure Services Advisory Commission, and contracts for storm‑water utility phases. Additional items include a presentation of HB 758, splash‑pad location recommendations, and a TSPLOST resurfacing award recommendation.

• Discussion of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program award for $369,833
• No Through Trucks – permit requirement discussion
• Consider FY 2027 fee schedule recommendation from the Parks and Leisure Services Advisory Commission
• Discussion to approve contracting with Lyndsey Engineering for Phase 2 of the Storm Water Utility Implementation
• 2026 TSPLOST Resurfacing Award recommendation

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss various county business including federal grant awards, ordinance changes, and utility implementations. No substantive votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed $369,833.75 cybersecurity grant for infrastructure upgrades
• Reviewed proposed truck route and driveway permit ordinances
• Considered FY 2027 fee schedule updates for Parks and Leisure Services
• Considered new motorcoach usage and fee structure
• Discussed youth sports association renewals
• Evaluated splash pad locations and costs
• Reviewed HB 758 senior school-tax homestead exemption details
• Discussed Heritage Park Event Center change orders

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss renovations to the Election Office and the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). An executive session is scheduled for legal consultation on pending litigation. No votes are expected as this is a work session.

• Election Office Renovations Discussion
• SPLOST Discussion
• Executive session for litigation under Georgia Open Meetings Act

The board discussed plans to renovate the Elections Office to address space and safety needs. Commissioners also deliberated on a possible six-year SPLOST to fund transportation, deferred maintenance, and property tax relief.

• Entered executive session for legal discussion (5-0)
• Closed executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will discuss multiple funding items, including a $1,167,546.30 LMIG LRA grant from GDOT for resurfacing 3.65 miles of roadway, and a $14,928 homeland security grant. They will also consider bids for parking lot resurfacing, surplus weapons disposal, and an easement agreement for Atlanta Gas Light. A presentation on FY2027 employee insurance and a budget discussion on solid waste management are also on the agenda.

• Acceptance of $1,167,546.30 LMIG LRA funding from GDOT for resurfacing 3.65 miles, with county match of $321,581.43
• Discussion of bids for parking lot resurfacing at 1313 Arthur K. Bolton Parkway
• Declaration to surplus weapons and trade to a licensed Federal Firearms Dealer
• Discussion of purchase of Narcan using Opioid Funds
• Discussion of amendment to Ordinance on Through Truck routes (Part VI, Chapter 2, Article A, Sections 6-2004 and 6-2007)

This April 20 work session focused on reviewing grants, contracts, and facility projects for future board action rather than final voting. Commissioners discussed funding for Narcan supplies, CERT equipment, roadway resurfacing, and solid waste management changes. Several items were directed to staff for contract revisions or prepared for formal votes at the upcoming regular meeting. These reviews will determine local spending on public safety gear, road maintenance, and community facilities.

• Reviewed $68,972 parking lot resurfacing bid at 1313 Arthur K. Bolton Parkway; staff recommended acceptance pending contract revision before April 6 vote
• Agreed to pursue a basic splash pad at Carver Road and prepare it for a formal board vote
• Directed wording changes to Sentence Enforcement contracts expiring June 30, 2026
• Approved in principle the use of $3,898.70 opioid funds to replace expiring Narcan doses
• Reviewed $152,539.46 grant-funded bid for Tyus Park walking trail resurfacing; staff recommended awarding to Bliss Products
• Reviewed acceptance of $1,167,546.30 GDOT funding plus $321,581.43 county match for 3.65 miles of roadway resurfacing
• Directed solid waste management changes to pause immediate implementation, requiring a year-long timeline and public outreach before any new system takes effect
• Acknowledged termination of prior trust agreement for the Water and Sewerage Facilities Authority to clear state approval for a new trustee setup

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests for rezoning, a variance, and a special exception. The body will also discuss text amendments to the county's sign ordinance and stormwater and soil erosion ordinances.

• Application 26-06Z: Request to rezone 0.8 acres at 0 School Road from R-1 to C-1 for commercial truck parking
• Application 26-14V: Variance request for minimum lot size at 140 Rehoboth Church Road and 925 Swint Road
• Application 26-06S: Special exception request for a manufactured home at 1117 Old Sapelo Road
• Proposed text amendment to the Sign Ordinance regarding general advertising signs (billboards)
• Readoption of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control and Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater ordinances

The Planning Commission approved a lot size variance for properties on Rehoboth Church Road and Swint Road. The commission also recommended the readoption of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance and the Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater Ordinance.

• Approved lot size variance for 140 Rehoboth Church Road and 925 Swint Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special exception for manufactured home at 1117 Old Sapelo Road with owner-occupancy condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to readopt Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to readopt Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved April 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled 0 School Road application for June meeting

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will discuss bids for the 2047 Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update and a new burn building for the Fire Department. The session also includes a review of surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles and a REMSAC reappointment letter.

