Joshua McCard

The Board of Commissioners addressed several items, including the purchase of two sets of extrication tools, the approval of the Language Access Plan for the CDBG Grant, and the approval of qualifying fees for the 2026 Election Cycle. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to the District Attorney's budget to retain Assistant DA positions, the bid to construct the new EMS Substation, and the appointment of Phil Bazemore to the Landbank Authority following a request for removal. The board also approved a contract renegotiation with Sikes Aviation concerning monthly fees and call-out fees, continued Fiscal Agent Status for Family Connection, approved the surplus of a Sheriff Department vehicle, and approved a striping proposal for approximately 32 miles of roads. During other business, one commissioner announced her intention to run for re-election.

The meeting included discussions and decisions regarding the Sheriff Department Generator, Area Aging Committee Appointment, and the Next Generation System at 911 through AT&T. The board approved the replacement of the generator and switchgear for the Sheriff's Department and made appointments to the Area Aging Committee. They also approved proceeding with AT&T to provide the Next Generation System for 911, which will bring complete redundancy, faster and more accurate caller location capabilities, clarity, and greater speed of call connection.

The Laurens County Board of Commissioners discussed Senior Center Operations, deciding to continue meal delivery with County employees. They approved the Region 5 EMS Council Appointment and re-appointed Phil Gay to the Development Authority. An intergovernmental agreement with the City of Dublin for the Pinehill Road Spur was also approved.

The Laurens County Board of Commissioners held a meeting to discuss and approve several items. The FY 26 Budget was approved. Bids for LRA Small Projects Resurfacing and LRA and TIA Large Projects Resurfacing were discussed and approved. The board also approved the cancellation of the July 1st meeting. Additionally, the Heart of Georgia Area Aging Council contract for the Senior Center was approved for reimbursement of meals served.

The Laurens County Board of Commissioners discussed and approved several items, including a PTSD Insurance Resolution to provide coverage for public safety and emergency responders. The board also approved the Sheriff's request to assign vehicles to the District Attorney to expedite cases and approved the Sheriff's request to surplus a vehicle for trade-in. Additionally, there was a discussion about acquiring new pickup trucks for Rural Fire, EMS, and Animal Control.