Morgan County, Georgia

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is holding the second public hearing to set the 2026 millage rate, which determines property tax bills. No other items are on the agenda.

• 2nd Public Hearing - Setting the 2026 Millage Rate

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners and Building Authority will hold a public hearing to consider and set the county's 2026 millage rate. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on setting the 2026 millage rate

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The commissioners will review Tillman Infrastructure’s request for conditional use approval to locate a telecommunications tower on 33.69 acres on Brownwood Road (Tax Parcel 030-030B). They will also consider extending the moratorium on Planned Unit Developments and Community Mixed‑Use districts, a 120‑day extension of the 1999 zoning moratorium for all PUDs and MXD3s, a roof replacement for the PSC, and a discussion of the Recreation Commission and Advisory Board.

• Conditional use request for a telecommunications tower on 33.69 acres, Brownwood Road (Tax Parcel 030-030B)
• Request to consider extension of moratorium for Planned Unit Developments or Community Mixed Use Zoning Districts
• Approval of a 120‑day extension to the moratorium on all PUDs under the 1999 Zoning Ordinance and all MXD3s
• PSC roof replacement
• Discussion of the Recreation Commission and Advisory Board

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review participation numbers, the 2026 year-end budget, and the FY 2027 adopted budget. The agenda includes updates on capital projects, including the shelter at Miracle Field and infield turf, as well as a discussion on the commission's status.

• Review of 2026 year-end budget report
• FY 2027 adopted budget presentation
• Approved capital projects list
• Shelter at Miracle Field update
• Infield turf project update

The Commission approved the April 9, 2026, meeting minutes. Discussions included a proposal to dissolve the current commission and reconstitute it as an Advisory Board.

• Approved April 9, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Commission will hold the first public hearing to set the 2026 millage rate. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• First public hearing to set the 2026 millage rate

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider several items including a temporary moratorium on data centers, a contract for FY27 GA Foods, and updates to the travel policy and film policy and fees. The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes, a county manager report, and public comments.

• Temporary Moratorium of Data Centers
• FY27 GA Foods contract (no dollar amount specified)
• Film Policy and Fees Updates
• Travel Policy Update

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will discuss a conditional use request for a telecommunications tower on Brownwood Road and several proposed text amendments to the Rutledge, Buckhead, and Bostwick zoning ordinances regarding advertising times and procedural actions.

• Tillman Infrastructure, LLC requests conditional use for a telecommunications tower on 33.69 acres on Brownwood Road (Tax Parcel 030-030B)
• Text amendment to Article 20 of Rutledge Zoning Ordinance on advertising times for zoning amendments
• Text amendment to Article 21 of Rutledge Zoning Ordinance on advertising times for variance applications
• Text amendments to Bostwick Zoning Ordinance Articles XI and XIII on conditional uses, variances, and amendments
• Text amendment to Article XIV of Buckhead Zoning Ordinance on Planning Commission and zoning actions

Board of Assessors

The Board will note that 2026 real‑property tax assessment notices were mailed on June 5 and personal‑property notices on June 10. It will remind owners that appeals for real property are due by July 20 and for personal property by July 25. The meeting will also include briefings on personal‑property audits, a CUVA error, and the first round of 2026 appeals.

• Real‑property 2026 tax assessment notices mailed June 5; appeal deadline July 20
• Personal‑property 2026 tax assessment notices mailed June 10; appeal deadline July 25
• Personal‑property audits to be briefed by Mrs. Julie McCart
• CUVA error for parcel 029‑001‑C to be briefed by Chief Appraiser Robert Bailey
• First round of 2026 appeals to be presented by Chief Appraiser Robert Bailey

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will vote to adopt the FY2027 budget (Exhibit A) totaling $31,918,796 in general fund appropriations. They will also discuss new business including LHOST local legislation proposing a homestead exemption offset by a new local sales tax, updates to film policy and fees, a travel policy update, and planning for a public safety radio system. Additionally, the board will consider an application to the NEGA Regional 10 EMS Advisory Council and changes to Planning & Development fees and fines.

• Adoption of FY2027 budget with $31,918,796 general fund and $54,529,291 total all funds (Exhibit A)
• LHOST local legislation to create a homestead exemption tied to new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax, subject to voter referendum
• Updates to film policy and fees for filming in Morgan County
• Public Safety Radio System initiative discussed as new business
• Planning & Development fees and fines review under unfinished business

The Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 budget using Option C. The Board also approved a new public safety radio system project and updated planning fines and fees.