• Bids for 2047 Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update, Community Work Program, and Future Land Use Map
• New burn building for Fire Department
• Surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Spalding County REMSAC Reappointment Letter

The Board discussed a proposed $650,000 burn building for the Fire Department and the selection of a firm for the 2047 Comprehensive Plan update. Commissioners approved the concept for the new burn building pending further data and contract review. The board also reviewed requests regarding EMS Council reappointments and surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles.

• Approved concept for $650,000 prefabricated burn building pending more data
• Discussed REMSAC reappointments for Chief Glenn Polk, Brian Michael, and Laloni Smith
• Discussed surpusing high-mileage Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Reviewed bids for the 2047 Comprehensive Plan update
• Entered executive session to discuss pending or potential litigation (4-0)
• Closed executive session (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a new burn building for the Fire Department, surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles, and a contract for Bliss Products. The board will also select a firm for the county's Comprehensive Plan update and review ordinances.

• Consider Approval for New Burn Building for Fire Department
• Consider Approval of revised contract for Bliss Products for TDP Grant
• Consideration to Surplus Sheriff's Office Vehicles
• Selection of firm for Spalding County's Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update
• Consideration to Schedule a Workshop for Ordinance Review

The Board of Commissioners approved several items including a settlement agreement and a 120-day moratorium on all new residential properties. The board also authorized a contract for the 2047 Comprehensive Plan and scheduled an ordinance and zoning review workshop for June 4th.

• Approved agenda amendments (4-0)
• Proclaimed May 3–9, 2026 as Correctional Officers and Employees Week (4-0)
• Appointed Chief Glen Polk, Lalani Smith, and Brian Michael to the Regional EMS Advisory Council (5-0)
• Approved request to not demolish a requested burn building for the Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved surpusing of Sheriff’s Department vehicles (5-0)
• Approved Inspire Placemaking Collective contract for $288,385 (5-0)
• Scheduled zoning and ordinance workshop for June 4th at 9:00am
• Approved settlement agreement with Mill JS ACT, LLC (5-0)

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on SPLOST, T-SPLOST, and Impact Fees projects. The body will also review information regarding upcoming community events and a letter to the Board of Commissioners about splash pads.

• SPLOST project update for Fairmont Vocational Heritage Park
• Impact Fees project update for Yamacraw Road
• Letter to the Board of Commissioners regarding splash pads
• The Griffin HomeTown Market event announcement for August 22, 2026
• Doc Holliday Festival & BBQ Competition announcement for September 12, 2026

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Commission adopted the meeting agenda as presented and approved the March regular meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:59 PM by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions or policy decisions were taken.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approve March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:59 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Spalding County Planning Commission will consider multiple rezoning requests, variances, and a text amendment. The largest item is a proposal to rezone 291 acres for a data center campus, including a variance from wetland protection district restrictions. Also on the agenda: a 3.86-acre rezoning to manufacturing, a 7-lot residential subdivision preliminary plat, a special exception for a manufactured home, and a proposed sign ordinance amendment for billboards.

• Application 26-01FLUM/26-01Z/26-01S/26-07V: LBM Associates requests rezoning of ~291 acres at 0 and 1221 Tomochichi Road from AR-1/R-2 to C-1C (Manufacturing Light) for a data center campus, plus a variance from the S-4 Sensitive Land Wetlands Protection District and a building height variance.
• Application 26-04FLUM/26-08Z: High Falls 16, LLC requests rezoning of 3.86 acres at 3881 High Falls Road from AR-1 to C-2 Manufacturing.
• Preliminary plat for Birdie Rd.: a 7-lot residential subdivision in Land Lot 56 of the 3rd Land District.
• Application 26-09Z: Christopher Ianuale and Wendy Laverso request rezoning of 0.95 acres at 1501 Macon Road from R-2 to R-6 (Planned Residential Community District).
• Proposed text amendment to Appendix IV - Zoning, Appendix E, Sign Ordinance, to revise standards for general advertising signs (billboards).

The commission denied LBM Associates' request to rezone 0/1221 Tomochichi Road to C‑1C and to amend the Future Land Use Map. It approved High Falls 16, LLC's request to amend the Future Land Use Map for 3881 High Falls Road to C‑2 manufacturing and subsequently approved the rezoning with staff conditions. Additional approvals included a preliminary plat for Birdie Road, several other rezoning and special‑exception requests, and the March 31 meeting minutes. One rezoning request (0 School Road) was tabled pending further consultation.

• Denied FLUM amendment for LBM Associates (0/1221 Tomochichi Rd) – unanimous
• Approved FLUM amendment for High Falls 16, LLC (3881 High Falls Rd) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 3881 High Falls Rd to C‑2 manufacturing with staff conditions – unanimous
• Approved preliminary plat for Birdie Rd. 7‑lot residential subdivision – unanimous
• Approved FLUM amendment for Emily and Thomas Utts (1135 Baptist Camp Rd) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 1501 Macon Rd to R‑6 Planned Residential Community – unanimous
• Approved special exception for manufactured home on 2239 N. McDonough Rd – unanimous
• Tabled rezoning of 0 School Rd to C‑1 pending NEID consultation – unanimous

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to receive budget presentations for the 2027 fiscal year. Representatives from various county departments will present their budget requirements.

