Peach County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Peach County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on consent items, including approval of minutes from November and December. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2026 Peach County Transit Safety Plan and a proposal for a Highway 49 Extension with the Georgia Department of Transportation.

• Public Hearing scheduled
• Approval of November 11 and December 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Peach County Transit 2026 Safety Plan presentation
• Georgia Department of Transportation Highway 49 Extension proposal
• Discussion on implementing a land bank for blighted properties

The Board unanimously adopted the revised Peach County Personnel Policy, updating PTO and compensatory time rules. It also approved the 2026 Transit Safety Plan and reappointed a Planning & Zoning Board member. Commissioners Lewis and Betty C. Hill were appointed Chairman and Vice‑Chairwoman for 2026. No action was taken on the proposed Highway 49 extension.

• Approved Consent Agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Peach County 2026 Transit Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Peach County Personnel Policy (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sydney McLeod to Planning & Zoning Board for one year (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Lewis as Board Chairman for 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Betty C. Hill as Vice‑Chairwoman for 2026 (unanimous)
• No action taken on proposed Highway 49 extension (informational)

Board of Commissioners

The Peach County Board of Commissioners will review a budget amendment for the 2025 Defined Benefit Plan, discuss the acquisition of the Old Peach County Health Department Building, and consider the Peach County Transit 2026 Safety Plan. The meeting also includes a hazardous mitigation plan resolution and a public hearing on stormwater.

• Budget Amendment - 2025 Defined Benefit Plan Contribution
• Capital Asset Threshold - $10,000.00
• Request for Acquisition - Old Peach County Health Department Building
• Peach County Transit 2026 Safety Plan
• Hazardous Mitigation Plan - Resolution

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The meeting includes discussions on solid waste fees, park improvements, and the CDBG architectural procurement process for South Peach Park.

• Rezoning request from The Bateman Group, LLC
• Rezoning request from Gregory B. Street
• Bid award for North & South Peach Park improvements
• Change Order #4 for South Peach Park parking lot paving
• Resolution regarding solid waste fees

The Peach County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two rezoning requests, including a 176‑acre change from Residential‑Agricultural to M‑2 heavy industrial with economic‑growth conditions. The board also appointed Commissioner Yoder as the 2026 County Legislative Coordinator, awarded the North and South Peach Park improvement contract to Ogles Construction for $868,516, and approved a solid‑waste fee waiver resolution.

• Approved rezoning of ~176 acres to M‑2 heavy industrial (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 44.72 acres to Residential‑Agricultural (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Yoder as County Legislative Coordinator for 2026 (unanimous)
• Awarded North & South Peach Park improvement contract to Ogles Construction for $868,516 (unanimous)
• Accepted Change Order #4 for South Peach Park parking lot paving, $43,250 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG grant application and architect procurement for South Peach Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to waive solid waste collection fees under specified conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda as presented (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss budget corrections for the Sheriff's Office and Coroner. Members are reviewing three bids for the Housers Mill Road Landfill Corrective Action Plan. The session also includes citizen input on road conditions and local charity requests.

• Housers Mill Road Landfill CAP bids from Roper Environmental Services, Piedmont Mining, LLC, and Pounds Property Management
• Budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and Coroner (gasoline/diesel)
• Fee waiver request from Middle Georgia Region Sports Car Club of America
• Two rezoning requests scheduled for a future public hearing
• 2026 Community Development Block Grant presentation by Middle Georgia Regional Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Peach County Board of Commissioners will meet to address new business regarding solid waste fees and an annexation request from the City of Warner Robins. The meeting includes a public hearing and the approval of minutes from September budget and personnel meetings.

• Solid waste fees discussion with Tax Commissioner Angela Howard
• Annexation request from the City of Warner Robins
• Hiring Practices Policy discussion
• Middle Georgia Community Action Agency (MGCAA) water leak discussion
• Business license presentation for Southern Solutions Transport LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved the annexation of 55.448 acres southwest of Pete’s Way and Robins Industrial Boulevard into the City of Warner Robins, changing its zoning from R-AG to M-2. They also approved a business license for Southern Solutions Transport, LLC, and adopted the updated County Employment Hiring Practices Policy with a list of department head positions. The Board authorized payment of a $1,546.37 water‑leak bill from the Fort Valley Utility Commission out of contingency funds. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved annexation of 55.448 acres to Warner Robins (unanimous)
• Approved business license for Southern Solutions Transport, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved updated hiring practices policy with department head list (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $1,546.37 water leak bill from FVUC (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a City of Byron annexation request and various contract renewals. The session includes reviews of grant programs for public libraries and fund transfers for emergency services.

