Rockdale County

The Board of Commissioners conducted a zoning public hearing to consider an application to rezone property on Southeast Parker Road from local commercial to general commercial to allow for the development and operation of an express car wash. The presentation included details about the site plan, including subdivision plans, proposed lighting and landscape buffers, and traffic management considerations. A member of the public raised concerns regarding increased traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, and the impact on the local community, which the Board acknowledged and discussed with the applicant.

The Board of Commissioners discussed the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment 2026-03. The Board voted to refer the item back to the Planning Commission for further review and recommendation rather than continuing the hearing immediately. Additionally, the Planning Department provided updates on the UDO community survey, detailing the launch of a new survey, the upcoming transition of website resources to the county's primary planning and development page, and the availability of updates via social media.

The meeting focused on updates regarding several economic development initiatives in the county. Discussions covered the status of various projects, including the potential expansion of local companies, the development of new data centers, and the establishment of a new electric vehicle service facility. Additionally, the board reviewed workforce development efforts, specifically a new electric vehicle training facility and the creation of a 'Junior Credy Board' designed to engage high school and college students in local economic development planning.

The meeting focused on the recognition of various county employees for their years of service. Several staff members were honored for reaching 20-year and 25-year milestones within departments such as Senior Services, the Board of Elections, the Sheriff's Office, Finance, the Tax Commissioner's Office, Parks and Recreation, and Code Enforcement.

The Planning Commission conducted a meeting that included the election of a new vice chair and expressions of appreciation for departing members. The primary agenda item was a request for a Special Use Permit for an RV park and campground, which received a staff recommendation for approval with 10 specific conditions. The applicant presented a vision for the project, highlighting a focus on creating an upscale, veteran-oriented, and family-friendly recreational environment, while committing to specific landscape buffers and site management standards.