McDuffie County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a second reading of the FY 2026 budget ordinance. The meeting includes public hearings and votes on two mobile home variances and a grant for the Bartram Trail Regional Library System.

• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 2025-03 FY 2026 Budget
• Mobile home variance for Parcel Number 0T020014E00
• Mobile home variance for Parcel Number 00650198A00
• Grant to Bartram Trail Regional Library System

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2026 budget and conduct a first reading of the budget ordinance. The board is also considering budget amendments for FY 2025 and a 2026 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 Proposed Budget
• Resolution 25-15: FY 2025 Budget Amendments
• Ordinance 2025-03: FY26 Budget (1st reading)
• Award for Sweetwater Park Generator
• Baseball Tower / Football Tower CMAR

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss several financial and operational matters, including amendments to the FY 2025 budget and the FY 2026 budget. They will also review holiday schedule proposals, a FEMA amendment extension, and a generator for Sweetwater Park. These items are on the agenda for the December 1, 2025 work session.

• FY 2025 Budget Amendments (item 7)
• FY 2026 Budget (item 14)
• Discussion on FY 2025 Christmas Holiday (item 6)
• Discussion on FEMA Amendment – First Extension (item 11)
• Sweetwater Park Generator (item 10)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2026 budget and consider several items, including approval of the Ansley Village subdivision. They will also consider a work order for project TIA 0017612, multiple IT policy updates, and the purchase of a wheeled loader. Public input and routine approvals are scheduled before the meeting adjourns.

• Consideration to Approve Subdivision Ansley Village
• Discussion of FY 2026 Budget
• Consideration to Approve a Work Order for Project TIA 0017612
• Consideration to Approve multiple IT policies (Backup, Acceptable Use, MFA, etc.)
• Consideration to Purchase Wheeled Loader

The Board voted 3-2 to approve the Ansley Village subdivision, adopting all recommendations from the Planning Commission. The motion passed after a roll‑call vote with Commissioners Hollimon, Wilson, and Beggs in favor and Commissioners Favors and Jopling opposed. The Board also unanimously approved the agenda, the prior meeting minutes, Resolution 25‑13 recognizing Melonie McLendon, a work order for Project TIA 0017612, and a series of IT policies. No appointments or reappointments were made.

• Approved Ansley Village subdivision with Planning Commission recommendations (3-2)
• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved November 5 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑13 to recognize Melonie McLendon (unanimous)
• Approved work order for Project TIA 0017612 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple IT policies (items 14‑22) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss administrative changes, including a potential hiring freeze and the reorganization of a department. The body will also consider agreements with CSRA Food Services and SpyGlass, as well as a policy for ARPA funds.

• Consideration to implement a hiring freeze
• Consideration to reclassify and reorganize a department
• Consideration to approve CSRA Food Services Agreement
• Consideration to approve SpyGlass Agreement
• Consideration to approve policy regarding ARPA funds

The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and minutes, authorized $5,280.47 in timber tax refunds, reclassified the Planning and Zoning Department, and adopted a hiring freeze for non‑critical open positions. They also approved adding a vehicle to the surplus list, the CSRA Food Services Agreement, the SpyGlass telecommunications cost‑savings agreement, and a policy governing ARPA funds.

• Approved current agenda (unanimously)
• Approved all sets of minutes (unanimously)
• Approved timber relief refunds totaling $5,280.47 (unanimously)
• Reclassified the Planning and Zoning Department (unanimously)
• Approved a hiring freeze for open positions, except critical roles (unanimously)
• Approved adding a vehicle to the surplus list (unanimously)
• Approved CSRA Food Services Agreement (unanimously)
• Approved SpyGlass telecommunications agreement (unanimously)

Planning Commission Board

The Thomson-McDuffie Planning Commission meeting on Nov 4, 2025 will review several pending applications. Items include a staff report and variance for the Ansley Village subdivision, and recommendations to approve mobile home variances at 193 Faubus St. and 3405 Augusta Hwy. The board will also consider recommendations to approve Wingfield Wellness Med Spa and Bark and Mortar Pet Grooming on Hendericks Rd.

• Review of Ansley Village subdivision plans and staff report with variance application
• Recommendation to approve mobile home variance at 193 Faubus St.
• Recommendation to approve mobile home variance at 3405 Augusta Hwy.
• Recommendation to approve Wingfield Wellness Med Spa
• Recommendation to approve Bark and Mortar Pet Grooming on Hendericks Rd.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will also discuss several operational items including solid waste hauling and surplus vehicles.

• FY 2026 Budget Workshop
• RFP for Solid Waste Hauling
• Adding a vehicle to the Surplus List
• CSRA Food Services
• SpyGlass

The Board approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. They then moved into an executive session, returned to the work session, and finally adjourned, each action passing unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

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

General

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will meet on October 28, 2025. The agenda includes routine approvals and the consideration of Resolution 25-12. Resolution 25-12 proposes adopting the McDuffie County Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2025‑2030. No other actions are listed.

• Consideration of Resolution 25-12 to adopt the McDuffie County Joint Comprehensive Plan 2025‑2030

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They then approved Resolution 25‑12, adopting the McDuffie County Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2025‑2030, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑12 adopting Joint Comprehensive Plan 2025‑2030 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:05 a.m. (unanimous)

General

The county is hosting a town hall meeting to provide a presentation on the Floating Homestead Exemption and FLOST. The session includes a period for public comment and questions.

• FLOST presentation
• Public comment and questions regarding Floating Homestead Exemption and FLOST

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on several items, including the FY 2026 Budget Policy Amendment, a SPLOST timeline proposal, and contracts for waterline improvements and parking lot repaving. Public hearings will be held for a frontage and private road on Adams Chapel Road and the Ansley Village subdivision. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and appointments.

• Consideration to Approve FY 2026 Budget Policy Amendment
• Consideration to Approve Proposed SPLOST Timeline
• Consideration to Authorize Contract for Knox Rivers Road Waterline Improvements
• Consideration to Authorize Contract for Reese Road Waterline Improvements
• Public Hearing on Frontage and Private Road on Adams Chapel Road

The board unanimously appointed Deputy Chief John Thigpen to the EMS Council for a three‑year term. The commissioners also unanimously approved the current agenda, all sets of minutes, and the resolution appointing Mary Sherrer to the Board of Auditors.

• Appointed Deputy Chief John Thigpen to EMS Council (unanimous)
• Approved current agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved all sets of minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Mary Sherrer to BOA (unanimous)

General

The McDuffie County Board will hold a town‑hall meeting to present information on the Floating Homestead Exemption and the FLOST program. The agenda includes an introduction, a FLOST presentation, and a period for public comment and questions. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Floating Homestead Exemption discussion
• FLOST program presentation
• Public comment and question period

The McDuffie County General meeting on October 20, 2025 featured a FLOST presentation on property tax relief. City Administrator John Waller explained the program and answered public questions about its interaction with existing appeal freezes. The meeting adjourned without any formal approvals, votes, or other decisions.

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners Public Safety Committee will meet on October 16, 2025. After standard opening items, the only new business item is a discussion on the Level of Service. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Level of Service Discussion

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY 2025 millage rate. It will consider Resolution 25-10 to establish the millage rate used to compute ad valorem property taxes for calendar year 2025. It will also consider Resolution 25-11 to establish the fire fee rate for computing fire fees for calendar year 2025.

• Public hearing on FY 2025 millage rate
• Resolution 25-10 – establish 2025 property tax millage rate
• Resolution 25-11 – establish 2025 fire fee rate

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 25-10, setting the 2025 property tax millage rate at 7.809 mills. They also unanimously approved Resolution 25-11, establishing the 2025 fire fee rate. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Resolution 25-10 establishing 2025 millage rate (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-11 establishing 2025 fire fee rate (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to set the Fiscal Year 2025 millage rate. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Government Complex Commissioner Room.

• Public hearing on FY 2025 Millage Rate
• Setting of Fiscal Year 2025 Millage Rate

The board held a public hearing on the FY 2025 millage rate, noting the rate would stay at 7.809 mills and outlining projected revenue impacts. No vote was taken on the millage proposal. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to set the FY 2025 millage rate during a public hearing. The session is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Government Complex Commissioner Room.

• Public hearing for FY 2025 Millage Rate
• Special called commission meeting
• Meeting at Government Complex Commissioner Room

The board reviewed a presentation on the FY 2025 millage rate but took no vote on the rate. A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Hollimon, seconded by Commissioner Jopling, and passed unanimously at 6:18 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a special exception request for the Ansley Village Subdivision. The body is also deciding on hurricane damage bids, the 2026 CDBG, and the use of reserve funds.

• Special Exception Request for Ansley Village Subdivision
• Approval of Hurricane Helene Damage Bids
• Approval of 2026 CDBG
• Deeding of Parcel #00290034 to the Land Bank Authority
• Appointment of Mary Sherrer to the Board of Assessors

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners approved a $490,000 use of reserve funds and a series of contracts and appointments, all by unanimous vote. Items approved include the GMASS service contract, a Red Cross facility agreement, a new transit contract with Verida, and the sale of surplus vehicles. The board also approved the deeding of a parcel to the Land Bank Authority and appointed Mary Sherrer to the Board of Assessors.

• Approved $490,000 reserve fund use (unanimous)
• Approved GMASS contract, $160,000 annual cost (unanimous)
• Approved American Red Cross facility use agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Verida transit agreement at $18 per trip (unanimous)
• Approved surplus vehicles list for sale (unanimous)
• Approved Fall Trash Amnesty Day for Oct 18 (unanimous)
• Approved deeding Parcel #00290034 to Land Bank Authority (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Mary Sherrer to Board of Assessors (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to consider several items, including appointments to local boards, signage issues, and multiple policy updates. The most significant agenda item is a discussion of the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Additional topics include contracts, insurance premiums, and waste management.

• Discussion on 2026 CDBG program
• Discussion on GMASS contract
• Discussion on Dearing insurance premium for 2025
• Discussion on solid waste contract for the transfer station
• Discussion on hurricane Helene damage bids

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then moved into executive session, returned to the work session, and adjourned, all by unanimous votes. All agenda items were for discussion only and no actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider several land‑use and service agreements, including a personal care home special exception, a subdivision special exception, and a road frontage variance. They will also vote on a construction contract for Blind Willie Park and a transit agreement for fiscal year 2027. All items are listed for public hearing and decision at the September 16 regular meeting.

