Lumpkin County, Georgia

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The Lumpkin County Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet on July 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of the June 22 meeting minutes, a review of the past public forum, presentation of survey highlights, and a discussion of the projected remaining schedule for the Comprehensive Plan. The committee will also field questions from members before adjourning.

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special work session on July 23, 2026. The agenda includes routine items and a discussion of the 2027 county budget. No specific decisions are listed; the budget discussion is the primary substantive item.

• Discuss 2027 County Budget

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Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee

Board of Commissioners

Water & Sewerage Authority

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

The Lumpkin County Planning Commission will review requests for a new telecommunication tower and several zoning variances, including setbacks and lot size adjustments. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes and the consideration of a new subdivision plat.

• Vertical Bridge requests approval for a new telecommunication tower at 1034 Greenway Road
• Nicki Wallace requests a 13.5-foot rear setback variance at 9 Pearl Hill
• Pam Martin requests a variance to allow a manufactured home in a subdivision at 421 Pine Tree Lane
• Jace Roper requests approval for the Eden Grove Class II subdivision plat (9 lots)
• Planning Commission to approve minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting

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Development Authority

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Board of Elections

Airport Authority

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Water & Sewerage Authority

Veterans Affairs Committee

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Development Authority

Airport Authority

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Water & Sewerage Authority

Veterans Affairs Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Assessors

Hospital Authority

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Development Authority

Board of Elections

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Water & Sewerage Authority

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Veterans Affairs Committee

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Veterans Affairs Committee

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The Board of Commissioners will discuss the adoption of a revised Watershed Protection Plan and a map for the Sanitary Sewer Service Area. The meeting includes votes on several equipment and service contracts and amendments to SPLOST work plans.

• Resolution 2026-44 to adopt Revised Watershed Protection Plan and LCWSA map
• Resolution 2026-43 to dissolve Recycling & Litter Committee
• Contract 2026-069 for Wimpy Airport Fuel Farm Replacement with L & T Inc.
• Contract 2026-074 for Road Resurfacing bid award to Colditz Trucking
• Amendments to 2020 and 2026 SPLOST work plans

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including reappointments to the Planning Commission and the dissolution of the Recycling & Litter Committee. A key item is the adoption of a revised Watershed Protection Plan and an updated sanitary sewer service area map. The board will also vote on multiple contracts, including a road resurfacing bid award, airport fuel farm replacement, and equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office. Additionally, they will discuss community center renovations and SPLOST work plan amendments.

• 2026-44: Adoption of Revised Watershed Protection Plan and LCWSA Sanitary Sewer Service Area/Watershed Protection Area Map
• 2026-074: Road Resurfacing Bid Award to Colditz Trucking
• 2026-069: Airport Fuel Farm Replacement Contract with L & T Inc.
• 2026-072: Purchase of In-Car Mobile Printers & Software for Sheriff's Office from Howard Technology Solutions
• 2026-073: Purchase of Radios for Sheriff's Office Patrol Cars from Mobile Communications America

Development Authority

The Lumpkin County Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and a hotel presentation. The body will discuss allocating proceeds from the sale of 120 Riley Road to the Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery.

• Allocation of sale proceeds from 120 Riley Road to Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery
• Hotel Presentation
• Review of May and June 2026 financials and minutes

Airport Authority

Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee

The Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee will first approve the minutes from its July 14, 2026 meeting. It will then examine Article III subdivision classes and Article IV platting jurisdiction to consider any changes. No other business is listed.

• Approve July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review Article III subdivision classes
• Review Article IV platting jurisdiction

Board of Assessors

This regular meeting of the Lumpkin County Board of Assessors includes approval of previous minutes, reports from the ACO and Chief Appraiser, and discussion of homestead and veteran property tax exemptions. The board will also address a CUVA breach on an 11-acre parcel (Candice Ricketts, map 042-135) and an update on 2026 property assessment notices and appeals.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• ACO report and Chief Appraiser report
• Homestead exemptions discussion
• Veteran exemptions for five named individuals: Brasher, Clark, Jones, Kimbrell, Twitty
• CUVA breach on Candice Ricketts' 11-acre parcel and 2026 notices/appeal update

Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee

The Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee will consider approving the July 7 meeting minutes and continue reviewing Article III (Subdivision Classes) and Article IV (Platting Jurisdiction) of county land-use regulations. No final decisions are expected; the meeting focuses on discussion and review.

• Approve July 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review Article III: Subdivision Classes
• Review Article IV: Platting Jurisdiction

Planning Commission

The commission will review a subdivision of Lot 62 in the Chesterra Subdivision, splitting one parcel into two at 420 and 460 Chesterra Drive. It will also consider three requests from Vertical Bridge for a telecommunication tower at 1034 Greenway Road, including a 100‑ft rear setback and buffer variance, a waiver of the 5‑mile separation requirement, and approval of the tower itself.

• Subdivision of Lot 62 of the Chesterra Subdivision into two lots at 420 and 460 Chesterra Drive (owner: Kenneth D Burtz)
• Vertical Bridge request for a 100‑ft rear setback and buffer variance for a telecom tower at 1034 Greenway Road
• Vertical Bridge request for a waiver of the 5‑mile tower separation requirement at 1034 Greenway Road
• Vertical Bridge request for approval of a new telecommunication tower at 1034 Greenway Road

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Hospital Authority

The Hospital Authority will meet to address open leadership positions and a grant request. The body is seeking candidates to fill a secretary position and a board seat previously held by Mike Davis.

• Discussion of process to find 3 candidates for the board position replacing Mike Davis
• Review of open Secretary position
• CHP request for grant approval

The Hospital Authority approved a partial payment of $22,500 toward a $45,000 grant request for the Community Helping Place clinic. The board will revisit the remaining half of the request in January based on financial conditions. The meeting also included the approval of previous minutes and quarterly financial statements.

• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved $22,500 payment toward Community Helping Place clinic request

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the adoption of a revised Watershed Protection Plan and a new sanitary sewer service area map. The session includes votes on several equipment and service contracts for the Sheriff's Office and Public Works. Members will also consider dissolving the Recycling & Litter Committee.

• Adoption of Revised Watershed Protection Plan and LCWSA Sanitary Sewer Service Area Map
• Resolution 2026-43 to dissolve the Recycling & Litter Committee
• Road resurfacing bid award to Colditz Trucking
• Wimpy Airport Fuel Farm Replacement Contract with L & T Inc.
• Purchase of Special Response Team medical equipment from North American Rescue

Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee

The Lumpkin County Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee will consider approving its June 29, 2026 minutes and then review Article III (Subdivision Classes) and Article IV (Platting Jurisdiction) of the development regulations. These are discussion items; no final decisions are listed.

• Approve June 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review Article III - Subdivision Classes
• Review Article IV - Platting Jurisdiction

Water & Sewerage Authority

The Lumpkin County Water & Sewage Authority will consider adopting a revised Watershed Protection Plan and an updated sanitary sewer service area map. The board will also receive updates on the Cane Branch wastewater treatment plant construction and the Yahoola Creek Park stream restoration projects. Financial reports for May 2026, including a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow summary, will be presented. A task order for the Lumpkin 400 Industrial Park sewer extension will be discussed.

• Adoption of Revised Watershed Protection Plan (June 24, 2026) and LCWSA map
• EMI Task Order No. 1 – Lumpkin 400 Industrial Park Sewer Extension (Project No. 20262)
• Update on Cane Branch WWTP Construction Project
• Update on Yahoola Creek Park Stream Restoration Project
• Presentation of May 2026 financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow)

Veterans Affairs Committee

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Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee

The Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, review a spreadsheet of suggested ordinance changes, and examine Articles I, II, and III of Chapter 26 (Land Development and Subdivision Classes). These reviews are part of an ongoing process to update local development regulations.

