White County

The meeting agenda included the adoption of the December 1, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes. Key land use discussions involved considering applications for a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower, and several requests for redistricting property from A-1 Agricultural Forestry District or R-1 Residential Single-Family District to C-2 Highway Business District, or vice versa. New business items included considering an amendment to the Short-Term Rental Subdivision Map, an appeal regarding variance denials for lot size and building lines, and a request for County Road Acceptance for Boulder Lane. The Board also addressed bids for HVAC Rooftop Unit replacement, entering into intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) with the White County Board of Education for election services and with the City of Helen concerning vehicle transfers. Further discussions included approving surplus equipment trade-in, amending the solid waste hauling contract, approving the 2026 worker's compensation insurance renewal, amending a service agreement with iWorQ Systems, Inc., and electing a Vice-Chair for 2026.

The White County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting to discuss various topics. The Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report was presented, indicating the county is in good financial standing. A request for amendment of the Short-Term Rental Subdivision Map was denied. A funding request from the Folk Pottery Center of Northeast Georgia for the John Burrison Pottery Studio Project was tabled. Bids received for HVAC Rooftop Unit replacement at the Administration Building were rejected and the project was rebid. The expenditure for a geotechnicial study and settlement analysis by Southern Geotechnical Consultants for the access project on North Main Street / Hwy 129 North property was approved. The final Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendments were adopted. The monthly financial status report and county manager's report were presented. Commissioners expressed their appreciation to county staff.

The White County Board of Commissioners held a meeting where they designated November 19-26, 2025, as Farm-City Week. They approved land use variances for Nacoochee Methodist Church and a conditional use permit with land use variances for property on Elrod Road. Amendments to White County Codes and Land Use Regulations were adopted, addressing subjects such as fees, land disturbance permits, water system attachments, recreational vehicles, and setbacks. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of extrication equipment for Fire Stations 5, 6, and 9, and announced the receipt of $500,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for the library construction project.

The White County Board of Commissioners convened for a work session and called meeting to address several key items. These included the presentation of a proclamation designating Farm-City Week, consideration of land use variance applications for Nacoochee Methodist Church and Mark Turner, and a review of proposed amendments to the White County Codes. The amendments covered a range of topics, such as fees, common development definitions, land disturbance permits, water system attachment requirements, regulations for recreational vehicles, building line setbacks, final plat approval processes, and road widths. Additionally, the board considered the approval of a purchase to replace old extrication equipment for Fire Stations 5, 6, and 9, and reviewed the agenda for the upcoming December 1, 2025 Regular Meeting.

The agenda includes adopting the minutes from previous meetings, certifying election results, reviewing the official election summary report and statement of votes cast, and approving the election cycle dates and times for 2026, as well as the BOER's regularly scheduled meetings. Other items include a poll worker appreciation dinner, the White County Employee Christmas Luncheon, a regional meeting in Union County, and the Registrar's report of registered voters. Additionally, there will be comments from the public and board members.