May 12, 2026Board meeting
Colquitt County Board of Commissioners First Budget Meeting
The Board of Commissioners held their first budget meeting to review the fiscal year 2026-2027 overview and specific departmental budget requests. Key discussions included total projected revenues and recommended expenditures, preliminary tax digest figures, and an overview of new position requests and employee pay options. Departments reviewed included Roads & Bridges, Maintenance (Shop and Facility divisions), Information Systems, County Prison, EMS/Ambulance, E-911, and Solid Waste, with specific focus on capital purchase requests and long-term sustainability. The Board also reached a consensus to eliminate funding for the Downtown Development Authority and discussed incorporating proposed employee raises into retirement matches.