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Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Whitfield County Board of Commissioners Regular Business Meeting
The Board of Commissioners addressed several items including the approval of a budget amendment for 2025, the recognition of the Employee of the Month, and various department reports. New business included the approval of an updated Drug and Alcohol Policy and an Urban Transportation Grant Application for the Transit Department. The Board also accepted a 2025 JAG Grant for Accountability Courts, approved various budget amendments, reviewed the final design contract for the Hwy 201 intersection, authorized the purchase of a wheel loader for Public Works, and approved an SRO MOU with the North Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency. Additionally, the Board reviewed several rezoning recommendations.
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Whitfield County Board of Commissioners Regular Business Meeting
The board meeting addressed various administrative and financial matters, including the presentation of the 2025 financial audit and the approval of grant applications for the Juvenile Court, Senior Center, and Accountability Courts. The board discussed several zoning requests, annexation matters, and infrastructure projects, such as a sewer extension on McFalls Street. Additionally, the board considered alcohol beverage license applications and reviewed reports from department heads and commissioners.
Jul 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Whitfield County Board of Elections & Registration Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed the results of a previous full hand audit and confirmed the successful fulfillment of an Open Records Request (ORR) regarding high-resolution ballot scans. Discussions also included legislative updates involving the procurement of a new system for 2028 printing, the establishment of a research committee for 2027, automatic recount policies for qualified contests, and the implementation of new voter check-in procedures.
Jun 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Whitfield County Board of Elections and Registration Meeting Minutes
The board discussed the results of the Public Service Commissioner District 3 race recount, which confirmed original election day results. The board certified the June 16 Runoff Election results. Additionally, they addressed a request for a recount received from the office of Vernon Jones, noting it must be forwarded to the Secretary of State, and announced the upcoming Risk-Limiting Audit for the June 16 election.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
