The Board of Commissioners discussed several new business items including an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit and the renewal of Enterprise GIS Support and Managed Services for the IT Department. Other items involved considerations for the purchase of IT equipment, sports court renovations, vehicle replacements for the Senior Center and Water Resources Department, ratification of emergency procurement for courthouse plumbing, and a service agreement for the Public Works Department.
Jul 1, 2026
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Barrow County's proposed operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), a draft recommended budget presented to the Board of Commissioners for public review and adoption.
May 29, 2026·Board meeting
Barrow County Board of Commissioners Retreat Meeting Minutes
The retreat focused on several key planning and operational topics for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussions included the presentation of the draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget, employee health benefits optimization and cost-containment strategies, and updates on employee wellness programs and performance evaluations. The board also reviewed proposed fee adjustments for Parks and Recreation programs and Airport services. Additionally, the meeting covered the integration of Flock Safety cameras for public safety and an overview of the County's long-term capital facilities program, which includes potential expansions for the Courthouse, Detention Center, and new administrative buildings.
Jan 27, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Commissioners Voting Session
The meeting agenda included the approval of minutes from previous sessions (January 13, 2026, and January 22, 2026). New business items involved several considerations and approvals: the purchase of five Dell Servers for the Historic Courthouse, approval of the FY 2026 Piedmont Circuit Specialty Court Contract Agreement with Advantage Behavioral Health Systems, approval of the Northwest Elevated Water Storage Tank Construction Service Agreement with Pittsburg Tank & Tower Company Inc., declaration of a 2024 Ford Explorer as surplus and purchase of a 2025 Ford Explorer for the Sheriff's Office, approval of an amendment to the Host Fee Agreement with Republic Services of Georgia, and consideration to correct a scrivener's error in the December 9, 2025, minutes. The Board also addressed rezoning requests and annexations during the public hearings segment of the preceding January 13, 2026 meeting (which is being approved on this date). Furthermore, Old Business included the approval of a mixed-use village development rezoning request and the withdrawal of a large tract rezoning request. New business for the January 27 meeting also covered approvals for 2026 Qualifying Fees, the purchase of a new Fire Department Rescue Vehicle, the purchase of a new truck for Buildings & Grounds, the transfer of Reserved Sewer Treatment Capacity, approval of the Covered Bridge Road Water Main Extension Agreement, appointment of a Chairman Pro-Tempore for 2026, and amendments to Professional Services Agreements with Deal, Riley, & Associates and Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc., as well as resolutions regarding the creation of the Barrow County Public Facilities Authority and making the Solicitor-General a full-time position.