• Approved FY2027 Budget via Resolution 2026-RES-004, Option C (3-2)
• Approved Planning & Development fine for failure to obtain a permit as $500 or three times the permit fee, whichever is greater, effective retroactively to October 2025 (unanimous)
• Requested local legislative delegation carry forward proposed LHOST legislation (unanimous)
• Reappointed Adam Bedgood to Northeast Georgia Region 10 EMS Advisory Council for a term expiring June 30, 2029 (unanimous)
• Tabled film policy and fee revisions for additional research on drone language until July 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Placed proposed Travel Policy updates on the July 7, 2026 Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Motorola ASTRO 25 public safety radio system project (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to consider the proposed FY2027 budget. The budget totals $55,457,496 across all funds and includes appropriations for departments such as law enforcement, fire, roads, and parks. A public hearing was held June 2, 2026; adoption is scheduled for June 16, 2026.

• Total budget of $55,457,496 for all funds
• General fund revenue of $32,587,080 from taxes, licenses, intergovernmental, charges, fines, and other sources
• Largest general fund appropriations: Law Enforcement ($4.6M), Jail Operations ($3.6M), Parks Administration ($2.1M), Fire ($2.2M)
• Capital project funds: SPLOST 8 ($10M), TSPLOST 2 ($7.3M), Capital Projects ($447K)
• Enterprise funds: Solid Waste ($2.4M), Sewer Fund ($69.7K)

The Board reviewed the proposed FY2027 budget with the County Manager. Commissioners directed staff to prepare two budget options for a future work session. No formal action was taken on the budget during this meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Directed County Manager to prepare two budget options for June 16, 2026, work session

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will consider three text amendments to the Rutledge Zoning Ordinance to modify advertising times for zoning amendments, variance applications, and conditional use applications. One proposed tree ordinance amendment was withdrawn. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and a staff report on past zoning decisions.

• Text amendment to Article 20 of the Rutledge Zoning Ordinance regarding advertising times for zoning amendments
• Text amendment to Article 21 of the Rutledge Zoning Ordinance regarding advertising times for variance applications
• Text amendment to Article 22 of the Rutledge Zoning Ordinance regarding advertising times for conditional use applications
• Withdrawn: text amendment to add a tree ordinance to Morgan County Development Regulations

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda including board appointments and three text amendments to align zoning advertisement periods with state law. Under unfinished business, they will discuss the proposed FY 2027 budget, a text amendment to modify house form standards, planning fees and fines, and solid waste. New business includes an update to the county emergency operations plan and discussion of the recreation commission.

• Consent agenda includes three text amendments to reduce public hearing advertising from 30 to 15 days (items 9-11)
• Text amendment to modify house form standards and move them from County Code to Zoning Ordinance (item 12)
• Discussion of FY 2027 Proposed Budget (item 15)
• Discussion of Planning and Development fees and fines (item 13)
• Solid Waste Discussion (item 14)

The Board approved text amendments to house form standards and updated the Emergency Operations Plan. They also approved three solid waste recommendations, including a tipping fee increase. The FY2027 budget was tabled until June 8, 2026.

• Removed Recreation Commission discussion from agenda (3-1)
• Approved May 5 and May 19 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved zoning text amendment for house form standards (unanimous)
• Eliminated $500 failure-to-obtain-a-permit fee (unanimous)
• Approved closure of Apalachee and Williams Rd. compactor sites (unanimous)
• Approved construction of manned collection sites at Godfrey Fire Station and Seven Islands Road/I-20 (unanimous)
• Increased construction and demolition debris tipping fee from $65 to $125 per ton (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners holds a public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 budget, which totals $31,918,796 for the general fund, an increase from the current $30,770,857. The budget includes increases for law enforcement and parks and a decrease for transportation services. No other items are on the agenda.

• Proposed general fund budget of $31,918,796, up from $30,770,857
• Law enforcement budget increases to $4,612,019 from $4,236,342
• Parks administration rises to $2,100,736 from $1,921,353
• Transportation services drops to $839,418 from $1,025,944
• Total all-funds budget proposed at $55,325,636

The Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed FY2027 Budget. County Manager Adam Mestres presented an overview of anticipated revenues and expenditures. The meeting included public comments from seven residents before adjourning.

