Stanley A Elkins

The Grady County Board of Commissioners scheduled a Called Meeting for the express purpose of approving the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget.

The meeting included public comments regarding the qualifications for the administrator position, with speakers emphasizing experience and community knowledge. Commissioners discussed the importance of ethics and experience in selecting the administrator. A motion was made to elect Keith Moye, but it was denied. Subsequently, a motion to elect Celeste Tyler was approved, resulting in her being named County Administrator.

The Grady County Board of Commissioners meeting included the appointment of the Chair, Vice-Chair, County Clerk, and County Attorney. The board discussed public comments regarding Tiny Houses and reviewed the calendar of events. Formal actions included approving a change order for site work on the new Recreation Department building, a resolution changing the lot size, a resolution for the Moratorium on Tiny Houses, and the approval of the Road Striping list for bidding. The board also discussed the County Administrator's employment contract and appointed members to the Southwest Georgia Community Action Council. Additionally, the attorney requested authorization to handle a lawsuit for the Clerk of Court and suggested updates to Land Use Regulations concerning Manufactured Housing.

The Grady County Board of Commissioners held a meeting that included a public hearing for the CDBG Grant for the Help Agency Building, where discussions about the Senior Hall took place. The board also discussed outfitting a new Ford Police Interceptor. The second reading of the Tiny Homes definition and Article X was postponed for further research. Updates were provided on the Recreation Building, Aquatic Center, Pine Park Phase III, EMS rebuild, Striping bid, and Hawthorne Trail. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding cross drain replacement on roads and the construction of a new Fire Station on Woodland Road. An executive session was held to discuss property matters.

The meeting included discussions on concert events on private property, a presentation from the Sheriff's Office, and budget amendments for 2025. Pay Request #5 for HTS Construction was approved, and a voting delegate was appointed for the 2025 Legislative Leadership Conference. The Tax Commissioner's and Tax Assessor's offices were approved to extend their hours on a trial basis. Bids for paving at Barber Park were rejected, and new bids were approved for road resurfacing. Furnishings were approved for purchase for the EMS building. The Feds may raise the weight limits for trucks to 91,000 lbs. The procedure for closing Plantation Road was reviewed.