• FY27 Budget Presentation- Tax Commissioner
• FY27 Budget Presentation- Accountability Court
• FY27 Budget Presentation- Solicitor General
• FY27 Budget Presentation- Executive
• FY27 Budget Presentation- Animal Shelter

The Board of Commissioners voted to adjourn the special called meeting at 1:45 p.m. The motion was made by Commissioner James Dutton and seconded by Commissioner Gwen Flowers‑Taylor and passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:45 p.m. (motion passed 5‑0)

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting of the Spalding County Board of Commissioners is dedicated to FY27 budget presentations from the Fire Department, Public Works & Public Grounds, E911, 800 MHZ Communications/Information Systems, Citizen Engagement, Clerk of Court, Juvenile Court/Probation, and Correctional Institute/Janitorial. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational only.

• FY27 Budget Presentation – Fire Department
• FY27 Budget Presentation – Public Works & Public Grounds
• FY27 Budget Presentation – E911
• FY27 Budget Presentation – 800 MHZ Communications/Information Systems
• FY27 Budget Presentation – Citizen Engagement, Clerk of Court, Juvenile Court/Probation, and Correctional Institute/Janitorial

The Board voted 4‑0 to adjourn the special meeting at 3:00 pm. The Correctional Institute/Janitorial budget presentation was moved to the April 1 agenda. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting at 3:00 pm (vote 4‑0)
• Item #8 (Correctional Institute/Janitorial) postponed to April 1 agenda

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to receive FY27 budget presentations from the County Manager, Magistrate Court, Sheriff's Office, State Court, Community Development, District Attorney, and Sentence Enforcement. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for review and discussion of proposed budgets.

• FY27 Budget Presentation – County Manager Dr. Steve Ledbetter
• FY27 Budget Presentation – Magistrate Court
• FY27 Budget Presentation – Sheriff’s Office
• FY27 Budget Presentation – Community Development
• FY27 Budget Presentation – District Attorney

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on March 30, 2026 to review FY2027 budget presentations for various departments. No formal actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 2:48 p.m. by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hear budget presentations for FY27 from the Coroner, Library, Board of Elections, Leisure Services, Building Maintenance, Probate Court, Land Bank Authority, and General Appropriations.

• FY27 Budget Presentation- Coroner
• FY27 Budget Presentation- Library
• FY27 Budget Presentation- Board of Elections & Voter Registration
• FY27 Budget Presentation- Leisure Services & Senior Nutrition
• FY27 Budget Presentation- Construction/Building Maintenance

The Board presented FY27 budget requests for multiple departments, including the Correctional Institute, Coroner, Library, Elections, Leisure Services, Construction, Probate Court, General Appropriations, and the Land Bank Authority. Agenda items were rearranged, moving Item #8 to the start of the meeting and later reassigning the Land Bank Authority to Item #9. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed 4‑0.

• Moved FY27 Budget Presentation Item #8 to agenda at 8:00 am
• Reassigned Land Bank Authority from Item #8 to Item #9
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed 4‑0)

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Spalding County Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive updates on capital projects funded by SPLOST, Impact Fees, and T-SPLOST. They will also consider appointing a subcommittee to revise the commission's resolution and develop a liaison policy.

• Appoint a subcommittee to revise the Parks and Leisure Services Advisory Commission Resolution and a potential Liaison Policy (Action Item)
• SPLOST Projects update including Fairmont Vocational Heritage Park
• Impact Fees Projects update including Yamacraw Road and AMBUCS All Accessible Playground
• Update on February Board of Commissioner recommendations: FY 2027 Fee Schedule, Motorcoach User Fees, Associations, Splash Pad Locations
• Improving Neighborhood Outcomes Grant update

The commission adopted its agenda and approved prior meeting minutes unanimously. A motion to send a memo to the Board of Commissioners expressing PLAC’s disagreement with the Board’s splash‑pad recommendations passed unanimously. Chairman Ward appointed Howard Ayers, Mary Braun, Kenneth Hester and himself to a subcommittee to work on revisions to the commission resolution and a liaison policy.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approve minutes from Jan and Feb meetings (unanimous)
• Send memo to Board of Commissioners disagreeing with splash‑pad recommendations (unanimous)
• Appoint subcommittee (Howard Ayers, Mary Braun, Kenneth Hester, Chairman Ward) to revise resolution and liaison policy

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review a rezoning request for a 5.46-acre property and consider several funding grants. The meeting includes decisions on parking lot resurfacing and the sale of a property on Teamon Circle.

