Spalding County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning items, including a special exception for a cell tower at 3430 N McDonough Road, a special exception for weekly church services at 1160 County Line Road, and a rezoning of 50 acres at 1075 Amelia Road from R-2 to VN for a master planned community extension. Under new business, the board will consider accepting a donation for a traffic signal at Hwy 16 and a future industrial road, adopting a 40-year road replacement schedule, approving a Parks & Leisure Services Master Plan, and accepting $65,000 in BOOST 2.0 funding for out-of-school programming.

• Public hearing on Application 25-16S: special exception for a cell tower on 2 acres at 3430 N McDonough Road
• Public hearing on Application 25-19S: special exception for weekly church services at 1160 County Line Road
• Public hearing on Application 25-28Z: rezoning 50 acres at 1075 Amelia Road from R-2 to VN for master planned community extension
• Consider donation from High Falls 16, LLC for design/installation of traffic signal at Hwy 16 and future industrial road
• Consider approval of $65,000 BOOST 2.0 funding for 2026 Out of School Time programming

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will discuss several Parks & Leisure initiatives, including adopting the 2025 Parks & Leisure Services Master Plan, approving a new Motor Coach Policy, and considering a $65,000 BOOST 2.0 grant for 2026 Out of School Time programming. Additional topics include a presentation of the Griffin‑Spalding Regional Airport Strategic Development Plan, a donation for a traffic signal at Hwy 16 (AKB Parkway) and the future industrial roadway east of High Falls Road, and a 40‑year road replacement plan by Public Works. The session also covers lease, budget amendment, and ordinance revision items.

• Consider adopting the 2025 Parks & Leisure Services Master Plan
• Consider a recommendation to accept the new Motor Coach Policy
• Consider a recommendation to accept BOOST 2.0 funding of $65,000 for 2026 Out of School Time programming
• Discussion of donation by High Falls 16, LLC for design and installation of a traffic signal at Hwy 16 (AKB Parkway) and the future industrial roadway east of High Falls Road
• Presentation by Public Works of a 40‑year road replacement plan

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Spalding County Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee will consider two action items: recommending the 2025 Parks & Leisure Services Master Plan and an updated Motor Coach Policy to the Board of Commissioners. They will also receive updates on SPLOST, Impact Fees, T-SPLOST projects, and a budget review. Citizen comments are permitted with sign-up and a three-minute limit.

• Recommendation of 2025 Parks & Leisure Services Master Plan to Board of Commissioners (Action Item)
• Consideration of updated Motor Coach Policy (Action Item)
• SPLOST Projects update – Fairmont Vocational Heritage Park (Information)
• Impact Fees Projects update – Master Plan Update, Water Trail, Splash Pad, Tyus All Accessible Playground, Yamacraw Road (Information)
• Improving Neighborhood Outcomes Grant update (Information) and Budget Review (Information)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a contract with Headley Construction for demolition and construction of the Heritage Park Community Building (Heritage Park Gym), accept a $75,000 grant from the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital Authority for the Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels), and approve renewal of multiple alcohol licenses. The board will also consider an updated final plat for Teamon Pointe Phase One and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Consider approval of contract with Headley Construction for Heritage Park Community Building demolition and construction (no dollar amount given)
• Accept $75,000 from Griffin-Spalding County Hospital Authority for Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels) in calendar year 2026
• Renew alcohol licenses for Family Dollar (1642 North Hill Street), Cleveland Food Mart (928 North 9th Street), Big Jim's Wing Shack (1557 Williamson Road), and Griffin Food Mart (2295 North Expressway)
• Consider updated final plat for Teamon Pointe Phase One subdivision
• Approve minutes from November 3, 2025 (work session and regular meeting) and November 17, 2025 (extraordinary session)

The commissioners approved a contract with Headley Construction to demolish and rebuild the Heritage Park Community Building, voting 5‑0. They also accepted a $75,000 grant for the Senior Nutrition Program and authorized the County Manager to process routine alcohol license renewals when no violations exist. Additionally, the updated final plat for Teamon Pointe Phase One was approved.

• Approved Headley Construction contract for Heritage Park Community Building (5-0)
• Accepted $75,000 grant for Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels) (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to process routine alcohol license renewals (5-0)
• Approved updated final plat for Teamon Pointe Phase One (5-0)
• Approved four 2026 alcohol license renewals for retail and on‑premises sales (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 3 and November 17 meetings (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Spalding County Planning Commission will review several land use applications, including a rezoning of 139.63 acres on Jackson Road from C-2 to C-1C for a data center campus and a special exception for that same campus. It will also consider a rezoning of 50 acres on Amelia Road from R-2 to VN for a village‑node community, a preliminary plat extension for the Stonebriar subdivision Phases III and IV, and special exceptions for a cell tower on 3430 N McDonough Road and weekly church services at 1160 County Line Road. The commission will also vote on the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting.

• Rezoning of 139.63 acres (Parcels 216 01004 and 216 01004A) on Jackson Road from C-2 to C-1C for a data center campus
• Special exception request for a data center campus on the same Jackson Road parcels
• Rezoning of 50 acres (Parcel 200 01004) at 1075 Amelia Road from R-2 to VN for a village‑node community
• Preliminary plat approval extension for Stonebriar subdivision, Phases III and IV
• Special exception applications for a cell tower at 3430 N McDonough Road and weekly church services at 1160 County Line Road

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat extension for the Stonebriar subdivision phases III and IV. It also approved a special exception for Family Worship Center Ministries and rezoned 1075 Amelia Road from R‑2 to VN. The minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting were approved, while a cell‑tower exception and two data‑center applications were tabled or received no action.

• Approved preliminary plat extension for Stonebriar subdivision phases III & IV (unanimous)
• Motion to deny cell‑tower special exception failed (no second); no action taken
• Approved special exception for Family Worship Center Ministries (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1075 Amelia Road from R‑2 to VN (unanimous)
• Application 25-28Z rezoning for data center campus tabled until next meeting
• Application 25-17S special exception for data center campus tabled until next meeting
• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including the second reading of the “No Through Trucks” ordinance. It will also review the Medical Director’s contract, a 6.25% pay‑increase proposal for Griffin Judicial Circuit staff, and a contract for airport engineering design assistance. Additional agenda items cover alcohol license renewals, condemnation resolutions, and a request to retire a K‑9 unit.

• 2nd reading approval of the “No Through Trucks” ordinance
• Approval of the Medical Director’s contract
• Approval of a 6.25% pay‑increase proposal for Griffin Judicial Circuit elected officials and staff (HB85)
• Approval of the contract for airport engineering design assistance with GDOT and the Griffin‑Spalding County Airport Authority
• Approval of multiple 2026 alcohol license renewals for retail beer, wine, and liquor sales at several Griffin locations

The Board entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and unanimously approved an $80,000 workers’ compensation claim. It also approved the Medical Director’s contract (4‑1), several airport authority condemnation resolutions, a GDOT engineering contract, the retirement of K‑9 Roscoe with an award to its handler, a floating holiday on Dec 26, 2025, and moved the scheduled workshop to Dec 15. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Entered Executive Session – motion passed 5‑0
• Approved $80,000 workers’ compensation claim – motion passed 5‑0
• Approved Medical Director’s contract – motion passed 4‑1 (James Dutton voted against)
• Approved airport authority condemnation resolutions (AF‑46, AF‑22, AF‑04, AF‑03, AF‑02, AF‑12) – motion passed 5‑0
• Approved Contract 47 agreement for airport engineering design – motion passed 5‑0
• Approved retirement of K‑9 Roscoe and award to Deputy Kyle Mason – motion passed 5‑0
• Approved floating holiday on Dec 26, 2025 – motion passed 5‑0
• Changed workshop date to Dec 15 – motion passed 5‑0

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Public Hearing

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will conduct a zoning public hearing to consider multiple requests, including a special exception for a rural event center, a variance for setback reduction, and rezoning of several parcels from residential to planned development. The board will also hold second readings and votes on ordinances for a 127.45-acre rezoning on McDonough Road, a historic preservation ordinance, noise standards for event centers, and data center regulations.