• Approve minutes from June 23, 2026 meeting
• Review spreadsheet of suggested ordinance changes
• Review Article I & II of Chapter 26 Land Development
• Review Article III – Subdivision Classes

The committee conducted a line-by-line review of Chapter 26, focusing on subdivision classes and land use. Discussions included the possibility of merging specific subdivision classes into a master-planned category to increase development flexibility. No final decisions were made as the committee's role is to provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved meeting minutes via motion and raised hands
• Tasked Vanessa with researching state/federal laws for Article One review
• Scheduled next meeting for July 7, 2026, at 5:30 PM

Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee

The Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee is meeting to review current Chapter 26 regulations, establish a timeline for revising goals, and set priorities for future work. The agenda includes discussions of Articles I and II minus definitions, and Article II on subdivision classes. No specific proposals or votes are scheduled; this is a planning and organizing session.

• Review of Chapter 26 current regulations
• Establishment of a timeline for goals and priorities
• Discussion of Article I & II (minus definitions) and Article II Subdivision Classes
• Public comments period

The Land Use and Development Regulations Review Committee began a line-by-line review of Chapter 26. The committee discussed potential updates to subdivision classes, private road standards, grading flexibility for sewers, and camper living policies.

• Approved meeting agenda via motion and raised hands
• Set next meeting for Monday, June 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The Lumpkin County & City of Dahlonega Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review vision statements and lists of needs and opportunities from the 2022 Comprehensive Plans. No decisions, votes, or new proposals are on the agenda; the session is primarily a review and discussion.

• Approval of May 19, 2026, Comprehensive Plan Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
• Review of vision statements from the 2022 Comprehensive Plans
• Review of the list of needs and opportunities from the 2022 Comprehensive Plans

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners holds a special work session to discuss the 2027 budget. Departments covered include the Library, Development Authority, Sheriff's Office, Clerk of Courts, Coroner, and Staff. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of 2027 budget for Library, Development Authority, Sheriff's Office, Clerk of Courts, Coroner, and Staff
• No specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes on the agenda

Airport Authority

The Lumpkin County Airport Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, discuss hangar leases, and consider bids for the fuel farm. No detailed proposals or dollar amounts are provided in the agenda.

• Consideration of fuel farm bids
• Discussion of hangar leases
• Approval of May financial reports
• Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear the 2025 audit presentation and consider several resolutions, including a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to fund homestead exemptions, updating the county fee schedule, and amending the 2026 budget. They will also vote on multiple contracts and agreements for turf management, animal services, property insurance, soccer fields, HVAC controls, road culvert relining, and an animal shelter construction bid. Additionally, the board will adopt two roads into the county system and appoint members to the library board and a land use review committee.

• Resolution 2026-37 to update the Lumpkin County Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2026-38 to amend the 2026 Budget
• Resolution 2026-41 to authorize a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST)
• Contract 2026-061 Animal Shelter Construction Bid Award
• Resolution 2026-35 to adopt 0.2 miles of Fannie Russell Road as a county road

Development Authority

The Development Authority will consider allocating proceeds from the sale of 120 Riley Road to the Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery. The meeting will also include a presentation on the veterans cemetery and routine approval of May financials and minutes. Strategic priorities and partner updates on infrastructure, economic development, and workforce will be discussed.

• Allocate proceeds from sale of 120 Riley Road to Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery
• Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery presentation
• Consent agenda: May 2026 financials and minutes
• Strategic priorities updates from county, city, utility, and development partners

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to authorize local legislation for a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) to fund homestead exemptions. The board also considers adopting two county roads, updating the county fee schedule, amending the 2026 budget, and appointing a land use and development regulations review committee. Numerous contract renewals, bid awards, and donations are also on the agenda for approval.

• Resolution 2026-41: Authorize introduction of local legislation for a new Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST)
• Resolution 2026-37: Update Lumpkin County Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2026-38: Amend 2026 Budget
• Contract 2026-061: Animal Shelter Construction Bid Award
• Contract 2026-063: Veterans Memorial Cemetery Grading Bid Award to T.W. Phillips Grading, Inc.

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold an appeal hearing to review a variance request for individual lot sizes at 420 & 460 Chesterra Drive, following a denial by the Planning Commission.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of variance request for individual lot sizes at 420 & 460 Chesterra Drive

Board of Elections

Water & Sewerage Authority

The Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority is holding a special called meeting. The body will address the selection of an engineering consultant for ARC and GEFA projects and annual on-call services.

• Selection of Engineering Consultant for ARC & GEFA Projects and Annual On-Call Engineering Services

Park & Rec Advisory Board

Board of Assessors

The Lumpkin County Board of Assessors will meet to review the ACO report and process homestead and veterans exemptions. The board will also consider veterans exemptions for four specific individuals.

• ACO Report
• Homestead Exemptions
• Veterans Exemptions for Philip G. Bodney, Diego Bressler, William R. Clark Jr, and Jennifer S. Torres

The Lumpkin County Board of Assessors unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting, the ACO report, and homestead exemptions. It also approved veterans exemptions for four applicants—two for 2027 and two for 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved ACO Report (5-0)
• Approved Homestead Exemptions (5-0)
• Approved veterans exemption for Philip G Bodney (2027) and Diego Bressler (2027) (5-0)
• Approved veterans exemption for William R Clark Jr and Jennifer S Torres (2026) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

Veterans Affairs Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hear presentations on the proposed 2027 budget and the 2025 audit. The board will consider resolutions to adopt two road segments, update the fee schedule, amend the 2026 budget, appoint a library board member, and update the hazard mitigation plan. Numerous contracts and agreements are up for approval, including turf management, animal services software, insurance renewal, medical director, soccer field, tech lease, HVAC controls, culvert repair, senior services, animal shelter construction, turf care, and cemetery grading. Other items include donations for a stove and AEDs, and an amendment to opioid settlement projects.

• 2027 Proposed Budget Presentation
• Resolution 2026-35: Adopt 0.2 miles of Fannie Russell Road as county road
• Resolution 2026-37: Update Lumpkin County Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2026-38: Amend 2026 Budget
• 2026-061: Animal Shelter Construction Bid Award

Water & Sewerage Authority

The Water & Sewerage Authority will meet to review financial reports and receive updates on the Cane Branch WWTP construction and Yahoola Creek Park stream restoration projects. New business includes a change of scope and fee request from PeoplesQuigley for the Cane Branch WWTP, an RFQ for engineering services, and GDOT Highway 60 water line relocation.

• PeoplesQuigley change of scope and fee request for Cane Branch WWTP
• Update on Cane Branch WWTP Construction Project
• Update on Yahoola Creek Park Stream Restoration Project
• GDOT Highway 60 Water Line Relocation
• RFQ for Engineering Services

Building Committee

The Lumpkin County Building Committee will consider approving interior flooring, paint, and base options for the Community Center. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda, following a call to order and preceding adjournment.

• Approval of interior flooring, paint, and base options for the Community Center

Development Authority

The Lumpkin County Development Authority will consider a D&O insurance proposal and hear a retail recruitment presentation. Consent agenda items include approval of April 2026 financials and minutes. The meeting also features strategic updates from county, city, utility, and workforce partners, but no major rezonings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Retail Recruitment and Advisory Partnership Presentation
• D & O Insurance Proposal
• Consent agenda: 2026 April Financials and Minutes
• Strategic priorities and partner announcements (county, city, utilities, workforce)
• 2026 meeting schedule adopted

Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a grant application for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program.

• Public comment on GA Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant Application

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing concerning the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program grant application. The meeting included a presentation by Maggie Smith and public comment regarding trail proximity to private property and local wildlife.

• Public hearing conducted on GA DNR Recreational Trails Program grant application

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider health insurance renewal, multiple contract renewals and amendments, a GDOT rural transportation grant, a TSPLOST work plan amendment, a proposed road list, and two department name changes. The meeting also includes appointments to the Board of Tax Assessors and DFACS Board, and updates to the Local Emergency Operations Plan.

• 5. 2026-30 Reappoint Lee Gaddis to Board of Tax Assessors
• 11. 2026-042 Health insurance renewal and other voluntary benefits
• 13. 2026-044 Accept GDOT 5311 Rural Transportation FY27 grant
• 18. 2026-049 Trio Community Meals SFY 2027 contract renewal
• 23. 2026 LMIG proposed road list

This was a work session where several items were presented for consideration. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in these minutes.

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, including reappointing a tax assessor member and appointing DFACS board members. They will adopt an update to the Local Emergency Operations Plan and review the May surplus list. The meeting includes approval of multiple contracts and the acceptance of a GDOT rural transportation grant. Additional items cover department name changes, a road list ratification, and public comments.

• Accept GDOT 5311 Rural Transportation FY27 Grant (Resolution 2026-044)
• Pitney Bowes SendPro C200 Mailing System Lease Renewal for Sheriff's Office (2026-041)
• Duplicating Products Upgrade Contract (2026-045)
• Enotah Public Defender Indigent Defense Contract – Four Counties (2026-046)
• Tourism Development Contract with Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc. (2026-050)

The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, contract renewals, and budget items. Notable actions included reappointing members to the Board of Tax Assessors and DFACS Board, as well as approving department name changes for Animal Services and the Senior Life Enrichment Center.

• Appointed Lee Gaddis to Board of Tax Assessors (unanimous)
• Appointed Anna Beth Horsley and Mandy Williams to DFACS Board (unanimous)
• Approved Local Emergency Operations Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved May Surplus List (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Health MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Pitney Bowes mailing system lease renewal (unanimous)
• Approved health insurance and voluntary benefits renewal (unanimous)
• Approved GDOC inmate work detail contract renewal (unanimous)

Airport Authority

The Lumpkin County Airport Authority will meet to ratify the airport liability insurance renewal, select officers for 2026, and receive an update on the fuel farm. They will also consider a request from the LC Republican Party chairman to use Wimpy Airport for a US 250 tour.

• Approve Airport Liability Insurance Renewal (ratification)
• 2026 Officer Selections
• Fuel Farm Update
• Request to Use Wimpy Airport for US 250 Tour - Mark Page, LC Republican Party Chairman

The Authority approved the 2026 officer selections, the March and April financial reports, and the airport liability insurance renewal. Discussions included hangar lease standardization and a request to host a US 250 Tour event.

• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted March and April financials (unanimous)
• Approved airport liability insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 officers: Steve Widincamp (Chair), Alan Lee (Vice Chair), and Murl Jones (Secretary) by acclamation (unanimous)

Park & Rec Advisory Board

The board will review ongoing business regarding field renovations and the UFA Soccer contract. New business includes discussions on parking solutions and the Coca Cola contract.

• Field Renovations and Turf Project
• UFA Soccer Contract
• Coca Cola Contract
• Parking Solutions
• All Stars Baseball and Softball

The Lumpkin County Parks & Rec Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 6:30 pm (unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Committee

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved several exemption items, including the 2026 Exempt Digest, ACO Report, homestead and veterans exemptions, and a mixed decision on disability exemptions. It also approved the removal of Turner Property Holdings LLC from the CUVA program. The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 a.m.

• Approved 2026 Exempt Digest (3-0)
• Approved ACO Report (3-0)
• Approved Homestead Exemptions (3-0)
• Approved Veterans Exemptions for Michael Elliott and Clifton Wayne Hydrick (3-0)
• Denied Disability Exemption for Angela Carey and approved for Curtis Todd Fleshman (3-0)
• Approved removal of Turner Property Holdings LLC from CUVA program (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land‑use items, including three variance requests from North Georgia Interfaith Ministries for Jeremiah’s Place and multiple subdivision actions. New business includes final plat approvals for a 4‑lot subdivision at 100 Yahoola Road and a 9‑lot subdivision at 4541 Cavender Creek Road, as well as lot‑size and parcel‑splitting variances on Chesterra Drive. The commission will vote on these proposals during the meeting.

• Variance request for gravel parking and bio‑retention ponds at 1445‑1461 Red Oaks Flat Rd (Industrial Character Area)
• Setback reduction variance (5 ft) at the same Jeremiah’s Place site
• Multifamily dwelling request at Jeremiah’s Place
• Final plat approval of 4‑lot subdivision at 100 Yahoola Road (Agricultural Preservation Character Area)
• Final plat approval of 9‑lot Alyeska Ridge subdivision at 4541 Cavender Creek Road (Residential Growth Character Area)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the April 13 minutes unanimously. It voted 4‑1 to deny North Georgia Interfaith Ministries’ request to use gravel for parking and driveways. The outcome of the separate five‑foot setback reduction request was not recorded in the minutes.

• Denied gravel parking and drive variance (4-1 vote)
• Setback reduction variance vote result not recorded
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 13 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to consider multiple resolutions and contracts, including health insurance renewal, a GDOT rural transportation grant, and department name changes. Items also include approving minutes from previous meetings, reappointing a tax assessor board member, and updating the Local Emergency Operations Plan.

• Health insurance renewal and other voluntary insurance benefits (2026-042)
• Accept GDOT 5311 Rural Transportation FY27 Grant (2026-044)
• 2023 TSPLOST 2026 Work Plan Amendment (Item 20)
• 2026 LMIG Proposed Road List (Item 21)
• Enotah Public Defender Indigent Defense Contracts – Four Counties and City (2026-046, 2026-047)

The board ratified the GDOT 5311 Rural Transportation FY27 grant. Unanimous motions entered and exited executive session. Several appointments and updates were listed, but the minutes do not record vote outcomes for those items.

• Accepted GDOT 5311 Rural Transportation FY27 Grant (ratified)
• Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously
• Motion to exit executive session approved unanimously
• Reappointed Lee Gaddis to Board of Tax Assessors (outcome not recorded)
• Appointed Anna Beth Horsley and Mandy Williams to DFACS Board (outcome not recorded)
• Updated Local Emergency Operations Plan (outcome not recorded)
• Reviewed May Surplus List (outcome not recorded)
• Discussed health insurance renewal presentation (no decision recorded)

Water & Sewerage Authority

The Water & Sewer Authority will review financial reports for March 2026 and receive updates on the Cane Branch WWTP and Yahoola Creek Park projects. The agenda includes a request for a fee increase from PeoplesQuigley regarding the Cane Branch WWTP and the coordination of ARC funding for the Lumpkin 400 Industrial Park sewer extension.

• Approval of March 2026 financial reports
• Update on Cane Branch WWTP construction
• Update on Yahoola Creek Park stream restoration
• PeoplesQuigley fee request for Cane Branch WWTP
• Lumpkin 400 Industrial Park sewer extension ARC funding

The board unanimously approved the agenda, the meeting minutes, and the April financials. A request from Peoples & Quigley to change project scope and fees was tabled until next month. The board also unanimously approved the GMRC agreement needed to move forward with the ARC grant application for extending sewer service. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April financials (unanimous)
• Tabled Peoples & Quigley scope and fee request until next month (unanimous)
• Approved GMRC agreement to pursue ARC grant for sewer extension (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Development Authority

The Lumpkin County Development Authority will hold a regular meeting on April 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Items include a consent agenda with March financials and minutes, a presentation on the Business Retention and Expansion Program with StruXure, and discussion of the Appalachian Regional Commission Area Development Program and the 2026 Job Tax Credit Program Designation. The board will also receive strategic updates on infrastructure, industrial/commercial development, and workforce initiatives.

• Consent agenda: March 2026 financials and minutes
• Business Retention and Expansion Program presentation: StruXure
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development Program (ADP)
• 2026 Job Tax Credit Program Designation
• Strategic priorities and partner announcements (infrastructure, industrial/commercial, workforce)

The Development Authority board approved consideration of the agenda and approved the consent agenda covering the March 2026 financials and minutes. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consideration of agenda (motion by AC Moore, seconded by Wyman Walden)
• Approved consent agenda – March 2026 financials and minutes (motion by Clarence Stowers, seconded by AC Moore)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion by Wyman Walden, seconded by Bradley McEntyre)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the creation of a filming permit policy and the adoption of South Hampton Subdivision roads into the county system. The meeting includes several board appointments and the review of various service agreements and grant applications.

• Resolution 2026-18: Creating a Filming Permit Policy & Procedure
• Resolution 2026-25: Adopting Surrey Court, English Court, and Candover Court (South Hampton Subdivision) into the County Road System
• Contract 2026-038: Wahoo Creek Road Repair & Pipe Installation bid award to JL Gaddis LLC
• Contract 2026-032: Six Remnant Defendants Opioid Settlement
• Consideration of the 2026 SPLOST 2026 Work Plan Amendment

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions and contracts. Key actions included creating a filming permit policy, reappointing members to several county authorities, adopting the South Hampton Subdivision roads into the county road system, and awarding the Wahoo Creek road repair and pipe installation contract. The board also ratified agreements for the GDNR recreational trails program, a GDOT safety action plan grant, multiple special event permits, and the 2026 SPLOST work‑plan amendment.

• Approved Resolution 2026-18 creating a Filming Permit Policy & Procedure
• Reappointed Vic Dover to LC W&S Authority (Resolution 2026-19)
• Adopted South Hampton Subdivision Roads into County Road System (Resolution 2026-25)
• Awarded Wahoo Creek Road Repair & Pipe Installation contract to JL Gaddis LLC (Contract 2026-038)
• Ratified GDNR Recreational Trails Program Second-Level Application Agreement (Contract 2026-033)
• Ratified FY 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan GDOT Grant Application (Contract 2026-039)
• Ratified Special Event Permit for Dahlonega Chamber Inspire Event (Item 27)
• Ratified 2026 SPLOST Work Plan Amendment (Item 32)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to create a filming permit policy, adopt subdivision roads into the county system, and make several board appointments. Contracts include an opioid settlement, a community center design fee, and a road repair bid. The board will also ratify a SPLOST work plan amendment and multiple special event permits.

• Resolution 2026-18: Creating a Filming Permit Policy & Procedure
• Resolution 2026-25: Adopt South Hampton Subdivision Roads (Surrey Court, English Court, Candover Court) into county system
• Contract 2026-032: Opioid settlement with six remnant defendants
• Contract 2026-034: Community Center Design Fee Proposal
• Contract 2026-038: Wahoo Creek Road Repair & Pipe Installation bid award

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved a new filming permit policy and a series of appointments, resolutions, contracts, and permits, all by unanimous vote. Key actions included adopting the South Hampton Subdivision roads into the county system, ratifying the FY 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan grant, and approving the 2026 SPLOST work‑plan amendment. All items were recorded as approved without dissent.

• Approved 2026-18 Filming Permit Policy & Procedure (unanimous)
• Adopted South Hampton Subdivision roads into county system (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan GDOT grant application (unanimous)
• Ratified 2026 SPLOST Work Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Airport Authority, Library Board, AVITA Board, Veterans Affairs Committee, Planning Commission, and Comp Plan Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Wahoo Creek Road Repair & Pipe Installation contract to JL Gaddis LLC (unanimous)
• Approved GMRC Agreement for GDNR Recreational Trails Program (unanimous)
• Approved multiple special event permits for community events (unanimous)

Board of Elections

Airport Authority

The Lumpkin County Airport Authority will hold a regular meeting with largely procedural items including approval of minutes from March 2021 and March 2026 financial reports. The only substantive item is an update on the fuel farm under old business. No new business is listed.

• Fuel Farm Update
• Approval of March 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Review of March 2026 financial reports

Hospital Authority

The Lumpkin County Hospital Authority will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, old business (filling an open secretary position), and new business (a CHP review and discussion of remaining calendar dates). Most items are procedural or discussion-only.

• Review and approval of minutes from January 14, 2026
• Treasurer's Report
• Old Business: Open Secretary Position
• New Business: CHP review
• New Business: Review remaining calendar dates

The Authority board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, accepted the January 14 minutes, and approved the first and second quarter financial statements. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No funding or policy decisions were made; the $45,000 grant request will be considered at the July meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted Jan 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 1st and 2nd quarter financials (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss various tax exemptions and Conservation Use Value Assessment (CUVA) matters. The agenda includes reviewing reports and applications for homestead, veteran, and disability exemptions.

• Homestead Exemptions
• Veterans Exemptions
• Disability Exemptions
• CUVA Applications and Breaches
• Exempt Digest

The Board unanimously approved a series of exemption applications, CUVA covenant actions, and updates to residential assessment ratios. It also approved the proposed 2027 budget with increased postage, a certified‑mail option for CUVA expirations, and a larger training budget. All motions passed with votes of 5‑0 except the disability exemptions (4‑0).

• Approve ACO report (5-0)
• Approve homestead exemptions (5-0)
• Approve veterans exemption (5-0)
• Approve disability exemptions (4-0)
• Approve CUVA applications and removal of two properties (5-0)
• Approve exempt status for listed properties (5-0, 4-0)
• Approve residential ratio updates for 2026 (5-0)
• Approve 2027 budget adjustments (postage, certified CUVA mail, training) (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a variance request for a barn setback reduction. Three other variance and zoning requests regarding Jeremiah's Place have been carried over to the May 11, 2026 meeting.

• Variance request for 128-foot side setback reduction for a barn at 3415 Town Creek Church Road

The commission voted 3‑2 to approve a variance reducing the side setback from 200 ft to 75 ft for a horse barn at 3415 Town Creek Church Road. The motion was made by Mireya Eavey and seconded by Barbara Bosanko. All other agenda items were carried over to the May meeting and the March minutes were approved.

• Approved 128‑ft side‑setback variance (3‑2)
• Carried items 3, 4 and 5 to May 11 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved March 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Park & Rec Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review old business including scholarship scales and field renovations, and new business such as a soccer contract and fall sports teams.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Scholarship Scale discussion
• Field Renovations and Turf Project
• UFA Soccer Contract
• Fall Baseball/Softball and Travel Teams

The advisory board unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion to adjourn the April 8 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:07 pm (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold an appeal hearing concerning the Planning Commission's denial of a variance request. The request involves three homes located at 1779 Cleveland Highway. The board will consider the appeal during this meeting.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of variance request for three homes at 1779 Cleveland Highway

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners unanimously denied the appeal to overturn the Planning Commission's denial of a variance for building a third home on the property at 1779 Cleveland Highway. The agenda was approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously. No changes to the county code were adopted.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Denied variance request for 3 homes at 1779 Cleveland Highway (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:46 pm (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider reappointments to various boards, including the Yahoola Creek Reservoir Property Study Committee, and approve the adoption of South Hampton Subdivision roads into the county system. The agenda also includes ratifying special event permits and awarding a bid for Wahoo Creek Road repair.

• Adopt South Hampton Subdivision roads into County Road System
• Award bid for Wahoo Creek Road repair to JL Gaddis LLC
• Reappoint members to Yahoola Creek Reservoir Property Study Committee
• Appoint members to new Comp Plan Committee
• Ratify special event permits for Inspire, SigFest, and KC Bison events

The Board approved adding the South Hampton Subdivision streets (Surrey Court, English Court, and Candover Court) to the county road system. Commissioners reached consensus to fund emergency HVAC repairs at the Justice Center and to proceed with a scope change for the Multipurpose Field Turf Project. Several special event permits were ratified, and multiple board and committee appointments were confirmed.

• Adopted South Hampton Subdivision roads into County Road System (Special Projects Manager Charles Trammell)
• Approved funding for emergency HVAC repair at the Justice Center (consensus)
• Approved scope change for Multipurpose Field Turf Project (Assistant County Manager Ashley Peck, consensus)
• Ratified Special Event Permit for Dahlonega Chamber Inspire Event
• Ratified Catered Special Event Permit for Sorority Gathering at the Views at Nimblewill
• Reappointed Vic Dover to LC W&S Authority (term expires 05/31/2030)
• Appointed Steve Widincamp to Airport Authority (term expires 02/19/2030)
• Adopted Filming Permit Policy & Procedure (Resolution 2026-18)

Water & Sewerage Authority

The Water & Sewage Authority will consider ratifying a contract change order for pump station renovations at the Cane Branch wastewater treatment plant. It will also review a lease agreement with Climavision and discuss funding from GEFA for hurricane resiliency improvements. A new engineering and permitting project for Phase II of the Yahoola Creek Streambank Restoration will be presented.

• Ratification of Contract Change Order No. 4 – Pump Station Renovations (Cane Branch WWTP Project)
• Climavision Lease Agreement
• GEFA Hurricane Helene Resiliency Funding – Water System Improvements
• Yahoola Creek Streambank Restoration Project – Phase II Engineering & Permitting (Wildlands Engineering)
• Updates on Cane Branch WWTP Construction and Yahoola Creek Park Stream Restoration projects

The Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority Board approved its agenda, minutes, and March financials unanimously. It ratified Change Order #4 for pump‑station renovations and approved a $71,000 contract with Wildlands Engineering for Yahoola Creek Park restoration. The board also voted (5‑1) to end the Authority’s involvement with the Climavision lease and authorized an application for GEFA Hurricane Helene resiliency funding.

• Approved agenda with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted March financials (unanimous)
• Ratified Change Order #4 for pump‑station renovations (unanimous)
• Terminated Authority’s interest in Climavision project (5‑1)
• Authorized GEFA Hurricane Helene resiliency funding application (unanimous)
• Approved $71,000 contract with Wildlands Engineering for park restoration (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss an update on the Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery, plans for Memorial Day 2026 activities, maintenance and wall engravings at Veterans Park, and proposed changes to the committee by‑laws.

• LC Veterans Cemetery update
• Memorial Day 2026 activities planning
• Veterans Park maintenance and wall engravings
• Proposed changes to committee by‑laws

Airport Authority

The Lumpkin County Airport Authority will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and review financial reports. The agenda includes an update on the fuel farm and a discussion regarding hangar leases.

• Approval of January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Financials report
• Update on Fuel Farm
• Hangar Leases Discussion

The Lumpkin County Airport Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The board also unanimously approved the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes. The financial report was accepted unanimously. No other actions were decided.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes approved unanimously
• Financial report accepted unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold an appeal hearing regarding a variance request. The request was previously denied by the Planning Commission.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of a variance request at 110 & 115 Easy Street

The board heard an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a variance for 110 & 115 Easy Street. A motion to grant a conditional year‑long variance failed because it lacked a second. A motion to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy, dependent on installing a dumpster for the interior, was seconded and passed unanimously.

• Conditional year‑long variance motion failed (no second)
• Temporary certificate of occupancy approved unanimously (contingent on interior CO and dumpster installation)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on a resolution to add three local roads to the county road system. It will also consider contract renewals for PowerDMS and cleaning services, and review design and construction items such as the animal shelter design, a road resurfacing project, and the community center renovation.

• Resolution 2026-16: Adopt Greenwood Park Way, Greenwood Trail, & Green Cove Road into County Road System
• Contract renewal 2026-025 for PowerDMS (Sheriff Stacy Jarrard)
• Contract renewal 2026-028 for Xtra Hands Cleaning & More (Senior Center)
• Design approval for new Animal Shelter (Assistant County Manager Ashley Peck)
• Town Creek Road resurfacing from Cavender Creek Road to White County Line

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners met on March 17, 2026 for a work session. Several resolutions, contracts, and project items were presented, but the minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No substantive decisions were documented.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the adoption of three roads into the county system and the reappointment of a Veterans Affairs Committee member. The meeting includes decisions on various facility renovations and service contracts.

• Resolution 2026-16: Adopt Greenwood Park Way, Greenwood Trail, and Green Cove Road into County Road System
• Resolution 2026-17: Reappoint Wyatt Phillips to Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Committee
• Contract 2026-027: Carlton Seitz Road Widening Project Civil Design with Davis Engineering & Surveying, LLC
• Contract 2026-031: Lumpkin County Community Center Renovation Gordian Contract
• Design approval for Animal Shelter and building modification for Holly Annex

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. They adopted a resolution to place Greenwood Park Way, Greenwood Trail, and Green Cove Road into the county road system. The board also approved several contracts, a reappointment, and infrastructure project authorizations, all by unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes approved unanimously
• Resolution 8: Adopt Greenwood Park Way, Greenwood Trail, & Green Cove Road into County Road System – approved unanimously
• Reappointed Wyatt Phillips to Veterans Affairs Committee (term until 04/14/2030) – approved unanimously
• PowerDMS contract renewal approved unanimously
• Legacy Link commitment letter for FY‑2027 approved unanimously
• Carlton Seitz Road widening civil design approved unanimously
• Town Creek Road resurfacing (Cavender Creek Rd to White County Line) approved unanimously

Development Authority

The Development Authority will hold a two‑hour supplemental training session to satisfy Georgia law requiring board members to complete at least eight hours of initial training and two hours of continuing education each year. After the training, the meeting will consider the consent agenda items for financials and minutes, and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Two‑hour supplemental training for board members (required by O.C.G.A. § 36-62A-21 and Georgia Senate Bill 171)
• Consent agenda: approval of financial statements
• Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes
• Adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule for the Development Authority

The Development Authority Board approved the agenda for consideration, accepted the February 2026 financial statements and minutes, and then adjourned the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consideration of agenda
• Approved February 2026 financials and minutes
• Approved meeting adjournment

Board of Elections

Park & Rec Advisory Board

The Lumpkin County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss several ongoing items, including the scholarship scale, field renovations and turf project, and travel tournament plans. New business includes reports from the Pinetree Recreation Center, travel ball game rates, youth football coach matters, and the UFA soccer contract. The board will also consider opening day details and fall baseball/softball travel teams.

• Scholarship scale review
• Field renovations and turf project
• Travel ball game rates
• UFA soccer contract discussion
• Fall baseball/softball and travel teams planning

The advisory board approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. Hank Haynes was voted back in as chair and Shawn Boyd was elected vice chair. A motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously. The board also tabled a vote on travel tournament rate changes for a later date.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Hank Haynes as chair (motion by Shawn Boyd, seconded by Jessica Tardonia)
• Elected Shawn Boyd as vice chair (motion by Jessica Tardonia, seconded by Justin Davis)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
• Travel tournament rate vote tabled for later

Board of Assessors

The Lumpkin County Board of Assessors will consider a range of exemption requests, including homestead, veteran, and disability exemptions for the listed property owners. It will also hear reports on CUVA applications, a breach involving two parcels totaling 153.87 acres, and related CUVA/FLPA values. The agenda also includes the regular ACO report and a report from the chief appraiser.

• Review Homestead Exemptions for six listed owners
• Review Veterans Exemptions for six listed owners
• Review Disability Exemptions for two listed owners
• Discuss CUVA Applications (no details provided)
• Review CUVA Breach for two parcels: 103.14 acres (Denni & Thomas Ivy) and 50.73 acres (Archie Lee)

At the March 10, 2026 meeting, the Lumpkin County Board of Assessors voted unanimously to approve the ACO report, homestead, veterans, and disability exemptions, as well as all CUVA applications. The board also approved the removal of two properties from the CUVA program and updated WinGap with the new 2026 CUVA/FLPA land‑classification values. The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.

• Approved ACO report (4-0)
• Approved homestead exemptions (4-0)
• Approved veterans exemption applications (4-0)
• Approved disability exemption applications (4-0)
• Approved all CUVA applications (4-0)
• Approved removal of two properties from CUVA program (4-0)
• Approved updating WinGap with 2026 CUVA/FLPA values (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lumpkin County Planning Commission will consider two land‑use actions. It will approve the Future Space Group master plan for a 25.74‑acre site at 36 John D Reeves Road within the Gateway Corridor Overlay. It will also vote on the final plat for the 44‑lot Mountain Sanctuary Ranch subdivision off Johnny Major Road in the Residential Growth Character Area.

• Approve Future Space Group master plan for 25.74 acres at 36 John D Reeves Road (Tax Parcel 067‑011) in the Gateway Corridor Overlay Character Area
• Approve Class VII final plat for Mountain Sanctuary Ranch subdivision (44 lots) off Johnny Major Road, covering Tax Parcels 111‑194, 110‑043, and portions of 111‑109 and 111‑111 in the Residential Growth Character Area

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes. It then approved the master plan for Future Space Group’s 25.74‑acre development at 36 John D Reeves Road. Finally, it approved the preliminary plat for the Mountain Sanctuary Ranch subdivision on Johnny Major Road, with conditions for a road‑maintenance agreement, engineering specifications, and deed restrictions.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Future Space Group master plan for 25.74 acres at 36 John D Reeves Road (all members present voted yes)
• Approved preliminary plat for Mountain Sanctuary Ranch subdivision, contingent on road‑maintenance agreement, Davis Engineering roadway specs, and deed restriction (motion passed, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The committee will review the status of the LC Veterans Cemetery and plan activities for Memorial Day 2026. Members will also discuss maintenance and wall engravings for Veterans Park.

• LC Veterans Cemetery update
• Memorial Day 2026 activities planning
• Veterans Park maintenance and wall engravings
• Monthly UNG Corps update

Water & Sewerage Authority

The Water & Sewage Authority will review a proposed modification to its GEFA loan identified as CW2023022. The board will also discuss creating a part-time work‑based learning student position and receive updates on the Cane Branch WWTP construction and Yahoola Creek Park stream restoration projects. Financial statements for January 2026 will be presented.

• Loan modification request for GEFA loan CW2023022
• Authorization to create a part-time work‑based learning student position
• Update on Cane Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant construction project
• Update on Yahoola Creek Park stream restoration project

The board approved the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and February financial statements, all unanimously. It adopted a modification to the GEFA loan CW2023022, extending the term to January 1, 2027, with the chairman and secretary to sign and the executive director to submit electronically. The board also authorized a work‑based learning student position for up to 1,200 hours at $13‑$15 per hour, beginning summer 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 3:14 pm.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February financials (unanimous)
• Adopted GEFA loan modification extending term to Jan 1 2027 (unanimous)
• Authorized WBL student position up to 1,200 hours at $13‑$15/hr (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on a resolution to adopt Greenwood Park Way and Greenwood Trail into the county road system. It will also reappoint a member to the Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Committee. Several contract renewals and project approvals, including road widening, park turf work, and a community center renovation, will be considered.

• Resolution 2026-16: Adopt Greenwood Park Way & Greenwood Trail into County Road System
• Resolution 2026-17: Reappoint Wyatt Phillips to Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Committee (term expires 04/14/2030)
• Contract 2026-025: PowerDMS contract renewal (Sheriff Stacy Jarrard)
• Contract 2026-027: Carlton Seitz Road widening civil design – Davis Engineering & Surveying, LLC
• Contract 2026-031: Lumpkin County Community Center Renovation – Gordian Contract

The March 3, 2026 Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners work session covered several agenda items, including resolutions, contract renewals, and project updates. The minutes list the items but do not record any vote tallies, approvals, denials, or formal adoptions. No substantive decisions were documented in the record.

Building Committee

The Lumpkin County Building Committee will meet to review and approve construction plans for a new animal shelter.

• Review and approval of construction plans for New Animal Shelter

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on a resolution to revise Chapter 26 of the Land Use Code concerning driveway and right-of-way encroachments. Two additional resolutions will set the qualifying fee for upcoming special elections, one general and one for District 3 County Commissioner. All items will be considered during the special meeting.

• Resolution 2026-13 – Revise Chapter 26 Land Use Code driveway and right-of-way encroachment requirements
• Resolution 2026-14 – Set qualifying fee for special election (Assistant County Manager Ashley Peck)
• Resolution 2026-15 – Set qualifying fee for special election, District 3 County Commissioner (Assistant County Manager Ashley Peck)

The agenda was approved unanimously. The board unanimously approved three resolutions: revising Chapter 26 of the Land Use Code, setting a qualifying fee for a special election, and setting a qualifying fee for a special election in District 3. Commissioner Rhett Stringer announced his resignation effective at midnight on February 19, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-13 revising Chapter 26 Land Use Code (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-14 setting qualifying fee for special election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-15 setting qualifying fee for special election District 3 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed revisions to two sections of the county code. These changes concern nonresidential driveway and right-of-way encroachment requirements and general road construction standards.

• Proposed revisions to Sec. 26-225 regarding nonresidential driveway and right-of-way encroachment
• Proposed revisions to Sec. 26-226 regarding general requirements for road construction

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners met at 4:00 pm on February 19, 2026. The session included a public comment on proposed revisions to road‑related ordinances, but no motions were adopted, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 pm.

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including updating the county fee schedule and adopting new Parks & Recreation tournament procedures. They will also appoint two members to the Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board. The board will ratify multiple contracts, such as a Georgia Transmission Utility encroachment agreement on Blackburn Road, disaster‑debris removal contracts, and renewals for ESRI ArcGIS and Bluebeam Studio services. Additional items include work‑plan updates for SPLOST funds and the creation of an athletic coordinator position.

• Resolution 2026-10: Update Lumpkin County fee schedule (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• Resolution 2026-09: Adopt Parks & Recreation tournament/field request procedures (Interim Manager Ahmad Kamara)
• Contract 2026-010: Georgia Transmission Utility encroachment agreement on Blackburn Road (Veterans Cemetery)
• Contract 2026-016: Renewal of ESRI ArcGIS products (Community Development Director Vanessa McGrath)
• Contract 2026-023: Donation of Sandy Springs K9 police pursuit vehicle (Fleet Manager Randy Allison)

The Board approved the meeting agenda with an added proclamation and unanimously adopted several resolutions, including new Parks & Recreation tournament procedures, an updated fee schedule, and an amendment to the finance and purchasing policy. The Commissioners also appointed Scott Lord and Hank Haynes to the Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board and approved multiple contracts and work plans. Chairman Dockery tendered his resignation effective at midnight to run for Georgia House District 9. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Agenda approved with added proclamation (unanimous)
• Resolution 2026-09 adopting Parks & Recreation tournament procedures (unanimous)
• Resolution 2026-10 updating the Lumpkin County fee schedule (unanimous)
• Resolution 2026-11 amending the Finance & Purchasing policy (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Lord to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Seat 4 (unanimous)
• Appointed Hank Haynes to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Seat 5 (unanimous)
• Approved LMIG Asphalt Resurfacing bid award to C.W. Matthews (unanimous)
• Approved donation of K9 police pursuit vehicle (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including updating the county fee schedule and amending the finance and purchasing policy. They will also review a range of contracts such as a CorrectHealth inmate medical renewal and a Bluebeam Studio subscription renewal. Additional items include a proclamation for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Month and a donation of a K9 police pursuit vehicle. The meeting will conclude with public comment and routine administrative business.

• Resolution to Update the Lumpkin County Fee Schedule (2026-10)
• Resolution to Amend the Finance & Purchasing Policy (2026-11)
• CorrectHealth Inmate Medical Renewal contract (2026-015)
• Bluebeam Studio Subscription Service Renewal Agreement (2026-017)
• Sandy Springs Vehicle Donation – K9 Police Pursuit Vehicle (2026-023)

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners adopted new procedures for the Parks & Recreation department, updated the county fee schedule, and amended the Finance & Purchasing policy. They appointed two members to the Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board and ratified several contracts, including the Mauldin & Jenkins audit engagement letter and disaster‑debris removal agreements.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-09 establishing Parks & Recreation tournament/field request procedures
• Adopted Resolution 2026-10 updating the Lumpkin County fee schedule
• Ratified Resolution 2026-11 amending the Finance & Purchasing Policy
• Appointed Scott Lord (Seat 4) and Hank Haynes (Seat 5) to the Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board
• Ratified Georgia Transmission Utility Encroachment Agreement for Blackburn Road at the Veterans Cemetery
• Ratified Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Contract with Southern Disaster Recovery
• Ratified Contract Renewal for ESRI ArcGIS products
• Ratified Mauldin & Jenkins audit engagement letter

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold an appeal hearing regarding the Planning Commission's denial of a request for a multifamily dwelling at 725 Old Kerns Road. Commissioners will consider the agenda and then proceed to the hearing. No decision is recorded in the agenda.

• Appeal hearing of Planning Commission denial for multifamily dwelling at 725 Old Kerns Road

The Board of Commissioners heard an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a multifamily dwelling request at 725 Old Kerns Road. After discussion, Chairman Dockery moved to uphold the Planning Commission's decision, which was seconded by Commissioner Mayfield and approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Uphold Planning Commission's denial of multifamily dwelling at 725 Old Kerns Rd (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

Development Authority

The Lumpkin County Development Authority will review financial reports and project presentations. The body is considering the authorization for the Chair to execute an initial project assessment for the Hillcrest House via the Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund.

• Authorization for Chair to execute Initial Project Assessment for Hillcrest House/James Daniels
• Prestwick Project Presentation regarding DALC Bond Financing
• Presentation on Tax Exempt Bonds by Murray Barnes Finster LLP
• Review of January 2026 Financials and Minutes

The board approved the agenda and the January 2026 financials and minutes. It also authorized the chair to execute an initial project assessment for the Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund supporting Hillcrest House. No public comments were made.

• Approved agenda consideration
• Approved consent agenda for January 2026 financials and minutes
• Approved authorization for chair to execute initial project assessment for Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund for Hillcrest House

Airport Authority

Park & Rec Advisory Board

The Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss ongoing items including a scholarship scale recap, field renovations and a turf project, and a review of the coaching code of conduct. New business includes a report from Pinetree Recreation Center staff and planning for the spring sports season. The board will also consider travel tournaments for 2026 and the 2025‑2026 basketball season.

• Field renovations and turf project
• Scholarship scale recap
• Review of coaching code of conduct
• Report from Pinetree Recreation Center staff
• Spring sports season planning

The Citizens Advisory Board approved the previous meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The board also voted to skip the advisory‑board‑decisions section because all items had already been discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 pm by unanimous consent.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Skipped advisory‑board‑decisions section (by chair)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 pm (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Lumpkin County Board of Assessors will meet to review and act on exemption requests, including homestead and veterans exemptions. The agenda also includes an ACO report, CUVA applications, and routine administrative items.

• Review of homestead exemption applications
• Review of veterans exemption applications
• Presentation of ACO report
• Consideration of CUVA (County Unclaimed Value Act) applications

The Board of Assessors approved the January 13 minutes, the ACO report, homestead exemptions, a veterans exemption, and all listed CUVA covenant applications, each by a 5-0 vote. All motions were approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved January 13 minutes (5-0)
• Approved ACO report (5-0)
• Approved homestead exemptions (5-0)
• Approved veterans exemption for Cox and Payne (5-0)
• Approved all CUVA covenant applications (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lumpkin County Planning Commission will consider and vote on several land‑use items. These include final plat approval for the 28‑lot Norton Ridge Subdivision off Auraria Road, approval of a master plan for a 25.74‑acre Future Space Group at 36 John D Reeves Road, a variance to allow three homes at 1779 Cleveland Highway, final plat approval for the 4‑lot The Oaks at Auraria (Phase 1) on Auria Road, and a variance to waive a dumpster location requirement at 110 & 115 Easy Street. All items are located within designated character areas such as the Residential Growth Character Area, Gateway Corridor Overlay, and Commerce Corridor.

• 108 – Class VII Subdivision final plat approval for Norton Ridge Subdivision (28 lots) off Auraria Road, Tax Parcels 048-001 and 048-134, Residential Growth Character Area
• 117 – Master Plan approval for Future Space Group, 25.74 acres at 36 John D Reeves Road (Tax Parcel 067‑011), Gateway Corridor Overlay Character Area
• 124 – Variance to allow three homes instead of two at 1779 Cleveland Highway (Tax Parcel 118‑008), Gateway Corridor Charter Area
• 126 – Class VII Subdivision final plat approval for The Oaks at Auraria (Phase 1), 4 lots on Auria Road (Tax Parcel 048‑060), Commerce Corridor Character Area
• 127 – Variance to waive dumpster location requirement at 110 & 115 Easy Street (Tax Parcel 048‑100), Commerce Corridor Character Area

The commission approved the corrected plat for the Norton Ridge Subdivision and the final plat for The Oaks at Auraria (Phase 1). It unanimously tabled the request to add a second entrance at 36 John D Reeves Road. The variance request to allow three homes on the 1779 Cleveland Highway property was denied.

• Approved corrected plat for Norton Ridge Subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled request for a second entrance at 36 John D Reeves Road (unanimous)
• Denied variance to allow three homes at 1779 Cleveland Highway (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for The Oaks at Auraria (Phase 1) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Veterans Affairs Committee

The Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Committee will review an update on the county veterans cemetery, discuss plans for Memorial Day 2026 activities, and consider maintenance and wall engraving work at Veterans Park. The committee will also receive a monthly update from the UNG Corps.

• LC Veterans Cemetery Update
• Memorial Day 2026 Activities
• Veterans Park Maintenance and Wall Engravings
• Monthly UNG Corps Update

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board will vote on a resolution to update the county fee schedule and another to amend the Finance & Purchasing Policy. It will also adopt procedures for Parks & Recreation tournament field requests. Several contracts, including disaster‑debris removal and utility encroachment agreements, will be ratified.

• Resolution 2026-10: Update Lumpkin County Fee Schedule (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• Resolution 2026-11: Amend Finance & Purchasing Policy (Finance Director Abby Branan)
• Resolution 2026-09: Adopt Parks & Recreation tournament/field request procedures (Interim Manager Ahmad Kamara)
• Contract 2026-010: Georgia Transmission Utility encroachment agreement for Blackburn Road near Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery
• Contract 2026-021: LMIG Asphalt Resurfacing bid award to C.W. Matthews

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the Finance & Purchasing Policy. They appointed two members to the Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board. Several contracts and agreements, including an encroachment agreement and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers forms, were ratified, and the LMIG asphalt resurfacing contract was awarded to C.W. Matthews.

• Ratified amendment to Finance & Purchasing Policy (Resolution 2026-11)
• Appointed Scott Lord to Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board, Seat 4 (term ends 12/31/2026)
• Appointed Hank Haynes to Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board, Seat 5 (term ends 12/31/2027)
• Ratified Georgia Transmission Utility Encroachment Agreement for Blackburn Road (item 13)
• Ratified U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Right of Entry Form for Yahoola Creek Park Streambank Restoration (item 21)
• Ratified U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Authorization to Act as an Agent Form for Yahoola Creek Park Streambank Restoration (item 22)
• Ratified Mauldin & Jenkins Audit Engagement Letter (item 23)
• Awarded 2026 LMIG Asphalt Resurfacing contract to C.W. Matthews (item 24)

Water & Sewerage Authority

The Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority will review its December 2026 financial statements and hear a presentation on the County Board of Commissioners planning retreat. Old business includes a mission overview, expansion planning, and utility coordination for Jeremiah's Place. New business includes discussion of the 2026 LCWSA operations budget. The meeting also includes routine agenda and minutes approval.

• 2026 LCWSA Operations Budget
• Jeremiah's Place – mission overview, expansion planning and utility coordination
• December 2026 Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement
• LCWSA presentation on Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners Planning Retreat (Jan 30, 2026)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and the April financial statements. It unanimously voted to table the Peoples & Quigley change‑of‑scope and fee request until next month. The board also unanimously approved the agreement with GMRC to move forward with the ARC grant application for extending sewer service to Struxure Outdoors. The meeting was adjourned at 3:52 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April financials (unanimous)
• Tabled Peoples & Quigley change‑of‑scope and fee request until next month (unanimous)
• Approved GMRC agreement to pursue ARC grant for sewer extension (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will review the schedule for the upcoming Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) referendum. They will also receive updates on finances, health insurance, and various capital projects, including an animal shelter and a veterans cemetery. Additional topics include planning updates, park and recreation restructuring, and economic development progress.

• Timing for next TSPLOST referendum
• Financial update & sales tax workplans
• Proposed updates to community development ordinances
• Capital projects: animal shelter, veterans cemetery, Native American park, community center & justice center
• Proposed parks & recreation restructuring

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold an appeal hearing regarding a denied variance request for a limited animal facility at 8493 Dawsonville Highway. The meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for animal facility variance
• Hearing location: Commissioners Boardroom, 99 Courthouse Hill, Dahlonega

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved a variance for an animal training facility at 8493 Dawsonville Highway. The approval is limited to training only, excludes boarding and grooming, sets operating hours from 8 AM to 9 PM, and will sunset if the business closes, relocates, or the property is sold. The motion passed with a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved variance for animal training facility (8493 Dawsonville Highway) with conditions (3-1)
• Unanimously approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for comments on the issuance of a farm winery alcoholic beverage license to Blair Housley for Etowah Meadery Corp., doing business as Etowah, located at 4690 Hwy 52 E. No decision is indicated on the agenda; the item is for public comment only.