• Rezoning of 1615 High Falls Road from C-2, R-2, and AR-1 to AR-1
• FY2025 State Homeland Security Program grant for $14,928.00
• FY23 COSSUP supplemental funding of $8,400
• Sale of 256 Teamon Circle
• Contract for resurfacing parking lot at 1313 Arthur K. Bolton Parkway

A quorum was not present, so the regular meeting was cancelled at 6:06 p.m. No agenda items were considered or voted on. The meeting adjourned without any decisions.

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a recommendation on splash pads, bids for resurfacing the parking lot at 1313 Arthur K. Bolton Parkway, and renewal of sentence enforcement contracts. They will also discuss trash management, a COSSUP supplemental funding amount of $8,400, and a $14,928 Homeland Security grant. The parking lot bid could be awarded at the regular meeting on April 6, 2026.

• Splash pad recommendation from PLAC
• Bids for parking lot resurfacing at 1313 Arthur K. Bolton Parkway, with possible award on April 6
• Sentence enforcement contract renewal discussion
• FY23 COSSUP supplemental funding of $8,400
• FY2025 State Homeland Security Program grant of $14,928

The Board of Commissioners work session scheduled for April 6, 2026 was cancelled after it was determined that a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed or voted on. The meeting adjourned without any decisions.

Planning Commission

The Spalding County Planning Commission will consider multiple rezoning and variance requests. The largest proposal is a data center campus on 291 acres at Tomochichi Road, requiring a future land use map amendment, special exception, and variances. Other items include a townhome development on 13.18 acres at Macon Road, a 60-lot subdivision preliminary plat, and text amendments on yard sales and fire prevention.

• Rezoning of 291 acres (Tomochichi Road) from AR-1 and R-2 to C-1C for a data center campus (Applications 26-01FLUM, 26-01Z, 26-01S, 26-07V)
• Rezoning of 13.18 acres (1683 Macon Road) from C-1 to R-6 for a townhome development (Applications 26-04Z, 26-11V)
• Preliminary plat for Redington Estates, a 60-lot residential subdivision on Macon Road
• Proposed text amendment to establish frequency restrictions for yard and estate sales in residential areas
• Proposed text amendment to clarify emergency responder radio coverage requirements in buildings

The commission unanimously approved the rezoning of 1683 Macon Road from C‑1 to R‑6 and approved four related variance requests. It also approved rezoning of 1394 Carver Rd to AR‑1, a special exception for a home‑based training service on 230 Manley Rd, and the Urban Proximity Overlay Map amendment. Text amendments to fire‑prevention requirements and yard‑sale regulations were approved, while a preliminary plat for Redington Estates was tabled and several large‑scale applications were withdrawn at the applicants’ request.

• Approved rezoning of 1683 Macon Rd to R‑6 (unanimous)
• Approved four variance requests for 1683 Macon Rd (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1394 Carver Rd to AR‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for home‑based training on 230 Manley Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Urban Proximity Overlay Map enlargement (unanimous)
• Approved fire‑prevention text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved yard‑sale frequency restriction amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled Redington Estates preliminary plat (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Public Hearing

The Board of Commissioners holds a public hearing on three zoning applications: a rezoning to agricultural-residential at 1615 High Falls Road, a rezoning and variance for a coffee shop and offices at 1135 Baptist Camp Road, and a special exception for a utility substation at 755 High Falls Road. The board will also review a concept plan revision for the Heron Bay / Hwy 155 Village Node and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Rezone 1615 High Falls Road from C-2, R-2, AR-1 to solely AR-1
• Public hearing: Rezone 1135 Baptist Camp Road from R-1 to VN for coffee shop and office suites, plus variance on development standards
• Public hearing: Special exception for utility substation on 1 acre at 755 High Falls Road
• Review of concept plan revision for Heron Bay / Hwy 155 Village Node
• Approval of meeting minutes from Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Feb 2026

The Board voted 4‑0 to rezone 1615 High Falls Road from mixed C‑2, R‑2 and AR‑1 to AR‑1 only. It also approved a special exception for a utility substation at 755 High Falls Road and adopted a revised concept plan for the Heron Bay/Hwy 155 Village Node. All three sets of prior meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved rezoning of 1615 High Falls Road to AR‑1 (4‑0)
• Approved special exception for utility substation at 755 High Falls Road (4‑0)
• Approved revised Heron Bay/Hwy 155 Village Node concept plan (4‑0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 1135 Baptist Camp Road (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 20 2025, Jan 22 2026, Feb 26 2026 meetings (4‑0)
• Entered and exited executive session (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 pm (4‑0)

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Spalding County Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee will consider recommending the FY 2027 Fee Schedule and Motorcoach User Fees to the Board of Commissioners. They will also discuss updates on SPLOST and impact fee projects, and consider appointments to a disciplinary committee and liaison roles. A request from the Spalding Striders Griffin Flight Track Club and recommendations for splash pad locations are on the agenda.

• Recommendation on FY 2027 Fee Schedule for parks
• Recommendation on Motorcoach User Fees
• Consideration of two splash pad locations that meet site requirements
• Chairman appointment of three members to disciplinary committee
• Consider request from Spalding Striders Griffin Flight Track Club

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the January meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted 6‑1 to forward the FY 2027 fee‑schedule recommendation, which includes a 2.7% rental increase and several specific fee changes, to the Board of Commissioners. No decision was made on the motorcoach user‑fee proposal; further discussion is pending.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2027 fee‑schedule recommendation with listed fee changes (6‑1)
• Motorcoach user‑fee proposal discussed; no action taken

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation for an accessible playground design at AMBUCS Park and a proposal for motorcoach user fees to present to the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommendation for AMBUCS Park All Accessible Playground Design
• Recommendation for Motorcoach User Fees to Board of Commissioners

The Spalding County Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Commission unanimously adopted the recommendation of the ad‑hoc playground subcommittee for the AMBUCS Park All Accessible Playground Design. The design includes accessible rubber surfacing, shade structures, picnic tables and a compliant tower, and will be ordered in February to capture a $15,000 freight discount. The approved design will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners workshop for final action. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved AMBUCS Park All Accessible Playground Design (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Spalding County Planning Commission will consider several applications for zoning changes and variances, including a rezoning to create a planned residential community and requests to reduce building setbacks. The body will also review a concept plan for a new village node.

• Reliance Realty requests rezoning to R-6 (Planned Residential Community) for 13.18 acres at 1683 Macon Road
• Utts request rezoning from R-1 to VN (Village Node) at 1135 Baptist Camp Road for a coffee shop
• Kramer requests variance for lot width on 1890 Swint Road
• Cannon requests special exception for utility substation on 755 High Falls Road
• Review of Heron Bay / Hwy 155 Village Node concept plan

The Spalding County Planning Commission unanimously approved a Future Land Use Map amendment for a 13.18‑acre parcel on Macon Road. It also denied two front‑yard setback variances, approved three other variances and rezoning requests, and tabled one rezoning due to an inadequate site plan. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Denied variance for Ruiztello Construction Services (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Argo Holdings LLC with staff conditions (unanimous)
• Denied variance for Steven and Donna Kramer (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Wade Cannon property to AR‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Emily and Thomas Utts property to VN with staff conditions (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Emily and Thomas Utts with additional driveway and berm conditions (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for Anthony Cornacchia with vegetative buffer condition (unanimous)
• Approved FLUM amendment for Reliance Realty Holdings LLC (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This special-called meeting of the Spalding County Planning Commission consists of a training session conducted by County Zoning Attorney Newton Galloway. The training covers specific procedural requirements for Zoning Appeal cases that the same board will hear at future meetings, per Code Section 410. No votes or decisions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Zoning Attorney Newton Galloway to lead procedural training on Zoning Appeal cases for commission members

The Spalding County Planning Commission met on February 23, 2026. A motion to eliminate the Invocation and the Pledge to the Flag was made by Commissioner Bryant, seconded by Commissioner Harris, and passed unanimously. The County Zoning Attorney gave a training presentation on zoning appeals, but no action was taken. The commission then adjourned unanimously.

• Eliminated Invocation and Flag Pledge (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Public Hearing

The Board of Commissioners holds a zoning public hearing to consider an appeal of a denied Alcohol ID Badge, second readings of three zoning map and overlay adoptions, and several tabled applications for the Minerva Spring Lake development, including a master plan for 59 lots, special exceptions for cluster dwellings, and variances for setbacks and cul-de-sacs.

• Appeal of denial of an Alcohol ID Badge
• Second reading for adoption of Official Zoning Map Update
• Second reading for adoption of Urban Proximity Overlay Map
• Second reading for adoption of S-2 District Watershed Protection Map Update
• Minerva Spring Lake master plan (59 lots, ~6,000 sq ft each) and related special exceptions and variances for parcels 244 02011A/244 02011 and 239 04062

The commissioners upheld the denial of an Alcohol ID badge (4‑0). They adopted the updated official zoning map, the Urban Proximity Overlay map, and the S‑2 District Watershed Protection map (each 4‑0). They approved the Minerva Spring Lake master plan and several related applications with staff conditions and a fencing requirement (each 4‑0).

• Uphold denial of Alcohol ID badge (4‑0)
• Adopt updated official zoning map (4‑0)
• Adopt Urban Proximity Overlay map (4‑0)
• Adopt S‑2 District Watershed Protection map update (4‑0)
• Approve Minerva Spring Lake master plan with staff conditions and fencing (4‑0)
• Approve application 23‑14S with staff conditions and fencing (4‑0)
• Approve application 23‑12V for side yard setback only with staff conditions and fencing (4‑0)
• Approve application 23‑13S with staff conditions (4‑0)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of financial statements as of January 31, 2026, and minutes from recent meetings. A proclamation for Black History Month will be presented. The board will also consider an appointment for Records Officer and hold an executive session to discuss pending or potential litigation.

• Approval of financial statements as of January 31, 2026
• Approval of minutes from Jan 5 regular meeting, Jan 14 retreat, Feb 2 workshop and regular meeting
• Presentation of Black History Month proclamation
• Consideration of appointment for Records Officer
• Executive session for pending or potential litigation

The board amended the agenda to add real estate to the executive session and approved the January financial update. Minutes from recent meetings were approved. Commissioners appointed County Manager Steve Ledbetter as Records Management Officer and Christina Burden as Deputy Records Management Officer. The board also entered and closed an executive session, approved a remand order, and adjourned.

• Amended agenda to add real estate to executive session (4-0)
• Approved January 2026 financial statements update (4-0)
• Approved minutes for Jan 5, Jan 14, and Feb 2 meetings (4-0)
• Appointed County Manager Steve Ledbetter as Records Management Officer (3-1)
• Appointed Christina Burden as Deputy Records Management Officer (4-0)
• Entered executive session (4-0)
• Approved remand order after executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hold an extraordinary session on January 20, 2026. They will consider approving multiple grant awards, including a $300,000 Safe Streets for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation and several other grants totaling over $290,000. The board will also hold a second reading of a No Through Trucks Ordinance and discuss revisions to amplification permit standards. Additionally, they will consider a contract for demolition of 117 East Solomon Street and a road closure for airport demolition.

• Consider approval of $300,000 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant from USDOT
• Consider approval of $160,955 Tire Derived Products grant from Georgia DNR
• 2nd reading of No Through Trucks Ordinance
• Consideration of contract for demolition of 117 East Solomon Street by Anderson Environmental Inc.
• Consideration of Sapelo Road closure for demolition at Griffin-Spalding County Airport ($71,075)

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing condemnation of fee‑simple property for aviation and transportation improvements and directing the County Manager to explore splitting the Grinnell Judicial Circuit. The Board also approved the FY 2026 financial statements. Several grant awards were approved, including a $300,000 Safe Streets for All grant, a $19,265 TIME grant, a $160,955 tire‑derived products grant, and a $105,592 Community Service Block Grant amendment. Two internship grants of $3,260 each were also approved.

• Amended agenda to authorize condemnation of property for aviation/transportation facilities and study judicial‑circuit split (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 financial statements (5‑0)
• Approved $300,000 Safe Streets for All grant with 20% local match (5‑0)
• Approved $19,265 TIME grant for traffic‑incident equipment (5‑0)
• Approved $105,592 CSBG carryover budget amendment (5‑0)
• Approved $160,955 tire‑derived products grant for Wyomia Tyus Walking Trail (5‑0)
• Approved two $3,260 internship grants for Legacy Museum and Public Works (vote tally not recorded)

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on SPLOST, T-SPLOST, and Impact Fee projects. Members will also select a 2026 Bain Proctor Award Committee and appoint a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary.

• Fairmont Vocational Heritage Park update
• Impact Fee projects: Master Plan, Water Trail, Splash Pad, and Yamacraw Road
• Improving Neighborhood Outcomes Grant update
• Selection of 2026 Bain Proctor Award Committee
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the previous meeting minutes, both unanimously. Mary Braun was appointed as the PLAC representative and Commissioner Gwen Flowers‑Taylor as the Board representative to the 2026 Bain Proctor Award Committee, with the motions passing unanimously. Tyrone Ward was elected Chairman, Peter Phelps Vice‑Chairman, and Meghan Quinlan Secretary, each election approved unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from December meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Braun to 2026 Bain Proctor Award Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Gwen Flowers‑Taylor to 2026 Bain Proctor Award Committee (unanimous)
• Elected Tyrone Ward as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Peter Phelps as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Meghan Quinlan as Secretary (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a Land Bank Authority waiver request and playground recommendations. The body will also consider a recommendation regarding motorcoach user fees from Leisure Services.

• Owner Occupancy Waiver Request from Land Bank Authority
• AMBUCS Park All Accessible Playground recommendation
• Leisure Services recommendation for Motorcoach User Fees

The Board unanimously amended the agenda to place the executive session after the work session. It then entered an executive session to discuss litigation matters, closed that session, and adjourned the meeting. No final actions were taken on the owner‑occupancy waiver, playground equipment, or motor‑coach fee proposals.

