{ "city": "Morgan County", "state": "Georgia", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/morgancountyga.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Second public hearing on 2026 millage rate", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-860", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Public hearing to set Morgan County's 2026 millage rate", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-863", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Board to consider conditional use request for a telecom tower on Brownwood Road", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-866", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Parks & Recreation Commission", "headline": "Parks commission to review 2026 budget and capital projects", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-865", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-865", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "First public hearing on 2026 millage rate", "summary": "The Morgan County Commission will hold the first public hearing to set the 2026 millage rate. No other items are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-861", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Board to consider temporary moratorium on data centers", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-864", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider telecom tower, multiple zoning text amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-859", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "2026 tax assessment notices mailed; appeal deadlines set for July", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-858", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Board adopts $31.9M FY2027 budget, considers LHOST homestead exemption", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-857", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-857", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Board considers adopting $55.5M FY2027 budget", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-856", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-856", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to vote on Rutledge zoning advertising time changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-853", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Board to discuss FY 2027 Proposed Budget", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-854", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-854", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Public hearing on FY 2027 proposed budget: $31.9M general fund", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-855", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-855", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board to brief members on denied CUVA/FLPA exporation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-852", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-852", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Morgan County Commission to review FY 2027 budget and zoning amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-851", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-851", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider zoning ordinance text amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-848", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Commission to weigh zoning change for childcare centers in R1 districts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-850", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-850", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board to consider Rutledge Park tax exemption, final CUVA round", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-849", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-849", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Text amendment to add Childcare Learning Centers to R1 zoning district", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-847", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-847", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Board will consider a setback variance for a fuel station on Greensboro Highway", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-846", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-846", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-02", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider childcare, produce stand, and tower requests", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022026-845", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board of Assessors to review 2027 budget and CUVA applications", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-844", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03242026-844", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Board considers a variance for a fuel station at 4281 Greensboro Highway", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-843", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-843", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-05", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider fuel station variance and zoning text amendment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03052026-841", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "Board of Commissioners & Bldg. Authority", "headline": "Board approves $471,557 grant for recycling baler and facility construction", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-840", "minutes_url": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-840", "source": "https://www.morgancountyga.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }