Bleckley County

The meeting was convened to open sealed bids for the Antioch Road 2025 LMIG Supplement Project, which involves repaving Antioch Road from Highway 87 to Ruth Church Road. Two bids were received, one from Griffin Grading and the other from The Scruggs Company. The bid packets will be reviewed to determine the successful bidder.

The meeting addressed several topics, including the resurfacing of the JC Barn floor and Antioch Road, improvements to the intersection of Country Club Road and Frank Cook Road, and the postponement of the June meeting due to the Juneteenth Holiday. A resolution was signed to annex a portion of Jack Nobles RV Park, and another resolution will be created to regulate road sign placement. The Memorial Day Program arrangements were discussed. The monthly fire report was reviewed, and updates were provided by the Chamber of Commerce and the DDA. The annexation of the RV campground was appreciated, and progress on the city park construction was noted. Preparations for the special primary election for the Public Service Commissioner were discussed, and the hiring of a 4-H Youth Development Agent was announced. Updates were given on continuing education, permits, fire department training, and construction at the Hendricks House. The Farmers Market was promoted.

The meeting addressed several topics including the signing of the Insurance Bond Letter by the Probate Judge, reappointment to the Bleckley County Family and Children Services Board, continuation of the Department of Human Services Coordinated Transportation, approval of the purchase and financing of patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's Office, and agreements with the Nichols-Cauley Accounting and Advisory Firm and Middle Flint Council on Aging, Inc. The board also discussed the city's annexation of islands in Bleckley County, appointments to the Board of Tax Assessors, the awarding of the 2025 LMIG Supplement bid to the Scruggs Company for repaving Antioch Road, and the purchase of property behind the courthouse. Additionally, the meeting included a review of the recent audit, updates on transit, the Special Primary Election for the Public Service Commission, the monthly fire report, tax collection, EMS services, agricultural programs, student move-in day at MGSU, downtown revitalization grants, road paving, Chamber of Commerce activities, and grants for the IDA Park. The Sheriff commented on the audit and the office's accreditation process. Qualifying for City positions was mentioned, along with a proposal for new sanitation service and a meter audit. The Magistrate Court update was provided.

The meeting focused on the purchase and installation of equipment for five new vehicles for the Sheriff's Office, financed by State Bank. The county is required to pay $75,000 upfront. The vehicles are expected to be on the road in 8-10 weeks.

The meeting included discussions on signing the Heart of Altamaha Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging Amendment, the City annexing land lots off Mac Thompson Road owned by Casey Paulk, and repairs to Porter Road and Rebie Road due to recent storms. The Bleckley County Millage Rate was set at 12.597.