• Amended agenda to place executive session after work session (4-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (4-0)
• Closed executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2026 and appoint key staff, including the County Manager and County Attorney. The body will also consider various board appointments and a budget amendment for a Magistrate Court position. Other items include motorcoach travel requests and a proposed truck ordinance.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for Calendar Year 2026
• Appointments for County Manager, County Clerk, County Attorney, and Zoning Attorney
• 1st Reading of No Through Trucks Ordinance
• Budget amendment to allocate funding for a Magistrate Court position currently funded by ARPA
• MOU for a traffic signal system at GA State Highway 16 (Arthur K. Bolton Parkway) and Campus Drive

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners elected Clay Davis as Chairman for 2025 and James Dutton as Vice‑Chair, each by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also approved several key staff appointments, including County Manager Steve Ledbetter, County Clerk Steve Ledbetter, County Attorney Stephanie Windham, County Zoning Attorney Newton Galloway, Human Resources Attorney Jarrard & Davis, and Correctional Institution Warden Eric Sellers, all by 5‑0 votes.

• Elected Clay Davis as Chairman (5‑0)
• Appointed James Dutton as Vice‑Chair (5‑0)
• Appointed Steve Ledbetter as County Manager (5‑0)
• Appointed Steve Ledbetter as County Clerk (5‑0)
• Appointed Stephanie Windham as County Attorney (5‑0)
• Appointed Newton Galloway as County Zoning Attorney (5‑0)
• Appointed Jarrard & Davis as Human Resources Attorney (5‑0)
• Appointed Eric Sellers as Correctional Institution Warden (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review a rezoning request for a data center campus and consider motor coach user fees. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2026 Board goals and priorities. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending or potential litigation.

• Rezoning of 5745 and 5841 Jackson Road from C-2 to C-1C for a data center campus
• Approval of Motor Coach User Fees
• Owner Occupancy Waiver Request from Land Bank Authority
• Recommendation of the AMBUCS Parks All Accessible Playground

The Board voted unanimously to rescind the previous condemnation resolution and adopt a new resolution authorizing the acquisition of fee‑simple property rights for aviation and transportation facilities. It also approved the rezoning of parcels on Jackson Road for a data‑center campus, approved the AMBUCS All‑Accessible Playground project, and approved motor‑coach fee study recommendations. The Owner Occupancy Waiver request was tabled, and the meeting minutes for January were approved. All votes were unanimous except the motor‑coach fee motion which passed 3‑0.

• Rescinded prior condemnation resolution and adopted new condemnation resolution (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5745 & 5841 Jackson Road to C-1C for data‑center campus (4-0)
• Approved AMBUCS Parks All‑Accessible Playground recommendation (4-0)
• Approved motor‑coach user‑fee study and trips through FY2026 (3-0)
• Tabled Owner Occupancy Waiver request from Land Bank Authority (4-0)
• Approved January 5 and January 12 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting retreat. The body will discuss the State of the County, goals for calendar year 2026, and priorities for the FY2027 budget.

• Update from Sheriff Dix
• State of the County update and discussion
• Calendar Year 2026 Goals and Priorities
• FY2027 Budget and Priorities discussion

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners met on Jan. 14, 2026 to hear updates on jail conditions, county accomplishments, and FY2027 goals. No formal approvals, denials, or policy changes were adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 p.m. after a motion passed 5‑0.

• Adjourned special meeting (motion passed 5-0)

GSATC - Regular Meeting

The Griffin-Spalding Area Transportation Committee will elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary for 2026 and approve minutes from November 2025. They will receive updates on GDOT projects, the Griffin-Spalding County Airport, and ongoing transportation initiatives including the SR 155 Designation Project, the Hwy 16 at S. 9th Street Bridge Replacement, and safety audit recommendations for SR 155/S. Hill/8th Street. Public comment will be heard.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary for 2026
• GDOT Project Status Report by Harland Smith
• Griffin Spalding County Airport Update by Robert Mohl
• SR 155 Designation Project update
• Hwy 16 at S. 9th Street Bridge Replacement Project update

The committee elected Mariza Eller as chairperson, Bruce Ballard as vice‑chair, and Jessica O’Conner as secretary, all unanimously. The meeting minutes were approved with nine votes in favor and one abstention. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Mariza Eller elected chairperson (unanimous)
• Bruce Ballard elected vice‑chair (unanimous)
• Jessica O’Conner elected secretary (unanimous)
• Minutes approved (9 votes, 1 abstention)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will discuss amending the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Griffin regarding Fairmont Park. They will consider a budget amendment to fund the Magistrate Court position that is currently paid with ARPA funds. A proposal for a No Through Trucks Ordinance will also be reviewed. An executive session will be held to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel.