• Conducted FY2027 Budget Public Hearing

Board of Assessors

The Board will approve the minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting and review the April production and activity report, which shows assessment levels of about 39 % for residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial properties. Members will note that Chief Appraiser Robert Bailey and Vice Chairman Chris Sides will attend the CAVEAT conference in person May 19‑21, while Chairman Nicole Wasendorf will attend virtually. The Board will also receive a briefing on a denied CUVA/FLPA exporation.

• Approve minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting
• Review April 2026 production/activity report with assessment levels: residential 39.09 %, agricultural 39.82 %, commercial 38.63 %, industrial 39.45 %
• Chief Appraiser Robert Bailey and Vice Chairman Chris Sides scheduled to attend CAVEAT May 19‑21 in person
• Chairman Nicole Wasendorf scheduled to attend CAVEAT May 19‑21 virtually
• Briefing on denied CUVA/FLPA exporation

The Board approved the April 2026 minutes and several property digests. The AY2026 Freeport Digest and the AY2026 Personal Property Digest were both approved by the Board. Additionally, an ACO for Utility Tract U-005-003 was signed for removal from the Digest.

• Approved April 2026 minutes
• Approved AY2026 Freeport Digest
• Approved AY2026 Personal Property Digest
• Signed ACO to remove Utility Tract U-005-003 from the Digest

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2027 Budget Presentation and discuss several proposed text amendments to the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance. The meeting includes an appeal regarding Tax Parcel 035-047D and various board applications.

• FY 2027 Budget Presentation
• Richard Jefferies appeal regarding Tax Parcel 035-047D
• Proposed zoning text amendments for advertisement procedures (zoning, variance, and conditional use)
• Proposed zoning text amendment to modify house form standards
• Review of Morgan County Planning and Development Fees and Fines

The Board of Commissioners denied an appeal by Richard Jefferies regarding a building permit and variance denial for Tax Parcel 035-047D. Several board reappointment applications were placed on the Consent Agenda, and multiple departmental discussions were moved to future meetings.

• Denied Richard Jefferies' appeal of Planning and Development decision (unanimous)
• Placed Agricultural Center Authority reappointments on Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Council on Aging appointment on Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Placed DFCS Board reappointment on Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Placed East Central Mental Health Board reappointment on Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Hospital Board reappointments on Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Library Board reappointment on Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Placed zoning advertisement amendments on the Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. These include changes to house form standards and advertisement procedures for zoning, variance, and conditional use processes. Two proposed amendments regarding a tree ordinance and battery energy storage systems were withdrawn.

• Text amendment to modify house form standards
• Text amendment regarding advertisements for zoning amendment procedures
• Text amendment regarding advertisements for variance procedures
• Text amendment regarding advertisements for conditional use procedures
• Withdrawn tree ordinance and battery energy storage system amendments

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board of Commissioners will consider a text amendment to add childcare learning centers to the R1 zoning district, along with conditional use requests for a childcare center, produce stand, and telecommunications tower. The consent agenda includes a quit claim deed for Buckhead Fire Station, roof replacement at the Public Safety Complex, and guardrail repairs. Public comments are scheduled.

• Text amendment to allow childcare learning centers in R1 zoning district
• Conditional use request for childcare center on 24.42 acres at 1091 Confederate Road
• Conditional use request for produce stand on 2 acres at 3930 Eatonton Highway
• Conditional use request for telecommunications tower at 102 Ridgeview Road
• Roof replacement at Public Safety Complex and repair/replacement of guardrails

The Board unanimously approved the April 7 and April 21 meeting minutes, then approved a consent agenda that included items such as a quit‑claim deed for Buckhead Fire Station, zoning and conditional‑use requests, a roof replacement, and guardrail repairs. The session was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

• Approved April 7, 2026 BOC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2026 BOC work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including quit‑claim deed, zoning amendment, childcare and produce stand requests, telecom tower request, roof replacement, and guardrail repairs (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session at 10:40 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors will review March meeting minutes, the February production/activity report with assessment levels, and new business including board member training. The board will act on the final list of homestead applications, reclassification of Rutledge Park (RO4-022-A) from taxable to tax exempt, and changes to CUVA parcels 016-011-B and 062-018-C from denied to approved. They will also be briefed on failure to renew CUVA/FLPA parcels and consider the fourth and final round of CUVA/FLPA applications.

