Greene County public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three items: approval of the October 29, 2024 meeting minutes, a rezoning application for 519.69 acres on Hwy 278 (Madison Hwy) from A1 & LR1 to a Planned Unit Development, and a conditional use request by The Garages at Lake Oconee, LLC to operate a self‑storage facility on 31.29 acres at 1040 Park Court. The commission will discuss the proposed land‑use changes and hear public comments before deciding.
- Approve October 29, 2024 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes
- Rezoning application by Todd Ciavola for 531 Greene LLC: 519.69 acres on Hwy 278 from A1 & LR1 to PUD
- Conditional use request by The Garages at Lake Oconee, LLC: 31.29 acres at 1040 Park Court (zoned B2) for a self‑storage facility
Greene County Development Authority
The Greene County Development Authority will approve the November 12, 2024 minutes and review its financial reports as of December 10, 2024. It will consider a resolution to honor Richard “Dick” Schmidt. The board will discuss the draft Economic Development Strategic Plan and receive an Economic Development Report. The meeting also includes public comment and an executive session.
- Consideration of resolution to honor Richard “Dick” Schmidt
- Discussion of Economic Development Strategic Plan Draft
- Economic Development Report
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review preliminary plat requests for two residential developments. The body will also consider appointments to local boards and funding agreements for the senior center and airport.
- Preliminary Plat Request: The Homesteads – Section VII (Oconee Land Development Company, LLC)
- Preliminary Plat Request: Jumping Rock – Section III (Oconee Land Development Company, LLC)
- Amended ARPA Contract for Senior Center Funding
- Resolution authorizing the Indigent Care Agreement
- TSPLOST Expenditure for the Airport
Board of Elections and Registration
The Greene County Board of Elections will adopt its agenda, approve the November 12, 2024 minutes, and consider new business items including polling locations, the Siloam polling precinct, and the schedule for 2025 board meetings. The director will report on the audit of the November 5, 2024 election and provide an office update. An executive session is set aside to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation.
- Polling locations
- Siloam polling precinct
- Schedule for 2025 board meetings
- Audit of November 5, 2024 election
- Executive session on personnel matters and potential litigation
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss House Bill 581, the Solid Waste Contract, and SPLOST VIII. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the tentative agenda.
- Discussion on House Bill 581
- Discussion on the Solid Waste Contract
- Discussion on SPLOST VIII
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review the budget and discuss pricing guides for mobile homes and boats from the Department of Revenue. The meeting also includes a review of public utilities.
- Budget review
- Public utilities discussion
- NADA Mobile Home Pricing Guide from DOR
- ABOS Boat Pricing Guide from DOR
Greene County Development Authority
The Greene County Development Authority will meet to discuss a budget amendment for FY 2025 and a rezoning application. The body will also review the Economic Development Strategic Plan and receive an update on Airabella.
- Resolution to amend GCDA budget for FY 2025
- Rezoning of 1051 Athens Tech Dr (parcels 0700000500 and 0700000510) from B2 General Commercial Highway Oriented District to LI Light Industrial District
- Review of Economic Development Strategic Plan
- Airabella update from Kevin Bryant
Board of Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider contracts for the Senior Center, including a 2025 contract and an architectural firm for an expansion. The board will also vote on SPLOST and TSPLOST projects, budget adjustments, and a resolution for a First Responder PTSD program.
- Consideration of Senior Center FY2025 contract
- Consideration of Senior Center architectural firm
- Consideration of SPLOST and TSPLOST projects
- Consideration of budget adjustments for FY2024 closeout
- Consideration of a resolution for ACCG-IRMA First Responder PTSD Program
Board of Elections and Registration
The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review the Director's Report regarding certification, advance voting, and Election Day. The meeting includes a potential executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation.
- Approval of October 9, 2024 and November 8, 2024 minutes
- Director's Report on Certification
- Director's Report on Advance Voting
- Director's Report on Election Day
- Executive session for personnel matters and potential litigation
Board of Elections and Registration
The Greene County Board of Elections will meet to pre-certify the results of the November 5th General Election and discuss provisional ballots. The agenda includes a vote to adopt the meeting agenda and an executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation.
- Pre-certification of November 5th General Election
- Provisional Ballot Cast
- Vote to Adopt the Board Agenda
- Appointment of Next Board Meeting
- Executive session to discuss personnel and litigation
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its October 7 meeting. It will consider a conditional use request to develop a recreational project on 725.117 acres at Talber Road and Flat Rock Church Road. It will also review an application to rezone 519.69 acres along Highway 278 (Madison Hwy) from Agricultural and Lakeshore residential districts to a Planned Unit Development.
