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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$26.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$25.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$18.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$15.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,261 (FY2023)

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Thu Jul 9, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider second readings of utility and proclamation ordinances

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve June 2026 bills totaling $936,061.61, receive a road department update, and make appointments to Balls Ferry Park and other bodies. They will conduct second readings of the Above/Below Ground Utility Permit Ordinance and the Proclamation Ordinance. New business includes two annexations (Railroad Utility Property and Parcel 110-033), a water line permission request, sound equipment bids, and contract ratifications.

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Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting Date: July 9, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Prayer & Pledge Call Meeting to Order Approval of June 202 6 Minutes Approval of June 202 6 Bills: $ 936,061.61 Admin & Other : $ 303,267.01 Rd. Department : $ 109,615.13 Sheriff/Jail : $ 141,456.68 Courthouse : $ 65,831.25 EMA : $ 5,362.71 E911 : $ 185,304.40 Landfill : $ 125,224.43 Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr. (Tuesday) Appointments: 1. Balls Ferry Park – Flint Shepherd 2. Introduce Washington County SCLC – Tabitha Johnson Green 3. Warthen Fire Department proposal – Dwayne McDonald Old Business: 1. Above/Below Ground Utility Permit Ordinance (2 nd reading) 2. Proclamation Ordinance (2 nd reading) New Business: 1. Annexation of Railroad Utility Property 2. Annexation of Parcel 110-033 (William Hall Tract) 3. Water Line Permission – N. Anderson Drive R/W 4. Sound Equipment Bids – Recreation Dept 5. Contract Ratifications Public Comment Session Chairman Comments Motion to Adjourn Meeting
Thu May 14, 2026

Board of Commissioners

GDOT project upgrades at Norfolk Southern railroad crossings to be discussed

The Board will review information on a Georgia Department of Transportation approved project to upgrade signage and markings at specific Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing locations in Washington County. They will also consider a budget amendment related to jury trials and an alcohol license application for Mr. Patel. Additional items include a license agreement with UGA Cooperative Extension and a reappointment to the Region 5 EMS Council.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $861,258.40 in April bills

The commissioners unanimously approved the April 2026 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved April bills totaling $861,258.40 across several departments. A unanimous vote approved the Public Defender contract with Colton McRae. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting Date: May 14, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Prayer & Pledge Call Meeting to Order Approval of April 202 6 Minutes Approval of April 202 6 Bills: $ 861,258.40 Admin & Other : $ 453,833.90 Rd. Department : $ 77,082.58 Sheriff/Jail : $ 165,626.56 Courthouse : $ 55,797.91 EMA : $ 620.37 E911 : $ 26,662.74 Landfill : $ 81,634.34 Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr. Appointments: 1. Gun Range on 242 – Willette Davenport 2. Proclamation to raise awareness of Dravet Syndrome – Lauren DeBerry 3. Genealogy Museum – Kayla Jackson 4. Rural Fire- David Matthews & Ben Avant Old Business: 1. Commercial Shooting Range Ordinance New Business: 1. Information on GDOT Approved project for signing & marking upgrades at specific Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing locations in Washington County 2. Reappointment for Region 5 EMS Council (Tony Johnson) 3. License Agreement between Board of Commissioners & UGA Cooperative Extension 4. Alcohol License for Mr. Patel 5. Budget Amendment ( jury trials) 6. Retiree Presentation for James Rogers Sr. (37 years) Public Comment Session Executive Session : (Thursday) Personnel Chairman Comments Motion to Adjourn Meeting
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Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting May 14, 2026 9:00am Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Harlan Archer, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock, Jr., Frank Simmons, Jr. Call Meeting to Order: e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order. _ Approval of April 2026 Minutes e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the April 2026 Minutes. | Commssioner Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. April Bills: $861,258.40 e The bills to be ratified were as follows: o Administrative & Other - $453,833.90 Road Department - $77,082.58 Sheriff/Jail - $165,626.56 Courthouse - $55,797.91 EMA - $620.37 E911 - $26,662.74 Landfill - $81,634.34 | | e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the April bills in the amount of $861,258.40. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. OO000 0 90 Road Department Update e Public Work Director Robert Holmes, Jr. gave an update on where the crews are for the week. Appointments: e Gun Range on 242 —-Willette Davenport o Mr. and Mrs. Davenport expressed their concerns again of the gun range in their neighborhood. e Proclamation to raise awareness of Dravet Syndrome — Lauren DeBerry o Mrs. DeBerry spoke Tuesday about wanting the county to do a proclamation for June 23 being Dravet Syndrome Awareness day. Chairman Daniel stated to get a proclamation together and it can be approved at the June board meeting. e Genealogy Museum - Kayla Jackson o Tuesday Mrs. Jackson asked t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 9, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board will vote on budget amendment and community grant for rescue truck

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 9, 2026. The agenda includes approval of March 2026 bills totaling $856,396.99, a budget amendment, and a resolution to fund a rescue truck and message boards. Additional items cover a proposed road closure, library discussion, and information on a new state homeownership law.

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✓ Decided: County approved $1 million hospital capital grant

The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the March 2026 minutes and the March bills totaling $856,396.99. They also approved a $1,000,000 allocation to the hospital, closed Mt. Gilead Lane pending a state project, and adopted a grant for a rescue truck and message boards. Additionally, the board approved the annexation of parcel 110A 005 on North Anderson Drive, a cybersecurity grant, and a budget amendment.

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Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting Date: April 9 , 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Prayer & Pledge Call Meeting to Order Approval of March 202 6 Minutes Approval of March 202 6 Bills: $ 856,396.99 Admin & Other : $ 501,601.55 Rd. Department : $ 65,227.31 Sheriff/Jail : $ 145,118.06 Courthouse : $ 49,162.70 EMA : $ 2,458.15 E911 : $ 1,209.51 Landfill : $ 91,619.71 Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr. Appointments: 1. Discussion regarding Tarbutton Library – Beverly Webb 2. Status of commercial range shooting ordinance – Lyle Lansdell 3. Cost Approval for Hospital – Kerry Trapnell / Jim Croome Old Business: 1. Proposed closure of Mt. Gilead Ln at intersection of S.R. 15 New Business: 1. Resolution 2026-02 : Recognizing 250 th Anniversary of the United States 2. Resolution 2026-03 : Approving community fa cilities grant for Rescue Truck & Message Boards 3. Cybersecurity grant 4. Budget Amendment 5. Code Enforcement 6. Annexation of property to the city 7. Information on passage of Georgia HB 1116, “ Homeownership Opportunity & Market Equalization Act of 2026 ” . Executive Session: Personnel (Tuesday & Thursday ) Public Comment Session Chairman Comments Motion to Adjourn Meeting
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Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting April 9, 2026 9:00 am Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Harlan Archer, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock, Jr., Frank Simmons, Jr. Call Meeting to Order: e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order. Approval of March 2026 Minutes e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the March 2026 Minutes. Commssioner Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. March Bills: $856,396.99 e The bills to be ratified were as follows: o Administrative & Other - $501,601.55 Road Department - $65,227.31 Sheriff/Jail - $145,118.06 Courthouse - $49,162.70 EMA - $2,458.15 E911 - $1,209.51 Landfill - $91,619.71 e Commissioner Archer made a motion to approve the March bills in the amount of $856,396.99. Commissioner Simmons seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. O 000 0 0 Road Department Update e Public Work Director Robert Holmes, Jr. gave an update on where the crews are for the week. Appointments: e Discussion regarding Tarbutton Library — Beverly Webb o Mrs. Webb came Tuesday to speak. Chairman Daniel stated that Administrator Brillhart and Mrs. Webb are getting cost estimates for the renovations. o Commissioner Hitchcock stated he would like all county buildings to be assessed to prepare for building maintenance. e Status of commercial range shooting ordinance — Lyle Lansdell o Mrs.Lansdell asked ofthe status. _ o Attorney Sumner stated he is working on a revision and will bring back to the M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 12, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider FY 2027 budget calendar and Gilead Lane closure

The Washington County Board will approve the February 2026 meeting minutes and the February 2026 bills totaling $643,247.87 across several departments. Commissioners will discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget calendar, a proposal to close Gilead Lane at the intersection of S.R. 15, and the ratification of contracts. The meeting also includes updates on road signage, public comments, and other operational items.

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✓ Decided: Board changed truck weight limit signage on South Sparta Davisboro Road

The board approved the February 2026 minutes and the February bills totaling $643,247.87 unanimously. It approved a crosswalk at Hamburg State Park and ratified a contract with Joe’s Roofing for the extension office, both unanimously. Commissioners changed the truck signage on South Sparta‑Davisboro Road to allow trucks up to 56,000 lb, passing 3‑1 with the chairman opposed. The board also tabled the Enterprise presentation and the proposal to close Gilead Lane at SR 15, each unanimously.