• Approve Personal Care Home by Special Exception at 1161 Wrightsboro Rd (Parcel 0T11049)
• Approve Special Exception for the Ansley Village subdivision of single‑family detached homes
• Approve variance for minimum road frontage at 3705 Cedar Rock Rd (Parcel 00100037)
• Approve Blind Willie Park construction contract
• Approve McDuffie Transit Agreement for FY 2027

The board approved several items, including a special event permit for 511 Main Street, the Camellia City Festival on the Government Complex, a FY 2027 transit agreement, and a change order for the Wrightsboro Road sewer extension. All motions passed unanimously except the Blind Willie Park contract, which passed with one opposition. The agenda items for a subdivision at Ansley Village and a temporary transit provider were tabled.

• Approved special event permit for 511 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Camellia City Festival on Government Complex grounds (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2027 McDuffie Transit Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Wrightsboro Road Sewer Extension Change Order #4 (unanimous)
• Approved Personal Care Home at 1161 Wrightsboro Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for minimum road frontage at 3705 Cedar Rock Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Blind Willie Park construction contract (passed, 1 opposition)
• Approved August budget report (unanimous)

Land Bank Authority

The McDuffie County Land Bank Authority will discuss next steps for Mr. Brown and 144 Hawes Street, review an offer for 314 Sycamore Street, and consider matters concerning 843 and 841 Clements Street as well as Parcel 00290034. The meeting also includes an update that there are no pending tax sales or properties.

• Discussion regarding next steps on Mr. Brown and 144 Hawes Street
• Update: no pending tax sales or properties, per Tax Commissioner Stacey Thomas
• Discussion regarding offer for 314 Sycamore Street
• Discussion regarding 843 Clements Street
• Discussion regarding 841 Clements Street

General

The Rock House Preservation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a road project and to review plans for a restoration effort by ArcCollab. No decisions are listed; the agenda calls for discussion of these two items. The meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Government Complex.

• Discussion regarding road project
• Discussion regarding plans for restoration by ArcCollab

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the appointment of Timothy "Brandon" Burton to the position of County Manager. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural approvals and announcements.

• Appointment consideration of Timothy "Brandon" Burton to County Manager

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda without any changes. They unanimously appointed Brandon Burton as County Manager, effective October 1, 2025, with a salary of $130,000. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 10:09 AM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Brandon Burton as County Manager (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and minutes from August 2025 sessions. Commissioners will hear the Director's Report on elections and ACO reports for July and August 2025. The board will consider three new business items: using a Construction Manager at Risk delivery method for the baseball complex at Sweetwater Park, an exchange agreement with the Georgia Forestry Commission, and the Third Wave Opioid Settlement.

• Approve agenda and minutes from August 19 and August 25, 2025 sessions
• Consider approval of Construction Manager at Risk delivery method for the Baseball Complex at Sweetwater Park
• Consider approval of Exchange Agreement for Georgia Forestry Commission
• Consider approval of Third Wave Opioid Settlement
• Review ACO reports for July and August 2025

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners approved the use of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Baseball Complex at Sweetwater Park, approved an exchange agreement with the Georgia Forestry Commission for a land swap on Warrenton Highway, and approved the Third Wave Opioid Settlement. All three items passed unanimously. The agenda, minutes, and July and August ACO tax reports were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved all sets of minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 ACO report (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 ACO report (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Manager at Risk delivery method for Baseball Complex at Sweetwater Park (unanimous)
• Approved Exchange Agreement with Georgia Forestry Commission for land swap on Warrenton Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved Third Wave Opioid Settlement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss updates for Blind Willie Park and the baseball tower at Sweetwater. The board will also review an exchange agreement with the Georgia Forestry Commission.

• Blind Willie Park updates
• Baseball Tower at Sweetwater
• Exchange Agreement for Georgia Forestry Commission

Commissioners discussed updates to Blind Willie Park and the Baseball Tower project, but no formal action or vote was recorded on those items. All agenda items were for discussion only. The only recorded decisions were unanimous motions to enter executive session, return to work session, and adjourn the meeting.

• Motion to enter executive session at 7:45 pm – passed unanimously
• Motion to return to work session at 7:54 pm – passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the work session at 7:55 pm – passed unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and recent minutes, then discuss public announcements such as campground updates and a job fair. New business includes a second‑reading of Ordinance Amendment 25-02 for a Special Lighting District, a resolution for temporary property tax relief for timber, and the appointment of Tax Commissioner Stacey Thomas to authorize timber‑relief grants. The board will also review settlement agreements with Purdue and Sandoz, consider use of reserve funds, and receive budget and financial reports.

• Ordinance Amendment 25-02; 2nd Reading, Special Lighting District
• Resolution for Temporary Property Tax Relief for Timber
• Appointment of Tax Commissioner Stacey Thomas to authorize grants for timber relief
• Consideration to approve Purdue Direct Settlement
• Consideration to approve Sandoz Settlement

The commissioners unanimously approved the county's participation in the Purdue and Sandoz opioid settlement agreements. They also approved Ordinance Amendment 25-02 for special lighting, a resolution for temporary timber property tax relief, and the appointment of Tax Commissioner Stacey Thomas. Additionally, they authorized moving $500,000 of reserve funds from Atlanta to the General Fund and adopted the July 2025 budget and financial reports.

• Approved Ordinance Amendment 25-02 (Special Lighting District) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution for Temporary Property Tax Relief for Timber – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Tax Commissioner Stacey Thomas to authorize timber relief grants – unanimous
• Approved participation in Purdue and Sandoz settlement agreements – unanimous
• Approved use of $500,000 reserve funds from Atlanta to General Fund – unanimous
• Adopted Budget Report for July 2025 – unanimous
• Adopted Financial Report – unanimous

General

The Forward McDuffie Board will discuss the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Forward McDuffie. They will also address a vacancy on the board. No other business items are listed.

• Consideration of the Forward McDuffie IGA Agreement
• Discussion of a vacancy on the Forward McDuffie Board

The Forward McDuffie Board approved a motion to further explore the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and its director duties, passing the motion unanimously. The board also unanimously approved adjournment of the meeting at 1:35 pm. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved motion to explore Forward McDuffie IGA further (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 1:35 pm (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on several items, including budget amendments for 2025. They will also consider an ordinance amendment for a special lighting district, a transit procurement policy, a school affiliation agreement with Piedmont Healthcare, and a contract for technical services with the CSRA Regional Commission.

• Consideration to approve 2025 budget amendments
• Consideration to approve Ordinance Amendment 25-02, 1st reading for Special Lighting District
• Consideration to approve McDuffie Transit Procurement Policy
• Consideration to approve School Affiliation Agreement with Piedmont Healthcare
• Consideration to approve Contract for Technical Services with CSRA Regional Commission

The Board approved several items, including a special lighting district ordinance amendment, a transit procurement policy, a rental fee schedule for the Eubanks building, a school affiliation agreement with Piedmont Healthcare, a technical services contract for the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and 2025 budget amendments that returned $90,597 to contingency. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance Amendment 25-02 (Special Lighting District) – unanimous
• Approved McDuffie Transit Procurement Policy – unanimous
• Approved Eubanks Building rental fee of $200 plus $50 cleaning fee – unanimous
• Approved School Affiliation Agreement with Piedmont Healthcare – unanimous
• Approved Contract for Technical Services CSRA Regional Commission (Hazard Mitigation Plan) – unanimous
• Approved 2025 Budget Amendments saving $90,597 – unanimous
• Appointed Commissioner Favors to the IDA Board – unanimous
• Appointed Commissioner Hollimon to the Recreation Advisory Board – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board will consider amendments to the 2025 budget, including adjustments to building permit, roofing, inspection, and rental fees. They will also discuss a temporary property tax relief resolution for Timber and appoint members to various advisory boards. Additional items include a morgue construction request, a transit procurement policy, and a school affiliation agreement with Piedmont Healthcare.

• Discussion of 2025 Budget Amendments
• Discussion on Resolution for Temporary Property Tax Relief for Timber
• Discussion of Ordinance Amendment 25-02 to revise Lighting District fees
• Discussion of Coroner Paul Johnson's request to build a morgue
• Discussion of McDuffie Transit Procurement Policy

The August 4, 2025 work session was a discussion‑only meeting. No motions were adopted, approved, denied, or tabled. All agenda items were noted for further review and will be placed on future agendas, including the timber tax relief resolution, appointments to various boards, fee updates, and budget amendments.

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 24, 2025. After the welcome, invocation, and pledge of allegiance, the board will consider approving a temporary alcohol license. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Consideration to approve a temporary alcohol license

The Board unanimously approved a temporary alcohol license for a business event, pending Sheriff Logan Marshall’s sign‑off; Commissioner Favors abstained on this approval. The Board also unanimously approved the use of $1 million of reserve funds to pay health‑insurance invoices. Both motions passed with all voting commissioners in favor.

• Approved temporary alcohol license (unanimous, Commissioner Favors abstained)
• Approved use of $1 million reserve funds for health‑insurance invoices (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a one-day liquor license for the McTell Festival and an emergency FY26 subcontractor coordinated transportation agreement. The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes and a Lexipol Master Service Agreement.

• Approve one-day liquor license for McTell Festival
• Approve Emergency FY26 Sub-Contractor Coordinated Transportation Agreement
• Approve Lexipol Master Service Agreement
• Approve 07/02/2025 Regular Session Minutes
• Approve REVISED 04/02/2025 Regular Session Minutes

The board approved a one‑day liquor license for the McTell Festival, pending a background check. It also approved an emergency FY26 subcontractor coordinated transportation agreement for senior services. Finally, the board approved a Lexipol master service agreement for the fire department’s risk‑management training. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved one‑day liquor license for McTell Festival (unanimous)
• Approved emergency FY26 subcontractor coordinated transportation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Lexipol master service agreement for fire department (unanimous)
• Approved current agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted ribbon‑cutting announcement for Comcast on August 6 (informational)
• Entered executive session at 6:58 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 7:44 pm (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on several items, including bids for the LMIG Road Project and a school driveway, as well as approvals for the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority and an AAA FY2026 cooperative agreement. They will also consider the Fiscal Year 2026 budget policy and the use of reserve funds. Additional agenda items cover routine approvals, public announcements, and an ACO report.

