McDuffie County public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the FY2025 budget resolution and the 2025 schedule of fees. The body will also review bids for Hurricane Helene debris removal, monitoring, and consulting services.
- Budget FY2025 Resolution 24-11
- 2025 Schedule of Fees
- RFP 24-011 Hurricane Helene Debris Monitoring Services
- RFP 24-012 Hurricane Helene Debris Removal Services
- RFP 24-013 Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Professional Consulting Services
City of Thomson Council
The Thomson City Council will meet to discuss the 2025 City Budget and the sale of property at 424 Second Street. The body will also review contracts for debris collection services and matters regarding the City Attorney.
- Resolution 10-2024: 2025 City Budget
- Resolution 11-2024: Appointment of Mayor to sign documents for sale of 424 Second Street
- Contracts for continued debris collection services
- City Attorney business
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY 2025 budget. No specific budget figures are listed in the agenda. The meeting also includes an executive session on pending litigation.
- FY 2025 Budget Public Hearing
- Executive session – pending litigation
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 City Budget and the sale of 424 Second Street. The body will also review contracts for debris collection services and the City Attorney.
- Resolution 10-2024: 2025 City Budget
- Resolution 11-2024: Sale of 424 Second Street
- Contracts for continued debris collection services
- Discussion regarding City Attorney
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution 24-09 to abandon a portion of Knox‑Rivers Road. It will also review Change Order Number 1 for the 2024 LMIG resurfacing project and vote on purchases of a utility storage building, a boom mower, and an equipment trailer. Additional items include approving the 2025 meeting schedule, discussing earned‑time compensation, and reviewing the FY2025 budget.
- Resolution 24-09 to abandon a portion of Knox‑Rivers Road
- Change Order Number 1 for 2024 LMIG Resurfacing Project
- Purchase of Utility Storage Building
- Purchase of Boom Mower
- Purchase of Equipment Trailer
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider two resolutions to abandon sections of local roads (Edmonds Road and Knox‑Rivers Road). The meeting also includes approvals for several contracts and agreements, including a risk‑management PTSD program, an EagleView imagery contract, and a building automation contract with Trane. Additional items cover a personal property reporting forms renewal, equipment purchase for the Campground Department, and the 2025 meeting schedule and fee schedule discussion.
- Resolution 24-08 to abandon portions of Edmonds Road
- Resolution 24-09 to abandon a portion of Knox‑Rivers Road
- Approval of ACCG Interlocal Risk Management First Responders PTSD Application and Participation Agreement
- Approval of EagleView Imagery Contract with the Tax Assessor's Department
- Approval of Building Services Agreement for building automation with Trane for the Government Center
City of Thomson Council
The Thomson City Council will consider Resolution 09-2024, which authorizes the Mayor Pro-Tem to sign closing documents for the sale of a property on Second Street. The council will also review a rezoning recommendation for 615 Whiteoak Street. Additional agenda items include recognitions, citizen input, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Resolution 09-2024 approving Mayor Pro-Tem to sign closing documents for sale of property on Second Street
- Rezoning recommendation for 615 Whiteoak Street
- Recognition of Thomson City Cemetery Revitalization
- Recognition of Hurricane Helene Recovery and Response
- Approval of minutes from the September 12, 2024 and October 4, 2024 council meetings
City of Thomson Council
The Thomson City Council will hold a work session to hear a director update and county attorney input. Council members will consider Resolution 09-2024 and review the Planning Board's recommendation for 615 Whiteoak Street. The agenda also includes discussion of the city budget and reports from the city administrator and mayor.
- Director update
- County attorney presentation
- Resolution 09-2024
- Planning Board recommendation for 615 Whiteoak Street
- Budget discussion
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will meet for a called meeting. The agenda consists of a welcome and an executive session to discuss potential litigation.
- Executive session regarding potential litigation
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will review several grant and policy items. Items include approval of a FEMA grant for an emergency generator at the Sweetwater gym, a state and local cybersecurity grant program, and transit grant management policies. The board will also consider waiving building‑permit fees for repairs caused by Hurricane Helene and adopting an ADA transit plan.
- Approve FEMA grant for Sweetwater Gym emergency generator
- Approve State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
- Approve McDuffie County Transit Grant Management Policies and Procedures
- Approve waiver of building permit fees for Hurricane Helene repair work
- Approve McDuffie County Transit Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Plan
Board of Commissioners
The commissioners will discuss and consider approving several grant applications and policy updates, including a FEMA grant for an emergency generator at the Sweetwater Gym, a state and local cybersecurity grant, and transit grant management policies. They will also review the October ACO report, ARPA funds, a request for a coroner's office, hurricane Helene recovery and building permits, and the 2025 budget.
- Consideration to approve FEMA Grant for Sweetwater Gym Emergency Generator
- Consideration to approve State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
- Consideration to approve McDuffie County Transit Grant Management Policies and Procedures
- Consideration to approve Financial Policies
- Consideration to approve October ACO Report
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving a license for AM/PM Convenience Store dba Gas Pro to sell beer and wine. The meeting also includes approvals for a sewer extension change order, a van for Animal Services, a service truck for Maintenance, and a FY 2025 budget policy amendment. Additional items include updates on current projects, financial and budget reports, and other routine business.
- Public hearing and approval of beer and wine license for AM/PM Convenience Store dba Gas Pro
- Approval of Wrightsboro Road Sewer Extension Change Order #3
- Approval of FY 2025 CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc.
- Approval of a van purchase for the Animal Services Department
- Approval of a service truck purchase for the Maintenance Department
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will review an inter‑governmental agreement to enable contracts for storm‑debris recovery. It will also consider three FEMA contracts for debris management with Rostan Solutions, LLC; CTC Disaster Response, Inc.; and GMC Public Assistance. No other agenda items are listed.
- Approve inter‑governmental agreement for storm‑debris recovery contracts
- Approve FEMA contract with Rostan Solutions, LLC for debris management
- Approve FEMA contract with CTC Disaster Response, Inc. for debris management
- Approve FEMA contract with GMC Public Assistance for debris management
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to declare a local state of emergency in response to Hurricane Helene. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Thomson-McDuffie Fire Headquarters.
- Consideration to approve Resolution 24-07: Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Helene
- Meeting location: Thomson-McDuffie Fire Headquarters
- Meeting date: Friday, October 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider approving zoning changes, budget amendments, and a trash amnesty day. The meeting will also include public hearings on specific land use requests.
- Zoning change from R-2 to C-2 at 1059 Wrightsboro Road
- Variance for a mobile home at 675 Pylant Crossing Road
- Special exception for a wedding venue on County Line Road
- Approval of Fall Trash Amnesty Day
- Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Policy
Land Bank Authority
The McDuffie County Land Bank Authority will meet on September 12, 2024 to approve the agenda and minutes from prior meetings. The commission will receive an update on tax properties. Commissioners will consider approving McGill and Associates Land Surveyors for work at 144 Hawes Street (Parcel 0T120187B00). They will also discuss and consider asbestos removal at 314 Sycamore and 843 Clements.
- Approve current agenda
- Approve minutes from March 14, 2024 and August 8, 2024
- Consider approval of McGill and Associates Land Surveyors for 144 Hawes Street (Parcel 0T120187B00)
- Discuss and consider asbestos removal at 314 Sycamore and 843 Clements
City of Thomson Council
The Thomson City Council will consider approving the 2023 Community Development Block Grant award and adopting a Fair Housing Marketing Plan. The agenda also includes a contract for the CSRA Regional Commission to administer a CHIP grant.
- CDBG 2023 Award Recommendation
- DCA Fair Housing Marketing Plan Adoption
- CSRA RC Contract to Administer CHIP Grant 2024-117
- Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises Outreach Procedures Adoption
- Approval of August 8 and August 14 Council minutes
City of Thomson Council
The Thomson City Council work session will consider a recommendation for the 2023 Community Development Block Grant award. It will adopt the DCA Fair Housing Marketing Plan and adopt outreach procedures for Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises. The council will also receive updates from directors and key staff on police, natural gas operations, water‑sewer distribution, wastewater treatment, streets, and solid waste.
- CDBG 2023 Award Recommendation
- DCA Fair Housing Marketing Plan Adoption
- Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises Outreach Procedures Adoption
- Directors and Key Staff Updates (Police, Natural Gas Operations, Water‑Sewer Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, Streets & Solid Waste)
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY 2024 millage rate and consider three resolutions: approval of a proposal to support a broadband extension, amendment of the fire fee (or retention of current rates), and adoption of Resolution 24-05 for the FY 2024 millage. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.
- Public hearing on FY 24 millage rate
- Consider approval of proposal for broadband extension support
- Consider amendment of the fire fee or retain current rates
- Consider approval of Resolution 24‑05 for FY 24 millage
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items, including a proclamation for National Information Technology Professionals Day, the abandonment of portions of Knox Rivers Road and Edmonds Road, and the approval of the county transit GDOT Title VI plan. They will also consider an ordinance amendment for a special lighting district, a fire‑fee amendment, and a statement of work for landscape services at the government complex. A key financial decision is the approval of the fourth modification for the loan supporting the Wrightsboro Road sewer project.
- Proclamation designating Sep 17, 2024 as National Information Technology Professionals Day
- Abandonment of a portion of Knox Rivers Road
- Abandonment of Edmonds Road
- Ordinance Amendment 24-01, 2nd Reading, Special Lighting District
- Approval of fourth modification loan for Wrightsboro Road Sewer Project
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Government Center Meeting Room. The meeting includes a public hearing on the FY 2024 millage rate. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard procedural items.
- Public hearing on FY 2024 millage rate
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Government Center Meeting Room. The agenda includes a public hearing and a discussion of the FY 2024 Millage Rate. No other substantive items are listed.
- Public hearing
- Discussion of FY 2024 Millage Rate
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request for a hydroponics farm located on Highway 221 (Parcel 00760006). The meeting will also include an audit presentation by The Baird Audit Group, LLC, and a vote on Ordinance Amendment 24-01 to revise lighting district fees. Commissioners will consider education salary increases for the Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Department, and receive budget and financial reports.
- Public hearing and vote on variance request for hydroponics farm on Hwy 221 (Parcel 00760006)
- Vote on Ordinance Amendment 24-01 to establish revised fees for Lighting Districts
- Consideration of education salary increase for the Fire Department
- Consideration of education salary increase for the Sheriff’s Department
- Audit presentation by The Baird Audit Group, LLC
Land Bank Authority
The Land Bank Authority commission will first approve the current agenda. It will then receive an update on tax properties. Finally, it will discuss the status and updates of Land Bank properties.
- Approve current agenda
- Update on tax properties
- Discussion on status and update of Land Bank properties
City of Thomson Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions related to the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) 2024. The meeting includes the adoption of Georgia statutes and federal Section 3 standards.
- Resolution 05-2024: CHIP 2024 Policies and Procedures
- Resolution 06-2024: Homeowner Eligibility and Property Value Limits 2024
- Resolution 07-2024: Georgia Statutes Adoption
- Resolution 08-2024: Federal Standards for Section 3 Adoption
- Language Access Plan for CHIP 2024
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments and several service updates. Key items include a drug and alcohol policy for McDuffie Transit and a fee schedule for the Health Department. The board will also consider a notice to terminate ambulance coverage for Glascock County.
- Mid-Year 2024 Budget Amendments
- Notice of Termination to Provide Ambulance Coverage to Glascock County
- McDuffie County Health Department Fee Schedule
- Bid No. 24-002 for Old Milledgeville Rd at Gin Branch and Hobbs Mill Rd at Sweetwater Creek
- CivicPlus: CivicEngage Central Website Upgrade
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss a range of new‑business items. Topics include a zero‑tolerance drug and alcohol policy for the transit department, a health‑department fee schedule, and updates to social media, vehicle, and financial policies. The board will also review a road‑work bid, a website upgrade, a recreation‑camera system upgrade, and mid‑year 2024 budget amendments. An executive session will be held for personnel and property matters.
- Discussion on McDuffie Transit DOT Zero Tolerance Drug & Alcohol Policy 2024
- Discussion on McDuffie County Health Department Fee Schedule
- Discussion regarding Bid No. 24-002 23-MCD-23 Old Milledgeville Rd at Gin Branch & 23-MCD-23 Hobbs Mill Rd at Sweetwater Creek
- Discussion on CivicPlus: CivicEngage Central Website Upgrade
- Discussion on Mid-Year 2024 Budget Amendments
Board of Commissioners
The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request for a subdivision near Wire Road and Augusta Highway, approve a road dedication for Montgomery Place, and review the monthly budget and financial reports.
- Rezoning request for subdivision near Wire Road and Augusta Highway
- Bid No. 2024-001 for resurfacing
- Accept dedication of roads, right-of-way, water, and storm-water infrastructure in Montgomery Place
- Temporary alcohol license for McTell Music Festival
- Reappointment of Ruthie Thomas to Recreation Advisory Board
City of Thomson Council
The Thomson City Council will review business items including a street resurfacing contract and a construction contract award. The agenda also includes discussions regarding naming policy and requests for a one-day alcohol license, street closure, and signage.
- Award Southern Asphalt, LLC the 2024 LMIG Contract to Resurface Select City Streets
- All South Construction Contract Award
- Naming Policy and Louis Graziano
- One Day Alcohol License, Street Closure and Signage Request