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Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting Date: March 12, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Prayer & Pledge Call Meeting to Order Approval of February 202 6 Minutes Approval of February 202 6 Bills: $ 643,247.87 Admin & Other : $ 397,508.08 Rd. Department : $ 52,072.21 Sheriff/Jail : $ 51,359.81 Courthouse : $ 50,217.49 EMA : $ 438.98 E911 : $ 3,574.08 Landfill : $ 88,077.22 Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr. Appointments: 1. Enterprise Presentation- Lucas Slotsema (Tuesday) 2. Proposed crosswalk for Hamburg State Park- Hunter Cochran 3. 1 st Qtr Chamber Update & EMA Update- Katie Moncus 4. Harrison Billing: E911/Elections/SPLOST – Mayor Vincent Grissom 5. General Commentary on County Operations- Billy Helton Old Business: 1. South Sparta Davisboro Road - truck signage New Business: 1. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Calendar 2. Proposed closure of Gilead Lane at intersection of S.R. 15 3. Contract Ratification Public Comment Session Chairman Comments Motion to Adjourn Meeting
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Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting March 12, 2026 9:00 am Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock, Jr., Frank Simmons, Jr. Call Meeting to Order: e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order. Approval of February 2026 Minutes e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the February 2026 Minutes. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4). February Bills: $643,247.87 e The bills to be ratified were as follows: o Administrative & Other - $397,508.08 Road Department - $52,072.21 Sheriff/Jail - $51,359.81 Courthouse - $50,217.49 EMA - $438.98 E911 - $3,574.08 Landfill - $88,077.22 e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the February bills in the amount of $643,247.87. Commissioner Hitchcock seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4). OO000 0 90 Road Department Update e Public Work Director Robert Holmes, Jr. gave an update on where the crews are for the week. Appointments: e Enterprise Presentation- Lucas Slotsema (Tuesday) o Commissioner Simmons made a motion to Table the Enterprise concern for now. Commissioner Hitchcock seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4). e Proposed crosswalk for Hamburg State Park- Hunter Cochran o Mr. Cochran presented the commissioners with the plan and layout of crosswalk. o Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to approve moving forward with the crosswalk for Hamburg State Park. Commissioner Simmons seconded the motion [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 12, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board considers 2026-2031 Joint Comprehensive Plan and road funding

The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution to adopt the Washington County Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2026-2031. Members will also discuss a loan/grant application for a road construction project and various equipment and service bids.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2026‑2031 Comprehensive Plan and approves $2.1M budget

The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the January 2026 minutes and the $2,096,743.42 January bills unanimously. They adopted the 2026‑2031 Joint Comprehensive Plan, approved several capital purchases for the recreation department, and confirmed nominations for the Sandersville School Building Authority. A landscaping contract was approved by a 3‑to‑2 vote, while discussion on “No Thru Trucks” signage was tabled.

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Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting Date: February 12 , 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Prayer & Pledge Call Meeting to Order Approval of January 202 6 Minutes Approval of January 202 6 Bills: $ 2,096,743.42 Admin & Other : $ 1,457,925.29 Rd. Department : $ 256,569.50 Sheriff/Jail : $ 166,201.93 Courthouse : $ 61,573.77 EMA : $ 1,452.69 E911 : $ 25,489.87 Landfill : $ 127,530.37 Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr. Appointments: 1. Audit Report – Brian Wright (Monday) Old Business: 1. Resolution regarding financial commitment for a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank combined loan/grant application for a road construction project 2. Discussion on amending the “No Thru Trucks ” signage posting action on South Sparta-Davisboro Road, south of SR540 (Fall Line Freeway) New Business: 1. Bids for Motor Grader- Rd Dept. 2. Resolution adopting the Washington County Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2026- 2031 3. Recreation Department- capital items purchase requests 4. Bids for Landscaping Services 5. Discussion on cost estimate for a new brick “County Welcome Sign ” replacement structure on eastbound SR540 (Fall Line Freeway) near the Baldwin County Line 6. Approval of “Nominations for Sandersville School Building Authority ” 7. Proclamation on Government Finance Professionals Week 8. Change November Meeting dates Public Comment Session Chairman Comments Motion to Adjourn Meeting ACCG Pension paid
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Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting February 12, 2026 9:00 am Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Harlan Archer, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock, Jr., Frank Simmons, Jr. Call Meeting to Order: e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order. Approval of January 2026 Minutes e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the January 2026 Minutes. Commissioner Hitchcock seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. January Bills: $2,096,743.42 ® The bills to be ratified were as follows: a a o Administrative & Other - $1,457,925.29 (ACCG Pension paid) Road Department - $256,569.50 Sheriff/Jail - $166,201.93 Courthouse - $61,573.77 EMA - $1,452.69 E911 - $25,489.87 Landfill - $127,530.37 e Commissioner Archer made a motion to approve the January bills in the amount of $2,096,743.42. Commissioner Simmons seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. OO 0 0 0 90 Road Department Update e Public Work Director Robert Holmes, Jr. gave an update on where the crews are for the week. Appointments: e Audit Report- Brian Wright (Monday) | o Mr. Wright went through the FY 2025 Audit Report with the commissioners on Monday at the Pre-Meeting. Old Business: e Resolution regarding financial commitment for a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank combined loan/grant application for a road construction project o Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to approve the resolution for a GTIB loan/grant application for a road construction project. Commissioner [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 8, 2026

