Jackson County, GA

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss several requests for rezoning and changes to the Character Area and Future Land Use maps. These items include proposals for commercial, agricultural, and manufactured housing developments.

• MA-26-0200: Request to change 188.65 acres at Jefferson Road / Lebanon Church Road / Highway 330 to Suburban/Commercial
• RZ-26-0333 & SU-26-0108: Rezoning and Special Use request for a commercial greenhouse at 4933 New Kings Bridge Road
• RZ-26-0345: Request to establish A-2 zoning for 5.02 acres at Jackson Parkway / Stan Evans Drive
• RZ-26-0337: Request to rezone 133.67 acres on Neese Commerce Road from PCFD to A-2
• RZ-26-0339 & RZ-26-0349: Requests to rezone parcels on Horse Shoe Bend to Manufactured Housing District

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Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several rezoning applications for residential and commercial developments. The meeting includes decisions on public safety network agreements with three cities and updates to the county's financial and comprehensive plans.

• Intergovernmental Agreements for SVPN public safety services with the City of Arcade, City of Pendergrass, and Town of Braselton
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 4 regarding the prohibited sale of certain alcoholic beverage substances
• Rezoning of 48.09 acres and 2 acres on Old Athens Drive for a public golf practice and outdoor recreation facility
• Rezoning of 57.736 acres at 7871 Maysville Road for a 27-lot residential subdivision
• SPLOST VII funding request for EMS1 rollup door replacement

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners meets October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Jury Assembly Room at the County Courthouse. The regular session covers approval of the September 21, 2026 minutes, citizen input, reports, and recognitions, then adjourns. A work session follows where no formal action is taken: commissioners discuss intergovernmental agreements to provide Secure Virtual Private Network (SVPN) services between Jackson County E911 and the public safety agencies of the City of Arcade, the City of Pendergrass, and the Town of Braselton, plus the Jackson County Airport's annual capital improvement plan submission with a request for pre-approval of matching funds, adoption of a revised county financial policy manual, and the Microsoft 365 Year 2 annual license renewal. The agenda ends with a closed executive session to discuss real estate.

• Work session: Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Arcade for Secure Virtual Private Network (SVPN) services between Jackson County E911 and Arcade public safety
• Work session: Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Pendergrass for SVPN services between Jackson County E911 and Pendergrass public safety
• Work session: Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Braselton for SVPN services between Jackson County E911 and Braselton public safety
• Work session: Jackson County Airport Annual Capital Improvement Plan submission, with a request for pre-approval of matching funds (no dollar amount stated)
• Work session: adoption of the revised Jackson County Financial Policy Manual and approval of the Microsoft 365 Year 2 annual license renewal

Board of Commissioners

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustment meets Oct. 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Jury Assembly Room at the County Courthouse. The board will hold a public hearing on four new business items: a solar panel appeal, two special exception requests for accessory buildings, and a stream buffer reduction. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of September minutes, staff comments, and hearing procedures.

• VA-26-0386: Paul Franklin, 1906 Lipscomb Lake Road, Pendergrass; appeal of denial for ground-mounted solar panels in front yard on 4.74 acres
• VA-26-0391: Keith Caldwell, 127 Primrose Lane, Pendergrass; special exception for metal accessory building over 500 sq ft on 3.75 acres
• VA-26-0392: Keith Caldwell, 127 Primrose Lane, Pendergrass; special exception for accessory building over 1,000 sq ft on 3.75 acres
• VA-26-0389: Kenneth Hoang, 100 Lester Kelley Road, Commerce; request to reduce stream buffer from 75 feet to 37 feet for private road improvement on 43.16 acres
• Approval of September 3, 2026 draft minutes

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on nine items, including rezoning requests, character area map changes, special use permits, and a condition change. The commission will make recommendations that the Board of Commissioners will address at a public hearing on October 19, 2026.

• MA-26-0198: Change Character Area Map from Suburban to Rural for 5.2 acres at 1001 B Whitfield Road, Jefferson
• RZ-26-0325/SU-26-0103: Rezone 48.09 acres on Old Athens Drive, Nicholson from A-2 to PCFD for a public golf practice and commercial outdoor recreation facility
• MA-26-0200: Change Character Area Map from Agricultural to Suburban and Future Land Use Map from Agricultural/Forestry to Commercial for 188.65 acres at Jefferson Road/Lebanon Church Road/Highway 330, Athens
• RZ-26-0328: Rezone 20.166 acres at Highway 330/Tallasee Road, Athens from A-2 to R-1 for an 18-lot single-family subdivision
• CC-26-0019: Amend condition to reduce fence height from 8 to 6 feet and allow black privacy screening at 2832 Commerce Road, Jefferson

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY2027 budget and 2026 millage rates, including a public hearing. The board will also vote on several contracts, grants, and intergovernmental agreements, plus multiple rezoning requests and road projects.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2027 budget and 2026 millage rates, with insurance premium tax rollback to unincorporated area
• Emergency expenditure of $135,918 for replacement of 5 jail HVAC units
• Approve FY2027 state grant of $204,047 for Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court
• Award contract for State Route 124 Corridor Study to Keck and Wood
• Rezoning requests: 12-lot subdivision on Bill Watkins Road, 27-lot subdivision on Maysville Road, industrial rezoning on Highway 129 and Airport Road

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the 2026 county millage rates. The proposal includes applying the insurance premium tax rollback to the unincorporated area as required by state law. The board will also certify the PT-32.1 and PT-35 forms and adopt the Tax Levy Resolution.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2027 budget
• Adoption of 2026 county millage rates
• Application of insurance premium tax rollback to unincorporated area (O.C.G.A. § 33-8-8.3)
• Certification of PT-32.1 and PT-35 forms
• Adoption of Tax Levy Resolution

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to decide on one new zoning variance request. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of July 9, 2026 minutes, and staff comments. The only substantive decision involves a request to reduce setback requirements for a property in Braselton.

• Variance VA-26-0378 for Alton Grose at 281 Duck Road, Braselton (1.71 acres)
• Request to reduce accessory building setbacks from 40 feet to 25 feet

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on 14 zoning and land-use items, including special use permits, rezones, and map amendments. The commission will make recommendations that the Board of Commissioners will consider at a public hearing on September 21, 2026.

• Special use for landscaping company with outdoor storage at 348 Old Athens Drive, Nicholson (SU-26-0098)
• Rezone 57.54 acres on Highway 129, Talmo from A-2 to Light Industrial (RZ-26-0323)
• Rezone 108.57 acres on Airport Road, Jefferson from A-2 to General Industrial for food service equipment manufacturing (RZ-26-0327)
• Rezone 12.916 acres on Bill Watkins Road, Hoschton to R-1 for a 12-lot subdivision (RZ-26-0317)
• Text amendment to allow contractor's establishments in Community Retail Commercial district

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to review the proposed FY2027 budget. The agenda includes only this budget review item, with no other business or public hearings listed.

• Review of proposed FY2027 Budget

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering grants, an EMS housing agreement, a budget adjustment, and a firewall purchase. The main business is a series of zoning and land-use requests, including rezones for a pavilion shop, commercial spaces, and convenience stores, plus several map amendments. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Emergency Management Awareness Month and a required annual update to the Capital Improvement Element.

• Rezone 8.6 acres at 114 Highway 59, Commerce, from A-2 to HRC for a custom pavilion shop (RZ-26-0311)
• Special use for outdoor storage/display at same pavilion shop (SU-26-0099)
• Rezone 8.593 acres at Highway 129/Caitlin Drive, Athens, to CRC for flex-use commercial space (RZ-26-0312)
• Rezone 1.45 acres at Highway 124/60, Hoschton, to CRC for convenience store with fuel pumps (RZ-26-0315, SU-26-0101)
• Accept HMGP grant for generator at Agricultural Facility; approve FY25 EMPG award with local match

Board of Adjustments

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 financial audit and consider an objection to a City of Jefferson annexation and rezoning. The meeting includes discussions on economic development grants and a mid-year budget adjustment.

• Objection to City of Jefferson Annexation and Rezoning R-26-J10
• Deannexation request for 6.14 acres (Tax Parcel 067/054A2C) in Jefferson
• TIESNA EDGE Grant Memorandum of Understanding and Performance and Accountability Agreement
• FY2026 mid-year general operating budget adjustment
• Lowest bid award to Surelock Technologies for Fortinet Firewall and Load Balancer Project

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several rezoning requests and special use permits. These items include proposals for commercial shops, landscaping services, and convenience stores. The board will also review requests to change Future Land Use Maps.

• RZ-26-0311: Rezone 8.6 acres at 114 Highway 59 for a pavilion sales and installation shop
• SU-26-0098: Special Use for a landscaping company with outdoor storage at 348 Old Athens Drive
• RZ-26-0312: Rezone 8.593 acres at Highway 129 / Caitlin Drive for flex-use commercial space
• RZ-26-0315 & RZ-26-0316: Rezone parcels at Highway 124 / Highway 60 and 7558 Highway 124 for convenience stores
• MA-26-0192 & MA-26-0193: Requests to change Future Land Use Map to Intensive Agriculture for parcels on Old Athens Drive

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts, including a hauling and disposal contract with MWS Logistics and Waste Management and a FY2027 correctional capacity agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections at $30 per offender per day. New business includes an alcohol license request for El Zorro Mexican Restaurant and a request to abandon a portion of Mauldin Road. Zoning-related items include a character area map and future land use change for 108.57 acres on Airport Road to industrial, and multiple rezoning requests from A-2 to AR for subdivisions. The board will also appoint two representatives to the 2026 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee.

• Hauling contract with MWS Logistics and disposal contract with Waste Management; amendment to transfer station tipping fee schedule
• FY2027 correctional capacity agreement with Georgia Dept. of Corrections: $30/offender/day for up to 150 state offenders
• Alcohol license request (Class B-1, B-2, C-1, G-1, G-2, H-1) for El Zorro Mexican Restaurant, LLC in unincorporated Jackson County
• Request to abandon a portion of Mauldin Road between Wilhite Road and Red Bird Drive, converting it to a private road
• Zoning request for 108.57 acres on Airport Road (Map 066/Parcel 003) to change Character Area Map to Urban and Future Land Use Map to Industrial

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will meet to approve minutes from May 7 and conduct a public hearing regarding a request to reduce required parking spaces for a property on Maysville Road.

• Approval of May 7, 2026 Draft Minutes
• Public Hearing: Request to reduce parking from 16 to 6 spaces for 1.09 acres on Maysville Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a Dell Server Lease Program for infrastructure replacement. During a work session, the board will discuss waste management contracts, a roadway list for speed enforcement, and a state offender housing agreement.

• Approval of Dell Server Lease Program for 2026–2031 Server Infrastructure Replacement and Consolidation
• Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement with Georgia Department of Corrections to house up to 150 state offenders at $30 per offender per day
• Proposed hauling contract with MWS Logistics and disposal contract with Waste Management
• Proposed amendment to Transfer Station Tipping Fee Schedule
• Proposed updated list of on-system and off-system roadways for traffic speed enforcement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider three rezoning requests to change parcels from Agricultural Rural Farm District (A-2) to Agricultural Residential District (AR) to allow subdivision. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will hold a final public hearing on July 20, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from the previous meeting.

• RZ-26-0308: William M. Smith Jr., 749 Bolton-Gordon Road, Commerce; 5.137 acres, rezone from A-2 to AR to subdivide into 2 tracts
• RZ-26-0309: Richard E. Wood Jr., 187 P J Roberts Road, Jefferson; 5.001 acres, rezone from A-2 to AR to combine with adjacent parcel and subdivide into 3 tracts
• RZ-26-0310: Richard E. Wood Jr., 249 P J Roberts Road, Jefferson; 0.422 acres, rezone portion from A-2 to AR to combine with adjacent parcel and subdivide into 3 tracts

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a $4.36 million contract for Highway 332 and roundabout construction, approve a new EMS Medical Director agreement, and vote on multiple zoning changes and text amendments.

• Award Wilson Construction Mgmt. LLC $4,358,634.90 for Highway 332 school frontage and roundabout construction
• Approve Dr. Michael Cormican as new EMS Medical Director effective September 1, 2026
• Consider text amendments to car wash use and parking requirements
• Vote on rezoning requests for industrial and residential changes
• Approve updated Emergency Operations Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan

Board of Adjustments

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will approve the May 18 minutes and appoint two members to five‑year terms on the Department of Family & Children Services. They will review a request to use SPLOST VII funds to purchase a mobile command unit for the Sheriff’s Office. In the work session, commissioners will consider an EMS Medical Director agreement, a corrected election services agreement with Talmo, new right‑of‑way encroachment permit fees, updates to hazard mitigation and emergency operations plans, and several lease agreements.

• Appointment of two individuals to 5‑year terms on the Department of Family & Children Services board
• Request approval of SPLOST VII funding for a Sheriff’s Office Mobile Command Unit
• Approval of EMS Medical Director Agreement with Dr. Michael Cormican
• Implementation of right‑of‑way encroachment permit fees through Public Works
• Lease agreement with Northeast Georgia Food Bank for property at 671 South Elm Street, Commerce, GA

The Board of Commissioners approved $167,000 in SPLOST VII funding for a Sheriff's Office mobile command unit and authorized a Ford Public Safety Vehicle Lease Program. Additionally, the board reappointed Demaris Gurley to the Department of Family & Children Services.

• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Reappointed Demaris Gurley to Department of Family & Children Services for a 5-year term (6-0)
• Approved $167,000 in SPLOST VII funding for a Sheriff's Office mobile command unit (6-0)
• Authorized County Manager to sign the Ford Public Safety Vehicle Lease Program (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Jackson County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on 11 items, including special use permits, map amendments, and zoning text amendments. Notable items include requests for a convenience store with fuel pumps, auto repair and outdoor storage, rezoning of two large parcels for industrial use, and amendments to the Unified Development Code for car wash regulations and overlay district boundaries. The Board of Commissioners will consider these recommendations on June 15, 2026.

• SU-26-0096: Special use permit for convenience store with fuel pumps at US 441 / Roy Howington Road, Commerce (13.112 acres)
• SU-26-0095/0097: Special use permits for auto repair and outdoor storage at 4664 Maysville Road, Commerce (4.267 acres)
• MA-26-0190: 108.57-acre map change from Agricultural to Urban/Industrial on Airport Road, Jefferson
• UDC text amendment to establish car wash as a standalone special use and update parking requirements
• UDC text amendment to expand West Jackson Corridor Overlay District along SR 60 from SR 124 to Brooks Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several zoning and map changes, including requests to transition agricultural land to residential and rural uses. The board is also reviewing commitment letters for a trail project and an airport grant from GDOT.

• RZ-26-0298, RZ-26-0299, RZ-26-0300, and RZ-26-0301: Requests to rezone parcels on Highway 332 for a 64-lot single-family residential subdivision
• Georgia Grown Trail 52 Project commitment letter for signage installation
• Letter of intent to accept a 75/25 GDOT grant for airport aid
• RZ-26-0305: Request to rezone 4.66 acres at 2932 Highway 124 from A-2 to R-1 for 3 tracts
• MA-26-0185: Request to change Character Area Map from Suburban to Urban at 3160 Highway 124

The board unanimously approved a commitment letter for the Georgia Grown Trail 52 project and accepted a larger 75/25 GDOT airport grant that could raise airport funding from about $6 million to $24 million. It also approved two map amendments for David Elder’s property (MA‑25‑0184 and MA‑26‑0186) and voted to table a separate zoning request (MA‑26‑0185) until June 15, 2026. Additionally, the board approved rezoning of three Hoschton parcels (RZ‑26‑0298, RZ‑26‑0299, and RZ‑26‑0300) with four conditions each.

