Columbia County assessors approve property corrections; commissioners set to act on zoning, contracts next week
The Columbia County Board of Assessors approved a broad set of property assessment corrections and value changes at its July 7 meeting, the only local government body with finalized minutes from the past two weeks. Several other county boards and committees met or are scheduled to meet, but their minutes have not yet been published.
Board of Assessors — July 7
The Board of Assessors took unanimous action on every item before it. Members approved the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes and amended the agenda to include 2026 Qualified Timberland Property Assessments — both unanimously.
The board then approved multiple categories of property corrections and value changes, all by unanimous vote:
- 2024-2025 Personal Property Corrections and Decision Letters
- 2023-2024-2025 Personal Property Reviews and Decision Letters
- 2026 Motor Vehicle Appeals with a value change and decision letters
- 2026 Personal Property Value Changes after Digest Approval
- 2025-2026 Residential Property Corrections and Decision Letters
- 2026 Residential Property Value Changes after Digest Approval
These actions affect how property taxes are calculated for the affected parcels and vehicles. No dollar amounts were listed in the available summary.
Board of Commissioners — July 7
The Board of Commissioners met July 7, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet known. The agenda included several consequential items:
- Second reading of Resolution 26-14, amending the Development Services fee schedule
- Resolution 26-15, directing the Board of Elections to call a referendum under House Bill 439
- Six major Planned Unit Development revisions (RZ26-06-01 through RZ26-06-07) and a change of conditions at various properties
- A variance to sign regulations at 4015 Gateway Blvd (VA26-06-01)
- A contract with Eleven-X to purchase the eXactpark smart parking system for the Performing Arts Center parking deck and lots
Committee meetings — July 14
Two county committees met July 14. Minutes are not yet published.
The Management and Internal Services Committee agenda included a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for 2026-2029, implementation of a Cisco Security Suite, funding for plumbing fixture replacement at the Sheriff's Office Detention Center, an independent contractor agreement with WSP USA for inspections at Evans Towne Center Park and Racquet Center, and a lighting services agreement with Georgia Power for the Evans Towne Center Park Ice Rink and Parking Lot.
The Development and Engineering Services Committee agenda included the purchase of stream and wetland mitigation credits from Phinizy Swamp and Yam Grandy Mitigation Banks for the Hereford Farm Road widening project (PI# 0012865), Resolution 26-16 to abandon and sell a portion of Morris Callaway Road, acceptance of the 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan Grant, an alcoholic beverage license application for Mendoza's Mexican Grill LLC, and easement encroachment agreements for 801 Prairie Lane and 3104 Wildflower Court.
Planning Commission — July 16
The Planning Commission met July 16. Minutes are not yet published. The agenda included a massage operator's license application for Krystina Anne Carrino, dba Le'Salon Day Spa & Wellness, at 4434 Columbia Rd Suite 101; a temporary use authorization for 6913 Cottonwood Dr (4.7 +/- acres); rezoning from R-A to S-1 at 5594 Harlem Grovetown Road (2.54 +/- acres), filed as RZ26-07-03; and a variance to Section 90-53 for 228 Applecross Drive (0.7 +/- acres), filed as VA26-07-02.
Coming up
The Board of Commissioners meets July 21. The agenda includes a service agreement with the Izzy Scott Foundation, funding for the Sheriff's Office plumbing fixture replacement, a resolution to abandon and sell a portion of Morris Callaway Road, a major PUD revision at 500 Furys Ferry Road, and a change of conditions for 4800 Columbia Road.