Board of Commissioners

Board approves $831k bills and ratifies 2026 road paving projects

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will approve December bills totaling $831,290.21 and ratify proposed 2026 roadway mill and pave projects. The agenda also includes a $2 million grant request for Franklin Haynes Road and a $500,000 loan request for an airport hangar project.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $2 million grant request for Franklin Haynes Road relocation

The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the December 2025 meeting minutes and the December bills totaling $831,290.21. They authorized No‑Thru‑Truck signs on Sparta Davisboro Road and adopted new roadway mill and paving projects. The board also approved a $2 million grant application for the Franklin Haynes Road relocation and a $500,000 loan for an airport hangar, as well as several recreation‑related actions.

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Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Prayer & Pledge Call Meeting to Order Approval of December 2025 Minutes Approval of December 2025 Bills: $ 831,290.21 Admin & Other : $ 443,610.41 Rd. Department : $ 65,644.06 Sheriff/Jail : $ 135,608.15 Courthouse : $ 79,299.85 EMA : $ 937.18 E911 : $ 1,601.42 Landfill : $ 104,589.14 Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr. Appointments: 1. Elijah Muhammad proclamation & in honor of sign – Yanga Nkrumah & Crystal Singleton 2. Paving Roads – Deborah Brown Old Business: 1. Sparta Davisboro Road no thru truck traffic signs New Business: 1. Ratification of proposed 2026 roadway mill & pave projects - Jerry Brinson 2. Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grant & loan program 2026 a. Franklin Haynes Road relocation grant request - $2 million (economic development) b. Airport Hanger project loan request - $ 500,000 3. Bid for Recreation Department Maintenance Building- Aaron McCalvin 4. Donating old recreation department bleachers to Ag Center and First Love Kids 5. Review of Committees 6. Move February PRE-meeting to Monday, February 9 th 7. Officially change PRE-meeting time to 9:00am Public Comment Session Chairman Comments Motion to Adjourn Meeting
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Washington County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting January 8, 2026 9:00 am Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Harlan Archer, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock, Jr., Frank Simmons, Jr. Call Meeting to Order: e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order. Approval of December 2025 Minutes e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the December 2025 Minutes. Commissioner Hitchcock seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. December Bills: $831,290.21 e The bills to be ratified were as follows: o Administrative & Other - $443,610.41 Road Department - $65,644.06 Sheriff/Jail - $135,608.15 Courthouse - $79,299.85 EMA - $937.18 E911 - $1,601.42 Landfill - $104,589.14 e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the December bills in the amount of $831,290.21. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 00006060 Road Department Update e Public Work Director Robert Holmes, Jr. gave an update on where the crews are for the week. Appointments: e Elijah Muhammad proclamation & in honor of sign —- Yanga Nkrumah & Crystal Singleton o Came back to this appointment due to late arrival. o Mrs. Singleton and Mr. Nkrumah asked commissioners to approve the proclamation. e Paving Roads- Deborah Brown o Mrs. Brown stated that she would like roads paved where churches are, but would also like to see all of Washington County roads to some day be paved. Old Business: e Sparta Davisboro Road no thru truck traffic signs o Commissioner Arche [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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