• Approved Georgia Grown Trail 52 Project Commitment Letter (Vote 6‑0)
• Accepted 75/25 GDOT airport grant, increasing potential funding to $24 M (Vote 6‑0)
• Approved MA‑25‑0184 map amendment for 7871 Maysville Road (Vote 6‑0)
• Approved MA‑26‑0186 map amendment for Wheeler Creek Road (Vote 6‑0)
• Tabled MA‑26‑0185 until June 15, 2026 (Vote 6‑0)
• Approved RZ‑26‑0298 rezoning with four conditions (Vote 6‑0)
• Approved RZ‑26‑0299 rezoning with four conditions (Vote 6‑0)
• Approved RZ‑26‑0300 rezoning with four conditions (Vote 6‑0)

Board of Adjustments

The Jackson County Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2026, to consider three variance applications. Two requests involve Tony Burrell seeking approval for a metal accessory structure over 500 square feet and another over 1,000 square feet on a residential lot. One request by Victoria Rivera-Monge seeks to reduce a building setback to replace a porch on a nonconforming dwelling. The board will also approve minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting.

• VA-26-0357: Victoria Rivera-Monge seeks to reduce left side building setback from 40 to 20.5 feet at 1649 B Wilson Road, Commerce (1.45 acres)
• VA-26-0360: Tony Burrell requests a metal accessory structure greater than 500 square feet at 60 Eunice Lane, Athens (15.423 acres)
• VA-26-0361: Tony Burrell requests an accessory structure greater than 1,000 square feet at the same property
• Approval of April 2, 2026 draft minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss an objection to a City of Jefferson annexation and rezoning request. The meeting includes several board appointments and updates to animal shelter and park ordinances. A work session will review a courthouse security renovation bid.

• Objection to City of Jefferson Annexation and Rezoning R-26-J06
• Courthouse Security Renovation Project bid award to Pencor, LLC for $335,805
• Airport Electrical Rehabilitation Project contract award and GDOT grant approval
• Ordinance amendments to allow pets in county-owned parks
• Revised Jackson County Animal Shelter Standard Operating Procedures

The Jackson County Board unanimously approved the award of the Airport Electrical Rehabilitation Project contract, valued at $1,141,675, and a related $312,783.91 grant commitment from Georgia DOT. It also adopted amendments to the county code adding animal microchip requirements and allowing pets in county parks, and approved an objection to the City of Jefferson’s annexation and rezoning request. Additional actions included reappointing Patti Knick to the Advantage Behavioral Health Systems board, tabling the appointment of Demaris Gurley to Family & Children Services, and adopting revised animal shelter SOPs.

• Approved Airport Electrical Rehabilitation Project award ($1,141,675) and grant commitment ($312,783.91) (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Code Chapter 8 requiring microchips for returned stray animals (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Code Chapter 28 permitting pets in county parks with leash and vaccination rules (5‑0)
• Approved objection to City of Jefferson annexation and rezoning of 18.27 acres at Baldwin Rd & Blue Heights Rd (5‑0)
• Approved renewal of Jackson County as fiscal agent for Family Connection (5‑0)
• Reappointed Patti Knick to Advantage Behavioral Health Systems Board (3‑year term) (5‑0)
• Tabled appointment of Demaris Gurley to the Department of Family & Children Services (5‑0)
• Adopted revised Jackson County Animal Shelter Standard Operating Procedures (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider a list of TSPLOST resurfacing projects for 2026, approve a grant project list, and authorize the submission of a Community Development Block Grant application for the Village of Hope Project.

• TSPLOST resurfacing list for 2026
• 2026 LMIG LRA grant project list
• 260 Lee Street property conveyance
• Airport Sewer Extension bid award to J&K Utilities
• CDBG application for Village of Hope Project

The Jackson County Board unanimously approved six items: a $1,184,000 TSPLOST road resurfacing list, an $84,300 LMIG LRA grant supplement, the conveyance of two parcels at 260 Lee Street, a $1,673,770.60 airport sewer extension contract, a resolution to submit a CDBG application for the Village of Hope project, and an amendment to add emergency and transitional housing services to the Service Delivery Strategy.

• Approved $1,184,000 TSPLOST resurfacing list (5-0)
• Approved $84,300 LMIG LRA grant supplement (5-0)
• Approved conveyance of 260 Lee Street parcels (5-0)
• Approved $1,673,770.60 airport sewer extension bid (5-0)
• Approved resolution to submit CDBG application for Village of Hope (5-0)
• Approved SDS amendment adding emergency/transitional housing services (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application (RZ-26-0305) from John Potra to rezone 4.66 acres from A-2 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Residential, Low-Density Single-Family) to allow subdivision into three tracts. The Commission will make a recommendation to the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, which will hold its own public hearing on May 18, 2026.

• RZ-26-0305: John Potra requests rezoning 4.66 acres at 2932 Highway 124, Jefferson (Map 094/Parcel 021) from A-2 to R-1 to subdivide into 3 tracts

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider multiple rezonings, including a 64-lot single-family subdivision on Highway 332, and vote on the TSPLOST 2026 resurfacing list. Other new business includes a land conveyance at 260 Lee Street, an airport sewer extension bid award, and a CDBG application for the Village of Hope. Unfinished business involves amending county ordinances for animal shelter procedures and allowing pets in parks.

• TSPLOST 2026 resurfacing list to be approved
• 260 Lee Street property conveyance for parcels on Jackson Parkway
• Airport Sewer Extension bid award to J&K Utilities, LLC
• CDBG application for Village of Hope Innovative Grant Program
• Rezoning of multiple parcels on Highway 332 for a 64-lot single-family subdivision (RZ-26-0298 through RZ-26-0301)

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners received updates on 2026 calendar dates, past retreat goals, capital projects, sheriff and jail operations, tax‑year millage rates, road infrastructure, EMA radio coverage, parks and recreation organization, planning amendments, and impact‑fee revisions. No motions were adopted or denied, and no votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will vote on awarding the Airport Electrical Rehabilitation Project contract and authorize the related grant from GDOT. The board will also consider adopting revised animal shelter procedures and amending ordinances on animals and park pets. Additional items include approving First Due software for EMS and a proclamation naming April as Safe Digging Month.

• Award Airport Electrical Rehabilitation Project contract and approve GDOT grant
• Adopt revised Jackson County Animal Shelter Standard Operating Procedures
• Amend Code of Ordinances Chapter 8 (Animals) to align with shelter SOPs
• Amend Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 (Parks and Recreation) to allow pets in county parks
• Approve First Due Software platform for EMS reporting

The commissioners unanimously approved several recognitions, proclamations, and contracts, including a $49,400 EMS software purchase, a $148,464 IT backup system award, and a $580,425 airport electrical rehabilitation project. They also adopted revised animal shelter procedures and updated related ordinances. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved recognition of Keep Jackson County Beautiful (4‑0)
• Approved resolution honoring Eden Pethel (4‑0)
• Approved Safe Digging Month proclamation (4‑0)
• Approved National Donate Life Month proclamation (4‑0)
• Approved First Due EMS software purchase for $49,400 (4‑0)
• Approved SureLock Technologies IT backup award for $148,464 (4‑0)
• Approved Airport Electrical Rehabilitation Project award for $580,425 (4‑0)
• Adopted revised Animal Shelter SOP and amended Code Chapters 8 & 28 (4‑0)