{
 "city": "Washington County",
 "state": "Georgia",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/washingtoncountyga.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": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board to consider second readings of utility and proclamation ordinances",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-124",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "GDOT project upgrades at Norfolk Southern railroad crossings to be discussed",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-123",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-123",
   "source": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will vote on budget amendment and community grant for rescue truck",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-122",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04092026-122",
   "source": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will consider FY 2027 budget calendar and Gilead Lane closure",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03122026-121",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03122026-121",
   "source": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board considers 2026-2031 Joint Comprehensive Plan and road funding",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02122026-120",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02122026-120",
   "source": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board approves $831k bills and ratifies 2026 road paving projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01082026-119",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01082026-119",
   "source": "https://www.washingtoncountyga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}