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The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including a variance request for a storage structure at 3630 Bethany Court. They will also consider a one‑day alcohol license for the 32nd Annual Blind Willie McTell Festival and the use of the Government Center Grounds for the Camellia City Festival on Oct. 24, 2026. Additional agenda items include a Verida DHS subcontractor agreement for FY27 and the award of 2KM for a CDBG‑DR school gymnasium renovation.

• Variance application for 3630 Bethany Court, Dearing (R‑2 zoning) to allow a storage structure
• Temporary one‑day alcohol license for the 32nd Annual Blind Willie McTell Festival
• Use of Government Center Grounds for the Camellia City Festival on Oct. 24, 2026
• Verida DHS Subcontractor Agreement for FY27
• Award of 2KM for CDBG‑DR school gymnasium renovation

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Board of Assessors

The McDuffie County Board of Assessors will consider a recommendation regarding homestead exemptions retroactive to 2025, approve the WinGAP annual membership invoice for 2026-2027, and vote on several property assessment and exemption approval lists. The agenda includes approval of conservation use and forest land protection values, as well as 2026 notices of assessment for real and personal property.

• Homestead Exemption Recommendation (retroactive to 2025) — James Bridges
• Approval of WinGAP 2026-2027 Annual Membership Invoice
• Conservation Use Land Values Approval List
• Forest Land Protection Act Land Use Values Approval List
• 2026 Real Property Notice of Assessment Approval List

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will approve meeting minutes from May 14, 2026, receive updates on funding and tax properties (none reported), and review financial reports for May and June bank statements. No property sales or acquisitions are on the agenda.

• Approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of May bank statement
• Review of June bank statement
• Update on funding (no specifics provided)

Planning Commission Board

The McDuffie County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 7, 2026. The only new business item is a variance request to allow construction of a storage structure on a parcel without an existing primary structure, located at 3630 Bethany Court in Dearing, zoned R-2.

• Variance to permit storage structure on parcel without primary structure at 3630 Bethany Court, Dearing (parcel 0065D031)

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The Rock House Preservation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss old and new business. The agenda includes updates on road projects and grant submittals.

• Parcels for Acquisition
• Road Update
• RFP
• Grant Submittal

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The Board will discuss Fire Funding (old business) and read Ordinance 2026-003 on Special Events. New business includes awarding a Landscaping RFP and approving the use of Main Street Property by the Something for Alex Foundation. The meeting also includes routine approvals and announcements such as office closures for Independence Day and the Freedom Blast event.

• Discussion on Fire Funding
• Reading of Ordinance 2026-003 (Special Events)
• Consideration to award Landscaping RFP
• Consideration to approve Main Street Property for use by Something for Alex Foundation

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Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on two ordinances—Data Centers and Animal Control. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and staff reports on budget and finance. Old business features second readings of the two ordinances, and new business includes several grant and project approvals. The most notable item is the consideration of a FY27 grant for the Toombs Circuit Drug Court.

• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-001 Data Centers
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-002 Animal Control
• Consideration to Approve Toombs Circuit Drug Court FY27 Grant
• Consideration to Approve Expansion of County ENS Network and Increased Internet Bandwidth
• Consideration to Approve Median Cut Change Order #1

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will meet to receive updates on specific properties and funding. The body will also review the May 2026 bank statement.

• Update on Forrest Drive Property
• Update on First Ave Property
• Update on 144 Hawes Street
• Update on Funding
• May 2026 Financial Report

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The McDuffie County Board will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2026, to approve minutes from May 12 and receive updates from the Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Development Authority, County, City of Thomson, and Archway. No new business is scheduled.

• Approval of May 12, 2026, minutes
• Update from Chamber of Commerce (Rodney Reeves/Kenya Calhoun)
• Update from CVB (Amy Sutter/Elizabeth Vance)
• Update from Development Authority (Steve Dwyer)
• Update from Archway (Sarah Adams)

Board of Assessors

The McDuffie County Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes and the agenda, then receive department reports. Items include homestead approval and recommendation lists, conservation approval and breach lists, Forest Land Protection Act approvals, and vehicle appeals. No major policy votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Homestead approval list and recommendation list
• Conservation approval list (new, renewals, continuations) and intent-to-breach list
• Forest Land Protection Act approval list
• Vehicle appeals under personal property

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The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold first readings of three ordinances: Data Centers (2026-001), Animal Control (2026-002), and Special Events (2026-003). The board will also consider reappointing Harris Richards to the Recreation Advisory Board, approving health insurance rates, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), budget amendments, the FY 2027 budget calendar, a multifunction copier lease, awarding the Wrightsboro Road Sewer Phase 2 project, and discussing emergency services funding.

• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-001 Data Centers
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-002 Animal Control
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-003 for Special Events
• Consideration to Approve Health Insurance Rates
• Consideration to award Wrightsboro Road Sewer Phase 2

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Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a wide range of items, including multiple proposed ordinances, budget amendments, and contract renewals. No votes are expected; the session is for discussion and information gathering.

• Discussion to reappoint Harris Richards to the Recreation Advisory Board
• Discussion on Ordinance 2026-001 for Data Centers
• Discussion on Ordinance 2026-002 for Animal Control
• Discussion on Budget Amendments and the FY 2027 Budget Calendar
• Discussion on Health Insurance and COLA

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The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on alcohol licenses for three businesses and approve construction contracts for local parks. The meeting also includes approval of a road list and a health insurance renewal.

• Public hearing for alcohol licenses at 1520 Harrison Road and 1798 Warrenton Hwy.
• Approval of Change Order #3 for Sweetwater Baseball Tower
• Approval of Change Order #2 for Blind Willie McTell Downtown Park
• Consideration to Approve Road List for LMIG and LRA 2026
• Consideration to Approve Health Insurance Renewal

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure projects, including a 2026 road list and repairs for the Rousseau Creek boat ramp. Multiple alcohol license applications were granted, and various construction change orders were authorized. The board also voted to transfer employee health insurance to Blue Cross Blue Shield.

• Acknowledged meeting location change (unanimous)
• Approved current agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 4 and May 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved property subdivision variance at 603 Margarets Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 LMIG and LRA road lists (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 for Rousseau Creek boat ramp repairs (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol licenses for 1520 Liquor Store, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol licenses for 1798 Food & Gas, LLC (unanimous)

Land Bank Authority

The McDuffie County Land Bank Authority meets to receive updates on the Forrest Drive and First Avenue properties, as well as on funding and a financial report for April 2026. No new business or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists largely of procedural items and staff updates.

• Update on Forrest Drive Property
• Update on First Ave Property
• Financial Report – April 2026 Bank Statement

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The committee will meet to receive updates on the Rock House Road project, solar panels for cameras, and property and website donations. Members will also discuss a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Rock House renovation.

• Update on Rock House Road Project
• Update on solar panels for cameras
• Update on property donation
• Discussion on RFQ for Rock House Renovation

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The Forward McDuffie Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from local organizations. No new business items are listed for this meeting.

• Updates from Chamber of Commerce
• Updates from CVB
• Updates from Development Authority
• Updates from County and City representatives
• Updates from Archway

Planning Commission Board

The McDuffie County Planning Commission will conduct a regular meeting on May 11, 2026. The primary item is a variance request (parcel 00520078) to allow further subdivision within an R-2 zoning district and to use an existing easement to serve multiple lots. This matter was tabled and sent back to the Planning Commission by the Board of Commissioners.

• Variance request for further subdivision and easement use at 603 Margarets Rd, parcel 00520078, in R-2 zoning district

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to reaffirm the approval of the subdivision of 603 Margarets Rd., allowing the recorded easement to serve as frontage and access. The commission denied the request to recognize the easement as a private road. The commission asked that this determination be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final consideration.

• Reaffirmed approval of subdivision variance for 603 Margarets Rd., allowing easement as frontage and access (4-0)
• Denied request to recognize the easement as a private road

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The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a resolution imposing a moratorium on data center development, along with road lists for state funding, a park change order, and contract renewals. Other items include a broadband project update and conveyance of property to the school board.

• Consideration to approve Resolution 2026-013 Data Center Moratorium
• Consideration to approve road lists for LMIG and LRA 2026
• Consideration to approve Blind Willie McTell Park Change Order #1
• Presentation of final Broadband/Comcast project details
• Consideration to approve renewal contract for Probation Supervision Services

The commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2026-013, placing a 90‑day moratorium on data center applications while an ordinance is drafted. They also appointed Tellis Leslie to the DFACS Advisory Board and tabled the LMIG and LRA 2026 road list until the May 19 meeting. Additional unanimous approvals included the April ACO report, a park change order, a probation supervision services contract renewal, a 2027 MOU with Thomson, a property conveyance to the County Board of Education, and a retirement resolution for Johnny Crutchfield.