- Approve October 7, 2024 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes
- Conditional use request for 725.117 acres at Talber Rd & Flat Rock Church Rd for recreation (currently zoned A1 and LR1)
- Rezone 519.69 acres on Hwy 278 (Madison Hwy) from A1/LR1 to Planned Unit Development
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and review the budget. The agenda also includes a review of the ACO list and assessor comments.
- Approval of September 25, 2024 minutes
- Review of Budget
- Review of ACO List
Board of Elections and Registration
The Board will adopt its agenda, approve the September 11, 2024 minutes, and receive reports from the Director on events, absentee voting, backup procedures, poll worker training, advance voting, and SEB rules. No new business or unfinished business is listed. The executive session is set to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation if needed.
- Vote to adopt the Board agenda
- Approval of September 11, 2024 minutes
- Director’s report on absentee by mail voting
- Director’s report on poll worker training and poll workers
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation (if needed)
Greene County Development Authority
The Greene County Development Authority's scheduled meeting for October 8, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided, and the next regular meeting will occur in November.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss FY2025 budget adjustments and zoning code amendments. The session includes reviews of contracts with the Chamber of Commerce and the Historical Society. A separate called meeting will address a resolution authorizing condemnation.
- Amendment to the Zoning Code text
- Final Plat Request for Oconee Land Development Company, LLC, Jumping Rock – Section II
- Budget adjustments for FY2025, including totaled Sheriff's vehicle
- Contract for services with the Historical Society
- Resolution authorizing condemnation
Board of Commissioners
The Courthouse Vacant Space Allocation Committee is meeting to discuss options for utilizing available space within the courthouse.
- Discussion on options to utilize available space in the courthouse
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Greene County Zoning Ordinance. These changes affect permitted uses in the CPUD Zoning District and regulations for the Greater Greensboro Character Area.
- Proposed CPUD Zoning District amendment to permit for-profit daycare facilities
- Proposed modifications to conditions for holding special events
- Proposed PUD regulation modifications for urbanized residential development in the Greater Greensboro Character Area
- Approval of August 27th, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and review the budget. The agenda includes a review of a CUV A application.
- Review of Budget
- CUV A Application
Board of Elections and Registration
The Greene County Board of Elections will adopt its agenda and approve the August 14, 2024 minutes. A director’s report will cover staffing, absentee‑by‑mail procedures, security, and upcoming election training. The board may enter an executive session to discuss personnel issues and possible litigation. No other new business or public hearings are scheduled.
- Vote to adopt board agenda
- Approval of August 14, 2024 minutes
- Director’s report on staffing, absentee mail, security, and training
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation
Greene County Development Authority
The Authority will review and approve its August 13, 2024 meeting minutes and September 10, 2024 financial reports. It will hear an economic development report and a recap of the Project Managers Update presentation. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session.
- Approval of August 13, 2024 minutes
- Review and approval of financial reports as of September 10, 2024
- Economic Development Report
- Recap of Project Managers Update presentation
- Public comment period
Board of Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will review zoning requests and several county contracts. The meeting includes discussions on budget adjustments and airport infrastructure projects.
- Rezoning request for Bandit Holdings, LLC at 3400 & 3560 Hwy 77 S from A1 to LI
- Conditional Use Request for HDP Investments, LLC regarding a Guest House
- Airport Obstruction Clearing and Fencing Project
- SPLOST expenditure for the Fire Department
- Contract with the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider resolutions for the 2024 tax digest millage rates and fees, as well as the Fiscal Year 2025 budgets. The board will also review alcoholic beverage license requests for two businesses.
- Resolution establishing millage rates and fees for the 2024 Tax Digest
- Resolution to adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Budgets
- Alcoholic Beverage License request for The Grill 11
- Alcoholic Beverage License request for Table at the Lake
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Greene County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three development items: a conditional use for a bed and breakfast and event venue on 5.83 acres at 2200 Hwy 15 S (currently zoned A2), a conditional use for a guest house on 1.35 acres at 1551 Bennett Springs Drive (currently zoned PUD), and an application to amend the land use regulation to rezone 68.41 acres on Highway 77 S from Agricultural (A1) to Light Industrial (LI). The commission will also approve the minutes from the July 30, 2024 meeting.
- Conditional use: bed and breakfast/event venue on 5.83 acres at 2200 Hwy 15 S (zoned A2)
- Conditional use: guest house on 1.35 acres at 1551 Bennett Springs Drive (zoned PUD)
- Application to amend land use regulation: rezone 68.41 acres on Highway 77 S from A1 to LI
- Approval of July 30, 2024 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review the budget and evaluate changes to personal and real property values. The body will also consider a new CUV application.
