Grady County public meetings in 2024
37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on the county's financial framework for the coming year. This includes a vote on the 2025 budget and the millage rate.
- Vote on millage rate of 13.138 (FA120-24)
- Vote to adopt the 2025 budget (FA121-24)
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting on December 19 to set the millage rate and a regular meeting on January 7. The December 17 agenda includes approving minutes, alcohol licenses, meeting dates, and formal actions on fire truck repairs, code ordinance updates, and Long Branch Road improvements.
- Called Meeting on Dec 19 to set the Millage Rate
- Approval of Fire Truck repair
- Approval of Long Branch Road improvements
- Resolution to update Code of Ordinances
- Approval of Alcohol License Renewal for 2025
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a second reading of the International Property Maintenance Code for county ordinances. The meeting includes decisions on construction pricing, water quality assessments, and alcohol license renewals.
- Second reading of adding the International Property Maintenance Code to sec. 8-3 of County Ordinances
- Alcohol license renewals for 9 businesses, including Dollar General #16839 and various One Convenient Stop locations
- Proposal for Assessment of Water Quantity and Quality conditions in Tired Creek Lake
- Palmer Road Pipe bid
- Cost per square foot pricing sheet for construction
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop. Commissioners will review the county’s budget request. The meeting includes standard executive duties such as call to order and agenda adoption. No other items are listed.
- Call to Order
- Adoption of Agenda
- Review of Budget Request
- Adjournment
The Grady County Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop on December 3, 2024, to review the proposed 2025 budget of $26,903,000, which is balanced using $2,000,000 from fund balance. The board approved the agenda and discussed specific items, including a 4% COLA for hourly employees, road department staffing, and software requests for the Tax Commissioner's Office. No final budget approval was made; the workshop was for review only.
- Approved agenda as presented (motion by Copeland, second by Prince)
- Reviewed proposed 2025 budget of $26,903,000, balanced with $2,000,000 from fund balance
- Discussed 4% COLA increase for hourly employees (excluding EMS) in proposed budget
- Noted additional requests totaling $1,400,700, including new fire engine, EMS pay increases, and road department equipment
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Copeland, second by Prince)
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will review a tax relief request and an internet contract with Conexon. The board is also considering the first reading of adding the International Property Maintenance Code to county ordinances.
- Tax relief request from the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe
- Internet contract with Conexon
- PTSD Insurance quote from ACCG
- Construction cost per square foot pricing sheet
- First reading of adding International Property Maintenance Code to sec. 8-3 of County Ordinances
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a tax relief request and vote on several infrastructure and equipment bids. The meeting includes presentations from the Chamber of Commerce and the Jackie Robinson Boys and Girls Club.
- Tax relief request from the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe
- Purchase of excavator from Crystal Tractor for $72,099.48
- Bids for Humphries Road cross drain pipe and Collins Road
- AED bids for FEMA AFG reimbursement grant
- Bid from Nutter & Associates for Macroinvertebrate Survey
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the closure of Sasser Road. The board will also vote on several service contracts and the sale of a county vehicle.
- Public hearing on the closing of Sasser Road
- Proposed courthouse office space for DJJ at $600.00/month
- Contract renewals for Evergreen, Coroner Body Transport, and Conexon internet
- Sale of a 2002 Ford Van
- Approval of C Johnson and D Knight plats
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve meeting minutes, ratify a task order, and consider a tax relief request from the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe. The board will also review bids for a courthouse elevator upgrade.
- Approval of Regular and Executive Session minutes from September 17, 2024
- Ratification of Watkins Task Order #25
- Approval of two plats: Chad Johnson Corrected and McElreath
- Decision on tax relief request from the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe
- Approval of Elevator Upgrade bids for the courthouse
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several administrative contracts and land swaps. The meeting includes a decision on a tax relief request for the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe and the appointment of an Interim County Administrator following an executive session.
- Purchase of a mower head from Great Southern Equipment for $21,518.00
- Tax relief request from the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe
- Payment of $1,000.00 for Pope Store Museum Historical Marker
- Land swap for Chad Johnson Property
- Renewal of the Beaver Trapping Contract
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve the land use variance identified as FA091-24, requested by Ray Woods. The meeting also includes routine executive duties such as call to order, invocation, agenda adoption, and adjournment. No other agenda items are listed.
- Public hearing on Land Use Variance FA091-24 requested by Ray Woods
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will vote on three formal actions: accepting an AFG grant of $31,000, a contract for Davidson grant writing to apply for AFG FY 24, and moving forward with Conexon internet services. Consent items include approval of the September 3 meeting minutes and an authorizing resolution. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 PM, and the agenda lists additional new business items such as the One Georgia Grant and a Long Branch/17th Ave draft.
- FA088-24: Approve/Disapprove accepting the AFG grant for $31,000
- FA089-24: Approve/Disapprove Davidson Grant Writing Contract for AFG FY 24
- FA090-24: Approve/Disapprove moving forward with Conexon internet services
- Public Hearing – Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM
- C052-24 & C053-24: Approval of regular meeting and executive session minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will vote on an ordinance to change the size of the Elections Board. The board will also consider insurance renewals and a bid for stock pipe. Other items include the sale of five surplus vehicles.
- Ordinance to make the Elections Board a five-member board
- TBR Insurance Renewal
- Stock Pipe bid
- Sale of five surplus vehicles (2005 Crown Victoria, 2012 Charger, 2013 Charger, 2003 F-150, 2007 F-250)
- Approval of Chad Johnson Plat
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Johnson‑Smith variance request and then vote on it. The meeting also includes presentations on leadership, SBA disaster relief, and the VFD budget, as well as consent items to approve prior meeting minutes and a Bell plat. Formal actions will consider a delegate appointment, a Smarsh contract renewal, the Smith Rd cross‑drain pipe purchase, and a grant application for the Lake Authority development project.
- Public Hearing for Johnson‑Smith Variance Request (Item C)
- Approval of Bell Plat (C048-24)
- Approve/Disapprove Buddy Johnson as 2024 Legislative Leadership Conference Voting Delegate (FA077-24)
- Approve/Disapprove Smarsh Renewal (FA078-24)
- Approve/Disapprove purchase of Smith Rd Cross drain Pipe (FA080-24)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear budget presentations from several individuals. The session is dedicated to reviewing financial proposals and departmental needs.
- Budget presentation by Stanley Elkins
- Budget presentation by Chris Dix
- Budget presentation by Barbara Darus and Jeff Worsham
- Budget presentation by Tito Hall
- Budget presentation by John Walton
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution not to require mobile home decals, approve or disapprove a bid for an EMS building, and vote on a resolution to call an election for the 2024 Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST).
- Resolution not to require mobile home decals
- EMS Building Bid approval
- TSPLOST 2024 election resolution
- Approval of new ambulance on 3500 and 4500 chassis
- Approval of Copier lease for Rumbles for Holly, Gail, and EMS
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on changing the speed limit on Three Lakes Drive. The meeting also includes proposals for purchasing four patrol cars and a new road construction trailer.
- Speed limit change to 25-30 mph on Three Lakes Drive
- Purchase of four patrol cars for the Sheriff’s Office
- Purchase of a replacement trailer for road construction equipment
- Ratification of emergency budget appropriation for Clerk of Court’s Office
- Discussion regarding Chad Johnson Road Swap
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will review budget presentations from the District Attorney and Sheriff’s Office. The meeting also includes votes on a liquor license, equipment purchases, and the TSPLOST 3 Agreement.
- Approval of TSPLOST 3 Agreement
- Alcoholic Beverage License for HP Mart at 2275 GA-93, Pelham
- Purchase of Cat M-318
- Engine repair for M-5 ambulance
- Temporary position in the Tax Commissioner’s office
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments for the 2023 fiscal year and ACCG IRMA insurance for 2024-2025. Presentations are scheduled regarding a historical marker, the county budget, and tax position. The board will also consider bids for Calvary Roads.
- Ratification of UGA Water Monitoring Contract
- Approval of 2023 fiscal year budget amendments
- Approval of ACCG IRMA Insurance for 2024-2025
- Review of Calvary Roads bids
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions, including the annual budget calendar and the Lake Land District Ordinance. The agenda also includes consideration of debris monitoring bids and an aquatic center contract. A presentation regarding the ACCG Retirement Plan is scheduled.
- Approval of the budget calendar for this year
- Review of the Lake Land District Ordinance
- Consideration of debris monitoring bids
- Approval of the Aquatic Center Contract
- GEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant approval
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Tired Creek Land Use Ordinance. The meeting also includes standard procedural duties such as the call to order and invocation.