• Public hearing for special exception for rural event center at 2547 and 2545 Locust Grove Road (InHouse Real Estate LLC)
• Public hearing for variance to reduce required 200-foot setback to 100 feet for the same event center
• Public hearing for rezoning of 120 Airport Road and 121/123 Oak Avenue from R-1 to PDD (John Shepherd)
• Second reading for rezoning/special exception for 50 S McDonough Road (127.45 acres, Parcel 219 06001)
• Second reading for text amendments to data center standards and noise abatement for event centers

The board approved the final plat for Teamon Pointe Phase One and approved a 127‑acre rezoning and special exception for 50 S. McDonough Road. It denied a rezoning request for 120 Airport Road and tabled two applications from InHouse Real Estate for a rural event center. Several zoning code amendments, including revisions to the Planning Commission, deletion of the Board of Appeals, and updates to urban proximity standards, were approved on first reading. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Teamon Pointe Phase One final plat (5-0)
• Tabled special exception for rural event center at 2547 & 2545 Locust Grove Rd (5-0)
• Tabled variance to reduce 200‑ft setback for event center at 2547 Locust Grove Rd (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of 120 Airport Road from R‑1 to PDD (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 121 & 123 Oak Ave from R‑1 to PDD (5-0)
• Approved First Reading of Appendix B “Planning Commission” revisions (5-0)
• Approved First Reading of Appendix C “Board of Appeals” deletion (5-0)
• Approved rezoning and special exception for 50 S. McDonough Road (127.45 acres) (5-0)

GSATC - Regular Meeting

The Griffin-Spalding Area Transportation Committee (GSATC) will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2025. The agenda includes approval of September 17, 2025 minutes, status reports on GDOT projects and the Griffin-Spalding County Airport, and updates from the City of Griffin, Spalding County, and the Three Rivers Regional Commission. A discussion of the SR 155 Designation Project is also scheduled.

• Consider approval of September 17, 2025 minutes
• GDOT Project Status Report
• Griffin Spalding County Airport Update
• City of Griffin and Spalding County Project Status Updates
• SR 155 Designation Project

The board approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized condemnation of the remaining parcels for the Griffin‑Spalding County Airport on 11/16/2025. A Notice to Proceed was issued for the Hamilton Blvd Intersection Improvement on Nov 21, 2025, and demolition permits for the first set of acquired airport properties were filed.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (motion by Truman Tinsley, seconded by Cindy Jones)
• Authorized condemnation of remaining airport parcels (11/16/2025)
• Issued Notice to Proceed for Hamilton Blvd Intersection Improvement (Nov 21, 2025)
• Demolition permits filed by Croy for first set of acquired airport properties

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Spalding County Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee will receive updates on SPLOST, impact fees, and T-SPLOST projects, as well as a grant update and program reports. An action item to consider expanded uses of a motor coach will be voted on. The chairman will appoint subcommittees for an all-accessible playground design and soccer field irrigation planning.

• Update on SPLOST projects: Fairmont Vocational Heritage Park
• Update on impact fee projects: Master Plan, Water Trail, Splash Pad, Tyus All Accessible Playground, Yamacraw Road
• Update on Improving Neighborhood Outcomes grant
• Action item: Consider expanded uses of motor coach
• Appointment of ad hoc subcommittees for AMBUCS all-accessible play structure and Tyus Soccer field irrigation

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the September regular meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. No other formal actions or approvals were taken during the session.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will recognize the 8th Annual Sheriff's Citizen Academy, hear citizen comments, and consider six new business items. Key decisions include first reading of a No Through Trucks Ordinance, approval of a vehicle purchase for Public Works, a construction contract for Heritage Park Community Building, a paving contract for Pineview Road, and a lease for living quarters at Hanleiter.

• Appointment of Commissioner Ryan Bowlden to fill Chamber of Commerce unexpired term
• First reading of No Through Trucks Ordinance
• Vehicle purchase for Public Works
• Contract for construction of Heritage Park Community Building
• Piedmont Paving Contract for Pineview Road

The Spalding County Board approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $3,753,000 award to Headley Construction for the Heritage Park Community Building. It also adopted a No Through Trucks ordinance amendment, authorized a property purchase for $475,000, and appointed Commissioner Ryan Bowlden as Chair of the Chamber of Commerce.

• Amended agenda to let manager approve documents for 116 North Sixth St (4‑1)
• Appointed Commissioner Ryan Bowlden as Chair of the Chamber of Commerce (no vote required)
• Approved first reading of No Through Trucks ordinance amendment (5‑0)
• Approved Public Works vehicle purchase exceeding authority by $4,000 (5‑0)
• Awarded Heritage Park Community Building contract to Headley Construction for $3,753,000 (5‑0)
• Awarded Pineview Road contract to Piedmont Paving (4‑1)
• Authorized County Manager to sign purchase documents for 115 North Sixth St for $475,000 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on November 3, 2025. Commissioners will discuss a proposed "No Through Trucks" ordinance, a vehicle purchase for Public Works, approval of a construction contract for the Heritage Park Community Building, a paving contract for Pineview Road, and a lease for living quarters at Hanleiter.

• "No Through Trucks" ordinance discussion
• Purchase of a vehicle for Public Works to replace a totaled vehicle
• Approval of contract for construction of Heritage Park Community Building
• Consideration of Piedmont Paving contract for Pineview Road
• Discussion of lease for living quarters at Hanleiter

The commissioners voted 4-0 to enter an executive session at 3:33 p.m., then voted 4-0 to exit it at 4:22 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Entered executive session (vote 4-0)
• Exited executive session (vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land-use applications, including rezoning requests and a variance for an event center. The body will also review a preliminary plat for North Towaliga Village and a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Variance request for 2547 Locust Grove Road to reduce event center perimeter setback from 200 to 100 feet
• County-initiated rezoning of 4 Sixth Street to restore Mill Village District Overlay designation
• Rezoning requests for 120 Airport Road and 121/123 Oak Avenue from R-1 to PDD
• Special exception request for a cell tower at 3430 N McDonough Road
• Proposed text amendments to Articles 16 through 19 of the Zoning Ordinance Appendix IV

The commission approved revisions to Zoning Ordinance Articles 16 through 19. It also approved a preliminary plat for the North Towaliga Village Node and approved several rezoning applications with conditions. The county‑initiated rezoning back to the Mill Village Overlay was denied, and a variance request was sent to the Board of Commissioners.

• Variance for 2547 Locust Grove Rd (Application 25-32V) not acted on; forwarded to Board (2‑2 tie)
• County‑initiated rezoning to Mill Village Overlay (Application 25-25Z) denied unanimously
• Preliminary plat for North Towaliga Village Node approved unanimously
• Rezoning of 120 Airport Rd to PDD (Application 25-26Z) approved unanimously with staff conditions
• Rezoning of 121 & 123 Oak Ave to PDD (Application 25-27Z) approved unanimously with storage‑only condition
• Special exception for cell tower at 3430 McDonough Rd (Application 25-16S) tabled at applicant’s request
• Revised Zoning Ordinance Articles 16‑19 approved unanimously
• September 30, 2025 meeting minutes approved unanimously

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several proposed text amendments to the Spalding County Code of Ordinances, including changes to the Historic Property Preservation Ordinance and event center standards. The body will also review two specific land-use applications for property variances and special exceptions.