• Reclassification of Rutledge Park (parcel RO4-022-A) from taxable to tax exempt
• CUVA parcels 016-011-B and 062-018-C changed from denied to approved
• Final list of submitted homestead applications to be signed by board chairman
• Production/activity report for February 2026 with assessment levels: overall 39.30%, residential 39.82%, agricultural 39.04%, commercial 38.09%, industrial 39.45%
• Board members scheduled for training: Kevin Hanville (Course IA), Bill Malone (IAAO 101), Robert Bailey and Chris Sides (CAVEAT in person), Nicole Wasendorf (CAVEAT virtually)

The Board approved a list of new CUVA/FLPA applications, denied a few new and renewal requests, and authorized the Chief Appraiser to sign CUVA/FLPA releases for new, renewal, or continuing applications. The Board also approved the remaining homestead applications and changed one parcel from taxable to tax‑exempt.

• Approved new CUVA/FLPA applications (multiple parcels) – all in favor
• Denied new CUVA/FLPA applications 046-025, 046-026, 046-020, 016-011C – all in favor
• Denied renewal of CUVA/FLPA application 021-085 – all in favor
• Approved CUVA/FLPA renewal applications (multiple parcels) – all in favor
• Approved CUVA/FLPA continuation applications (multiple parcels) – all in favor
• Approved list of remaining homestead applications – all in favor
• Changed parcel R04-022-A from taxable to tax‑exempt – all in favor
• Authorized Chief Appraiser to sign CUVA/FLPA releases for new, renewal, or continuing applications – all in favor

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board will consider a text amendment to the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance to allow Childcare Learning Centers as a conditional use in the R1 district. It will also review several conditional use requests, including a produce stand at 3930 Eatonton Highway, a telecommunications tower at 102 Ridgeview Road, and a fuel‑station setback variance at 4281 Greensboro Highway. Additional items include a $35,500 road‑restriping contract, a $19,470 purchase of shop equipment, and an extension of the moratorium on major subdivision applications.

• Text amendment to add Childcare Learning Centers to R1 zoning district (Ty Snyder)
• Conditional use for produce stand on 2 acres at 3930 Eatonton Highway
• Conditional use for telecommunications tower on 12.47 acres at 102 Ridgeview Road
• Fuel‑station setback variance request for 4281 Greensboro Highway
• Road restriping contract awarded to Mid‑State Striping for $35,500

The Board moved several items to the consent agenda and approved them unanimously, including a roof replacement contract for the Public Safety Complex and a guardrail repair contract. It also approved a zoning text amendment for childcare learning centers, a produce stand, a telecommunications tower, and the Quit Claim Deed for the Buckhead Fire Department. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved $689,910 roof replacement contract for Public Safety Complex (unanimous)
• Approved $64,122.63 guardrail repair contract with Martin-Robbins Fence Co. (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to allow childcare learning centers as a conditional use in R1 district (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for produce stand at 3930 Eatonton Highway (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for telecommunications tower at 102 Ridgeview Road (unanimous)
• Approved Quit Claim Deed for Buckhead Fire Department (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners and Building Authority will vote on a variance request to change C1 commercial and fuel‑station setbacks for the property at 4281 Greensboro Highway. They will also review a text amendment to Chapter 2.9 of the zoning ordinance to update permit paperwork requirements. Additional consent‑agenda items include road restriping, purchase of shop equipment, and extending a temporary moratorium on major subdivision applications.

• Variance request for C1 commercial and 300‑foot fuel‑station setbacks at 4281 Greensboro Highway (Tax Parcel 043-111A)
• Text amendment to Chapter 2.9 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance regarding building permits
• Restriping various county roads
• Purchase of shop equipment
• Consideration of extending the temporary moratorium on major subdivision applications

The commissioners denied Walton Georgia LLC’s request to extend the Madison Lakes Development Agreement. They approved SPLOST funding for a tractor, gutter installation, a radio‑system repair, and a new fire‑training structure. An emergency 90‑day moratorium on development permits in Planned Unit Development and MXD‑3 zones was adopted. The appeal by Richard Jeffries was tabled and surplus county property was approved for sale or disposal.

