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Dec 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Gilmer County Government Public Hearing
The proposed budget for Gilmer County for fiscal year 2026 includes projected revenues and budgeted expenditures for maintenance and operations, SPLOST, debt service, and special projects. The budget covers various sectors including general government, judicial, public safety, public works, health and welfare, culture and recreation, housing and development, E911 dispatch, lodging tax/tourism, short term rental department, and Whitepath Golf Course. It also includes capital projects, debt service on bonds, animal shelter expansion, DNR grant for parks and recreation, and other financing sources.
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Gilmer County Planning Commission and Gilmer County Board of Land Use Appeals Public Hearing
The public hearing focused on various land use ordinance amendment applications, including rezoning requests for residential, multi-family, and agricultural developments. Key agenda items involved property rezoning for a 100-unit apartment complex, minor residential subdivisions, a variance request for a dry storage building with a side setback reduction, and the conversion of property for an apple orchard and greenhouse-based agricultural production.
May 28, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Gilmer County Parks and Recreation Master Plan
This document provides a recap of the Gilmer County Parks and Recreation Master Plan project. It outlines the project approach, which includes data collection and inventory, community involvement through extensive surveys, and recommendations based on gap analysis and needs assessment. Key findings from community feedback on preferred recreational facilities, passive activities, special events, and active programs are presented. The plan aims to guide future improvements for River Park, Clear Creek, and operational aspects, with next steps focused on final review, adoption, and implementation to enhance the county's parks and recreation offerings.
Mar 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Gilmer County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Key discussion topics included possible action on Impact Fees and the establishment of a Workman's Compensation Committee. New business featured several Action Items requiring final decisions on Resolutions related to Amendments to the Gilmer County Land Use (Zoning) District Map for multiple parcels, including Berean Baptist Church and properties owned by Joey & Lindy Patterson and The Entrust Group. Other actions involved the potential abandonment of a portion of Dale Valley Lane, a Budget Amendment for the Short-Term Rental Department, an increase of leased property at Whitestone Convenience Center, and final decisions on a River Outfitter's License for Cartecay River Experience. The Commission also considered a contract with Croy Engineering for an Airport access road, acceptance of a Letter of Credit for roadwork completion in Sunrise Mountain Phase 2, eliminating the Road Paving List, and resolutions authorizing the release and extension of irrevocable letters of credit for roadwork and water system infrastructure completion for Shenandoah Subdivision, respectively. An Executive Session was scheduled for consultation with the county attorney regarding litigation, property negotiations, and personnel matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