• Consideration to approve bid for 2025 LMIG Road Project
• Consideration to approve School Drive bid
• Consideration to approve CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority
• Consideration to approve AAA FY2026 Cooperative Agreement
• Consideration to approve Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Policy

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the low‑bid contract for the 2025 LMIG Road project. They also approved the School Drive bid, the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, the AAA FY2026 Cooperative Agreement, the FY2026 Budget Policy, a $500,000 reserve fund transfer, and the June 2025 ACO report. All agenda and minutes items were ratified without dissent.

• Approved LMIG Road Project bid (ER Snell) unanimously
• Approved School Drive bid (Allstar Concrete) unanimously
• Approved CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority unanimously
• Approved AAA FY2026 Cooperative Agreement unanimously
• Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Policy unanimously
• Approved transfer of $500,000 reserve funds to operating fund unanimously
• Approved ACO June 2025 report unanimously
• Approved agenda and minutes unanimously

General

The Rock House Preservation Advisory Committee will receive updates on a fiber line for cameras, a right‑of‑way acquisition, a GOSP grant, and its finances. The meeting will also include a discussion of construction drawings for the house restoration project. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Update on Fiber Line for Cameras
• Update Regarding Right of Way Acquisition
• Update on GOSP Grant
• Finance Update
• Discussion Regarding Construction Drawings for House Restoration

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a range of items. Topics include the Recreation Advisory Board, the Recreation Department, Superior Court Clerk office hours, and the consideration of approval for the 2025 LMIG Road Project bid. The board will also discuss the FY2026 budget policy, reserve funds, the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, the AAA FY2026 cooperative agreement, and a motion to rescind a prior school‑drive decision.

• Consideration of approval for 2025 LMIG Road Project bid
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Policy
• Discussion of Reserve Funds
• Discussion of CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority
• Discussion of AAA FY2026 Cooperative Agreement

The June 30 work session was limited to discussion; no agenda items were acted upon. Commissioners received updates on recreation bylaws, the recreation department, Superior Court clerk hours, a road‑project bid, FY2026 budget policy, reserve funds, the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, a cooperative agreement, and a rescinded school‑drive motion. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which was approved.

• Adjourned work session at 7:17 p.m. (motion by Commissioner Jopling, seconded by Commissioner Hollimon)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and approve routine items such as the agenda and minutes. They will address appointments or reappointments and discuss old and new business. The primary agenda item is the consideration to approve a bid for a school driveway.

• Public hearing
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Appointment/reappointment of officials
• Consideration to approve bid for school driveway

The commissioners unanimously approved the current agenda. They then unanimously approved Beams' bid to perform the school drive road work before the August 7 school start. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved current agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Beams bid for school drive (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will review several items, including an alcohol-beverage license for Jet Food Store #102 and a request to purchase a new vehicle for the Campground Manager. The meeting also includes a review of policies for an upcoming GBI audit and consideration of a Drug Court Grant. Monthly budget and finance reports will be presented, and announcements for Juneteenth and the Freedom Blast events will be made.

• Consideration to approve an alcohol-beverage license for Jet Food Store #102
• Consideration to purchase a new vehicle for the Campground Manager
• Review of policies required for the upcoming GBI audit
• Consideration to approve Drug Court Grant
• Announcements for Juneteenth (June 19, 2025) and Freedom Blast (June 27, 2025)

The commissioners unanimously appointed Ashtyn Goodyear as County Clerk. They also approved an alcohol‑beverage license for Jet Food Store #102, a new campground vehicle purchase, updated policies for the upcoming GBI audit, and a Drug Court grant. The agenda and minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Ashtyn Goodyear as County Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Alcohol‑Beverage license for Jet Food Store #102 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a new campground vehicle via local dealership bid (unanimous)
• Approved updated policies required for upcoming GBI audit (unanimous)
• Approved Drug Court grant (unanimous)
• Approved current agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a 7% water rate increase and a 5% sewer rate increase. The board will also review a design services agreement with Cranston Engineering and approve the relinquishment of Glascock County EMS Zone.

• Approve water rate increase of 7% and sewer rate increase of 5%
• Approve design services agreement with Cranston Engineering
• Approve relinquishing Glascock County EMS Zone to Glascock County
• Approve alcohol-beverage license for Willie Macs
• Approve bid for 'Signing and Marking of various roads' from MidState Striping, Inc

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners approved several items, all by unanimous vote. Key actions included adopting the employee health plan renewal, using reserve funds, a design services agreement with Cranston Engineering, and a 7% water and 5% sewer rate increase. The board also approved an alcoholic‑beverage license for Willie Macs and transferred the Glascock County EMS zone to Glascock County.