• Denied extension of Madison Lakes Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 SPLOST funds for Ag Center tractor purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $9,108 SPLOST funds for Ag Center gutter installation (unanimous)
• Approved $130,205 SPLOST funds for radio system repair (unanimous)
• Approved $339,450 SPLOST funds for fire training structure and sitework (unanimous)
• Adopted 90‑day emergency moratorium on development permits (unanimous)
• Approved sale/disposal of surplus county equipment and property (unanimous)
• Tabled Richard Jeffries’ appeal and directed staff to explore options (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will meet to discuss conditional use approvals and a zoning ordinance text amendment. The body will also elect its Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

• Conditional use approval for a childcare learning center at 1091 Confederate Road
• Text amendment to add Childcare Learning Centers to the R1 zoning district
• Conditional use approval for a produce stand at 3930 Eatonton Highway
• Conditional use approval for a telecommunications tower at 102 Ridgeview Road

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss the 2027 budget and review assessment levels for 2026. The body will also consider CUVA/FLPA applications and a specific parcel status change.

• 2027 budget briefing: increase from $133,518 to $143,422 as of July 2026
• CUVA parcel 017-046-I: change from denied to approved
• Review of Round 3 CUVA/FLPA applications
• 2026 assessment levels: Residential 39.04%, Agricultural 39.79%, Commercial 38.09%, Industrial 39.45%
• Briefing on values for mobile homes, vehicles, heavy equipment, and timber

The Board approved the February 2026 minutes and increased the 2027 Tax Assessor budget to $143,422. It changed the CUVA status on Parcel 017-046-I to approved for hay and approved a large slate of new, renewal, and continuation CUVA/FLPA applications while denying three renewal requests. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Increased 2027 Tax Assessor budget to $143,422 (unanimous)
• Changed CUVA status on Parcel 017-046-I to approved for hay (unanimous)
• Approved new CUVA applications 021-161, 017-046D, 045-046, 020-092E, 059-103, 029-047, 018-019F, 017-031C, 035-149B, 018-055, 058-059C, 049-036, 002-001F, 017-031, 065-033, 048-014, 018-040B, 052-019 (unanimous)
• Denied renewal of CUVA/FLPA applications 043-087B, 043-087C, 025-027 (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA/FLPA renewal applications 062-014C, 026-045, 012-132A, 052-050C, 022-062B, 052-050, 053-003, 044-052D, 062-013D, 044-052E, 052-011, 018-019E, 003-028B, 052-051, 016-047A, 038-004B, 031-096B, 053-005B, 019-005A, 033-027, 018-019A, 031-096, 020-051, 019-006GA, 044-064, 059-072, 054-006A, 038-033A, 024-031, 060-009, 054-069, 053-002, 043-087A, 015-004EA, 008-063, 015-004E, 060-032, 052-050CA, 047-050, 052-050BA, 052-050DB, 052-050D, 008-055, 019-005 (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA/FLPA continuation applications 064-007B, 026-020A, 025-031A, 026-021, 012-002, 026-003B, 012-050, 025-031B, 054-021A, 059-101, 058-055B, 058-055, 037-098, 013-025D, 059-019, 036B-077B, 020-066, 045-002C, 043-120, 035-151, 052-041, 045-002B, 061-029D, 008-067, 054-036, 018-012, 052-040, 008-054 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will decide whether to approve a variance requested by Harold Thomas to reduce the 300‑foot fuel‑station setback for a convenience store and canopy at 4281 Greensboro Highway (Tax Parcel 043‑111A). The board will also review a text amendment to Chapter 2.9 of the county zoning ordinance to remove a paper‑document requirement for building permits. Additional agenda items include reallocation of Ag Center capital funds, SPLOST projects for the Ag Center and a 4‑H shooting sports building, and restriping of various county roads.

• Variance request to reduce 300‑foot fuel‑station setback at 4281 Greensboro Highway
• Text amendment to Chapter 2.9 of the zoning ordinance removing paper‑document requirement
• Reallocation of Ag Center capital funds (Tractor & Gutters)
• SPLOST projects for the Ag Center and 4‑H Shooting Sports Building
• Restriping of various county roads

The Board unanimously approved a variance to the 300‑foot fuel‑station setback for a new convenience store and canopy at 4281 Greensboro Highway, requiring the existing store be removed within 60 days of a Certificate of Occupancy. It also unanimously approved a text amendment to Chapter 2.9 of the zoning ordinance on building permits and added a provision for printing assistance. Additional unanimous approvals included a $35,500 contract to Mid‑State Striping for restriping 11.8 miles of county roads, a $19,470 purchase of tire‑changing equipment from O'Reilly’s Automotive, and an extension of the moratorium on major subdivision applications. The request to reallocate Ag Center capital funds for a tractor and gutters was tabled for the April 7 meeting.