• Appointed Tellis Leslie to DFACS Advisory Board (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2026-013 Data Center Moratorium (unanimously)
• Tabled Road Lists for LMIG and LRA 2026 (unanimously)
• Approved April 2026 ACO report (unanimously)
• Approved Blind Willie McTell Park Change Order #1 (unanimously)
• Approved renewal contract for Probation Supervision Services (unanimously)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding Thomson‑McDuffie County Archway Partnership 2027 (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2026-011 to convey property to County Board of Education (unanimously)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on May 4, 2026, to discuss several items including data center zoning designation and a potential moratorium, road lists for state funding, and a contract renewal for probation supervision services. No final votes are expected; the session is for discussion and preparation for future meetings.

• Discussion on Data Center Zoning Designation
• Discussion on Data Center Moratorium
• Discussion on Road Lists for LMIG and LRA 2026
• Discussion on Animal Control Ordinance
• Discussion on Resolution 2026-011 to convey real property to the McDuffie County Board of Education

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners approved the current agenda unanimously. Several items were scheduled for future consideration, including a first reading of a data center zoning ordinance on May 19 and a 90‑day data‑center moratorium on May 6. The board also placed the Blind Willie McTell Park change order and the probation supervision services contract renewal on the May 6 agenda. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved current agenda (unanimous)
• Added Data Center Zoning Designation first reading to May 19 agenda
• Added Data Center Moratorium (90‑day) to May 6 agenda
• Added Blind Willie McTell Park Change Order #1 to May 6 agenda
• Added Renewal of Probation Supervision Services contract to May 6 agenda
• Scheduled Ferrous Rd closure discussion for future agenda
• Added Special Event Policy for 525 Main St to May 19 agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on three land use and licensing applications. The board will also consider several equipment purchases, bid awards for park restrooms and median cuts, and a grant agreement for an internship program.

• Alcohol license application for TA Express Thomson at 2447 Cobbham Road
• Variance for front setback at Surrey Road Parcel 0028C020B00
• Special exception/variance for subdivision and private road use at 603 Margarets Rd
• Bid awards for Big Hart Restroom (ITB 2026-03-001) and Median Cut (ITB 2026-03-002)
• Purchase of vehicles for Public Works and the Sheriff's Office

The Board approved a front‑setback variance, an alcohol license, a community clothing‑giveaway event, an ACCG internship grant, a Sweetwater Park change order, a Stryker cardiac‑monitor agreement, a public‑works vehicle purchase, and a land agreement with the Georgia Forestry Commission. All motions passed unanimously except the event approval, which recorded one opposition.

• Approved front‑setback variance for Surrey Road parcel (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine license for TA Express Thomson (unanimous)
• Approved clothing‑giveaway event at 525 Main Street (Vice Chair Wilson opposed)
• Approved ACCG Internship Program Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #002 for Sweetwater Park (unanimous)
• Approved Stryker Cardiac Monitor Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of vehicle for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved GFC land agreement and Resolution 2026-010 with Georgia Forestry Commission (unanimous)

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The board will approve the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. It will hear updates from the Chamber of Commerce, the County Visitor Board, the Development Authority, the County, the City, and Archway. No new business items are scheduled. The meeting will then adjourn.

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will meet to elect officers and receive financial reports. The commission will discuss updates regarding several specific properties and funding.

• Election of Officers
• Update on 144 Hawes Street
• Update on Forrest Drive Property
• Update on First Ave Property
• Financial Report

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The committee will meet to discuss updates on several ongoing initiatives. The agenda focuses on progress reports regarding the Rock House Road Project and related administrative tasks.

• Update on Rock House Road Project
• Update on Rock House Plans RFQ
• Update on Property Donation
• Update on Cameras
• Update on Website

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss a presentation on rezoning land from R‑2 to R‑SF1 and annexing parcels into the Town of Dearing. It will also consider several special exception and variance requests, including an RV camper, a travel agency, a front‑setback reduction, a private‑road easement, and small livestock. All items are on the public hearing agenda for the April 7, 2026 meeting.

• Presentation on rezoning from R‑2 to R‑SF1 and annexation into the Town of Dearing
• Special Exception for an RV camper at 306 Walnut St (parcel 0T350071) – applicant Teresa Fountain
• Special Exception for a travel agency on parcels 0T30044 and 0T30044A – applicant Angela Miller‑Hudgeon
• Variance to reduce front setback on parcels 0028C020B00 and 0028C020C00 – applicant Sam Fouche
• Variance to designate an existing easement as a private road and permit further subdivision on parcel 00520078 – applicant Jessi Rowland

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a resolution to participate in a national opioid settlement, a resolution regarding vital records fees, and a resolution establishing a data center moratorium. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes and the appointment of a member to the DFACS Board.

• Appointment to DFACS Board
• Memorandum of Understanding with UGA Extension Service
• Resolution regarding Vital Records Fees
• Resolution agreeing to participate in National Opioid Settlement
• Resolution establishing Data Center Moratorium

The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda amendment, the March 17 minutes, the appointment of Mrs. Chele DuTeau to the DFACS Board, the ACO tax report, a $124,000 MOU with UGA Extension, and two resolutions on probate fees and the national opioid settlement. They also voted to table the data‑center moratorium resolution until April 21. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved agenda amendment to strike item 8 (unanimous)
• Approved March 17 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Mrs. Chele DuTeau to DFACS Board (unanimous)
• Approved ACO tax report (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with UGA Extension Office, $124k allocation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-008 on probate fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-009 to join national opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2026-010 Data Center Moratorium until April 21 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several intergovernmental agreements and local ordinances. The meeting includes reviews of road lists and potential zoning amendments. No final votes are scheduled for these discussion items.

• Amendment of Zoning Ordinance for Data Centers
• 2026 LMIG and LRA Road List
• Resolution 2026-009 regarding National Remnant Opioid Settlement
• Beer and Wine License for TA Express
• Public Private Partnership for Dearing Ball Field

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They also approved a moratorium on data centers until a zoning ordinance is enacted, passing unanimously. The board entered and later exited an executive session, both unanimously, and then adjourned the work session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved data center moratorium until ordinance (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will hold a public hearing on Project Azalea, a data‑center proposal on Randall‑Hunt Road, and then consider several new business items. They will vote on a special exception to permit the data center on Parcel 00710034. Additional items include updates on a timber relief program, an ACO report, a revision of the DOT purchasing policy, and approvals for an audit RFP, a new time‑attendance system, and a Hyper‑Reach agreement.

• Public hearing on Project Azalea – Data Center on Randall‑Hunt Road, Parcel 00710034
• Consideration to approve a special exception for the data center on Parcel 00710034
• Consideration to approve revision of DOT purchasing policy
• Consideration to award audit RFP
• Consideration to approve new time attendance system

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the current agenda and the meeting minutes. No vote or decision was recorded on the special exception request for Project Azalea. The meeting included public input, staff reports, and announcements but no substantive approvals.

• Approved current agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Land Bank Authority

The McDuffie County Land Bank Authority commission will approve the current agenda and the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes. It will discuss three property items—144 Hawes Street, 314 Sycamore Street, and Forrest Drive—and receive an update on funding. The meeting will also include a financial report before adjourning.

• Approve current agenda
• Approve February 12, 2026 minutes
• Discuss 144 Hawes Street
• Discuss 314 Sycamore Street
• Financial report

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a Data Center Listening Session. The meeting includes a welcome, invocation, approval of the agenda, and a moderated question‑and‑answer with the developer. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Welcome & Call to Order – Chairman Beggs
• Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of current agenda
• Question and Answer with developer – moderated by Mike Wall
• Adjournment

Commissioners approved the current agenda without any corrections. No other substantive actions or votes were taken during the session. The meeting included a public Q&A with the data center developer but no decisions were made on the project.

• Approved current agenda (unanimous)

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The Thomson-McDuffie Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Project Azalea. The board is considering a special exception to allow a data center on Parcel 00710034.

• Public hearing for Project Azalea data center on Randal Hunt Road (Parcel 00710034)
• Appointment of Mrs. Caitlin Rogers

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The Rock House Preservation Advisory Committee will receive an update on a road project and discuss potential camera installations and related plans. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion only.

• Update on road project
• Discussion regarding cameras
• Discussion regarding plans

Planning Commission Board

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will review and potentially approve the SPLOST VIII project list, which outlines projects funded by the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The meeting also includes consideration of a Spring Trash Amnesty Day and two SPLOST VIII resolutions (2026-006 and 2026-007). Routine agenda items such as approvals of the agenda, minutes, announcements, and staff reports will also be addressed.