• Public comment on issuance of farm winery alcoholic beverage license to Blair Housley for Etowah Meadery Corp. d/b/a Etowah at 4690 Hwy 52 E

The Board of Commissioners met on January 20, 2026, and was called to order at 4:21 pm. A public comment period on the issuance of a farm winery alcoholic beverage license for Etowah Meadery Corp. received no comments. The meeting was adjourned at 4:22 pm, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Airport Authority

The Lumpkin County Airport Authority will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss updates on airport projects. The body will also conduct elections for 2026 officers and hold a discussion regarding hangar leases.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Financial Reports
• Update on Airport Projects
• Election of Officers for 2026
• Hangar Leases Discussion

The board approved the meeting agenda, the November 18, 2025 minutes, and the financial report, each by unanimous vote. A motion to table the election of 2026 officers until the next meeting was also approved unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Tabled election of 2026 officers until next meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

Development Authority

The Development Authority will consider its agenda and approve the consent items for the 2025 December financial statements and meeting minutes. It will receive reports, review contracts, and discuss strategic priorities and partner announcements involving county, city, utility, economic development, and workforce agencies. The meeting will also adopt the schedule for the 2026 meetings.

• Approve 2025 December Financials (consent agenda)
• Approve 2025 December Minutes (consent agenda)
• Review contracts (details not specified)
• Strategic priorities and partner announcements with county, city, utility, and workforce partners
• Adopt 2026 meeting schedule

The Development Authority board approved the consideration of the agenda and the consent agenda. It also approved the 2026 officer slate, naming Mac McConnel as Chairman, AC Moore as Vice‑Chairman, Donna Minnich as Secretary/Treasurer, and John Gaston as a member. All motions were approved without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved consideration of agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 officers: Mac McConnel – Chairman; AC Moore – Vice‑Chairman; Donna Minnich – Secretary/Treasurer; John Gaston – member (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on updating the county fee schedule and setting election qualifying fees. The meeting includes several authority appointments and the review of multiple service contracts for parks, tourism, and emergency services.

• Resolution 2026-10 to update the Lumpkin County Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2026-06 to adopt Roque Drive within the Magnolia @ Belle's Landing Subdivision
• Bid award to Colditz Trucking for Native American Park
• Agreement with Georgia Cycling Association for Blackburn Park use
• Alcoholic beverage license application for Etowah Meadery Corp.

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes, appointed new members to several authorities, and adopted revised bylaws for the Parks & Recreation advisory board. It also approved the Roque Drive road adoption, set qualifying election fees, and approved several contracts and a grant. Jeff Moran was elected Vice Chairman.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Alan Lee to Airport Authority Seat A (unanimous)
• Approved revised Parks & Recreation advisory board bylaws and removed term limits (unanimous)
• Adopted Roque Drive within Magnolia @ Belle's Landing subdivision (unanimous)
• Set qualifying fees at $36.02 for certain offices (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Georgia Cycling Association for mountain bike training at Blackburn Park (unanimous)
• Approved $97,121 CJCC VOCA grant agreement (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff Moran as Vice Chairman (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several appointments, reappointments, and resolutions, including adopting a revised road (Roque Drive) in the Magnolia @ Belle's Landing subdivision. They will also vote on updates to the county fee schedule, parks and recreation bylaws, and adopt new procedures for tournament field requests. Additional items include contract approvals and the election of a vice chairman.

• Resolution to adopt Roque Drive within the Magnolia @ Belle's Landing subdivision
• Resolution to update the Lumpkin County fee schedule
• Resolution to approve revised bylaws of the Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board and remove term limits
• Contract award for Native American Park to Colditz Trucking
• Tourism service contract with the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Convention and Visitors Bureau

The commissioners appointed new members to several county authorities, adopted revised bylaws for the Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board and removed its term limits, approved the adoption of Roque Drive in the Magnolia @ Belle's Landing Subdivision, updated the county fee schedule, and approved multiple contracts including a mountain‑bike use agreement for Blackburn Park. No formal decision was made on livestreaming the meetings, with commissioners requesting more information. The meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

• Appointed Alan Lee to Airport Authority (term expires 02/19/2030)
• Reappointed Leland Cox and Jill Holman to Hospital Authority (terms expire 03/01/2030)
• Approved revised Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board bylaws and removed term limits
• Adopted Roque Drive within the Magnolia @ Belle's Landing Subdivision
• Updated the Lumpkin County fee schedule
• Approved agreement with Georgia Cycling Association for Blackburn Park mountain‑bike training
• Ratified Yahoola Creek Park Multipurpose Field Turf proposal
• Appointed Lee Gaddis to Board of Tax Assessors (term ends 06/30/2026)

Park & Rec Advisory Board

The Citizens Advisory Board will review ongoing projects including field renovations and the 2026 travel tournament schedule. The board is also scheduled to make decisions regarding term limits, the number of board members, and the Park President vote.

• Field Renovations and Turf Project
• Review of Coaching Code of Conduct
• Decisions on board term limits and member count
• Park President vote
• 2026 Travel Tournaments and 2025–2026 Basketball Season

The advisory board approved the December 2025 minutes without dissent. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 pm was also passed unanimously.

• Approved December 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 pm (unanimous)

Hospital Authority

The Lumpkin County Hospital Authority will meet to elect its Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. The board will also review and consider the approval of a second payment for CHP.

• Approval of second CHP payment
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Review of Hospital Authority seats and terms

The board unanimously approved the agenda and accepted the October 8, 2025 minutes. A unanimous motion approved the second installment payment to CHP as pledged in July 2025. Officers were elected as Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer, while the Secretary position remains open and will be covered by the Chair. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved second CHP payment (unanimous)
• Elected Deborah Armstrong as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Cindy Tomblin as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Leland Cox as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Secretary position left open, covered by Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Lumpkin County Board of Assessors will consider several exemption matters, including homestead, veterans, disability, and specific exemption applications from individuals and organizations. It will also discuss a CUVA breach involving Kenneth Lee & Glenda McElrath. No other business is listed.

• Homestead exemptions
• Veterans exemptions
• Disability exemption for Evan Port
• Exemption applications from Antioch Baptist Church of Auraria, Ronald D & Katherin Kennedy, and North Georgia Bellamy LLC
• CUVA breach concerning Kenneth Lee & Glenda McElrath

Planning Commission

The Lumpkin County Planning Commission will consider final plat approvals for two subdivisions and a lot split. The commission will also review a request for a multifamily dwelling and discuss potential ordinance changes.

• Final plat approval for Ridge Crest Overlook (4-lot subdivision) off Dry Hollow Road
• Final plat approval for Rider Mill (8-lot subdivision) at 437 Rider Mill Road
• Lot split of Lot 12 of Etula River Preserve Subdivision at 115 Hurricane Creek Road
• Multifamily dwelling request by Johnny Wilcox at 725 Old Kerns Road
• Discussion on potential ordinance changes and creation of work groups

Board of Commissioners

The Lumpkin County Board will consider a resolution to adopt Roque Drive in the Magnolia @ Belle's Landing subdivision. It will also reappoint members to several county authorities and set qualifying fees for certain elected offices. Several contracts and service agreements, including a mountain bike training use of Blackburn Park and a tourism service contract, will be reviewed.

• Resolution to adopt Roque Drive within the Magnolia @ Belle's Landing subdivision
• Reappointment of members to Airport, Hospital, Public Building, and Development Authorities
• Resolution to increase members and remove term limits for the Park & Recreation Citizens Advisory Board
• Agreement with Georgia Cycling Association for mountain bike training at Blackburn Park
• Tourism Service Contract with the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Water & Sewerage Authority

The Authority will review financial reports from November 2025 and receive updates on two infrastructure projects. The body will also discuss purchasing policies and wastewater treatment capacity allocations.

• Cane Branch WWTP Construction Project update
• Yahoola Creek Park Stream Restoration Project update
• LCWSA Purchasing Policy and Procedures
• Wastewater Treatment Capacity Allocations update