• Approved variance to 300‑foot fuel‑station setback (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to Chapter 2.9 zoning ordinance on permits (unanimous)
• Approved $35,500 contract to Mid‑State Striping for road restriping (unanimous)
• Approved $19,470 purchase of tire changer and wheel balancer from O'Reilly’s Automotive (unanimous)
• Approved extension of moratorium on major subdivision applications (unanimous)
• Approved language to let Planning Commission review variances and text amendments (unanimous)
• Tabled Ag Center capital‑fund request for tractor and gutters (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will review a variance request for a fuel station and a proposed change to the county zoning ordinance. The body will also receive a staff report on previous zoning decisions.

• Variance request for fuel station setbacks at 4281 Greensboro Highway (Tax Parcel 043-111A)
• Proposed text amendment to Chapter 2.9 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance regarding building permits

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and accepted a $471,557 grant to purchase a recycling baler and construct a building, with a $25,000 local match from SPLOST funds. A resolution to impose a temporary moratorium on commercial and industrial development applications was tabled for a later work session. The consent agenda included text amendments to Articles 18 and 2 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance and a purchase of tractors for the Public Works Department. New business items such as the Animal Services Gate Project and PSC Kitchen Flooring were also listed for discussion.

• Accept $471,557 grant for recycling baler and building (total project cost $496,557) with $25,000 SPLOST match
• Approve text amendment to Article 18 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance (Planning Commission meetings)
• Approve text amendment to Article 2 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance (Developments of Regional Impacts)
• Approve purchase of tractors for the Public Works Department
• Table temporary moratorium resolution on commercial and industrial development applications

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors will discuss several items, including a peer digest review for 2024 and land schedule briefings. It will receive briefings on new CUVA values, homestead exemption values for 2026, and a personal‑property budget of $11,000. The board will also consider signing pre‑bill documents for mobile home and personal‑property accounts.

• Peer digest review for 2024
• Briefing on new CUVA values effective 3/13/2026
• Request for chairman to sign pre‑bill mobile home ACO document for account #213
• Request for chairman to sign two personal‑property ACO documents for accounts #18531 & #18937
• Briefing on personal‑property budget of $11,000

The Morgan County Board of Assessors approved the January 2026 minutes and added a standing agenda item to discuss public perception at future meetings. The board also approved new CUVA values effective March 13, 2026, several homestead exemptions, and a series of CUVA/FLPA applications, renewals, and continuations. Two CUVA/FLPA applications were denied.

• Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added agenda item to discuss public perception at future meetings (unanimous)
• Approved new CUVA values effective 3/13/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved S5 Homestead exemption for 035-026 (unanimous)
• Approved 42 homestead applications received Jan‑Feb (unanimous)
• Approved new CUVA/FLPA applications (025-032A, 017A-032, 003-007C, 027-015C, 020-040, 029-001D, 056-051A, 053-043, 027-015E) (unanimous)
• Denied CUVA/FLPA applications 016-011B & 016-006 (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA/FLPA renewal applications (012-161, 020-051A, 046-070, 022-047, 053-043B, 059-031CA, 032-089B, 029-001E, 007-036, 019-006G, 009-007F, 009-007J, 061-030) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners and Building Authority will first approve the meeting agenda. Then they will discuss and vote on a new tax levy resolution identified as 2026-RES-002-BOE.

• Resolution 2026-RES-002-BOE Tax Levy Resolution

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-RES-002, which authorizes the Board of Education to levy the millage rate needed to repay its general obligation bonds. The agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned, both also by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda as presented – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2026-RES-002 (Board of Education tax levy) – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 p.m. – unanimous

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners and Building Authority will consider several ordinance amendments, a tractor purchase, updates to development regulations, and a tax levy resolution. Items include text changes to Articles 18 and 2 of the zoning ordinance, proposed updates to Articles 1 and 2 of the Development Regulations, and language for a tree ordinance and house form standards. The meeting also features a presentation on the county’s Farmland Protection Program.