• Variance request for a barndominium at 65 Moon Road (Application 25-27V)
• Special exception request for a rural event center and short-term lodging at 2547 and 2545 Locust Grove Road (Application 25-14S)
• Proposed text amendment for a Historic Property Preservation Ordinance
• Proposed text amendment to delete Appendix C, 'Board of Appeals'
• Proposed revisions to 'Urban Proximity' standards and event center processes

The commission approved a variance allowing a barndominium on 65 Moon Road (unanimous). It tabled the special‑exception request for a rural event center (unanimous). Several code amendments—including additions to Appendix B, deletion of Appendix C, historic preservation language, urban‑proximity standards, and revised Articles 11A‑15 of the zoning ordinance—were all approved unanimously, while an event‑center standards amendment passed 4‑1. The July 29, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved variance for 65 Moon Road barndominium (unanimous)
• Tabled special‑exception request for rural event center (unanimous)
• Approved amendment adding Appendix B to the zoning code (unanimous)
• Approved amendment deleting Appendix C from the zoning code (unanimous)
• Approved historic preservation ordinance amendment with attorney revisions (unanimous)
• Approved revised zoning Articles 11A‑15 (unanimous)
• Approved urban‑proximity standards revisions (unanimous)
• Approved event‑center standards amendment (4‑1)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Public Hearing

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several zoning requests, including a proposed data center campus and the removal of Mill Village Overlay District designations. The body will also consider text amendments for event centers, historic preservation, and solar energy systems.

• Proposed rezoning of 127.45 acres at 50 S McDonough Road to C-1C for a data center campus
• Request to remove Mill Village Overlay District designation for 23.38 acres at 5 Whitten Avenue
• Request to remove Mill Village Overlay District designation for 26.09 acres at 755 High Falls Road
• Special exception request for an in-house employee daycare at 3223 Newnan Road
• Impact fee waiver consideration for a new DFCS building on Greenbelt Drive

The board denied an impact‑fee waiver for the new DFCS building (5‑0). It approved a special exception for Brightmoor’s employee daycare and rezoned a 127‑acre site at 50 S McDonough Rd to C‑1C for a data‑center campus, both with unanimous votes. The board also rejected requests to remove the Mill Village Overlay District for properties on Whitten Avenue and High Falls Road. Several zoning ordinance amendments, including event‑center standards, historic‑preservation provisions, and solar‑energy definitions, were adopted unanimously.

• Denied impact fee waiver for DFCS building (5-0)
• Approved Brightmoor in‑house daycare special exception (5-0)
• Denied removal of Mill Village Overlay for 5 Whitten Ave (3-1)
• Denied removal of Mill Village Overlay for 755 High Falls Rd (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of 50 S McDonough Rd to C‑1C (5-0)
• Approved special exception for data center at 50 S McDonough Rd (5-0)
• Approved event‑center zoning ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Approved historic‑preservation zoning amendment (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025 Capital Improvement Element and Community Work Program. The meeting also includes a large volume of 2026 alcohol license renewals and discussions on road resurfacing.

• Public hearing for adoption of the 2025 Capital Improvement Element (CIE) and Community Work Program (CWP)
• Approval of 32 alcohol license renewals for 2026, including retail and wholesale sales
• Approval of the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education 2025 millage rate
• Proposed resurfacing of Tony Trail and a change order to replace Swint Road with Johnston Road for resurfacing in Orchard Hill
• Consideration of amplification permits for events at 818 North Pomona Road and 5507 Jackson Road

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2026 financial statements, the September and October meeting minutes, and 32 alcohol license renewals. They also approved the Board of Education 2025 millage rate, a road change order in Orchard Hill, and adopted the 2025 Capital Improvement Element and Community Work Program updates after a public hearing with no speakers.

• Approved FY2026 financial statements (4-0)
• Approved September and October meeting minutes (4-0)
• Unanimously approved 32 alcohol license renewals (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Board of Education millage rate (4-0)
• Approved change order to replace Swint Road with Johnston Road (4-0)
• Opened public hearing for 2025 Capital Improvement Element (4-0)
• Closed public hearing (4-0)
• Adopted 2025 Capital Improvement Element and Community Work Program updates (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Magistrate Court's contingent expense allowance, amend an interlocal agreement with the Land Bank Authority, and review FY2025 budget encumbrances.

• Discussion of Magistrate Court contingent expense allowance
• Amendment of Interlocal Agreement with Land Bank Authority
• Presentation of FY2025 Budget Encumbrances
• Consideration of 5-year lease for MowerMax Side Cutter
• Discussion of GoRail-Transportation-Reauthorization-Group

The Board voted 4‑0 to amend the agenda and add an Executive Session for real‑property negotiations. By general consent, the Board scheduled several items—magistrate judges expense allowance, FY2026 budget amendments, a juvenile‑justice contract, a mower lease proposal, and ordinance revisions—for a vote in the evening meeting. The Board also agreed to sign the GoRail transportation reauthorization letter and to table the Land Bank Authority interlocal agreement discussion.

• Amended agenda to add Executive Session for real‑property negotiations (4‑0)
• Tabled discussion of Land Bank Authority Interlocal Agreement (by unanimous consent)
• Placed magistrate judges expense allowance amendment on evening agenda (by unanimous consent)
• Placed FY2026 budget amendments on evening agenda (by unanimous consent)
• Placed $49,000 One Flesh Mentoring contract on evening agenda (by unanimous consent)
• Placed five‑year mower lease proposal on evening agenda (by unanimous consent)
• Agreed to sign GoRail transportation reauthorization letter (by unanimous consent)
• Opened Executive Session to discuss real‑property negotiations (by unanimous consent)

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will review a contract with Piedmont Paving for construction of the INODIC projects and Volunteer and AMBUCS Park. They will also discuss strategic funding readiness, juvenile justice grant revisions, and a local bridge replacement plan. An ordinance covering multiple court types will be read for the first time.

• Consideration of contract with Piedmont Paving for INODIC projects and Volunteer and AMBUCS Park
• Discussion of strategic scoping for funding readiness
• Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant contract revisions
• Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant award for E. McIntosh Rd improvements
• First reading of a Spalding County ordinance on Superior, State, Small Claims, Magistrate, and Probate Courts

The Board held a work session but recorded no votes on the agenda items. In the executive session, two motions moved by Commissioner Gwen Flowers‑Taylor were approved unanimously (4‑0 each), though the minutes do not state their subjects. The proposed Part VII Courts ordinance was tabled for further review.

• Motion approved unanimously (4‑0) – details not specified in minutes
• Second motion approved unanimously (4‑0) – details not specified in minutes
• Ordinance Part VII Courts discussion tabled for further review

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including a first reading of a courts ordinance, approval of a paving contract for park projects, and various road improvements. They will also vote on an amplification permit, juvenile justice grant revisions, and a LMIG award for McIntosh Road. Additional items include land acquisition, bailiff compensation, surplus vehicles, bridge replacement, and road resurfacing.

• First reading of a courts ordinance for Superior, State, Small Claims, Magistrate, and Probate Court
• Contract with Piedmont Paving for construction of INODIC projects and Volunteer and AMBUCS Park
• LMIG award for improvements to E. McIntosh Road
• Amplification permit for a Quinceanera at 4500 Jackson Road on October 18
• Resurfacing of Janet and Swint Road in Orchard Hill

The Spalding County Board approved a contract with Piedmont Paving worth $8,835,000 for construction at Volunteer Park and AMBUS Park. It also approved $2.2 million for the regional Griffin‑Spalding Airport land acquisition, a $100,000 county match for the Manley Road Bridge replacement, and funds to resurface Janet and Swint Roads. The first reading of a court ordinance was tabled for further review. All actions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Piedmont Paving contract $8,835,000 (5-0)
• Approved $2.2 million land acquisition for Griffin‑Spalding Airport (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 county match for Manley Road Bridge replacement (5-0)
• Approved funds to resurface Janet and Swint Roads in Orchard Hill (5-0)
• Approved amplification permit for 4500 Jackson Road event (5-0)
• Approved revised Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant contract (5-0)
• Approved Local Maintenance Improvement Grant for East Macintosh Road (5-0)
• Tabled first reading of court ordinance for further review (5-0)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will consider several new business items, including budget encumbrances, a professional services contract for juvenile court monitoring, a lease for a mower, and amendments to agreements and ordinances. An executive session will be held to discuss and authorize negotiations for real‑property transactions. Minutes from recent meetings will be approved.

• Approve FY2025 budget encumbrances (1st reading)
• Approve professional services contract for One Flesh Monitoring for the Juvenile Court
• Approve 5‑year lease for a MowerMax Side Cutter with service plan
• Approve amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Landbank Authority
• Executive session to discuss real‑property acquisition, sale, disposal, or lease

The board approved a $200 per month expense allowance for Magistrate Judge Rita Cavanaugh, including cell phone and mileage reimbursement. It also approved FY2025 budget encumbrances, a One Flesh Mentoring contract for the Juvenile Court, and a five‑year lease for a Power Max side cutter. The amendment to the interlocal agreement with the Land Bank Authority was tabled, the first reading of code revisions passed, and a $500,000 contract with the Griffin Downtown Development Authority for the old courthouse property was approved with a demolition restriction.

• Approved $200/month expense allowance for Magistrate Judge Rita Cavanaugh, with cell phones and mileage (4-0)
• Approved FY2025 budget encumbrances (5-0)
• Approved One Flesh Mentoring professional services contract for Juvenile Court (5-0)
• Approved five‑year lease purchase of Power Max side cutter for $66,511.74 (5-0)
• Tabled amendment to interlocal agreement with Land Bank Authority (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Code of Ordinances revisions (4-1)
• Approved $500,000 contract with Griffin Downtown Development Authority for old courthouse property, with demolition restriction (4-1)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will consider approving financial statements, budget amendments, and second readings for several zoning ordinances. The session also includes presentations on suicide prevention and citizen comments.

• Approval of Financial Statements as of August 31, 2025
• Second Reading and Ordinance for Rezonings on High Falls Road
• Second Reading and Ordinance for Rezonings on AKB Parkway
• Second Reading and Ordinance for Rezonings on Arthur K Bolton Pkwy
• Consideration of Street Light District for Crestwick Subdivision Phase Two

The commissioners amended the agenda to include an Executive Session (4‑Yes, 1 Not Heard) and accepted the county financial statements (4‑Yes, 1 Not Heard). They approved a joint proclamation, the consent agenda items—including FY 2025 budget amendments and multiple rezoning ordinances (unanimous), and separately approved the Local Application ordinance (4‑Yes, 1 No). New business items approved unanimously authorized use of the county motor coach to SC, street‑light installation in Crestwick Subdivision Phase Two, reimbursement for Sheri’s vehicles, and reconciliation of leasing revenues.

• Amended agenda to add Executive Session (4 Yes, 1 Not Heard)
• Accepted financial statements (4 Yes, 1 Not Heard)
• Approved joint proclamation (4 Yes, 1 Not Heard)
• Approved consent agenda items – FY 2025 budget amendments and rezoning ordinances (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Local Application ordinance (4 Yes, 1 No)
• Authorized use of county motor coach to City Scape Winery, SC (unanimous Yes)
• Approved street‑light district for Crestwick Subdivision Phase Two (unanimous Yes)
• Approved reimbursement for Sheri’s vehicles (unanimous Yes)

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee will review minutes from the August meeting and hear citizen comments. The agenda includes informational updates on SPLOST, impact fee, and T-SPLOST projects, as well as programs like the Senior Center, Aquatic Center, and Our Legacy Museum. No decision items are listed; the meeting focuses on project and program updates.

• SPLOST Projects update: Fairmont Vocational Heritage Park
• Impact Fees Projects: Master Plan Update, Water Trail, Splash Pad, Tyus All Accessible Playground, Yamacraw Road
• Programs Report: Our Legacy Museum, Senior Center, Sports, Programs, Aquatic Center
• Improving Neighborhood Outcomes Grant update
• Update on a major food chain sponsored filming event (community service project challenge)

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Commission adopted the meeting agenda as presented, with a unanimous vote. The commission also approved the minutes from the August regular meeting, again unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous vote)
• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance applications regarding building setbacks and development standards. The board will also review minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting.

• Variance #25-29V: Request to reduce front building setback from 100 to 50 feet at Lot 26 - Glory Road
• Variance #25-30V: Request for various R-6 zoning development standards at 1471 Macon Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved variance application #25-29V for Antonio Reeves, reducing the front building setback to 50 feet. It also approved variance application #25-30V for Christopher Ianuale and Wendy Laverso with staff conditions and a limit of 50% 20‑foot‑wide lots. The September 11, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved variance #25-29V for Antonio Reeves (front setback reduced to 50 ft) (4-0)
• Approved variance #25-30V for Christopher Ianuale and Wendy Laverso with staff conditions and max 50% 20‑ft lots (4-0)
• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Spalding County Planning Commission will consider a special exception for a rural event center at 2547-2545 Locust Grove Road, a special exception for an in-house daycare at 3223 Newnan Road, a county-initiated rezoning to restore the Mill Village District Overlay at 4 Sixth Street, and a proposed text amendment to Articles 16-19 of the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and reports.

• Special exception for rural event center with short-term lodging (25-14S) at 2547/2545 Locust Grove Road
• Special exception for in-house daycare (25-15S) at 3223 Newnan Road
• County-initiated rezoning to restore Mill Village District Overlay (25-25Z) at 4 Sixth Street
• Proposed text amendment to Zoning Ordinance Articles 16-19
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 26, 2025

The commission approved a special exception for a rural event center with short‑term lodging at 2547 and 2545 Locust Grove Road by a 4‑1 vote. It also unanimously approved a special exception for an in‑house daycare at 3223 Newnan Road. Two items—a rezoning to restore a Mill Village District Overlay and a zoning ordinance amendment—were tabled until the October meeting. The August 26, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved special exception for rural event center at Locust Grove Rd (4-1)
• Approved special exception for in-house daycare at 3223 Newnan Rd (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning to restore Mill Village District Overlay for 4 Sixth St (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Appendix IV, Zoning Ordinance Articles 16‑19 (unanimous)
• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

GSATC - Regular Meeting

The Spalding County GSATC will vote to approve the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. The board will receive status reports on a GDOT project, the Griffin Spalding County Airport, and several local transportation projects including the SR 155 designation. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• GDOT Project Status Report – Harland Smith
• Griffin Spalding County Airport Update – Robert Mohl
• City of Griffin Project Status Update
• SR 155 Designation Project update

The committee approved a unanimous motion to send a letter to the Georgia Department of Transportation requesting that the State Route 155 (HWY 155) project be scheduled for additional phasing. The motion also asks the City of Griffin and Spalding County to provide letters of support. Chairperson Eller said she will prepare the letters. The minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously.

• Approved unanimous motion to send GDOT a support letter for HWY 155 project
• Approved unanimous adoption of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee meets to adopt the agenda and approve July meeting minutes. Most items are informational updates, including SPLOST, impact fees, and T-SPLOST projects, a programs report, a grant update, and a security proposal. No major decisions are expected.

• Introduction of the new Deputy Director of Leisure Services
• Candlelight Vigil by the Griffin Judicial Circuit Domestic Violence Task Force on October 23, 2025 (information item)
• Update on SPLOST projects, including Fairmont Vocational Heritage Park
• Update on Impact Fees projects: Master Plan, Water Trail, Splash Pad, Tyus All Accessible Playground, Yamacraw Road
• Update on Improving Neighborhood Outcomes Grant and security proposal

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Commission adopted the agenda, including two new business items, by unanimous vote. The commission also approved the minutes from the July regular meeting and work session, again unanimously. No other substantive actions were voted on during this meeting.

• Adopted agenda with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two appeals from McLeRoy Rentals regarding inaction on a demolition permit at 2831 Williamson Road and a proposed plat involving multiple parcels. Three variance requests are also on the agenda, including a gas station/convenience store at 2928 Williamson Road seeking reductions in building setbacks, parking, and island requirements, a front setback reduction on Glory Road, and a variance for R-6 development standards on Macon Road. The board will also consider approving the July 10, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Appeal #25-02APP: McLeRoy Rentals appeals lack of action on demolition permit at 2831 Williamson Road (72.28 acres)
• Appeal #25-03APP: McLeRoy Rentals appeals lack of action on proposed plat for 1279 Maloy Road and portions of Williamson Road (81.82 acres)
• Variance #25-28V: Sunshine Lotus LLC seeks multiple reductions for gas station/convenience store at 2928 Williamson Road (0.64 acres)
• Variance #25-29V: Antonio Reeves seeks front setback reduction from 100 to 50 feet on Glory Road (0.51 acres)
• Variance #25-30V: Christopher Ianuale and Wendy Laverso seek variance for R-6 development standards at 1471 Macon Road (16.1 acres)

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously denied appeal #25-02APP and appeal #25-03APP because the administrative officer had taken no action. A motion to table variance #25-28V for GDOT review passed unanimously. The board split 2-2 on variance #25-29V, resulting in no action. Variance #25-30V was also tabled unanimously, and the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Denied appeal #25-02APP (4-0)
• Denied appeal #25-03APP (4-0)
• Tabled variance #25-28V for GDOT review (4-0)
• No action on variance #25-29V (2-2 tie)
• Tabled variance #25-30V for clarification (4-0)
• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Public Hearing

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several rezoning and special exception requests, including a proposed data center campus. The board will also consider the adoption of the 2025 millage rates for the county, fire district, and school system.

• Proposed rezone and special exception for a data center campus at 50 S McDonough Road
• Adoption of 2025 millage rates for Spalding County, Fire District, and Griffin-Spalding County School System
• Public hearing for 2025 Capital Improvement Element and Community Work Program
• Special exception requests for barndominiums at 90 Beasley Road, 220 Amelia Road, and 65 Moon Road
• Proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding solar energy systems and data center standards

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2025 county millage rate, the fire district tax, and the school system millage rate. They also approved audited street‑light assessments and a transmittal resolution for the 2025 Capital Improvement Element and Community Work Program. A motion to join the third‑tier nationwide opioid settlement passed unanimously. Several zoning applications were either approved, tabled, or given staff conditions.

• Approved Spalding County 2025 Millage Rate (5‑0)
• Approved Fire District Tax for 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Griffin‑Spalding County School System 2025 Millage Rate (5‑0)
• Approved audited Street Light Assessments (5‑0)
• Approved participation in third‑tier nationwide opioid settlement (5‑0)
• Tabled rezoning and special exception for 585 S McDonough Road data center (4‑1)
• Approved variances for Bo James Street LLC (5‑0)
• Approved special exception for North Griffin Church expansion with staff conditions (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

At this work session, the Spalding County Board of Commissioners will consider soliciting bids for multiple park projects, including the Yamacraw Road Park Restroom Building and the City Park Splash Pad. They will also discuss the Hanleiter Lease and a recommendation for adding contracted security services for recreational sports. A presentation on Phase 1 results from the Road Assessment Study is scheduled.

• Consider soliciting bids for Yamacraw Road Park Restroom Building
• Consider soliciting bids for City Park Splash Pad Project
• Discussion of Hanleiter Lease
• Recommendation to add contracted security services for recreational sports
• Presentation of Phase 1 Results from Road Assessment Study

The board unanimously approved adding an animal control discussion to the agenda (4‑0). Commissioners agreed to proceed with seeking bids for a City Park splash pad, with a formal vote to be taken at the evening meeting. They also decided to hold a dedicated workshop on animal shelter staffing and operations, with the date to be set by poll. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote (4‑0).

• Agenda amendment to add Animal Control discussion approved (4-0)
• Agreed to seek bids for City Park Splash Pad project (vote scheduled later)
• Agreed to hold a workshop on Animal Shelter staffing; date to be set by poll
• Meeting adjourned approved (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure projects and legal agreements. Key items include airport runway repaving and joining an opioid settlement with Sandoz, Inc. and Purdue Pharma, L.P.

• Approval for repaving the runway at Airport 6A2
• Joinder of opioid settlement with Sandoz, Inc. and Purdue Pharma, L.P.
• Soliciting bids for Yamacraw Road Park Restroom Building and City Park Splash Pad Project
• Approval of Hanleiter Lease
• Eight amplification permits for events at Mystic Acres, 1631 Williamson Road

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the opioid settlements with Sandoz Inc. and Purdue Pharma L.P., and authorized the county’s share of $675,777.63 for repaving the airport runway. It also approved bids for restroom construction at Yamacraw Road Park, a splash pad at City Park, and the Fairmont Aquatic Center, as well as eight amplification permits for Mystic Acres with a 10 PM limit. Two leases for the former Hanleiter property and a two‑year renewal of County Manager Steve Ledbetter’s contract were also approved.

• Approved eight Mystic Acres amplification permits with a 10 PM outdoor limit (5-0)
• Approved soliciting bids for Yamacraw Road Park restroom building (5-0)
• Approved soliciting bids for City Park splash pad project (5-0)
• Approved soliciting bids for Fairmont Aquatic Center (5-0)
• Approved County’s share of $675,777.63 for airport runway repaving (5-0)
• Approved two leases with Spalding County Collaborative for former Hanleiter property (5-0)
• Approved opioid settlements with Sandoz Inc. and Purdue Pharma L.P. (5-0)
• Approved two-year renewal of County Manager Steve Ledbetter’s contract (5-0)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold an extraordinary session to consider approval of financial statements, act on old business including security for recreational sports and advisory board appointments, and vote on new contracts for GED testing and medical services at the correctional institute. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property negotiations.

• Approval of financial statements as of July 31, 2025
• Recommendation to add contracted security for recreational sports
• Appointments to the Spalding CSBG Advisory Board
• Approval of FY26 GED Testing Contract for Correctional Institute
• Approval of Medical Services Contract for Correctional Institute and executive session on real property

The commissioners unanimously accepted the FY2026 financial statement and appointed members to the CSBG Advisory Board. They tabled the Parks and Leisure security proposal and approved contracts for GED testing and medical services at the Correctional Institute. Finally, they authorized staff and attorneys to execute a purchase agreement for 115 North 6th Street for $475,000.

• Accepted FY2026 financial statement (5-0)
• Tabled Parks & Leisure security proposal (5-0)
• Appointed members to CSBG Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved FY26 GED testing contract for Correctional Institute (5-0)
• Approved amendment to medical services contract (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 115 North 6th Street for $475,000 (5-0)
• Entered and closed Executive Session (5-0)

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Spalding County Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on July 10, 2025. They will consider action items recommending updates to the Yamacraw Road project and splash pad projects to the Board of Commissioners. Other business includes updates on SPLOST, impact fees, and the Senior Center evening hours discussion.

• Proclamation designating July as Park and Recreation Month and July 19, 2025, as Our Legacy Museum Day
• Update on SPLOST projects including Fairmont Vocational Heritage Park
• Consider recommendation for Impact Fee/CWP Projects
• Consider recommendation for updates to Yamacraw Road project
• Consider recommendation for updates to splash pad projects

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Commission adopted the meeting agenda as presented, with a unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the June Work Session and June Regular Meeting, again unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve June Work Session and June Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners regarding adding contracted security services for recreational sports. This is the only substantive item on the special called meeting agenda.

• Consider recommendation to Board of Commissioners for contracted security services for recreational sports

The Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Commission adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. The commission then discussed a staff recommendation to contract Valor Protection Safety Agency for security at recreational sports venues, including cost estimates and staffing details. No formal vote or decision on the security contract was recorded.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Public Hearing

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from three prior zoning hearings and hold a public hearing on the Crestwick Subdivision Phase Two street lighting district. The meeting’s other business consists of second‑reading and adoption of several amendments to the county zoning code, covering solar energy definitions, permitted solar uses, data‑center standards, exterior architectural standards, and various corrections throughout the ordinance.

• Approve minutes for zoning hearings on May 22, July 14, and July 24, 2025
• Public hearing on Crestwick Subdivision – Phase Two street lighting district
• Second reading to add solar energy system definitions to the zoning code
• Second reading to add solar system uses to multiple permitted‑use sections
• Second reading to adopt new exterior architectural standards (Appendix M)

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes for the May 22, July 14 and July 24 zoning public hearings with a 4‑0 vote. The board then voted to table eight separate zoning ordinance amendment items, each passing 4‑0. All four commissioners present voted in favor, while Vice Chair James Dutton was absent.

• Approved minutes for May 22, 2025 zoning hearing (4-0)
• Approved minutes for July 14, 2025 zoning hearing (4-0)
• Approved minutes for July 24, 2025 zoning hearing (4-0)
• Tabled solar energy system definitions amendment (4-0)
• Tabled solar energy system uses amendment (4-0)
• Tabled data center standards revision amendment (4-0)
• Tabled new exterior architectural standards appendix (4-0)
• Tabled corrections to various zoning ordinance articles (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Spalding County Planning Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss a proposed text amendment to the zoning code. The amendment would add a new appendix establishing a Historic Property Preservation Ordinance. No vote is scheduled; the discussion is intended to inform future action.

• Discussion of text amendment to Appendix IV (Zoning) adding Appendix P, Historic Property Preservation Ordinance

The commission approved a variance for 1679 MLK Pkwy and forwarded the restaurant site design to the Board of Commissioners. It denied two Future Land Use Map amendments and approved several rezoning and special‑exception requests. The commission adopted a historic‑property preservation ordinance amendment (3‑1) and approved revisions to multiple zoning districts. Meeting minutes were approved and the session adjourned.

• Approved variance for 1679 MLK Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved site design for 1679 MLK Pkwy restaurant and forwarded to Board (unanimous)
• Denied FLUM amendment for 5 Whitten Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied FLUM amendment for 755 High Falls Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 895 Amelia Road to AR-1 (unanimous)
• Approved historic property preservation ordinance amendment, forwarded to Commissioners (3-1)
• Approved revised AR-1 zoning district (unanimous)
• Approved revised R-5 zoning district (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Spalding County Planning Commission will review several development applications, including variances, overlay district reviews, and rezoning requests. It will also consider two proposed amendments to the county zoning code, one adding a Historic Property Preservation Ordinance. Decisions will be made on the applications and the code changes at this regular meeting.

• Application 25-26V: variance request for 1.38‑acre site at 1679 MLK Pkwy, Griffin (Tri‑County Crossing Overlay standards)
• Application 25-03FLUM, 25-04FLUM, 25-20Z, 25-21Z: requests to remove Mill Village Overlay District designation from C‑2 zoned parcels ranging from 23.38 to 26.09 acres
• Application 25-24Z: rezoning request from R‑2 (single‑family residential) to AR‑1 (agricultural‑residential) for 6.59‑acre parcel at 895 Amelia Road, Locust Grove
• Application 25-09S: special exception for church expansion and parking on a 1.22‑acre R‑1 parcel at 112 Laprade Road, Griffin
• Proposed amendment to add Appendix P – Historic Property Preservation Ordinance – to the Spalding County Code of Ordinances

The commission unanimously approved a variance and site design for 1679 MLK Pkwy, denied two Future Land Use Map amendments, approved several rezoning and special‑exception requests, and adopted a historic preservation ordinance amendment with a 3‑1 vote. It also approved revisions to multiple zoning districts and the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved variance for 1679 MLK Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved site design for 1679 MLK Pkwy (unanimous)
• Denied FLUM amendment for 5 Whitten Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied FLUM amendment for 755 High Falls Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 895 Amelia Road to AR‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for North Griffin Church at 112 Laprade Road (unanimous)
• Approved historic preservation ordinance amendment (3‑1)
• Approved revised AR‑1 zoning district (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will review several items during an extraordinary session on July 29, 2025. Among the items are funding requests for the Sheriff's Office, including laptops and a $100,000 generator purchase. The board will also consider a Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant for FY26 and multiple amplification permits for community events. Additional agenda items include a contract for building inspection services and several committee nominations.

• Approval of funding for the Sheriff's Office to purchase new laptops for vehicles
• Approval of $100,000 funds for a Sheriff's Office generator from Anderson
• Consideration of the FY26 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant (JJIG)
• Amplification permits for events at 2143 Blanton Mill Road (Memorial Campout) and 1405 North McDonough Road (Rodeo) on August 1‑2, 2025
• Contract with Charles Abbott Associates for building inspections and structural review services

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $139,720 for new sheriff's patrol vehicle laptops, $100,000 for a jail generator, and a $130,000 grant for a juvenile‑justice program. Additional actions included amending the agenda, accepting the June financial statements, renewing a building‑inspection contract, and appointing Chairman Clay Davis as the county’s delegate to the 2025 ACCG Legislative Conference.

• Amended agenda to add mental‑health and public‑works presentations (4‑0)
• Accepted June 2025 financial statements (4‑0)
• Approved $139,720 for sheriff's vehicle laptops (4‑0)
• Approved $100,000 for jail generator purchase (4‑0)
• Accepted $130,000 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant (4‑0)
• Approved amplification permit for Memorial Campout Aug 1, 2025, ending at 9 pm (4‑0)
• Renewed contract with Charles Abbott Associates for building inspections (3‑1)
• Appointed Chairman Clay Davis as voting delegate to the 2025 ACCG Legislative Conference (4‑0)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Public Hearing

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning public hearing to consider multiple subdivision plats, rezoning applications, and code amendment proposals. Items include final plats for Leverette Acres and revisions to Greyson Parc phases, several rezoning requests ranging from residential to commercial uses, and amendments to the zoning ordinance such as new architectural standards and solar energy definitions. The board will also review a special exception for an in‑home daycare and a review of a convenience store site. All items are presented for public comment before any decisions are made.

• Final Plat for Leverette Acres – 9‑lot minor residential subdivision, no new streets
• Rezoning of 1.33 acres at 390 Airport Road from C‑1 (Highway Commercial) to C‑1B (Heavy Commercial) for broader commercial uses
• Rezoning of 36.28 acres at 212 Manley Rd from AR‑1 (Agricultural Residential) to C‑1 (Highway Commercial) for a multi‑lot commercial subdivision
• Rezoning of 127.45 acres at 50 S McDonough Rd from AR‑1 and R‑2 to C‑1C (Manufacturing‑Light) for a data center campus
• Proposed text amendment adding Appendix O – Exterior Architectural Standards for new construction

The Board approved several final plat revisions and a special‑exception for an in‑home daycare, denied a commercial rezoning request, and approved the rezoning of a 36.28‑acre Manley Road property with five conditions. All votes were recorded as shown in the minutes.

• Approved Leverette Acres final plat (4-0)
• Approved Greyson Parc Phase 2A final plat revision (4-0)
• Approved Greyson Parc Phase 2B final plat revision (4-0)
• Approved rear lot 14 revision in Hamil Road subdivision (4-0)
• Denied Hamil Road subdivision final plat revisions (4-0)
• Approved Denise Roland in‑home daycare special exception with staff conditions and added parking condition (4-0)
• Denied Guru Vande LLC rezoning from C‑1 to C‑1B (4-0)
• Approved Manley Road Investment Group rezoning to C‑1 with five qualifying conditions (3-1)

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

The board is discussing a proposed update to the county ordinance on amplified sound regulation for event centers. This is a discussion item only; no vote is scheduled at this special called meeting.

• Discussion of update to Spalding County Ordinance concerning Amplified Sound Regulation for Event Centers

Commissioners discussed revising the county noise ordinance, focusing on property‑line sound limits, curfews after 9:00 PM, and bass restrictions. Chairman Clay Davis assigned County Attorney Stephanie Windham and Community Development Director David Allen to rewrite the ordinance based on the discussion. The board voted to adjourn the meeting, with all four present commissioners voting in favor.

• County Attorney Stephanie Windham and Community Development Director David Allen tasked to revise noise ordinance (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Spalding County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several rezoning applications, text amendments, and special exceptions. Major items include a proposed 127.45-acre rezoning from agricultural and residential to light manufacturing for a data center campus, along with a special exception for the same project. Other actions include rezoning for commercial uses, overlay district removals, and a proposed historic preservation ordinance for discussion only.