• Consideration to approve SPLOST VIII Project List
• Consideration to approve Spring Trash Amnesty Day
• Consideration to approve Resolution 2026-006 SPLOST VIII
• Consideration to approve Resolution 2026-007 Call for Election SPLOST VIII
• 2026 ACCG Capitol Connection Conference announcement

The commissioners approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. They approved the SPLOST VIII project list, moving $50,000 from shop extension to the IT network refresh. The board also approved a Spring Trash Amnesty Day for March 21 and adopted Resolutions 2026-006 and 2026-007 related to SPLOST VIII.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved February 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved SPLOST VIII project list with $50,000 moved to IT network refresh (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Trash Amnesty Day for March 21 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-006 SPLOST VIII (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-007 Call for Election SPLOST VIII with amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 pm (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss new business and receive staff reports. The primary agenda item involves landscaping and lawncare for the Government Center and Old Court House.

• Government Center and Old Court House landscaping/lawncare
• 2026 ACCG Capitol Connection Conference
• Spring Sports Registration

The commissioners approved the current agenda without any opposition. They then entered an executive session, exited it later, and adjourned the meeting, each action passing unanimously.

• Approved current agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The McDuffie County Board will approve the minutes from August 12, 2025, receive updates from local agencies, and discuss three new business items: the Forward McDuffie IGA Agreement, a job opening for Economic Development Director, and a possible 250th anniversary event. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Forward McDuffie IGA Agreement
• Economic Development Director job opening
• Discussion of a 250th anniversary event

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The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 17, 2026. The agenda includes a public hearing on an alcohol license application from Crawford Double O' Farm, LLC. The board will also consider awarding a solid waste contract, approving a homestead exemption, approving a TIA agreement for Samuels Road, and other items such as a fire station upfit and the SPLOST project list.

• Public hearing on alcohol license for Crawford Double O' Farm, LLC
• Consideration to award solid waste RFP
• Consideration to approve homestead exemption
• Consideration to approve TIA agreement – Samuels Road
• Consideration to award Raysville Fire Station upfit

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including an alcohol license for Crawford Double O’ Farm, LLC, and a solid waste contract awarded to Republic Services. They also approved a homestead exemption reimbursement, a TIA agreement for Samuels Road, Resolution 2026-005, a $198,875 contract to upgrade the Raysville Fire Station, and exterior repairs to the baseball tower. The board authorized surplus property on White Oak Road and took no action on the SPLOST VIII project list.

• Approved alcohol license for Crawford Double O’ Farm, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded solid waste RFP to Republic Services (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemption reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved TIA agreement for Samuels Road under TSPLOST (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-005 (unanimous)
• Awarded Raysville Fire Station upfit to B&S Building Ventures for $198,875.00 (unanimous)
• Approved baseball tower exterior repair (unanimous)
• Authorized surplus property on White Oak Rd (unanimous)

Land Bank Authority

The McDuffie County Land Bank Authority meeting will approve the agenda and minutes, elect officers, and discuss several property items, including 144 Hawes Street, 314 Sycamore Street, the Thomson West Bypass parcel, and Forrest Dr NE parcel. The board will also address a funding item. No updates on tax properties are scheduled.

• Election of officers
• Discussion of 144 Hawes Street parcel
• Discussion of 314 Sycamore Street parcel
• Consideration of Thomson West Bypass parcel (Parcel Number 00290034)
• Funding item

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a roof replacement award and set a public hearing date for a proposed data center. The board will also consider appointing Ron Hulbert to the Rock House Advisory Commission.

• Consideration to award roof replacement
• Proposed public hearing date for a data center
• Appointment of Ron Hulbert to the Rock House Advisory Commission
• Public bid opening for Raysville
• Proposed cancellation of the March 4th meeting

The board approved several items, including awarding the roof replacement contract to Traxxle Contracting, appointing Ron Hulbert to the Rock House Advisory Commission, and authorizing RFPs for forensic and annual auditors. They also approved the agenda amendment, minutes, timber and ACO reports, cancelled the March 4 meeting, and set public hearing dates for a proposed data center. All motions passed unanimously.

• Agenda amendment to add pending litigation to executive session approved (unanimous)
• Minutes from Jan. 20, 2026 approved (unanimous)
• Ron Hulbert appointed to Rock House Advisory Commission (unanimous)
• Roof replacement contract awarded to Traxxle Contracting (unanimous)
• March 4, 2026 meeting cancelled due to ACCG Capitol Conference (unanimous)
• Public hearing date for proposed data center approved for March 17, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorization to issue RFP for forensic auditor approved (unanimous)
• Authorization to issue RFP for annual auditor approved (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss several items, including moving the March 4 meeting because of the ACCG Capitol Conference, reviewing the Solid Waste and Roof Replacement RFPs, and setting public hearing dates for a proposed data center. Additional topics are a Ferrous Road request from Georgia Iron Works and the SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement.

