Putnam County Board agendas cover budget amendment, transportation tax referendum, and zoning review
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners placed a budget amendment, two sales-tax agreements, and a proposed fire protection ordinance change on its July 21 agenda, but minutes from that meeting and two subsequent sessions have not yet been published, so it is not yet possible to confirm what was decided.
July 21: Budget amendment and tax agreements on agenda
The Board of Commissioners' July 21 agenda included the following items:
- Approval of 2026 Budget Amendment #1
- Revised Intergovernmental Agreement for SPLOST #10 proceeds
- Agreement with the City of Eatonton for TSPLOST #3 (Mass Transportation Sales and Use Tax)
- Proposed changes to Code of Ordinances Chapter 32 (Fire Protection and Prevention)
- InfraHub Quote for Annual Pavement Assessment Services
Because minutes have not been published, the outcome of each item — whether it was approved, tabled, or rejected — is not available in the record. The agenda indicates the Board intended to discuss and vote on these items.
July 24: TSPLOST #3 referendum resolution
The Board's July 24 agenda listed one item: authorization for the Chairman to sign a resolution calling for a referendum to impose a Special District Mass Transportation Sales and Use Tax, referred to as TSPLOST #3. Minutes from this meeting are also not yet published, so whether the Board authorized the Chairman to sign is not confirmed.
July 31: Work session on budget and zoning code
The Board held a work session on July 31 to discuss the county budget and review Chapter 66 of the Putnam County Code of Ordinances, which covers the C-N Neighborhood Commercial District. Work sessions are typically for discussion rather than formal votes, and minutes for this session are not yet available.
What this means for residents
The budget amendment and the two sales-tax agreements — SPLOST #10 and TSPLOST #3 — involve county spending and potential voter-approved taxes. The TSPLOST #3 referendum, if authorized, would put a transportation sales tax question before voters. The proposed changes to Chapter 32 of the county code could affect fire protection and prevention rules. Residents should watch for published minutes to learn what the Board actually decided on each item.
Coming up
Planning & Zoning Commission — August 6, 2026. The commission will consider two requests:
- Casey Wood requests a side yard setback variance at 109 Long Shoals Circle in the R-1R district.
- Steven Sullivan requests a conditional use at 906 Crooked Creek Road in the AG district.
The Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hear these same items on August 18, 2026. Opponents of either request must file campaign contribution disclosures if they have contributed $250 or more to an official in the last five years.
Note: All three recent Board of Commissioners meetings are listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published. This roundup reports what was on each agenda; it does not state outcomes that are not confirmed in the available record.