• Amend IGA between Spalding County and City of Griffin for Fairmont Park use
• Budget amendment to allocate funding for Magistrate Court position (currently ARPA funded)
• Discussion of No Through Trucks Ordinance
• Executive session to discuss pending or potential litigation with legal counsel

The board reached consensus to keep the part‑time constable in the Magistrate Court funded through June, using the department's current budget. It also ordered the temporary removal of sections D3, E, and F from the No Through Trucks Ordinance until a permit framework is developed. Motions to enter and later close an executive session passed 4‑0 and 5‑0 respectively, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved continued funding for part‑time magistrate court constable through June (consensus)
• Temporarily removed sections D3, E, and F from No Through Trucks Ordinance (no vote recorded)
• Motion to enter executive session passed 4‑0
• Motion to close executive session passed 5‑0
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Work Session

The Board will discuss a proposed 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) with the City of Griffin and Orchard Hill. The discussion will focus on a potential referendum to be placed on the November 2026 ballot. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion with the City of Griffin and Orchard Hill on a 2026 SPLOST referendum

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Clay Davis as chairman and James Dutton as vice‑chair for 2025. The board also approved several key staff appointments, including County Manager Steve Ledbetter, County Clerk Steve Ledbetter, County Attorney Stephanie Windham, County Zoning Attorney Newton Galloway, Human Resources Attorney Jarrard & Davis, and Correctional Institution Warden Eric Sellers, each passing with a 5‑0 vote.

• Elected Clay Davis as Chairman (5‑0)
• Elected James Dutton as Vice‑Chair (5‑0)
• Appointed Steve Ledbetter as County Manager (5‑0)
• Appointed Steve Ledbetter as County Clerk (5‑0)
• Appointed Stephanie Windham as County Attorney (5‑0)
• Appointed Newton Galloway as County Zoning Attorney (5‑0)
• Appointed Jarrard & Davis as Human Resources Attorney (5‑0)
• Appointed Eric Sellers as Correctional Institution Warden (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Public Hearing

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a variance, rezoning, and special exception to allow a data center campus on two parcels totaling about 190 acres at 5745 and 5841 Jackson Road. The applicant seeks to build in watershed and wetland protection districts and rezone from C-2 to C-1C. The board will also hold hearings on adopting updates to the Official Zoning Map, Urban Proximity Overlay Map, and S-2 Watershed Protection Map. A second reading will consider rezoning 50 acres at 1075 Amelia Road from R-2 to VN for a master planned community extension.

• Public hearing for variance (26-05V) to allow data center in S-2 and S-4 sensitive land districts
• Public hearing for rezoning (25-29Z) from C-2 to C-1C for data center campus
• Public hearing for special exception (25-17S) for a data center campus
• Public hearing and adoption of Official Zoning Map Update and Urban Proximity Overlay Map
• Second reading and ordinance to rezone 1075 Amelia Road from R-2 to VN for master planned community

The Spalding County Board conditionally approved a variance, a rezoning and a special exception for Wallace Jackson's data center project. It also adopted the official zoning map, the Urban Proximity Overlay map, and the S‑2 Watershed Protection map. Additionally, the Board approved rezoning of a parcel on Amelia Road. All motions passed unanimously 4‑0 with Commissioner Gwen Flowers‑Taylor absent.

• Approved conditional variance for 5745 & 5841 Jackson Rd (Application 26-05V) (4-0)
• Approved rezoning from C‑2 to C‑1C for 5745 & 5841 Jackson Rd (Application 25-29Z) (4-0)
• Approved special exception for 5745 & 5841 Jackson Rd data center (Application 25-17S) (4-0)
• Adopted Official Zoning Map Update (4-0)
• Adopted Urban Proximity Overlay Map (4-0)
• Adopted Official S‑2 Watershed Protection Map Update (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1075 Amelia Rd from R‑2 to VN (Application 25-28Z) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several variance requests, including for a mother-in-law suite and sign standards, and a major rezoning and special exception for a data center campus on Jackson Road. Commissioners will also adopt updates to the official zoning map, urban proximity overlay, and watershed protection maps, and appoint a 2026 chair and vice chair.

• Variance for mother-in-law suite at 51 S. Bend View Road on AR-1 zoned parcel (9.23 acres)
• Three sign-standards variances at 2004 North Expressway and two Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway addresses
• Variance for building height reduction on PDD zoned parcel at Arthur K. Bolton Parkway / High Falls Road (approx. 89.98 acres)
• Variance, rezoning (C-2 to C-1C), and special exception for data center campus at 5745 and 5841 Jackson Road (total approx. 189.66 acres)
• Adoption of Official Zoning Map Update, Urban Proximity Overlay Map, and S-2 Watershed Protection Map updates

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Spalding County Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Commission will consider several action items, including recommending the creation of an annual Parks Improvement Fund with initial funding of $500,000 to $1 million to address deferred maintenance. The committee will also discuss scheduling soccer irrigation projects, accepting a $65,000 BOOST 2.0 grant for out-of-school programming, and receive updates on SPLOST, Impact Fees, and T-SPLOST projects.

• Consider recommendation to create Parks Improvement Fund with $500,000–$1,000,000 initial funding
• Consider recommendation to address deferred maintenance items from 2025 Parks Master Plan
• Consider scheduling soccer irrigation projects this winter
• Consider accepting $65,000 BOOST 2.0 funding for 2026 Out of School Time programming
• Updates on Fairmont Vocational Heritage Park (SPLOST), Water Trail, Splash Pad, Yamacraw Road (Impact Fees)