• Annexation Request - City of Byron
• Siren Project: Request to move $20,000.00 into FY26
• Drone Pilot Testing: Request to move $800.00 into FY26
• Traylor Business Services contract renewal
• Georgia Public Libraries Major Repair and Renovation Grant Program

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding supporting documentation for Felisha Williams. The meeting also includes an executive session.

• Public hearing: Felisha Williams - Supporting Documentation

The Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing on an employee grievance filed by Felisha Williams. County Attorney James F. Banter presented the grievance procedures and the appeal documents. Williams and County Administrator April H. Hodges each presented their statements. No vote or formal decision was recorded during the hearing.

• Public hearing on grievance appeal conducted (no vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY26 budget summary and the 2025 property tax digest. The meeting includes a resolution to adopt the FY26 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund budgets.

• FY26 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund budgets
• 2025 Property Tax Digest
• FY26 millage rate adoption

The Peach County Board of Commissioners approved the FY26 operating budget of $28,529,408. They also approved the Board of Education millage rate of 14.058 mills and the County millage rate of 11.041 mills. The resolution to adopt the FY26 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund budgets was adopted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved FY26 operating budget of $28,529,408 (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Education millage rate of 14.058 mills (unanimous)
• Approved County millage rate of 11.041 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted FY26 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund budgets (unanimous)

General

The Board adjourned the meeting at 5:36 p.m. after a unanimous vote. No other actions, such as budget approval, were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the rezoning of 351.65 acres on Lilly Creek Road from agricultural residential to heavy industrial with a unanimous vote. It also approved the renewal of the Valley Lawn Shark grass‑maintenance contract (with one abstention) and several budget amendments for the Sheriff’s Office, IT monitors, and Recreation. Additional approvals included a Tyler Technologies service agreement, reappointments to the Development Authority Board, and new appointments to the Board of Elections.

• Approved rezoning of 351.65 acres on Lilly Creek Road to M-2 heavy industrial (unanimous)
• Renewed grass‑maintenance contract with Valley Lawn Shark (approved, one abstention)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office budget amendment for telephones and veterinary services (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office budget amendment for replacement vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved IT budget amendment to purchase six computer monitors (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation budget amendment to cover overages (unanimous)
• Approved Tyler Technologies service agreement for software upgrade (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Cleveland, Bill Gresham, and Kelvin Blalock to Development Authority Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review budget amendments, grant proposals, and service agreements. Members will discuss public transit fare rates and the proposed FY26 ambulance fee schedule.

• Public fare rate increase proposal
• FY26 Proposed Ambulance Fee Schedule
• Request for City of Warner Robins TSPLOST fund release
• Bid tabulation for grass maintenance at North and South Peach Parks
• Executive session regarding property acquisition

Board of Commissioners

The Peach County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on consent items, including approval of previous meeting minutes. The board will also consider a budget transfer for the Board of Commissioners Office, MS4 stormwater permit plans, and a resolution to call a referendum for a local homestead exemption.

• Public Hearing scheduled
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget transfer for Board of Commissioners Office
• MS4 Stormwater Permit Plans and Task Orders
• Resolution to call referendum for local homestead

The Peach County Board of Commissioners approved several items unanimously, including a budget amendment for Government Center decorations and a resolution to call a homestead exemption referendum for the November ballot. In executive session, the Board approved a memorandum of understanding with Pure Flavor, a task order with Triple Point Engineering for a sentry well project, and a resolution to purchase fee simple for Sullivan Road improvements. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Agenda amendment to add Personnel Matter (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment for Government Center decorations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to call homestead exemption referendum (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Pure Flavor and Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order Agreements with Triple Point Engineering for sentry well installation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to purchase fee simple for Sullivan Road improvements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several budget amendments and intergovernmental agreements. The session includes citizen input on truck parking and water control, as well as discussions on road safety measures.

• Budget amendments for Sheriff's Office uniforms and overages, Jail education and training, Tax Commissioner overages, and Magistrate Court office supplies
• Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Fort Valley
• Intergovernmental Agreements regarding municipal elections
• Proposed use of breakaway mailboxes and speed aprons in dense residential areas
• Technical assistance request to Middle Georgia Regional Commission for CDBG

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a referendum notice for a Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) and the approval of Planning & Zoning fees. The meeting includes citizen concerns regarding stormwater and erosion.

• Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) referendum notice
• Planning & Zoning fee approval
• SAFER Grant application for fire staffing
• Citizen concerns regarding stormwater and erosion
• Board appointment for Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

The board approved sending out Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) referendum notices for the November ballot. It denied the Fire Chief's request to apply for a SAFER grant to hire two firefighters. Two items—Planning & Zoning fee and a Behavioral Health board appointment—were tabled until August.

• Approved FLOST referendum notices (unanimous)
• Denied SAFER grant application to hire two firefighters (3-1)
• Tabled Planning & Zoning fee item until August (unanimous)
• Tabled Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities board appointment until August (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review various department updates and budget amendments. Discussions include jail renovations, transit services bids, and several business license applications. The session also addresses citizen concerns regarding stormwater and road repairs.

• Peach County Jail Renovations review
• Bid opening for Transit Services
• Retail Package Sales License Application for Yogi 906
• Budget amendments for lawn mower purchase and heavy equipment/overtime
• FLOST Intergovernmental Agreement for the regular meeting agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request from Graham Engineering Services. The meeting includes discussions on animal control budgeting and parks and recreation updates.

• Public hearing: Rezoning Request - Graham Engineering Services
• Discussion: Green Space Fees (Phase 2)
• Discussion: Football Scoreboard at North Peach Park
• Budget requests: Peach County Animal Control
• Proposal: Government Center Deep Clean

The commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request to change 3.805 acres from the R-AG Agricultural Residential District to the M-1 Wholesale and Light Industrial District. They also approved rental fees for North and South Peach Parks green spaces by a 4‑1 vote. Additional approvals included a Synovus banking services agreement, a $7,690 budget amendment for a football scoreboard, a $79,890 animal‑control budget, and a $4,786.40 deep‑clean contract for the Government Center.

• Approved rezoning of 3.805 acres (unanimous)
• Approved green space rental fees for North and South Peach Parks (4-1)
• Approved Synovus Accelerate Pay and AR Lockbox agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $7,690 budget amendment to replace North Peach Park scoreboard (unanimous)
• Approved $79,890 animal‑control year‑end budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $4,786.40 deep‑clean contract for Government Center (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rosio Lopez to Planning & Zoning Board for one year (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review budget presentations from various county departments. This meeting focuses on the first group of departmental budget reviews.

• Budget presentation: Sheriff's Office
• Budget presentation: E911
• Budget presentation: Marshal's Office/Animal Control
• Budget presentation: Public Works
• Budget presentation: Tax Commissioner

Board of Commissioners

The Peach County Board of Commissioners will review business licenses for local businesses and discuss park fees and a fitness campaign. The board will also consider funding for the Georgia Peach Festival and a new AR lockbox system. Additionally, the board will set the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting.

• Public Hearing - Rezoning Request - Graham Engineering Services
• Georgia Peach Festival - Request for Supporting Funds
• Green Space Fees - Phase 2
• 2025 National Fitness Campaign Resolution
• Synovus Accelerate AR Lockbox and Pay Enrollment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request from Dawn McCurdy. The meeting includes discussions on budget amendments for several departments and the review of a Hospital Authority dissolution.

• Rezoning request from Dawn McCurdy
• Budget amendments for Public Defender, Assessors, Superior Court, Coroner, and Library overages
• Budget amendment for 4-H program van purchase
• Review of Hospital Authority dissolution
• Resolution for USDA Online Application Intake System for Telecommunication Programs

The Board unanimously approved the rezoning of 85.5 acres on Barrow Road, dissolved the Hospital Authority of Peach County, and adopted the 2026 FLOST intergovernmental agreement. It also approved a USDA telehealth grant resolution, a $70,484.16 fire equipment purchase, and numerous budget amendments for county departments. An automatic aid agreement with the City of Byron was accepted, while a board appointment for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities was tabled until June.

• Approved rezoning of 85.5 acres on Barrow Road from RR-1 to R-AG (unanimous)
• Approved dissolution of the Hospital Authority of Peach County (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 FLOST intergovernmental agreement allocating proceeds to county and cities (unanimous)
• Approved USDA Online Application Intake System for Telehealth Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of SCBA air packs for $70,484.16 and related budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved multiple budget amendments totaling $227,? (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year Automatic Aid Agreement with City of Byron (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment to Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Board until June (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Peach County Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments for EMS and Public Works, discuss gymnasium renovations, and consider drainage and road projects. The meeting also includes public hearings on annexation and business license presentations.