• Application 25-22Z: Rezone 127.45 acres from AR-1 and R-2 to C-1C (Manufacturing-Light) for a proposed data center campus (585 Spalding Investments LLC)
• Application 25-08S: Special exception for the data center campus per C-1C requirements
• Application 25-04Z: Rezone 36.28 acres from AR-1 to C-1 for a multi-lot commercial subdivision (212 Manley Rd)
• Application 25-19Z: Rezone 1.33 acres from C-1 to C-1B for wider commercial uses including U-Haul rentals (390 Airport Rd)
• Proposed text amendments adding 'Campground, resort' definitions and use standards to the zoning code

The commission denied the rezoning request for McLeRoy Rentals (12.5 acres) by a 2‑1 vote. It also denied rezoning for a religious worship expansion (2‑1) and for Guru Vande LLC, while approving rezoning for Manley Road Investment Group and several other actions. All campground amendment texts were tabled until 2026, and the North Expressway site design and Tri‑County Crossing overlay were approved.

• Denied rezoning of McLeRoy Rentals 12.5‑acre site (2-1)
• Denied rezoning of Maleehuan Pasan worship expansion (2-1)
• Approved rezoning of Manley Road Investment Group (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Guru Vande LLC (unanimous)
• Approved site design for North Expressway Improvement District and forwarded to Board (unanimous)
• Approved Tri‑County Crossing overlay and to consider variances at July meeting (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for Denise Roland home daycare (unanimous)
• Tabled campground definition amendments until 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hear budget presentations for the Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency for FY26. They will discuss several requests, including surplus equipment from the Sheriff's Department, fee increases for adoptions and vetting, and a sole-source contract for park playground equipment. Other items include emergency road repairs, paving projects, a new Records Retention Administrator position, and a proposed moratorium on village node rezoning applications.

• Discuss request to increase adoption and vetting fees
• Discuss surplus of 46 vehicle rooftop lightbars from Sheriff Department
• Discuss replacement of all-accessible play structure at Tyus Park with sole-source contract for Bliss products
• Discuss moratorium on acceptance of rezoning applications to VN village node district
• Discuss designating paving of Pineview Road as 2021 Dirt Road Improvement project and using 2025 LRA funds

The commissioners discussed FY26 budget proposals for the Fire Department, Emergency Management Agency, and several county projects, but no formal approvals were recorded. They agreed to surplus 46 outdated sheriff vehicle rooftop lightbars. The meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m. with a 4‑0 vote.

• Surplus 46 sheriff vehicle rooftop lightbars approved (agreement)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0 vote)

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting where the Board of Commissioners will discuss with the City of Griffin and Orchard Hill which projects to include in a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum scheduled for November 4, 2025. No decisions are being made at this meeting, only discussion.

• Discussion of potential joint projects with City of Griffin and Orchard Hill for SPLOST referendum

The Griffin City Board of Commissioners adjourned its special meeting at 5:19 pm with a 6‑0 vote. The Spalding County Board of Commissioners adjourned its special meeting at 5:20 pm with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Adjourn Griffin Board meeting at 5:19 pm (6‑0 vote)
• Adjourn Spalding County Board meeting at 5:20 pm (4‑0 vote)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will meet in an extraordinary session to discuss several new business items, including a revised contract for construction of the Griffin‑Spalding County Airport. They will also take a second reading of a resolution to amend the county zoning ordinance and adopt the official zoning map, and a first reading of an Alcohol Server Permit Ordinance. Additional topics include a motor‑coach request, funding recommendations for pickleball courts, and a parking restriction ordinance.

• Consider approval of revised Contract for Construction of Airport with City of Griffin, Griffin‑Spalding County Airport Authority, and the Airport Authority
• Second reading – resolution to amend the zoning ordinance of Spalding County and adopt the official zoning map
• First reading – Alcohol Server Permit Ordinance
• Consider recommendation from the Parks and Leisure Services Advisory Commission to explore resources to fund two production courts at the pickleball complex
• Consider out‑of‑state motor coach request

The board unanimously approved the county’s financial statements and the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It also approved several items, including an out‑of‑state motor‑coach request, a revision to the airport construction contract, and the first readings of the alcohol server and no‑parking ordinances. The board gave consensus to explore funding for two production courts at the pickleball complex within 45 days and approved the second reading of the zoning‑map amendment. All votes were recorded as shown in the minutes.

• Approved financial statements (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7 workshop and regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state motor coach request to Chattanooga, Tennessee (5-0)
• Approved exploration of resources to fund two production courts at the pickleball complex (consensus to explore costs within 45 days)
• Approved revising the contract for construction of the airport with the City of Griffin and the Griffin Spalding Airport Authority (5-0)
• Approved first reading of the alcohol server ordinance (5-0)
• Approved second reading of the resolution to amend the zoning ordinance and adopt the official zoning map (5-0)
• Approved first reading of the no parking on county roads ordinance (4-1, Ryan Bowlden against)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Public Hearing

The Spalding County Board approved rezoning of several parcels for commercial and manufacturing uses, and granted a lot‑size variance for the 7 Crouch Road property. It also approved special exceptions for two data‑center projects and adopted a Master Services Agreement for a cloud server migration. The board listed two Railroad Street properties as a public health and safety issue and denied a special exception for a manufactured home.

• Approved rezoning of 7 Crouch Road to PDD for commercial uses (4-1)
• Approved lot‑size variance for 7 Crouch Road (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of 0 High Falls Road (86.81 acres) to C‑1C for a data center (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of 115 Alicia Drive (46.1 acres) to C‑1C for a data center (4-1)
• Approved special exception for 0 High Falls Road data‑center (5-0)
• Approved Master Services Agreement for Cloud Server Migration (5-0)
• Approved listing two Railroad Street properties as a public health and safety issue (5-0)
• Denied special exception for a manufactured home on 3121 West Ellis Road (4-1)

Board of Commissioners - Zoning Public Hearing

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners is holding a zoning public hearing to consider several rezoning applications, special exceptions, and variances. Key items include a second reading for the large North Towaliga development, a rezoning for industrial use on Rehoboth Road, and multiple townhome development proposals with related map amendments and variances. The board will also discuss a resolution for leasing fire department trucks for Station 8.

• Second reading of rezoning for 562-acre North Towaliga development at 3320 N. McDonough Rd
• Rezoning of 26.32 acres at 1118 Rehoboth Rd from R-4 to PDD for industrial use
• Special exception for a convenience store/gas station at 3458 Teamon Rd
• Special exception for a monopole telecommunications tower at 104 Gainer Rd
• Two townhome development applications on Old Atlanta Rd (11.54 acres) and North Expressway (2.24 acres) including rezonings and variances

The Spalding County Board approved a resolution to lease fire trucks for Station 8 (5‑0). It adopted an update to the official zoning map (5‑0). It approved a special exception for Jose Roberto Rodriguez Rivera to keep a replacement mobile home, adding permit and inspection conditions (4‑1). It also took several other actions on zoning applications.

• Approved resolution to lease fire department trucks for Station 8 (5‑0)
• Approved update to the official zoning map (5‑0)
• Approved special exception for a replacement mobile home with conditions (4‑1)
• Tabled ACA Ventures convenience store/gas station special exception until April 24 (5‑0)
• Approved special exception for a monopole telecommunications tower with staff conditions (5‑0)
• Denied rezoning application for 2407 Old Atlanta Rd (R‑2/C‑1 to R‑6) (5‑0)
• Denied rezoning application (same parcel, designation Z) (5‑0)
• Denied variance request for rear access on the same parcel (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners - Work Session

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a master plan update for parks and leisure services, the FY26 capacity agreement for the Spalding County Correctional Institute, and a proposed update to the animal control fee schedule. No votes are expected; the session is for presentations and discussion only.

• Parks and Leisure Services Comprehensive Master Plan update by CPL
• Presentation and discussion of FY26 Georgia Dept. of Corrections Capacity Agreement for Spalding County Correctional Institute
• Presentation and discussion of Animal Control fee schedule update
• Presentation of CSBG Resolution adoption and by-laws
• Discussion of ordinance updates and Griffin-Spalding Airport MOA summary report

The Board voted 4‑0 to adjourn the work session at 5:26 p.m. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were presentations and discussions without formal decisions.

