Lumpkin County, GA

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet to review Future Land Use Maps. The committee will also consider approval of the September 17, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Review of Future Land Use Maps
• Approval of September 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee

The Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee will meet to discuss multi-family development as it relates to Chapters 26 and 27. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Review of Multi-Family Development in Chapter 26 and 27
• Approval of October 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Airport Authority

Water & Sewerage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

The Lumpkin County Planning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review one variance request. The board is considering a request to allow a manufactured home within a platted subdivision.

• Variance request for Case 207 at 343 Hollybrook Road to allow a manufactured/mobile home

Board of Assessors

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Airport Authority

Development Authority

Board of Elections

Water & Sewerage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Assessors

Development Authority

Airport Authority

Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

Water & Sewerage Authority

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Hospital Authority

Board of Commissioners

Board of Elections

Development Authority

Airport Authority

Board of Commissioners

Water & Sewerage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Development Authority

Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Airport Authority

Water & Sewerage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Airport Authority

Development Authority

Board of Commissioners

Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Water & Sewerage Authority

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Hospital Authority

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Elections

Development Authority

Airport Authority

Water & Sewerage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Airport Authority

Development Authority

Board of Elections

Water & Sewerage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee

Board of Assessors

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners

Development Authority

Board of Elections

Airport Authority

Board of Commissioners

Water & Sewerage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Hospital Authority

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners

Board of Elections

Airport Authority

Board of Commissioners

Development Authority

Board of Commissioners

Water & Sewerage Authority

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners

Airport Authority

Board of Commissioners

Development Authority

Board of Elections

Veterans Affairs Committee

Water & Sewerage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Development Authority

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Elections

Airport Authority

Water & Sewerage Authority

Board of Commissioners

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Hospital Authority

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Development Authority

Airport Authority

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

Water & Sewerage Authority

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners

Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will review a proposed code of conduct for boards and committee members. The meeting includes votes on several service contracts and an amendment to the 2026 SPLOST work plan.

• Resolution 2026-55 establishing a Code of Conduct for Boards, Authorities, & Committee Members
• Contract 2026-085 for Animal Services Professional Vet Services
• Contract 2026-087 for CivicPlus DocAccess & NextRequest
• Alcoholic Beverage License for Matthew Stallings, R&M WG Dahlonega, LLC d/b/a Rooster’s Cafe
• 2026 SPLOST 2026 Work Plan Amendment

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will discuss a new code of conduct for boards and committees. The meeting includes reviews of several service contracts and an amendment to the 2026 SPLOST work plan.

• Resolution 2026-55: Establishing a Code of Conduct for Boards, Authorities, & Committee Members
• Contract 2026-085: Animal Services Professional Vet Services
• Contract 2026-088: Compensation Agreement for Coroner Mark Cox
• Alcoholic Beverage License for Matthew Stallings, R&M WG Dahlonega, LLC (Rooster’s Cafe)
• 2026 SPLOST 2026 Work Plan Amendment

Development Authority

The Development Authority will meet to review September minutes and financials. The board is scheduled to nominate and elect a replacement for an officer vacancy.

• Fill Officer Vacancy

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meets October 20, 2026 at 5:20 PM at 99 Courthouse Hill in Dahlonega for a public hearing. The only substantive item is public comment on issuing an alcoholic beverage license to Matthew Stallings for R&M WG Dahlonega, LLC, doing business as Rooster's Cafe. The agenda otherwise consists of call to order, public comment, and adjournment. No vote or decision is listed on this agenda.

• Public comment on an alcoholic beverage license for Matthew Stallings, R&M WG Dahlonega, LLC dba Rooster's Cafe
• Meeting held at 99 Courthouse Hill, Dahlonega, GA 30533
• No other business items appear on the agenda

Board of Elections

General

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive public comment regarding the proposed 2027 budget.

• Public comment on Proposed 2027 Budget

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss two resolutions. These include an amendment to the 2027 budget and a revision of the 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate.

• Resolution 2026-56: Amend the 2027 Budget
• Resolution 2026-57: Revising 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Hospital Authority

The Hospital Authority will meet to review the treasurer's report and address open positions for Secretary and a board member to replace Mike Davis. The body will also review the 2027 meeting calendar.

• Discussion of process to seek 3 candidates for Board of Commissioners review to replace Mike Davis
• Discussion regarding open Secretary position
• Review of 2027 calendar dates

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss tax exemptions and Conservation Use Value Assessment (CUVA) matters. The agenda includes reviews of specific veteran exemptions and a CUVA breach for a 19.97-acre property.

• Veterans Exemptions for Henry M Hyams III and Robert Rowe
• CUVA Breach for Sandra Renee Aultman (090 148, 19.97ac, 2025)
• 2017 CUVA expirations and letters
• 2026 Appeals Update
• Homestead Exemptions

Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee

The Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee will meet to discuss specific chapters of the county's land development codes. The session includes reviews of subdivision classifications and multi-family development rules.

• Approval of October 5, 2026, meeting minutes
• Class V Subdivision class in Chapter 26 Land Development
• Multi-Family Development in Chapter 26 and Chapter 27

Planning Commission

The Lumpkin County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider four items, including final plats for two subdivisions, a master plan for a large multifamily development, and a variance request. The most consequential item is a request for approval of a master plan for a 272-unit multifamily development with future commercial lots on Highway 400 North.

• Final Plat for The Oaks at Auraria (Phase 2), 12 lots, Parcel 048-060, Auraria Road
• Final Plat for Eden Grove, 9 lots, Parcel 046-046, Ben Higgins Road
• Master plan for Legends at Chestatee, 272-unit multifamily and commercial lots, Parcel 083-004, Highway 400 North
• Variance request for home occupation on 0.84-acre parcel, 312 Anderson Drive

Veterans Affairs Committee

The Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Committee will meet to review treasurer reports and discuss several community projects. The agenda includes updates on the county veterans cemetery and the Veterans Day Parade.

• Homes4Heroes donation request
• LC Veterans Cemetery update and groundbreaking
• Veterans Day Parade update
• Monthly UNG Corps update
• 5 RTB update

Water & Sewerage Authority

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meets in a work session on October 6, 2026 at 99 Courthouse Hill in Dahlonega. The board will take up a resolution establishing a code of conduct for boards, authorities, and committee members, along with several contracts and agreements. It will also recognize the county swimmers' state championship and a veterans cemetery donation, and consider an alcohol license for Rooster's Cafe. Several items concern county finances, including SPLOST work plan amendments and pay in lieu of benefits for elected officials.

• Resolution 2026-55 establishing a code of conduct for boards, authorities, and committee members
• Contracts including animal services vet services (2026-085), UGA Extension Service MOU (2026-086), and CivicPlus DocAccess & NextRequest contract (2026-087, ratification)
• Compensation agreement with Coroner Mark Cox (2026-088) and a banking services contract (2026-089)
• Veterans Cemetery change order for curb and gutter (2026-090)
• Alcoholic beverage license for Matthew Stallings, R&M WG Dahlonega, d/b/a Rooster's Cafe; plus 2020 and 2026 SPLOST work plan amendments

Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee

The Lumpkin County Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee meets October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Planning Commission Meeting Room at 342 Courthouse Hill, Dahlonega. The agenda lists approval of the September 21, 2026 minutes, a Class VI Subdivision class in Chapter 26 Land Development, and a review of the Multi-Family Housing provisions in Chapter 26, Article XXI. The agenda does not state what action, if any, will be taken on the subdivision or multi-family items, and no dollar amounts or specific properties are listed. Public comments are scheduled before adjournment.

• Approval of September 21, 2026 Land Use & Development Regulations Committee minutes
• Class VI Subdivision class in Chapter 26 Land Development
• Review of Multi-Family Housing Chapter 26 — Article XXI
• Public comments period before adjournment

Airport Authority

The Lumpkin County Airport Authority is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, discuss the fuel farm update, and consider Resolution 2026-01 for a Hangar E lease agreement. The agenda is routine, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

• Resolution 2026-01: Hangar E Lease Agreement
• Fuel Farm Update
• August Financials report
• Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes

General

Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee

The Land Use & Development Regulations Committee is meeting to review and potentially revise subdivision class definitions in Chapter 26 and the multi-family housing regulations in Article XXI. The agenda also includes approving the minutes from the September 8, 2026 meeting and a public comment period.

• Approve September 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review Class V and Class VI subdivision classes in Chapter 26
• Review Multi-Family Housing Chapter 26, Article XXI
• Public comments

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The Lumpkin County Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 23, 2026, review draft vision statements, review the Needs and Opportunities section, and discuss how to turn visions into action items. These are working discussions, not final decisions.

• Approve minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting
• Review draft vision statements
• Review Needs and Opportunities
• Discussion on moving from visions to action items

The Comprehensive Plan Committee met to discuss residential development, traffic concerns, and strategies for managing growth involving the University of North Georgia and GDOT. The minutes record discussions and proposed future actions, but no formal votes or binding decisions were made.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including updating the county fee schedule, awarding a road safety improvements bid, and appointing a member to the Airport Authority. The agenda also includes proclamations, minutes approval, and other administrative matters.

• Resolution 2026-50: Appoint Alan Redmon to Airport Authority Seat B, unexpired term ending 02/19/2029
• Resolution 2026-51: Update the Lumpkin County Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2026-52: September Surplus Property
• Contract 2026-083: County Roads Safety Improvements Bid Award to Colditz Trucking
• Contract 2026-084: Mutual Termination of Grading Contract

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session on September 15, 2026. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals for the items listed on the agenda.

Development Authority

The meeting includes reviews of the August 2026 minutes and financial reports. The agenda features reports from county, city, and utility partners regarding infrastructure, industrial development, and workforce programs.

• Review of August 2026 minutes
• Review of August 2026 financials
• Infrastructure reports from County, City of Dahlonega, and Utility Partners
• Industrial and Commercial Development updates
• Workforce program reports from UNG, Lanier Tech, LCHS, and others

The Development Authority held a meeting on September 15, 2026, to review strategic priorities and partner announcements. The board approved the August 2026 financial reports and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 2026 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved August 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to consider resolutions, contracts, and administrative items. Key topics include an appointment to the Airport Authority, updates to the county fee schedule, and various road and transportation items.

• Appoint Alan Redmon to Seat B of the Airport Authority for a term ending 02/19/2029
• Update the Lumpkin County Fee Schedule presented by Finance Director Abby Branan
• GDOT 5311 Rural Transportation Grant Application presented by Public Works Director Chris Thomas
• County Roads Safety Improvements Bid Award to Colditz Trucking presented by Special Projects Manager Charles Trammell
• Mutual Termination of Grading Contract presented by County Manager Alan Ours

The Board of Commissioners approved several contracts, including a road safety bid for Colditz Trucking and the 2027 road resurfacing list. The board also updated the county fee schedule and appointed Alan Redmon to the Airport Authority. No action was taken on discussions regarding Flock cameras or data center ordinances.

• Appointed Alan Redmon to Airport Authority Seat B (unanimous)
• Approved update to Lumpkin County Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved September Surplus Property resolution (unanimous)
• Approved GDOT 5311 Rural Transportation Grant application (unanimous)
• Awarded County Roads Safety Improvements bid to Colditz Trucking (unanimous)
• Approved mutual termination of grading contract (unanimous)
• Approved Senior Life Enrichment Center Policies and Procedures Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 Road Resurfacing List (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to consider two resolutions: adopting the 2027 county budget and establishing the 2026 ad valorem tax millage rate. Both items are presented by Finance Director Abby Branan. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Resolution 2026-53: Establishing & Adopting the 2027 Budget
• Resolution 2026-54: Establishing 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2027 budget and established the 2026 ad valorem tax millage rate. No other substantive actions were taken during the special called meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2026-53 establishing and adopting the 2027 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-54 establishing the 2026 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Lumpkin County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider two new business items: a preliminary plat for a 7-lot industrial subdivision and a variance request. The meeting will also include approval of the August 10, 2026 minutes and other procedural matters.

• Case 186: Preliminary plat for Wright Industrial Park (7 lots) at 168 & 340 Cain Bridge Road, Dahlonega, by NGKA 4, LLC
• Case 187: Variance request from Sec. 26-68 (3-year no-division rule) at 40 Patriot View Drive, by Josh Gray
• Approval of August 10, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for a seven-lot industrial subdivision. A request for a variance to divide land at 40 Patriot View Drive before the required three-year period was denied.

• Approved preliminary plat for Wright Industrial Park 7-lot subdivision
• Denied variance for 40 Patriot View Drive to divide land before three-year limit (5-1)
• Elected David Woodward as chair
• Elected Chris Adams as vice-chair
• Approved July 13, 2026, meeting minutes with correction to adjournment time

Park & Rec Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will discuss ongoing business regarding field renovations, turf projects, and sports fees. The meeting also includes a report from Pinetree Recreation Center staff and a discussion regarding storage.

• Field Renovations and Turf Project discussion
• Sports Fees discussion
• Pinetree Recreation Center staff report
• Storage discussion

The board approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed sports fee comparisons with neighboring counties. Staff approved a request for portapotties at the rugby field. The board discussed storage limitations at Pinetree Recreation Center and the need for a storage policy.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved request for portapotties at rugby field
• Adjourned meeting at 5:48pm (unanimous)

Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee

The Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes and to review specific sections of Chapter 26 of the Land Development code, including Class V and Class VI subdivision classes and Article XXI on multi-family housing. Public comments will be heard. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approve August 31, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review Class V and Class VI subdivision classes in Chapter 26
• Review Multi-Family Housing Chapter 26 - Article XXI

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the August meeting minutes, the ACO report, and several homestead, veteran, and disability tax exemptions. Staff provided updates on upcoming Board of Equalization hearings and current workflow status for the 2027 tax year.

• Approved August 11, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved ACO report (5-0)
• Approved homestead exemptions (5-0)
• Approved nine veteran exemptions (5-0)
• Approved disability exemption for Michael Craig Adams (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:27 a.m. (5-0)