• Discussion on moving March 4th meeting due to ACCG Capitol Conference
• Discussion on Solid Waste RFP
• Discussion on Roof Replacement RFP
• Discussion on setting public hearing dates for proposed data center
• Discussion regarding Ferrous Road request from Georgia Iron Works

The Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. No other actions were taken; all items were discussed only. The work session was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners, City Council, and Town of Dearing will hold a called work session to discuss SPLOST VIII projects. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM at the Government Complex Commissioner Room.

• Called Work Session with City Council and Town of Dearing
• Discussion of SPLOST VIII projects
• Meeting location: Government Complex Commissioner Room

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners held a joint work session with the Town of Dearing and City of Thomson on Jan. 29, 2026. Commissioners unanimously approved the current agenda. A discussion was held on the $35 million SPLOST VIII projects, but no formal actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 10:14 a.m.

• Approved current agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to declare a local state of emergency. They will also consider adopting a curfew. Both items are listed as new business on the emergency meeting agenda.

• Resolution 2026-004: Local State of Emergency
• Adopt a curfew

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also unanimously approved Resolution 2026-004, which declares a local state of emergency and establishes a curfew from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday through Tuesday. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-004 establishing local state of emergency (unanimous)
• Approved curfew as part of the resolution (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions, including the CHIP 2026 Resolution, the LMIG Road List for 2026, and a proposal to name the new school road Bulldog Way. The meeting also includes informational items such as a Chamber of Commerce banquet, a downtown park groundbreaking, and a community listening session scheduled for February 18. Staff reports on park projects, the county manager, and December budget and financial results will be presented.

• Consideration to Approve CHIP 2026 Resolution 2026-002
• Consideration to Approve LMIG Road List for 2026
• Consideration to name the new school road Bulldog Way
• Blind Willie McTell Downtown Park Groundbreaking Ceremony on Jan 29 at 11:30 am
• Community Listening Session on Feb 18 at Thomson Depot (morning) and Thomson‑McDuffie Middle School Cafeteria (evening)

The commissioners unanimously approved the 2026 LMIG road list, authorizing about $631,000 from LMIG and a total of $2.86 million for five roads. They also approved the CHIP 2026 Resolution with a $1,000 application fee, named the new school road Bulldog Way, and approved a VOCA grant of $138,401 for the Victims Assistance Program.

• Approved LMIG Road List 2026 (approx. $631,000 LMIG funding, $2.86 M total) – unanimous
• Approved CHIP 2026 Resolution 2026-002, authorizing $1,000 application fee – unanimous
• Approved naming of new school road as Bulldog Way – unanimous
• Approved VOCA Grant Resolution 2026-003 for $138,401 – unanimous
• Approved agenda as written – unanimous
• Approved minutes of Jan 7, 2026 regular and executive sessions – unanimous

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 11, 2025, and elect its officers. It will review two old‑business items concerning 144 Hawes Street and 314 Sycamore Street. No tax‑property updates are scheduled. New business includes discussion of the Thomson West Bypass Parcel 00290034 and a financial report.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes (Sept 11, 2025)
• Election of officers
• Review 144 Hawes Street
• Thomson West Bypass – Parcel 00290034

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on several items, including establishing election filing fees for 2026, renewing a preventive maintenance plan, approving an audit contract, and reviewing a town annexation. Additional agenda items cover traffic engineering, transportation improvements, and a change order for seal coating. The meeting also includes routine approvals, staff reports, and reappointments of county officials.

• Resolution 2026-001 to establish filing fees for elections in 2026
• Consideration of Stryker Preventive Maintenance Plan Renewal
• Approval of The Baird Audit Group contract
• Change Order #1 – Sweetwater Seal Coating
• Town of Dearing Annexation

Board of Commissioners

General

The Rock House Preservation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss several topics. Members will review issues related to cameras, construction drawings, the Rock House Road project, and the Miller property. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda consists of discussion items.

• Discussion on cameras
• Discussion on construction drawings
• Discussion on Rock House Rd project
• Discussion on Miller property

Board of Commissioners