- Public Hearing for Tired Creek Land Use Ordinance
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on health insurance administration and a new 457-Roth retirement plan for employees. The agenda also includes presentations on ISO ratings and a public hearing for the Tired Creek Land District Ordinance.
- Ratifying an $11,400.00 transmission repair for EMS M-1
- Reviewing bids for splash pad projects
- Applying for the 2024 Local Road Assistance grant
- Public hearing for the Tired Creek Land District Ordinance
The Grady County Board of Commissioners approved a $984,000 bid from Onyx for the Aquatic Center, the lower of two bids (the other was CCH Construction at $1,045,000). Commissioners also approved Taylor Benefit Resources as the county's Third-Party Administrator, added a 457-Roth plan through ACCG, and moved forward with a donation-funded Batting Cage Project. County Attorney Gabe Ridley reported that a lawsuit brought by Betty Godwin over an open records request was decided in the county's favor by Judge Lamb, and that three other lawsuits against county officials remain pending.
- Approved Onyx bid for Aquatic Center at $984,000.00 (other bid: CCH Construction, $1,045,000.00)
- Approved Taylor Benefit Resources as county Third-Party Administrator
- Approved adding a 457-Roth plan for employees through ACCG
- Approved moving forward with Batting Cage Project; Buildings and Grounds to do electrical work
- Approved applying for 2024 LRA (Local Road Assistance); no match required
- Approved Vehicle Damage Claim Form
- Approved consent items: 04/16/2024 minutes, transmission repair on EMS M-1, copier lease from Rumbles for Magistrate Court
- Amended agenda to add Ridley presentation and FA051-24
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a $1,446,681.40 contract for Pine Park Road Phase III and Singletary Road, choosing a local bid over a lower one. They also approved $424,696.60 for Sheriff Office Tasers and body cameras, and adopted new procedures for zoning public hearings regarding Lake Property regulations.
- Approved $1,446,681.40 bid from Reames and Son for Pine Park Road Phase III and Singletary Road
- Approved $424,696.60 quote from Axon Enterprise for Sheriff Office Tasers and Body Cameras
- Approved annual Department of Public Safety Tower Lease agreement
- Approved lease for two dump trucks through Magnolia Bank
- Approved $14,580.00 pipe purchase from Southern Pipe for Sammie Bulloch Road repair
- Adopted Policies and Procedures for zoning public hearings
- Set Public Hearing for Lake Property Land Use Regulations for May 7, 2024
- Approved consent items including CDBG Grant contracts and Turkey Creek plats
Board of Commissioners
At this meeting, the Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider consent items for CDBG grant contracts and Turkey Creek plats. Formal actions require votes on a public safety tower lease, an officer safety plan with tasers and body cameras, road bids for Pine Park/Singletary Road, a dump truck lease, and pipe purchases to repair Sammie Bulloch Road. These decisions affect local law enforcement operations, neighborhood road maintenance, and property development standards. The agenda also lists discussions on lake property land use regulations and routine departmental reports.
- CDBG Grant contracts for a grant writer and an architect
- Turkey Creek plats 1 through 6 approval
- Officer safety plan including tasers and body cameras
- Pine Park/Singletary Road bid and Sammie Bulloch Road pipe purchase
- Annual Department of Public Safety tower lease and dump truck lease
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on a Tiny House Ordinance and several 2024 budget amendments. The agenda includes reviewing bids for courthouse renovations and the purchase of pagers for the VFD. Presentations regarding DPH fee increases and ISO ratings are also scheduled.
- Vote on Tiny House Ordinance (FA031-24)
- Approval of 2024 Budget Amendments (FA032-24)
- Bids for courthouse painting, furniture, ceiling tile, and flooring
- Purchase of 70 pagers for the VFD at a total cost of $15,750.00
- Approval of a copier for Probate Court from Rumbles
The Grady County Board of Commissioners approved the Tiny House Ordinance and 2024 budget amendments. They also authorized several contracts for courthouse renovations, including painting, furniture, ceiling tiles, and flooring, totaling over $149,000. Additionally, the board approved new Department of Public Health fees and pavement striping services.
- Approved Tiny House Ordinance
- Approved 2024 budget amendments
- Approved Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution
- Approved DPH fee increases
- Approved $35,000 painting bid for courthouse
- Approved $49,098 furniture bid for courthouse
- Approved $27,325 ceiling tile bid for courthouse
- Approved $38,110.54 flooring bid for courthouse
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners identified 12 specific roads to be included on the next TSPLOST referendum. The board also agreed to prioritize the improvement of paved roads over paving dirt roads, while noting a need for increased dirt road maintenance.
- Selected Springhill, Collins, Union Springs, Wilcox, Woodland, McCraeville, Walden, Meridian, Lacey, Perrys, and Mayfield roads for TSPLOST
- Selected Ridge Road between Wilder Road and Pine Level for TSPLOST
- Agreed to prioritize paved road improvements over paving dirt roads
- Agreed to increase maintenance for dirt roads
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Commissioners will also consider extending the moratorium on Tiny Houses and an independent valuation for Decatur Grady 911.
- Public Hearing for the Grady County Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024
- Extension of the moratorium on Tiny Houses until April 2, 2024
- Independent valuation for Decatur Grady 911 by Mission Critical
- Copier lease and maintenance agreement from Rumbles for the Detention Center
- Ratification of the purchase of a 2024 Chevy Malibu vehicle
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider approving a grant writer and an architect for the CDBG Grant for the Help Agency Building. No executive sessions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Approval of grant writer for CDBG Grant for the Help Agency Building (FA026-24)
- Approval of grant architect for CDBG Grant for the Help Agency Building (FA027-23)
The Board of Commissioners approved two bids related to a CDBG Grant for the Help Agency Building. Sunbelt Consulting LLC was selected as the grant writer and JRL Architects was selected as the architect.
- Awarded CDBG Grant writer bid to Sunbelt Consulting LLC (Approved)
- Approved JRL Architects as the Architect for the CDBG Grant (Approved)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a motion to outfit a new Ford Police Interceptor for $21,591.50. They also approved the previous meeting's minutes and held a public hearing on a CDBG Grant for the Help Agency Building. The second reading of the Tiny Homes definition and Article X was postponed for further legal review.
- Approved outfitting new Ford Police Interceptor at $21,591.50
- Approved Regular Meeting Minutes from 02/20/2024
- Postponed Second Reading of Tiny Homes definition and Article X
- Entered executive session to discuss property
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a CDBG grant for the Help Agency Building. The agenda includes a second reading of tiny home definitions and Article X. The board will also consider outfitting a new Ford Police Interceptor.
- Public Hearing: CDBG Grant for Help Agency Building
- Second Reading: Tiny Homes definition and Article X
- Approval of outfitting the new Ford Police Interceptor
- Review of Tall Timbers Annual Report
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several funding transfers for animal control and recreation, purchased a new police interceptor, and appointed a new member to the Lake Authority. The board also authorized an EMS service plan and a fireworks grant application.
- Approved $40,300 purchase of Ford Police Interceptor for sheriff's office
- Approved moving $20,000 from contingency to Animal Control for food and spay/neuter services
- Approved $16,403 Stryker Equipment service plan for EMS
- Approved moving $5,668 to Recreation Department salaries
- Appointed Gus Mango to the Lake Authority
- Approved participation in the Asset Forfeiture Program
- Named Phillip Drew as Voting Delegate for GOSAC and RAC SLATE regarding Opioid Distribution Settlement
- Approved application for Fireworks Grant by Chief Phillips
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider a first reading for the Tiny Homes definition and Article X. Commissioners will also vote on budget transfers for Animal Control and Recreation Department salaries. Other actions include approving an EMS equipment service plan and a vehicle replacement for the Sheriff’s Office.
- First reading of Tiny Homes definition and Article X
- $16,403.00 Stryker equipment service plan for Grady County EMS
- $20,000 budget transfer to Animal Control
- Vehicle purchase for the Sheriff’s Office to replace a totaled unit
- $5,668.00 budget transfer to Recreation Department salaries
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,756,882.01 bid from Scruggs for paving Phase One of the Lower Hawthorne Trail Project. Commissioners also approved a $32,000 tower and light maintenance package for the State Park Road Tower, raised mileage reimbursement to the federal rate of .67, and moved forward with the TSPLOST 2 process. Several appointments, plats, an alcohol license, and a truck purchase were approved on the consent agenda.
- Approved bid from Scruggs for $2,756,882.01 for paving Phase One of Lower Hawthorne Trail Project No: W0744-042-01 (other bids: Reames & Son $3,109,178.17; Capital Asphalt $5,591,690)
- Approved Tower and Light Maintenance for State Park Road Tower: Davis Specialty Services to replace lights for $25,500.00 and tower maintenance for $6,500.0, from fund balance
- Approved increasing mileage reimbursement to .67, the Federal level
- Approved moving forward with the TSPLOST 2 process
- Approved consent items: minutes from 01/16/2024, plat for Caccese, ratify CDBG grant application for Help Agency and Senior Center, plat for Teresa Jones, alcohol license for Charles L Williams (Beachton Estate LLC, Winery, 175 Holton Ln Thomasville, GA), ratify purchase of 2016 Dodge Ram 5500 from Stallings for $36,277.00
- Appointed Clay Ulmer to the Tax Assessors Board
- Appointed Dr Phillip Troyer to the Planning Commission
- Amended agenda to include C013-24 ratifying truck purchase; approved
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions including appointments and infrastructure bids. The agenda includes items regarding mileage reimbursement increases and the TSPLOST 2 process.
- Appointment to the Tax Assessors Board
- Appointment to the Planning Commission
- Increase mileage reimbursement to .67
- Bid for Lower Hawthorne Trail Phase I
- Tower Maintenance for State Park Road Tower
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including minutes, a truck purchase ratification, a copier lease, and the appointment of Stephen McKinnon as Fire Marshal. Formal actions approved 2024 qualifying fees, a $59,815 pipe purchase from Gulf Atlantic, Keith Moye's appointment to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, a concessions contract with Wes Meadows, and bidding out resurfacing of Pine Park Road and Singletary Road. The board also acknowledged resignations from the Tax Assessors and Planning Commission boards and appointed a committee to work on code updates. Public comments raised concerns about open meetings compliance and website agenda posting, which the county attorney questioned and the administrator later addressed.
- Approved consent agenda: minutes, truck purchase ratification, copier lease, and Fire Marshal appointment
- Approved resolution setting 2024 qualifying fees
- Approved $59,815 pipe purchase from Gulf Atlantic (other bid: $64,006.65 from Southern Pipe and Supply)
- Appointed Keith Moye to Southwest Georgia Regional Commission
- Awarded Recreation Department concessions contract to Wes Meadows
- Approved bidding out resurfacing of Pine Park Road and Singletary Road
- Acknowledged resignations from Tax Assessors and Planning Commission boards
- Appointed committee (Prince, Copeland, Johnson, Harrison) to work with Planning Commission on code updates
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions, including setting 2024 qualifying fees and approving bids for road resurfacing. The meeting also includes the consideration of resignations from the Tax Assessors and Planning Commission.
- Resolution to set 2024 Qualifying fees
- Bidding for resurfacing of Pine Park Road and Singletary Road
- Ratification of a truck purchase from Hobson Chevrolet
- Approval of copier/printer lease and maintenance contract from Rumbles
- Appointment of Stephen McKinnon as Fire Marshal
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners established a moratorium on tiny houses and changed the required lot size to 1.5 acres. The board also appointed its leadership for the year and approved several administrative contracts and appointments.
- Approved moratorium on tiny houses (FA003-24)
- Approved resolution changing lot size to 1.5 acres (FA002-24)
- Approved $24,006.25 change order from Onyx for Recreation Department site work (FA001-24)
- Appointed Keith Moye as Chair and June Knight as Vice-Chair
- Approved employment contract for Buddy Johnson (FA004-24)
- Approved road striping list for bidding (FA005-24)
- Authorized Attorney Gabe Ridley to handle a lawsuit for Clerk of Court Debbie Kines (FA007-24)
- Approved plats for Martin and Mobley and Bobby Johnson (C002-24, C003-24)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions, including a resolution for a tiny house moratorium and a road striping list. The meeting also includes appointments for various county roles and committees.
- Resolution regarding a Moratorium on Tiny Houses
- Approval of the Road Striping list
- Change order for Onyx
- Approval of plats for Martin, Mobley, and Bobby Johnson
- Appointment to the Southwest Georgia Community Action Council