• Text amendment to Article 18 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance (Planning Commission meetings)
• Text amendment to Article 2 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance (Developments of Regional Impacts)
• Purchase of tractors
• Proposed updates to Article 1 and Article 2 of the Development Regulations
• Resolution 2026-RES-002 – BOE Tax Levy Resolution

The commissioners unanimously removed Resolution 2026-RES-002 (BOE Tax Levy) from the agenda and scheduled it for a special called meeting. They also approved two text amendments to the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance—one updating Article 18 (meeting schedule) and another updating Article 2 (regional impact thresholds). The board authorized the purchase of four John Deere mowing tractors for $398,521.32, to be funded through TSPLOST.

• Removed Resolution 2026-RES-002 (BOE Tax Levy) from agenda, moved to special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to Article 18, Section 18.4.2 of Zoning Ordinance (meeting date/time) (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to Article 2 of Zoning Ordinance for DRI thresholds (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four John Deere tractors for $398,521.32, funded by TSPLOST (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Morgan County Planning Commission will consider a conditional use request from Madison Methodist Church for a private school on 24.42 acres at 1091 Confederate Road (Tax Parcel 036-039B). The commission will also review two text amendment proposals to the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance: one to Article 18 concerning Planning Commission meetings, and another to Article 2 concerning Developments of Regional Impacts and building permits. Administrative items include the pledge of allegiance, acceptance of prior minutes, and a staff report on past zoning decisions.

• Conditional use request for a private school on 24.42 acres at 1091 Confederate Road (Tax Parcel 036-039B)
• Text amendment to Article 18 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance related to Planning Commission meetings
• Text amendments to Article 2 of the Morgan County Zoning Ordinance related to Developments of Regional Impacts and building permits

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda, corrected the January 6, 2026 minutes, and awarded the 2026 Road Resurfacing Project to Pittman Construction for $3,570,621.82. They also accepted a state recycling grant, approving a $25,000 SPLOST match for a $496,557 project to purchase a baler and construct a storage building. Additional actions included declaring listed equipment surplus and removing a non‑action item about a Dollar General sign.

• Award 2026 Road Resurfacing Project to Pittman Construction for $3,570,621.82
• Accept recycling grant of $471,557 with $25,000 SPLOST match for $496,557 total project
• Declare listed equipment and property surplus for disposal or sale
• Remove Dollar General sign clarification item and table house form standards and proposed tree ordinance
• Correct January 6, 2026 minutes to reflect a 3–0 vote instead of 3–1

The commissioners unanimously accepted a $471,557 grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to purchase a recycling baler and construct a building at the county transfer station, approving a $25,000 local match from SPLOST funds. They also unanimously voted to table the proposed temporary moratorium on commercial and industrial development until the February 17 work session. Both actions were recorded as approved motions.

• Approved acceptance of $471,557 Georgia EPD grant and $25,000 SPLOST match for recycling baler project (unanimous)
• Authorized construction of recycling facility and purchase of baler, not to exceed $496,557 total cost (unanimous)
• Tabled temporary moratorium on commercial and industrial properties until Feb 17 work session (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to add moratorium resolution (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session at 10:47 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Morgan County Board of Assessors will elect its chairman, vice chairman, and secretary for 2026 and approve the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will receive briefings on the Department of Revenue's inflation index rate of 2.7% for the 2026 digest year, on taxable‑to‑exempt property, and on the pre‑bill mobile‑home resolution, which starts a 45‑day appeal period. Additional items include updates on CUVA/FLPA applications and public utility tax values released by the state.

• Vote for chairman, vice chairman, and board secretary for 2026
• DOR issued inflation index rate of 2.7% for the 2026 digest year
• Prebill mobile‑home notices mailed on 1/8/2026; 45‑day appeal period runs to 2/23/2026
• CUVA & FLPA applications accepted 1/1/2026‑4/1/2026; round 1 to be presented
• Public utility tax values released by the state; chief appraiser will request chairman signature

The Board elected Nicole Wasendorf as Chairman, Chris Sides as Vice Chairman, and Heather Gardner as Secretary, all unanimously. The November/December 2025 minutes were approved. The Board granted a tax exemption for property 036-009-A, approved public utility tax values at 40%, and denied a SG‑Homestead exemption request for property 035-279. It also approved a large batch of new CUVA/FLPA applications.

• Nicole Wasendorf elected Chairman (All in Favor)
• Chris Sides elected Vice Chairman (All in Favor)
• Heather Gardner elected Secretary (All in Favor)
• November/December 2025 minutes approved (All in Favor)
• Tax exemption approved for property 036-009-A (All in Favor)
• Public Utility tax values set at 40% approved (All in Favor)
• SG‑Homestead exemption denied for property 035-279 (All in Favor)
• New CUVA/FLPA applications approved: 009-034, 010-065, 005-010D, 046-043A, 033-018, 033-017, 035-149, 058-009R, 044-058G, 009-029G, 033-016D, 064-004A, 045-052, 021-100A, 012-133, 015-023C, 033-015 (All in Favor)

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners elected its 2026 chair and vice‑chair, approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and confirmed several approvals. It adopted a zoning map amendment to C2 for 5 acres at 2630 Eatonton Highway, authorized a conditional‑use telecommunications tower at 3491 Old Mill Road, and approved a $964,781.84 partnership with the Board of Education and the City of Madison for road improvements near a new K‑5 school. The board also set 2026 qualifying election fees, reappointed a Health Board member, appointed Dr. Dan Zant as County Physician, and awarded the $3,570,621.82 road resurfacing contract to Pittman Construction.

• Award of $3,570,621.82 to Pittman Construction for 19.5 miles of road resurfacing
• Approval of zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for 5 acres at 2630 Eatonton Highway (Dollar General and ACE Hardware development)
• Conditional‑use approval for a 259‑ft telecommunications tower on 19.69 acres at 3491 Old Mill Road
• Partnership funding of $964,781.84 each with the Board of Education and the City of Madison for intersection improvements supporting a new K‑5 facility
• Adoption of 2026 qualifying fees ($113 for Board of Education candidates, $394 for County Commissioner candidates) and appointment of Dr. Dan Zant as County Physician

The commissioners approved an agenda change that removed the Dollar General sign item and tabled two other items until February 17. They corrected the January 6 minutes to show a 3‑0 vote. The board unanimously awarded the 2026 Road Resurfacing Project to Pittman Construction for $3,570,621.82. They also declared listed equipment and property surplus.

• Removed Dollar General sign item and tabled House Form Standards and Tree Ordinance (unanimous)
• Corrected January 6 minutes to reflect a 3‑0 vote (unanimous)
• Awarded 2026 Road Resurfacing Project to Pittman Construction for $3,570,621.82 (unanimous)
• Declared specified equipment and property surplus (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session at 5:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority

The Board elected a Chairman and Vice‑Chairman for 2026 and approved the agenda, minutes, and several resolutions. It discussed and voted on a quit‑claim deed transferring Andrews Park to the City of Madison, a Georgia Power easement at 2480 Athens Highway, and a conditional use request for a telecommunications tower on 19.69 acres at 3491 Old Mill Road. The Board also considered a zoning map amendment to change 5 acres at 2630 Eatonton Highway from agricultural (AG) to general commercial (C2).

• Zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for 5 acres at 2630 Eatonton Highway (Tax Parcel 046-005A)
• Conditional use request for a telecommunications tower on 19.69 acres at 3491 Old Mill Road (Tax Parcel 012-002)
• Quit‑claim deed transferring Andrews Park (formerly Wellington Park) to the City of Madison
• Georgia Power easement request at 2480 Athens Highway for pole anchor installation
• Resolution 2026-RES-001 adopting 2026 qualifying fees

The commissioners unanimously approved a zoning map amendment from AG to C2 for the 5‑acre parcel at 2630 Eatonton Highway. They also confirmed appointments to the Health Board and Development Authority Board, and approved a conditional‑use permit for a telecommunications tower at 3491 Old Mill Road. Additional actions included adopting the agenda, approving prior meeting minutes, and setting 2026 qualifying fees.

• Approved zoning map amendment to C2 for 5 acres at 2630 Eatonton Highway (unanimous)
• Approved December 16, 2025 minutes (3-0, one abstention)
• Appointed Kathryn Beeson to Health Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sarah Reams and appointed Ryan Kinikin to Development Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for 259‑ft telecommunications tower at 3491 Old Mill Road (unanimous)
• Approved partnership and $964,781.84 funding for road improvements supporting new K‑5 school (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 qualifying fees resolution (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Dan Zant as County Physician for 2026 (unanimous)