• Approved Employee Health Plan renewal (unanimous)
• Approved use of Reserve Funds (unanimous)
• Approved design services agreement with Cranston Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved grievance procedures for CFR Title 40 (unanimous)
• Approved Recipient/Sub‑Recipient Agreement with GEMA (unanimous)
• Approved relinquishing Glascock County EMS Zone to Glascock County (unanimous)
• Approved 7% water rate increase and 5% sewer rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic‑beverage license for Willie Macs (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items, including claims review, use of reserve funds, grievance procedures for civil rights regulations, a design services agreement with Cranston Engineering, and a sub‑recipient agreement with GEMA. Additional topics are the relinquishment of the Glascock County EMS zone, an ACO report, road bids received on May 29, an alcohol‑beverage license for Willie Macs, and potential water and sewer rate increases.

• Approve a general design services agreement with Cranston Engineering for preliminary planning and engineering of various projects
• Approve a Recipient Sub‑Recipient Agreement with GEMA
• Relinquish the Glascock County EMS Zone to Glascock County
• Approve an alcohol‑beverage license for Willie Macs
• Discuss road bids received on May 29, 2025

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners held a work session on June 2, 2025. All ten agenda items were discussed only, and no motions were adopted, denied, or postponed. Items 1‑9 will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting, while the consideration of Ashtyn Goodyear for County Clerk will not be added.

• Items 1‑9 discussion items will be added to the next meeting agenda
• Item 10 (consider Ashtyn Goodyear for County Clerk) will not be added to the next meeting agenda

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a commercial subdivision application for Dearing. Throughout the meeting they will consider several approvals, including a memorandum of understanding for the Thomson‑McDuffie Archway Partnership and various community event requests. They will also review road repair projects and a transit grant. The meeting concludes with monthly budget and finance reports before an executive session.

• Application for Commercial Subdivision, Dearing, GA
• Memorandum of Understanding for the Thomson‑McDuffie Archway Partnership
• Approval of Freedom Blast event
• Approval of Firework Display at Sweetwater Park
• Approval of 2025 Road Repair and Resurfacing Projects

The board unanimously approved several items, including a commercial subdivision application, a Freedom Blast event, a fire‑work display at Sweetwater Park, an indemnification agreement with the DOT, a transit grant, a property acquisition on Warrenton Highway, and the hiring of David Headley as interim county manager. The board voted 3‑2 to approve the 2025 road repair and resurfacing projects, with Commissioners Jopling, Beggs and Holliman voting yes and Vice Chairman Wilson and Commissioner Favors voting no. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved commercial subdivision application (unanimous)
• Approved Freedom Blast event (unanimous)
• Approved fire‑work display at Sweetwater Park (unanimous)
• Approved indemnification agreement with DOT for School Drive Project (unanimous)
• Approved transit grant with Georgia DOT (unanimous)
• Approved property acquisition of 6 acres on Warrenton Hwy for GA Forestry Commission (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of David Headley as interim county manager (unanimous)
• Road repair and resurfacing projects – vote 3 Yes, 2 No

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss several approvals, including an ACO report for April 2025, a low‑bid contract for animal shelter grant improvements, and a bid for flooring upgrades at the Senior Citizens Center. They will also consider purchasing SCBA units for Station 8 pumpers, adopting 2024 year‑end budget amendments, and issuing a $9,800,000 tax anticipation note. Additionally, the board will address the appointment of an interim county clerk and announce an animal services vaccine clinic scheduled for May 31, 2025.

• Approve issuance of a $9,800,000 General Obligation Tax Anticipation Note, Series 2025
• Approve low‑bid contract for animal shelter grant and improvements
• Approve bid for flooring improvements at the Senior Citizens Center
• Approve purchase of SCBA units for Station 8 pumpers
• Approve 2024 year‑end budget amendments

The commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and meeting minutes. They also approved a $9,800,000.00 General Obligation Tax Anticipation Note and authorized the chairman to execute the closing documents. A budget amendment for a recreation grant covering senior travel expenses and general supplies was approved, as was the purchase of new transit vans. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved current agenda with added items (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved awarding bid for $9,800,000.00 Tax Anticipation Note (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to issue $9,800,000.00 General Obligation Tax Anticipation Note and authorize chairman (unanimous)
• Approved recreation grant budget amendment for senior travel and supplies (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of transit vans (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Rock House Preservation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss matters related to right-of-way and property acquisition, and to explore potential grant opportunities. No decisions are indicated; the agenda items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of right-of-way and property acquisition
• Discussion of grant opportunities

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items at its May 5 meeting, including the April ACO report, an animal shelter grant, flooring upgrades for the Senior Citizens Center, and the UGA Extension financial agreement. Additional topics are the purchase of SCBA units for Station 8 pumpers, 2024 year‑end budget amendments, certification of the estimated millage rate, and a proposal for executive search services. The agenda also includes a bid award and resolution to issue a $9,800,000 General Obligation Tax Anticipation Note.

• Award bid and resolution to issue a $9,800,000 General Obligation Tax Anticipation Note, Series 2025
• Purchase of SCBA units for Station 8 pumpers
• 2024 year‑end budget amendments
• Certification of estimated millage rate for Notice of Assessment
• Animal Shelter Grant and Improvements

The commissioners met for a work session and did not take any formal action. All agenda items were discussed only, and each item was noted to be added to the next meeting agenda except the executive‑search proposal, the LMIG resurfacing, and the tax‑anticipation note bid, which will not be added. No votes or approvals occurred.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and a second reading regarding amendments to the soil erosion, sedimentation, and pollution control code. The board will also review budget reports and a request to transfer reserve funds.

• Public hearing and second reading to amend Chapter 34, Environment, Article IV (Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control)
• Approval of $10,000.00 in recreation funds from CSRA Regional Commission for the Senior Center
• Work Authorization with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC for 2025 LMIG Resurfacing
• Special Event Permit for a Relay for Life Yard Sale
• Transfer of reserve funds

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including a trash amnesty day, a child abuse prevention proclamation, and the first reading of an amendment to Chapter 34 on soil erosion. The primary agenda item is the consideration of Resolution 25-04 and 25-05, which approve a Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) intergovernmental agreement with the City of Thomson. The board will also review the March 2025 ACO Report before adjourning.

• Consideration to Approve Trash Amnesty Day for April 19, 2025
• Consideration to Approve Proclamation for McDuffie County Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 2025
• First Reading of Amending Chapter 34, "Environment, Article IV, Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control" of the McDuffie County Code of Ordinances
• Consideration to Approve Resolution 25-04 and 25-05, establishing a FLOST intergovernmental agreement with the City of Thomson
• Consideration to Approve the ACO Report for March 2025

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Trash Amnesty Day to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025. They also unanimously adopted a proclamation for McDuffie County Child Abuse Prevention Month and approved the March 2025 ACO Report. The board took the first reading of an amendment to Chapter 34 (environment) and voted to discuss FLOST resolutions with the county and city attorneys. An executive session was entered to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved current agenda with Director Reports addition (unanimous)
• Approved Trash Amnesty Day for April 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for McDuffie County Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 2025 (unanimous)
• Held first reading of amendment to Chapter 34, Environment, Article IV (first reading held)
• Moved to discuss FLOST resolutions with county and city attorneys (unanimous)
• Approved the ACO Report for March 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items. Topics include a trash amnesty day for spring 2025, a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April 2025, amendments to the county's environmental code, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Thomson on floating local option sales tax, and a review of the 2025 budget contingency. No decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion on determining Trash Amnesty Day for Spring 2025
• Discussion on proclamation for McDuffie County Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 2025
• Discussion on amending Chapter 34, Article IV of the McDuffie County Code of Ordinances (environment, soil erosion, sedimentation, pollution control)
• Discussion on intergovernmental agreement with the City of Thomson for distribution of Floating Local Option Sales Tax
• Discussion and review of the 2025 budget contingency

The commissioners held a work session but did not take any substantive actions. All discussed topics—including trash amnesty, a child‑abuse prevention proclamation, an environmental code amendment, a sales‑tax agreement, the 2025 budget contingency, and Stagecoach Road conditions—were scheduled for future agenda items. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:02 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting, motion carried unanimously (7:02 p.m.)
• Stagecoach Road Condition added to agenda by request; staff to monitor
• Trash Amnesty Day discussion scheduled for next agenda meeting
• Child Abuse Prevention proclamation scheduled for April 2025 agenda
• Amendment to Chapter 34 (environment) scheduled for first reading at next meeting
• Intergovernmental agreement on floating local option sales tax scheduled for next agenda
• 2025 Budget Contingency review scheduled for April 15 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will decide on a rezoning request for 4.48 acres at 299 Wire Road from Heavy Industrial (I‑2) to Medium Density Residential (R‑2). It will also consider a variance for 199.19 acres on Margarets Road, a special event permit for a music festival at Raysville Marina, and alcohol beverage licenses for Williemacs and Mo's Liquor and Wine. Additional items include an agreement with the Clerk of the Superior Court, a work authorization with Atlas Technical Consultants, and monthly budget and financial reports.

• Rezoning of 4.48 acres at 299 Wire Road to Medium Density Residential (R‑2)
• Variance for 199.19 acres on Margarets Road (Parcels 00520043, 00520078)
• Special Event Permit for Music Festival at Raysville Marina
• Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License for Williemacs, April 26, 2025
• Alcohol License (distilled spirits, beer, wine) for Mo's Liquor and Wine, 660 Augusta Highway

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider approving agreements with Augusta Technical College for Fire/EMS services and with Atlas Technical Consultants for Master Services. The agenda also includes approvals for Tyler Technologies cloud migration, Raysville Campground improvements, and an external auditor contract.

• Approval of MOU with Augusta Technical College for Fire/EMS
• Approval of Master Services Agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants LLC
• Approval for Tyler Technologies Cloud Migration
• Approval for Raysville Campground Improvements
• Discussion on CSRA Unified Development Authority

Planning Commission Board

The McDuffie County Planning Commission will consider two land-use applications. The board will review a variance for access requirements and a request to change a property's zoning designation.

• Variance application for access requirements on 199.19 acres on Margarets Road (Parcels 00520043 and 00520078)
• Rezoning application for 4.48 acres at 299 Wire Road from Heavy Industrial District (I-2) to Medium Density Residential District (R-2)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several new business items, including agreements for fire/EMS training and technical consulting. The meeting includes reviews of cloud migration, campground improvements, and an animal services ordinance.

• MOU Agreement between Augusta Technical College and McDuffie County Fire/EMS
• Master Services Agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants LLC
• Tyler Technologies Cloud Migration approval
• Raysville Campground Improvements
• Animal Services Ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review monthly financial and budget reports. The board is also considering budget amendments and an appointment to the Planning Commission.

• Consideration of budget amendments
• Planning Commission appointment
• Update on Broadband Project
• Monthly Budget Report
• Monthly Financial Report

Land Bank Authority

The Land Bank Authority will review asbestos inspection reports for 314 Sycamore Street and 843 Clements Street. It will examine the Hawes, Sycamore, and Clements Street plats and discuss current land bank properties. Finally, it will consider approving a demolition bid for Clements and Sycamore Streets.

• Review asbestos inspection report for 314 Sycamore Street
• Review asbestos inspection report for 843 Clements Street
• Review the Hawes Street plat
• Review the Sycamore Street plat
• Consider approval of demolition bid for Clements and Sycamore Streets

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several administrative matters and appointments. Key items include a contractual agreement with CSRARC and updates to the Rock House Property Preservation Advisory Committee.

• Contractual agreement with CSRARC for the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Rock House Committee appointments
• Amendment to the McDuffie County Rock House Property Preservation Advisory Committee bylaws
• Proclamation for the dedication of a Liberty Tree at Thomson Memorial Cemetery
• Approval of the January ACO Report

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will hold a work‑session meeting to discuss several items. Topics include a proclamation honoring the Daughters of the American Revolution and a Liberty Tree dedication, amendments to the Rock House Property Preservation Advisory Committee bylaws, and appointments to the Rock House and Planning Commissions. The board will also review the January ACO report, consider HB 581, and address debris removal.

• Proclamation to honor the Daughters of the American Revolution, Captain John Wilson Chapter, and dedication of a Liberty Tree at Thomson Memorial Cemetery (Feb 8 2025)
• Amendment to the bylaws for the McDuffie County Rock House Property Preservation Advisory Committee
• Rock House Committee appointments by the Board of Commissioners
• Planning Commission appointment by the Board of Commissioners
• Approval of the January ACO Report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a special exception for solar use at two parcels. The meeting also includes the approval of a road resurfacing project list and funding for a victims of crime program.

• Special exception for solar use on Warrenton Highway and Superior Way (Parcels 00310016 and 00310057B00)
• Approval of the 2025 LMIG Resurfacing Project List
• Resolution 25-1 for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Program funding
• Agreement for the ACCG Summer 2025 Georgia County Internship Program
• Reappointment of Jamie Alfriend to the Industrial Development Authority

General

The Board of Commissioners and City of Thomson will hold a joint special called meeting. The body will discuss HB 581 regarding the Statewide Floating Homestead Exemption and FLOST.

• Discussion of HB 581 (Statewide Floating Homestead Exemption and FLOST)

City of Thomson Council

The City Council will review 2024 budget amendments and a loan for police vehicles. The body is also considering contracts for a Municipal Court Judge and a City Prosecutor position.

• Loan for police vehicles
• Municipal Court Judge contract for W. Bryant Swan
• Resolution 1-2025: City Prosecutor position for Municipal Court
• Resolution 2-2025: PTSD insurance for first responders with GIRMA
• Alcohol license for Mark Herbert at 122 Main Street

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider several reappointments and appointments, including County Clerk, County Attorney, Vice Chair, and Magistrate Court Clerk. The board will also consider approving Addendum 4 to the Wrightsboro Road Sewer Project. Additionally, the board will consider approving the ACO Report for December 2024.

• Reappointment of Carrie Edwards as County Clerk
• Reappointment of Davis Dunaway as County Attorney
• Reappointment of Sammie Wilson as Vice Chair for 2025
• Approval of Addendum 4 to the Wrightsboro Road Sewer Project
• Approval of the ACO Report for December 2024

City of Thomson Council

The Thomson City Council work session will discuss several items, including amendments to the 2024 budget, a contract for Municipal Court Judge W. Bryant Swan, and a loan request for police vehicles. Additional topics are a resolution to create a city prosecutor position, PTSD insurance for first responders, and an alcohol license for 122 Main Street. The council will also consider appointments to various commissions and boards.

• 2024 Budget Amendments
• Municipal Court Judge Contract – W. Bryant Swan
• Loan for Police Vehicles
• Alcohol License – 122 Main Street – Mark Herbert
• Commission/Board Appointments (Recreation, Library, Water/Sewer, Historic Preservation, IDA)

Board of Commissioners

The McDuffie County Board of Commissioners will consider several reappointments and a re‑election for Vice Chair. It will also review an addendum to the Wrightsboro Road sewer project and discuss a state‑wide floating homestead exemption bill. Additional items include an ACO report and appointments to the DFCS board.

• Reappointment of Carrie Edwards as County Clerk
• Reappointment of Davis Dunaway as County Attorney
• Re‑election of Sammie Wilson as Vice Chair for 2025
• Approval of Addendum 4 to the Wrightsboro Road Sewer Project
• Discussion of HB 581, the statewide floating homestead exemption