The Board of Commissioners discussed the presentation of capital projects to be funded through advance funding, specifically SPLOST VIII projects including a Government Complex and a new park. They also considered and approved a resolution regarding the issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Barrow County Public Facilities Authority to finance various governmental capital projects for the county, including the authorization of an intergovernmental contract between the Authority and the county.
Oct 27, 2026·
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The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved several items, including a public hearing for the Oak Grove Landfill expansion, the purchase of airport generators, and the approval of a recreation playground replacement project. Additionally, the Board authorized various infrastructure and service agreements, such as TSPLOST road construction services, paving projects for Apalachee Church Road and Etheridge Road, and the formal acceptance of new roads. Other approvals included intergovernmental agreements for microwave system upgrades, bridge repairs, and water utility services, as well as the purchase of a replacement UPS for the E911 department and sewer treatment capacity.
Oct 27, 2026·Board meeting
Barrow County Board Of Commissioners Voting Session
The meeting covered several key agenda items, including a public hearing regarding the consistency of the proposed Oak Grove Landfill expansion with the regional solid waste management plan. The board approved the purchase of a backup generator and portable generators for the airport. Additionally, contracts were awarded for the Recreation Playground Replacement project and the 2027 TSPLOST Paving County Road Construction Services. An intergovernmental agreement for road paving projects with the City of Auburn was authorized, and the board formally accepted new roads and extensions for inclusion in the official road mileage inventory.
Oct 13, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Board of Commissioners Voting Session Agenda
The agenda focuses on several zoning and land use matters, including multiple rezoning requests for residential development, a landfill expansion project, special use permits for event venues, and variance requests for infrastructure. The meeting also includes the appointment of a new member to the Planning Commission. Business items involve the procurement of network switches and uninterruptible power supplies, the approval of airport capital improvement plans, and the execution of various intergovernmental agreements related to public safety radio systems, bridge repair projects, water utility services, and the acquisition of sewer treatment capacity.