• Adjournment motion passed 4‑0

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to receive budget presentations for the upcoming fiscal year 2026 from several county departments, including the Sheriff's Department, Correctional Institute, E-911, and courts. No decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda; the meeting is focused on review and discussion.

• FY26 Budget Presentation – Sheriff's Department
• FY26 Budget Presentation – Correctional Institute
• FY26 Budget Presentation – E-911
• FY26 Budget Presentation – 800 MHZ Communications/Information Systems
• FY26 Budget Presentation – Clerk of Court and Juvenile Court

The Board of Commissioners amended the meeting agenda, removing items 3, 6, and 7. FY26 budget presentations for the Sheriff’s Department, Correctional Institute, 800 MHz Communications/Information Systems, and Citizen Engagement were given but no actions were taken on them. The meeting lacked a quorum and adjourned at 11:16 a.m. without a vote.

• Agenda amended to remove items 3, 6, and 7 (no vote recorded)
• Meeting adjourned without a vote due to lack of quorum

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hear FY26 budget presentations from the Coroner, Board of Elections & Voter Registration, Library, Construction/Building Maintenance, Probate Court, Administration/Finance, Executive, General Appropriations, and Human Resources. No decisions or votes are indicated; the meeting appears to be informational. The agenda may be amended based on the pace of departmental budget reviews.

• FY26 Budget Presentation – Coroner
• FY26 Budget Presentation – Board of Elections & Voter Registration
• FY26 Budget Presentation – Library
• FY26 Budget Presentation – Construction/Building Maintenance
• FY26 Budget Presentation – Probate Court

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on April 2, 2025, presented FY26 budget items for several departments, and voted to enter executive session at 11:06 a.m. The session was exited at 11:27 a.m., and the meeting was adjourned at 2:28 p.m., each with a 4‑0 vote.

• Enter executive session at 11:06 a.m. (4‑0)
• Exit executive session at 11:27 a.m. (4‑0)
• Adjourn meeting at 2:28 p.m. (4‑0)

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners holds a special called meeting to review proposed FY26 budgets. Presentations will be given by the Tax Commissioner, Tax Assessor, Solicitor General, Land Bank Authority, and Animal Shelter. No voting or decisions are listed; the meeting is focused on budget review.

• FY26 Budget Presentation - Tax Commissioner
• FY26 Budget Presentation - Tax Assessor
• FY26 Budget Presentation - Solicitor General
• FY26 Budget Presentation - Land Bank Authority
• FY26 Budget Presentation - Animal Shelter

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners amended the meeting agenda to include items 6 through 10. Later, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m. was approved by a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Agenda amended to add items 6‑10 (amendment adopted)
• Adjournment at 4:00 p.m. approved (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners - Special Called Meeting

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will review budget presentations for Magistrate Court, Public Works, Community Development, and other departments for Fiscal Year 2026.

• FY26 Budget Presentation - Magistrate Court
• FY26 Budget Presentation - Public Works, Garage, Parks, and Easement Maintenance
• FY26 Budget Presentation - Community Development
• FY26 Budget Presentation - Code Enforcement
• FY26 Budget Presentation - District Attorney

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on March 31, 2025 and presented FY26 budget proposals for several departments, including Magistrate Court, Public Works, Community Development, Code Enforcement, State Court, and Leisure Services. No votes were taken on the budget items. The board then voted to adjourn the meeting, passing the motion 4‑0.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Spalding County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on four new alcohol license applications, then consider approving them as part of the consent agenda. New business items include an animal control fee schedule update, a first reading of an ordinance update, and approval of the Griffin-Spalding Airport MOA Summary Report. A Juneteenth proclamation will also be presented.

• Public hearing and consent vote on new alcohol license for Neighbors Mart at 1911 Old Atlanta Road (beer/wine retail)
• Public hearing and consent vote on new alcohol license for Apex Ventures at 3200 High Falls Road (package store)
• Public hearing and consent vote on new alcohol license for Patrona Mexican Restaurant & Bar at 4290 Newnan Road (consumption on premises)
• Public hearing and consent vote on new alcohol license for Tony's Package Store at 4275 North Expressway (package store)
• Consideration of updated Animal Control fee schedule and first reading of an ordinance update

The Spalding County Board approved four new retail alcohol licenses for locations on High Falls Road, North Expressway, Newnan Road, and Old Atlanta Road, each passing with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved several new‑business items, including an out‑of‑state motor coach request, a fiscal‑year 2026 institute capacity agreement, an updated animal‑control fee schedule, CSBG adoption and by‑laws, a first reading of an ordinance update, and the Griffin‑Spalding Airport MOA summary report, all unanimously. The May 19, 2025 meeting minutes were postponed for approval at the next meeting.

• Approved four new alcohol licenses for Griffin locations (5‑0)
• Approved out‑of‑state motor coach request (5‑0)
• Approved Spalding County Institute Capacity Agreement FY2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Animal Control updated fee schedule (5‑0)
• Approved CSBG adoption and by‑laws (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance update (5‑0)
• Approved Griffin‑Spalding Airport MOA summary report (5‑0)
• Postponed approval of May 19, 2025 minutes to next meeting

Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a moratorium on VN village node district rezoning applications and a sole source contract for a play structure at Tyus Park. The meeting also includes reviews of road paving projects and a proposed new Records Retention Administrator position.

• Resolution to adopt a moratorium on applications to rezone property to VN village node district
• Sole source contract for Bliss products and services to replace the accessible play structure at Tyus Park
• Paving of Pineview Road and resurfacing of TSPLOST Year 5 roads using 2025 Local Road Assistance (LRA) Funds
• Emergency repair on the cross drain on Vaughn School Road at the reservoir
• Proposed increase to adoption and vetting fees

The board amended the agenda, added a Council on Aging presentation and cancelled the April 24 meeting. It appointed Cora Flowers to the Cemetery Committee and adopted a resolution for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Several approvals were made, including the FY26 CSBG allocation to senior nutrition, a new play structure at Tyus Park, road designations, and a rezoning moratorium.

• Amended agenda, added Council on Aging presentation and cancelled April 24 meeting (5-0)
• Appointed Cora Flowers as District 3 member of Cemetery Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring April 13‑19 National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (5-0)
• Approved Courthouse Front Patio for National Day of Prayer, May 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved FY26 CSBG resolution allocating all funds to senior nutrition program (5-0)
• Approved CIE sole‑source contract for new accessible play structure at Tyus Park (5-0)
• Designated Pineview Road as 2021 Dirt Road Improvement project (5-0)
• Adopted moratorium on rezoning applications to VN Village Node district (5-0)

Board of Commissioners - Extraordinary Session

The Board will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, then consider second reading approval of the budget. They will also consider a resolution for the FY2026 roll back rate and a pay increase for the Board of Commissioners. Other items include a lease for the DPS at 1313 Arthur K. Bolton Parkway and an IT RFP recommendation.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Second reading of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Resolution for FY2026 roll back rate per House Bills 581 and 92
• Resolution for pay increase for Board of Commissioners
• Approval of Lease 5029 DPS at 1313 Arthur K. Bolton Parkway, Griffin, GA

The commissioners approved a resolution to adopt the FY 2026 rollback rate required by Georgia House Bills 581 and 92 (4‑0). They also approved a pay increase for the Board of Commissioners (3‑1), appointed a new Deputy County Clerk (4‑0), and authorized a lease for the Griffin DPS facility and an IT contract with Liberty Technology (each 4‑0). The second reading of the FY 2026 budget was approved (3‑1).

• Approved FY 2026 rollback rate resolution (4-0)
• Approved Board of Commissioners pay increase (3-1)
• Approved second reading of FY 2026 budget (3-1)
• Approved appointment of new Deputy County Clerk (4-0)
• Approved lease 5029 DPS, Griffin (4-0)
• Approved IT RFP with Liberty Technology (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing District Attorney contract (4-0)
• Approved proclamation of John Wesley Whitner Day (4-0)