- Review of budget
- Personal property value changes
- Real property value changes
- CUV A-New Application
Board of Elections and Registration
The Greene County Board of Elections will adopt its agenda, approve the July 24, 2024 minutes, and hear routine reports on staffing, Union Point and Siloam polling precincts, absentee‑by‑mail voting for Monday, August 19, security and backup procedures, and upcoming election training from August 26‑30. No unfinished or new business is listed. An executive session may be held to discuss personnel matters or potential litigation if needed.
- Vote to adopt board agenda
- Approve July 24, 2024 minutes
- Report on Union Point and Siloam polling precincts
- Discuss absentee‑by‑mail voting for Monday, August 19
- Review security & backup procedures and upcoming elections training (Aug 26‑30)
Greene County Development Authority
The Greene County Development Authority will approve the minutes from its July 9, 2024 meeting. It will review and approve its financial reports as of August 13, 2024. The board will consider an economic development report and a proposal to remove trees in the industrial park.
- Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review and approval of financial reports as of August 13, 2024
- Economic development report
- Industrial park tree removal proposal
Board of Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will review several preliminary and final plat requests for subdivisions, including Village at Reynolds Landing, East Lake Estates, Hill Farms Subdivision, Shiloh Estates, and Park Place Phase 2. The board will also consider a range of business items such as the TSPLOST Bridge Project, a Georgia Bikes pilot, recreation parking and gym projects, a road extension, the public defender contract, an amendment to the alcohol‑licensing ordinance, and a Section 5311 resolution. Additional agenda items include discussion of the courthouse space‑review committee and standard procedural matters.
- Preliminary plat request – Village at Reynolds Landing (Oconee Land Development Company, LLC)
- Preliminary and final plat request – East Lake Estates off Flat Rock Church Road (Timbervest Partners III Georgia, LLC)
- Consideration of the TSPLOST Bridge Project
- Consideration of the Public Defender Contract
- Amendment to the Greene County Code of Ordinances – Alcohol Licensing
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss the FY2025 budget. No other substantive items are listed on the tentative agenda.
- FY2025 Budget Discussion
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will consider a conditional use request for a recreational development on Talber Rd. The body will also review three preliminary plat requests for agricultural subdivisions to create single-family residential lots.
- Conditional use request for recreational development on 379.42 acres on Talber Rd
- Preliminary plat for East Lake Estates off Flat Rock Church Rd (10 lots)
- Preliminary plat for Hill Farms Subdivision off Bramlett Rd (5 lots)
- Preliminary plat for agricultural subdivision at Shiloh Rd and Penfield Rd (8 lots)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to discuss how to use vacant space in the current Greene County Courthouse. The body will also consider adjustments to space allocation within the building.
- Utilization of vacant space at 113 North Main Street
Board of Commissioners
The Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider an appeal of an FHA accommodation denial, a lawn maintenance request for the courthouse, and an intergovernmental agreement to expand a wastewater collection system. The meeting also includes review of preliminary and final plat requests for Lake Oconee Estates, The Homesteads Section VI, and Richland Terrace Golf Cottages, as well as an updated employment agreement and the FY2025 budget.
- Appeal of an administrative decision denying an FHA accommodation request
- Intergovernmental agreement with Greene County Development Authority for wastewater collection system expansion
- Preliminary plat request for Lake Oconee Estates and Beach Club
- Final plat request for The Homesteads, Section VI
- FY2025 budget discussion
Board of Tax Assessors
The Greene County Board of Tax Assessors will review its current budget. It will consider updates to personal and real property values and address pending appeals. Additional agenda items include the ACO list and a CUV A application matter.
- Review of Budget
- Personal Property Value Changes
- Real Property Value Changes
- Update on Appeals
- Late Appeals
Board of Elections and Registration
The Greene County Board of Elections will hold a special working session to review election security, precinct location compliance, parking and logistics, voter population data, and related challenges. The discussion will also cover USPS absentee voting issues and best practices compared with comparable counties. The Director will report on office reorganization, staffing, a Del Webb event, and upcoming election training. No formal decisions are listed; the session is for discussion and information gathering.
- Security – Elections Office, Staff & Polling Locations
- Precinct Locations – Compliance, Parking, Logistics, SEB Rules, Future
- Greene County Voter Population and Voter Rolls challenges
- USPS – Absentee voting issues
- Director’s Report on office reorganization and staffing
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several zoning and subdivision requests, including plats for Del Webb at Lake Oconee. The agenda also includes discussions on a revised building and zoning fee schedule and the design and build of a new government facility.
- Final Plat Request for Del Webb at Lake Oconee Phase III
- Authorization for Design & Build of a new government facility
- Revised Building & Zoning Fee Schedule
- Repeal of the International Property Maintenance Code
- Conditional Use Request for additional storage units