• Gymnasium Renovations
• Budget Amendment - EMS Repairs and Maintenance
• Budget Amendment - Public Works Remaining Expenses
• Drainage - Buckeye, Andel, and Allendale Roads
• Annexation - OMUP Properties

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss funding requests for the Battle of Byron and Peach County Family Connection. The meeting includes a budget amendment for a bushhog mowing deck and a review of the County Transit Safety Plan.

• Funding request from Peach County Family Connection for community support initiatives
• Budget amendment for a bushhog mowing deck from Atlantic & Southern Equipment
• Funding request from Battle of Byron Chairman
• Review of Peach County Transit Safety Plan
• Animal Control Network quote

The Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, the amended meeting agenda, and the March 11 minutes. It also approved the Peach County Transit Safety Plan, a $6,901.80 animal‑control network quote, several business licenses, a $26,212 budget amendment for a bush‑hog mowing deck, and a $5,000 Battle of Byron sponsorship. All reappointments were confirmed, while two board appointments were tabled until May. One business‑license motion passed 3‑1, all others were unanimous.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Peach County Transit Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $6,901.80 animal‑control network quote (unanimous)
• Approved Hedgehog Mushrooms business license (unanimous)
• Approved Pipa Garment business license (3-1)
• Approved $26,212 budget amendment for bush‑hog mowing deck (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Battle of Byron sponsorship (unanimous)
• Reappointed Darrel M. West and Ned Watson to Fort Valley Utility Commission (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Peach County Board of Commissioners will review vehicle quotes, budget transfers, and employee benefits. The meeting also includes requests for funding and a discussion regarding Fullwood Road remediation. The board will consider reappointments to utility and development authorities.

• Vehicle quotes for Chief County Marshal and Sheriff's Department
• Budget transfer for Parks and Recreation
• Request for increased funding from Peach County Family Connection
• Discussion on Fullwood Road (96 End) remediation
• Reappointments to Fort Valley Utility Commission, Board of Assessors, and Joint Development Authority

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request from Martin Alcantar. The meeting includes discussions on a budget amendment for an audit and insurance renewal with Trident.

• Rezoning request from Martin Alcantar
• Bid opening for South Peach Park Trails Expansion
• Budget amendment for audit
• Insurance renewal with Trident
• Security Privacy Policy and Good Driver Policy drafts

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss budget amendments for EMS and public works. The meeting includes reviews of a City of Byron annexation request and various administrative resolutions. Several items, including a rezoning request, are being considered for the regular meeting agenda.

• Bid opening for South Peach Park Trails Expansion
• EMS Budget Amendments: $5,339.95 Trauma Equipment Grant and $35,000.00 for Motor Vehicle Repair
• Annexation Request from City of Byron for Prince Properties, LLC
• Proposed rezoning request from Martin Alcantar for regular meeting public hearing
• Budget amendment for heavy equipment presented by Public Works Director

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and an animal control ordinance. The meeting includes discussions on park trail expansion and road paving.

• Rezoning request from John Philip Fox
• Rezoning request from Graham Engineering Services
• Animal Control Ordinance public hearing
• South Peach Park trail expansion via Land & Water Conservation Fund
• Change Order #1 for Reeves regarding Felton Woods Road paving

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review transit contracts and human resources reports. They are also determining which items, including rezoning requests and an animal control ordinance, will be placed on the regular meeting agenda.

• RMS Transit 5307 Contract review
• ACCG Defined Benefit Plan Contribution for 2024 Plan Year
• Rezoning request from John Philip Fox
• Rezoning request from Graham Engineering Services
• Proposed Animal Control Ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Peach County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution on homestead exemptions. The agenda also includes updates on employee years of service and a request for a full-time clerk position in the elections office.

• Resolution regarding Homestead Exemption
• Request for Full Time Clerk Position in Elections
• Animal Control Kennel Sponsorship & Dedication Form
• Executive session for Planning & Zoning Board reappointment

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss infrastructure, personnel, and administrative updates. The meeting includes reviews of road improvement proposals and health insurance coverage. Members will also determine which items to move to the regular meeting agenda.

• Fullwood Road Phase III Road Improvement proposal
• Budget amendment for Georgia First Responder PTSD Program
• Tag Office renovation quote
• Landscaping services bid opening
• 2025 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG)