Votes at a glance: Houston County Commissioners approve routine business, proclamations and personnel actions At the March 10, 2026 meeting the Houston County Commissioners unanimously approved prior minutes, budget amendments, payment of bills, multiple proclamations (Fair Housing, County Government Month, Child Abuse Awareness), personnel salaries, bids advertising, and other routine actions; all recorded motions carried 5–0.

The Houston County Commissioners made significant strides in their latest meeting, unanimously approving budget amendments, new hires, and important proclamations for community awareness.

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Municipal Building Authority approves cash summary and $1.34 million invoice register The Daggett County Municipal Building Authority acknowledged its cash summary and accounts receivable report and approved an open invoice register dated 02/26/2026 totaling $1,338,830.07 by voice vote; minutes from the prior meeting were also approved.

The Daggett County Municipal Building Authority just approved a staggering invoice register of over $1.3 million—what does this mean for the community?

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Commissioners appoint two directors to Post Oak Savannah groundwater district Burleson County Commissioners appointed Jeffery Zgabay and Ed Savage to four-year terms on the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District beginning Jan. 1, 2024; the minutes include a typographical error on the stated term expiration.

Burleson County has appointed two new directors to oversee vital groundwater resources, but a curious typo in the meeting minutes has raised eyebrows!

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Commissioners recommend management contract and financial support for Dooly Medical Center The Board recommended that Dooly Medical Center enter a management contract with Georgia Baptist Health Care System and agreed to a multi-year support package covering bond payments and operating subsidies; the board tabled decisions on longer-term relationships pending further review.

Dooly Medical Center is on the brink of a major transformation with a proposed management deal that could reshape local healthcare for years to come.

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Dooly County approves multiple DOT paving contracts and finances heavy equipment purchases Commissioners approved several GDOT limited‑participation county paving projects and authorized financing for road machinery including a new motor grader and excavator; the Board also accepted supplier proposals for a backhoe/loader and elevating scraper.

Dooly County is set for a major infrastructure boost with new road paving projects and heavy equipment purchases approved by commissioners!

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Dooly County approves $5.75 million jail bond, buys Pinehurst site for new facility The Dooly County Board of Commissioners authorized $5.75 million in general obligation jail bonds and moved forward with site work for a new county jail in Pinehurst, authorizing architects’ surveys and construction management planning and creating an escrow account for bond proceeds.

Dooly County has taken a significant step forward by approving $5.75 million in jail bonds to finance a new facility, marking a pivotal moment in local infrastructure development.

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Franklin County Fiscal Court approves zoning change, homeland-security grant applications and personnel moves At its April 10 meeting the Franklin County Fiscal Court approved a zoning-map amendment for a Lawrenceburg Road property, authorized two homeland-security grant applications for the sheriff's office and regional jail, received routine financial reports and approved several seasonal hires and a jail promotion. A closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) preceded the personnel votes.

Franklin County Fiscal Court took significant steps this week, approving a zoning change and vital homeland-security grant applications while also making key personnel decisions.

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Camp Verde council approves $250,000 in town loans for Sycamore Vista affordable-housing project; consent agenda passes 7-0 On Jan. 7 the Camp Verde Town Council approved two town-financed loans totaling $250,000 for the Sycamore Vista Low Income Housing Tax Credit project and approved consent agenda items including an appointment and a court defense contract; votes were unanimous, 7-0.

Camp Verde's Town Council just approved $250,000 in loans to boost affordable housing—an exciting step for the Sycamore Vista project!

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Buffalo County approves purchase of 210-foot communications tower and leases site from Dwiggins Farm Co. The Buffalo County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2026-06 to buy a 210-foot communications tower from NEDELCO for $1, enter a 10-year lease with Dwiggins Farm Co. at $700 initial annual rent, and approved a $7,000 early claim to close the transaction.

Buffalo County just scored a 210-foot communications tower for just $1 and locked in a 10-year lease for the land—what's the story behind this groundbreaking deal?

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Houghton County board backs resolution supporting 'dark store' legislation On March 14, 2023 the Houghton County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 23-04 urging state legislation (Senate Bills 19 and 20) to limit Tax Tribunal use of 'dark store' comparables, saying that method can lower property valuations and reduce county revenue.

Houghton County Commissioners unanimously support new legislation to combat the controversial "dark store" valuation method that threatens local revenue.

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Sumter County Council votes 6–1 to keep school millage at 159.4 After debate over additional millage, Sumter County Council voted 6–1 on June 28 to fund the Sumter School District for 2022–23 at the same millage as 2021–22 (159.4 mills); Councilman Eugene Baten opposed, urging an extra 10.9 mills the district sought.

In a pivotal vote, Sumter County Council decided to keep the school district's millage at 159.4, igniting a heated debate on the future of local education funding.

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Franklin County Fiscal Court awards Botkins Lane bridge contract, approves hires and rehires At its March 1 meeting, the Franklin County Fiscal Court unanimously approved a contract for Botkins Lane bridge-abutment repair, appointed a part-time receptionist and rehired multiple seasonal park and golf employees; the court also held a closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(f).

Franklin County Fiscal Court just made significant moves by awarding a crucial bridge contract and appointing new staff—what's next for the community?

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Sevier County Budget Committee approves petition and two resolutions on property-tax matters At its April 6 meeting the Sevier County Budget Committee unanimously approved Petition 2023-04-01 releasing the county trustee from further liability for 2021 tax collections and two resolutions: one confirming delinquent-property-tax attorney compensation and one affirming TCA 67-5-801 on short-term rental classification.

The Sevier County Budget Committee made significant strides in property tax management, unanimously approving key measures that could reshape local tax liabilities.

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Putnam County commissioners approve up-to-six-month moratorium on new rezoning applications The Putnam County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 16 approved an amended motion to place an up-to-six-month moratorium on new rezoning applications countywide after debate and public comment; the final vote was 3–1, with one commissioner opposed.

Putnam County has enacted a controversial up-to-six-month moratorium on all new rezoning applications after a heated debate and divided vote among commissioners.

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Lincoln County commissioners approve consent agenda, convey Kemmerer Senior Center and sign multiple agreements The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on May 17, 2022, adopted a broad consent agenda that included transferring ownership of the Kemmerer Senior Center to its board, entering interagency and lease agreements, authorizing recruitment services for a planning director, and approving grant submittals and preliminary county funding for a road project.

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners made significant moves, including transferring ownership of the Kemmerer Senior Center and approving vital interagency agreements and project funding.

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Franklin County Fiscal Court approves FEMA cleanup funds, hires and multiple administrative measures At its July 16 meeting the Franklin County Fiscal Court approved Resolution #22-2025 to accept FEMA cleanup funds, authorized hires and promotions in the fire and road departments, accepted financial reports, awarded several bids, increased pavilion rental rates, and held a closed session on personnel matters.

Franklin County Fiscal Court just approved critical FEMA recovery funds and key personnel moves to boost public safety and infrastructure!

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Cheatham County adopts 2018–19 tax levy after narrow vote on school levy amendment The Cheatham County Legislative Body approved the county tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, after rejecting larger school-levy increases and adopting a 2¢ increase to the General Purpose Schools levy. Commissioners also approved the Fire Tax Levy.

Cheatham County just approved a crucial tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year, but the debate over school funding was anything but smooth!

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Camp Verde authorizes contract with Sustainability Partners for Black Bridge wastewater extension; monthly usage fee cited Council authorized the Town Manager to sign a Master Utilities Services Agreement with Sustainability Partners to build a wastewater extension near Black Bridge, using a usage-fee financing structure with a monthly payment of $11,650 and no payments due until project completion.

Camp Verde is taking a bold step towards sustainability by partnering with Sustainability Partners to extend its wastewater system, all while ensuring no upfront costs!

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Commissioners table proposed 26.5-acre solar farm after multiple residents oppose plan The Tift County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 13 tabled for 30 days a special-exception request for a 26.5-acre solar farm at 4192 GA Hwy 125 N after more than a dozen residents spoke in opposition; the Planning Commission had recommended approval 4–1.

The Tift County Board of Commissioners has put the brakes on a proposed 26.5-acre solar farm after hearing fierce opposition from local residents.

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Coffee County commissioners approve rezoning, authorize regional transit grant application and award truck bid On Sept. 2, 2025 the Coffee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request for 2.56 acres at 999 MJ McClelland Road, authorized signing a Section 5311 transit grant application with the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, and awarded a $97,360.96 bid for two Road Department trucks funded by SPLOST VII.

Coffee County is making strides with a unanimous decision on rezoning, transit funding, and new trucks for the Road Department!

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Cibola County commissioners approve subdivision ordinance amendment, multiple resolutions and ARPA-funded vehicle purchases; Bluewater lease tabled At the Aug. 24 meeting, the Cibola County Board of County Commissioners approved Ordinance 2023-01 amending subdivision exemption procedures, several resolutions and contracts, and three requisitions over $20,000 (including ARPA-funded sheriff vehicles). A proposed lease for the Bluewater Community Center was tabled.

Cibola County commissioners made significant strides by approving a key subdivision ordinance and procurement of ARPA-funded vehicles while tabling a crucial lease for the Bluewater Community Center.

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Grove City Council approves contract with Rock Solid Contracting for 42‑acre Grove City Park The Grove City Council voted unanimously Nov. 18 to award a contract to Rock Solid Contracting to build a 42‑acre multi‑purpose Grove City Park and staff said a groundbreaking is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2026.

Grove City is gearing up for a game-changing transformation with the approval of a 42-acre multi-purpose park set to break ground in January 2026!

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Boone County supervisors approve personnel pay steps, claims and support Habitat grant; street vacation hearing tabled Boone County supervisors approved consent agenda items including three assessor pay-step increases and county claims totaling $183,484.43, authorized a maintenance agreement with Iowa DOT for Ledges State Park and approved a noxious-weed resolution; a public hearing on vacating part of 17th Street was opened and tabled for one week. Boone County Hospital representatives also requested funding for home- and day-based services (amount not specified).

Boone County supervisors just approved significant pay increases and a Habitat for Humanity grant while tabling a crucial street vacation hearing—find out what this means for the community!

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Buffalo County board approves $2.33 million Navaho Road bridge replacement, adopts subdivision and other routine business At its April 25 meeting in Kearney, the Buffalo County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,333,000 low bid from Simon Contractors for a bridge replacement on Navaho Road, approved an administrative subdivision for Diane Carlson, accepted the FY2022 audit, and handled routine personnel and financial items.

The Buffalo County Board just approved a $2.33 million bridge replacement project that promises to enhance the community's infrastructure!

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Houghton County Board defeats resolution declaring there are only two sexes after lengthy public comment After more than 100 public commenters weighed in, the Houghton County Board of Commissioners voted 4–1 to reject a resolution asserting there are only two sexes; commissioners expressed that the measure was outside the board’s authority.

In a heated meeting that saw over 100 voices rise, the Houghton County Board decisively rejected a resolution claiming there are only two sexes, sparking a significant discussion on authority and community values.

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Lunenburg adopts $25,000-per-megawatt solar developer compensation policy, raises CUP fee The Board adopted a policy requiring solar developers to pay $25,000 per megawatt in additional compensation (paid in three installments) and increased the application fee for solar farm CUPs to $2,500; the Board also noted Red Brick Solar must move forward on its CUP timeline.

Lunenburg County just enacted a groundbreaking policy that charges solar developers $25,000 per megawatt to support local projects and approved a hefty increase in application fees!

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Ben Hill County commissioners rehire top staff, approve tax resolutions and holiday calendar At their Jan. 7 meeting, Ben Hill County Commissioners unanimously rehired the county manager, county clerk, county attorney and auditing firm, approved two tax-related resolutions and adopted the 2025 holiday calendar; commissioners also reappointed members to local boards and heard annual reports from the tax commissioner and sheriff.

Ben Hill County Commissioners made waves at their latest meeting by rehiring key staff and passing crucial tax resolutions, all while gearing up for a bright 2025 with a newly adopted holiday calendar.

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Fleming County Fiscal Court approves 2021 tax rates, road resurfacing and a slate of routine renewals At its Sept. 14 meeting, the Fleming County Fiscal Court unanimously approved Resolution 21-1344 setting 2021 tax rates, authorized flex-funded resurfacing of two local roads, approved budget and cash transfers, and handled routine leases and appointments, including one park-board appointment.

Fleming County Fiscal Court just approved significant tax rates and road improvements while tackling essential budget matters—what's next for the community?

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Whitfield County commissioners approve zoning actions, capital purchases and ARPA funding On July 8, 2024 the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners approved multiple rezoning requests and denials, awarded contracts and purchases funded by SPLOST and ARPA, updated the building fee schedule to comply with state law, and amended an agreement to bring fiber into Westside Park.

Whitfield County commissioners made significant strides in community development by approving new zoning actions, vehicle purchases, and crucial funding for public facilities.

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Cibola County Commission approves resolutions, accepts $2M bridge award and directs staff to market county property At its Oct. 26 meeting the Cibola County Commission unanimously approved a package of financial resolutions and requisitions, accepted an additional $2,000,000 for the Moquino Llano Bridge through an NMDOT program, and directed staff to publish interest in county-owned property at 515 W. High Street.

Cibola County just secured an extra $2 million for the Moquino Llano Bridge while also approving significant purchases and marketing county property!

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