Lumpkin County public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Yahoola Creek Reservoir Committee
The Yahoola Creek Reservoir Committee will meet on December 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes a discussion of the Rock House Road Property Concept Plan. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda consideration, and adjournment.
- Rock House Road Property Concept Plan – discussion
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to appoint three members to the County Board of Elections, naming party affiliation and term expiration dates. It will also adopt resolutions to incorporate Silas Road in the Northwood Subdivision and Estate Drive in the Virginia Estates Subdivision, and consider a resolution to provide PTSD insurance for first responders. The agenda includes several contract renewals, a tourism service contract, and a list of alcoholic beverage license renewals.
- Resolution 2024-55: Appoint Mary Fullard (Republican) to Seat 2, Peri Lyn Gordon (Democratic) to Seat 3 (terms end 12/31/2028), and Ashley Peck to Seat 5 (term ends 12/31/2026)
- Resolution 2024-57: Adopt Silas Road within the Northwood Subdivision
- Resolution 2024-58: Adopt Estate Drive within the Virginia Estates Subdivision
- Resolution 2024-59: Adopt First Responder PTSD Insurance
- Contract 2024-099: Tourism Service Contract with the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Board of Commissioners
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider appointing members to the Board of Elections and renewing alcoholic beverage licenses for 38 local businesses. The agenda also includes resolutions to adopt new roads and approve various service contracts.
- Appoint Mary Fullard and Peri Lyn Gordon to Board of Elections seats
- Renew alcohol licenses for 38 local businesses
- Resolution to adopt Silas Road within Northwood Subdivision
- Resolution to adopt Estate Drive within Virginia Estates Subdivision
- Resolution to adopt First Responder PTSD Insurance
Board of Commissioners
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will vote on appointing three members to the Board of Elections. It will also adopt resolutions to designate Silas Road in the Northwood Subdivision and Estate Drive in the Virginia Estates Subdivision. Several contracts and agreements will be considered, including canoe launch sublease renewals, a tourism service contract, and an inmate food services contract. The agenda also includes presentations, alcohol‑beverage license renewals, and a request for an additional part‑time clerk.
- 2024-55 – Appoint members to Board of Elections (Mary Fullard, Peri Lyn Gordon, Ashley Peck)
- 2024-57 – Resolution to adopt Silas Road within the Northwood Subdivision
- 2024-58 – Resolution to adopt Estate Drive within the Virginia Estates Subdivision
- 2024-095 – Canoe Launch Sublease Renewal with Halls Mill Enterprises LLC d/b/a Chestatee River Adventures
- 2024-099 – Tourism Service Contract with the Dahlonega‑Lumpkin County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 meeting and budget calendars and the government holiday schedule. The session includes appointing members to the Audit Committee, Building Committee, and Park & Rec Citizens Advisory Board.
- Resolution 2024-49: Adoption of Lumpkin County Senior Center Policies and Procedures Handbook
- Resolution 2024-50: Appointment of 9 members to the Audit Committee
- Contract 2024-082: Georgia Power agreement for additional lighting in Yahoola Creek Park
- Contract 2023-091: Mauldin & Jenkins contract for 2024-2028 Audit Services
- Work Plan Amendments for 2014 and 2020 SPLOST
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 meeting and budget calendars and the 2025 government holiday schedule. The body is also considering several appointments to the Audit Committee, Building Committee, and Park & Rec Citizens Advisory Board.
- Resolution 2024-48: Appointment of 9 members to the Audit Committee
- Resolution 2024-49: Adoption of Lumpkin County Senior Center Policies and Procedures Handbook
- Contract 2023-091: Mauldin & Jenkins for 2024-2028 Audit Services
- Contract 2024-082: Georgia Power agreement for additional lighting in Yahoola Creek Park
- Amendments to 2014 and 2020 SPLOST 2024 Work Plans
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 meeting and budget calendars and the 2025 government holiday schedule. The session includes appointments to the Audit Committee, Building Committee, and Park & Rec Citizens Advisory Board.
- Resolution 2024-49: Adoption of Lumpkin County Senior Center Policies and Procedures Handbook
- Resolution 2024-50: Appointment of 9 members to the Audit Committee
- Agreement 2024-082: Georgia Power additional lighting in Yahoola Creek Park
- Agreement 2023-091: Mauldin & Jenkins contract for 2024-2028 Audit Services
- Discussion of 2014 and 2020 SPLOST 2024 Work Plan Amendments
Board of Commissioners
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will meet on November 5, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order and agenda approval. The primary substantive item is a proposal to temporarily close Damascus Church Road for a filming production. The board will vote on that request.
- Temporary road closure on Damascus Church Road for filming production
Board of Commissioners
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to issue revenue bonds for the 2026 SPLOST. It will also adopt a resolution establishing a Native American Committee and designate a law firm to prosecute county ordinance violations. Additional items include ratifying a Constitution Week proclamation and several contract approvals.
- Resolution 2024-43: Proceed with issuance of revenue bonds for the 2026 SPLOST (Finance Director Abby Branan)
- Resolution 2024-40: Establish a Native American Committee with eight appointed members (terms ending 08/20/2025)
- Resolution 2024-42: Designate Jarrard & Davis, LLP and Brandon Delfunt to prosecute citations and accusations (Assistant County Manager Rebecca Mincey)
- Contract 2024-072: Amendment to Financial Assistance Award CD-451, NTIA Broadband Infrastructure Program (Assistant County Manager Rebecca Mincey)
- Contract 2024-073: Service agreement with Unifirst Uniform Corporation for Public Works Department (Fleet Manager Randy Allison)
Board of Commissioners
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will vote on Resolution 2024‑37 to adopt the county's fiscal year 2025 budget. A second resolution, 2024‑38, will set the 2024 ad valorem tax millage rate. The budget was posted for public review on July 24 and July 31, 2024, and a public hearing was held on August 6, 2024.
- Resolution 2024‑37: Adoption of the FY 2025 budget (General Fund revenues $31,882,310; expenditures $28,806,040)
- Resolution 2024‑38: Adoption of the 2024 ad valorem tax millage rate
- Public notice of the budget provided July 24, 2024 and July 31, 2024
- Public hearing on the proposed budget conducted August 6, 2024
- Budget tables show increases in most revenue categories and expenditures across departments
Board of Commissioners
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider appointing members to the Joint Development Authority and the Board of Elections & Registration, as well as approving fee schedule changes and several contracts.
- Appoint members to Joint Development Authority and Board of Elections
- Update Lumpkin County Fee Schedule to reduce Water Park Admission Fee
- Approve 2024 LMIG Contract Amendment with Colditz Trucking
- Approve CTC Technology & Energy Professional Consulting Contract Amendment
- Approve Yahoola Creek Park baseball/softball field upgrades scope change