Carroll County public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will meet to review a conditional use request. The body will determine if a manufactured home can be placed on a property zoned for multi-family residential use.
- C-24-12-01: Conditional Use request for a manufactured home at 290 Bethlehem Church Rd
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Carroll County Board of Appeals will consider two variance applications. One is an intrafamily lot‑size variance (V‑24‑12‑01) to split 3.03 acres from a 7.03‑acre parcel in the Agriculture zone at 4245 Hutcheson Ferry Rd. The other is a setback variance (V‑24‑12‑02) to allow a fellowship hall to be built within the required commercial setbacks at 1187 Dallas Hwy. The meeting will follow the outlined hearing procedures for presentations and rebuttals.
- V‑24‑12‑01: Intrafamily‑lot size variance, 4245 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, split 3.03 acres from 7.03‑acre parcel, Agriculture zone, applicant Chris Carnes.
- V‑24‑12‑02: Setback variance, 1187 Dallas Hwy, fellowship hall within commercial setbacks, Commercial zone, applicant Christ First Church.
- Hearing procedures set a total of ten minutes for each side to present and five minutes for rebuttal.
The Carroll County Board of Appeals approved all three variance requests on December 5, 2024. Two intrafamily lot-size variances were granted to split properties below the 4-acre minimum, and one setback variance was approved for a church fellowship hall. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved intrafamily lot-size variance for 235 Tyus Carrollton Rd (5-0)
- Approved intrafamily lot-size variance for 4245 Hutcheson Ferry Rd (5-0)
- Approved setback variance for Christ First Church at 1187 Dallas Hwy (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider two equipment purchases for the Sheriff’s Office: eight in‑car cameras and ten body‑worn cameras, and eleven bullet‑proof vests. The meeting also includes a financial recap, a FY 2024 budget amendment, and resolutions to begin abandoning portions of Whooping Creek Church Road and Taylor Rainey Cut‑off Road. Several board and agency appointments and reappointments are scheduled for discussion.
- Sheriff’s Office equipment purchase: 8 Getac in‑car cameras and 10 body‑worn cameras from PCN Strategies, Inc., funded by $71,072.67 from school zone safety camera funds
- Sheriff’s Office equipment purchase: 11 bullet‑proof vests from Federal Eastern International, funded by $60,401.44 from school zone safety camera funds
- Resolution to begin abandonment of a portion of Whooping Creek Church Road (land lot 2, 11th District)
- Resolution to begin abandonment of Taylor Rainey Cut‑off Road (land lots 264, 265, 280, 281, District 6)
- FY 2024 budget amendment and October 2024 financial recap presented by the Finance Director
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Carroll County Board of Appeals will consider four lot‑size variance applications for agricultural parcels. Each request seeks to split off acreage that is below the required minimum lot size. The items were tabled from the October meeting and will be heard under the board's established procedures.
- V-24-10-01: Split 1.5 acres from 65.83‑acre parcel at 151 Lee Morgan Rd (Agriculture)
- V-24-10-02: Split 1.06 acres from 50.67‑acre parcel on Hwy 5 W/Blackwelder Rd (Agriculture)
- V-24-11-01: Split 2 acres from 4.01‑acre parcel at 94 Gilley Rd (Agriculture)
- V-24-11-02: Split 1.5 acres from 6.52‑acre parcel at 235 Tyus Carrollton Rd (Agriculture)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several grant applications for the judicial branch and juvenile court. The meeting includes zoning requests for properties on Gray Road and Frashier Road, as well as equipment purchases for parks and public works.
- Rezoning of 5.01 acres at 358 Gray Rd from Residential to Agriculture
- Rezoning of 3.81 acres at 655 Frashier Rd from Industrial to Agriculture
- Acceptance of a State of Georgia ARPA Supplemental Grant up to $1.002 million for the Court System
- BJA Veterans Treatment Court Grant up to $900,000 and a $550,000 BJA Grant for Mental Health Advocates
- Purchase of a Kubota RTVX2 Side by Side for $16,847.22
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the September 2024 financial recap and discuss House Bill 581. The body will also review items for the November 5, 2024 meeting agenda.
- September 2024 Financial Recap
- Discussion of House Bill 581
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will hear requests to rezone two properties from residential or industrial to agriculture and discuss a withdrawn battery energy storage facility proposal. The meeting will also cover approval of previous minutes and hearing procedures.
- Rezone 5.01 acres at 358 Gray Rd. from Residential to Agriculture
- Rezone 3.81 acres at 655 Frashier Rd. from Industrial to Agriculture
- Withdrawn: Rezoning 56.22 acres at 144 Glenloch Rd. for battery energy storage
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Discussion of public hearing procedures
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will adopt hearing procedures that set speaking times for applicants and opponents. It will consider two lot‑size variance requests in the agricultural zone: one to split 1.5 acres from a 65.83‑acre parcel at 151 Lee Morgan Rd, and another to split 1.06 acres from a 50.67‑acre parcel on Hwy 5 W/Blackwelder Rd. Decisions on these variances will be made at this meeting.
- V-24-10-01: Intrafamily lot‑size variance to split 1.5 acres from 65.83 acres at 151 Lee Morgan Rd (Parcel #061-0039), applicant Garrett Denney/Patrick Denny.
- V-24-10-02: Lot‑size variance to split 1.06 acres from 50.67 acres on Hwy 5 W/Blackwelder Rd (Parcel #048-0162(0055)), applicant Trademark Quality Homes/Jerlean Morris.
- Adoption of hearing procedures setting 10‑minute presentation limits and 5‑minute rebuttal limits for applicants and opponents.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider adding two School Resource Officer positions and supplements for existing officers. The meeting includes a proposal for a part-time Associate Juvenile Court Judge and a review of lighting proposals for the Recreation Complex.
- Two new School Resource Officer positions at $87,450 each ($174,900 total)
- $6,000 supplements for ten School Resource Officers ($60,000 total)
- Addition of a part-time contract Associate Juvenile Court Judge starting January 1, 2025
- Proposals for outdoor stadium light renovation at Recreation Complex (1201 Newnan Road)
- Presentation for the 26th Anniversary of West Georgia Right to Life
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will discuss House Bill 581, presented by County Attorney Avery Jackson and Chief Appraiser Hubert Sparks. They will also receive a financial recap for August 2024 from Finance Director Alecia Searcy. Finally, the board will review items slated for the October 1, 2024 meeting agenda.
- Consideration of House Bill 581
- Financial recap for August 2024
- Review of items for the October 1, 2024 Board agenda
- Attachments related to the financial recap
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will review its hearing procedures, including time limits for presenters and rebuttals. It will consider a variance request (V‑24‑09‑01) to split off 2 acres from a 31.57‑acre agricultural parcel at 595 Old Muse Rd, which is below the required 4‑acre minimum. The decision will be made by Commission District 3.
- Intrafamily lot-size variance (V‑24‑09‑01) to split 2 acres from 31.57-acre parcel at 595 Old Muse Rd
- Adoption of hearing procedure time limits: 10 minutes for presentation, 5 minutes for rebuttal
- Approval of meeting minutes
The Carroll County Board of Appeals unanimously approved an intrafamily lot size variance allowing Jason and Heather Wynn to split off 2 acres from a 31.57-acre property at 595 Old Muse Rd, despite the 4-acre minimum for agricultural zoning. The applicants stated they wanted to keep more land for farming and would have complied with the 4-acre requirement if necessary. No opposition was voiced, and the motion passed 6-0.
- Approved intrafamily lot size variance for 2-acre split at 595 Old Muse Rd (6-0)
- Unanimously approved August minutes (6-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will consider spending $108,415.29 from opioid settlement funds to construct drug testing and therapy spaces at 166 Independence Drive. The board will also vote to levy 2024 property taxes and adopt homestead exemptions, and hold a public hearing to abandon a portion of Arnold Road.
- Authorize $108,415.29 for drug testing and therapy spaces at 166 Independence Drive
- Vote to levy 2024 property taxes and adopt homestead exemptions
- Public hearing to abandon a portion of Arnold Road (1,641.23 feet)
- Restructure positions to create a full-time Peer Specialist using SAMHSA Grant funds
- Receive financial recap for July 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a rezoning request for storage warehouses and several public works contracts. The meeting includes decisions on funding for school resource officers and a proposed property tax millage rate roll back.
- Rezoning request for storage warehouses and RV/boat storage at 2650 Rockmart Rd./HWY 101
- Request for two new School Resource Officer positions ($174,900) and supplements for ten officers ($60,000)
- Bid from Tidwell Traffic Solutions for road re-striping using $2,069,236.38 in GDOT funds
- Purchase of two Kubota tractors with mowers for $89,800
- Proposed 2.5% ACEP Stewardship Fee for landowners receiving conservation easements
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests regarding property setbacks and lot sizes. Both properties are currently zoned Agriculture.
- V-24-08-01: Request to reduce front setback from 100 ft to 86 ft for a garage at 36 Cross Plains Hulett Rd
- V-24-08-02: Request to split 1 acre from 2 acres to build a home at 135 Flat Rock Rd, below the 4 acre minimum
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to view a Solid Waste Recycling Statistics presentation by intern Mikaine Lewis. An ACCG internship presentation will also be reviewed. The session includes a review of items slated for the August 6 Board meeting.
- Solid Waste Recycling Statistics Presentation by Mikaine Lewis
- ACCG Internship Presentation
- Review of items for the August 6, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request to convert residential land to commercial storage for RVs and boats at 2650 Rockmart Rd/HWY 101. The meeting also includes procedural rules for speakers and approval of past minutes.
- Rezoning request Z-24-07-01 and C-24-07-01 for storage warehouses at 2650 Rockmart Rd/HWY 101
- Public hearing procedures with 10-minute speaking limits for supporters and opponents
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will review several applications for lot size and setback variances in agricultural zones. These requests include splitting parcels and reducing front setback requirements at specific properties.
- Lot size variance for 3381 Hog Liver Rd
- Lot size variance for 229 Gardner Rd
- Setback variance for 322 E Mcintosh Circle
- Intrafamily variance for 210 Hubbard Springs Rd
Board of Commissioners
The Board will review rezoning requests for properties on W HWY 166 and HWY 27 S. Members will also consider an objection to a rock quarry application near the Paulding County line and updates to the county leave policy.
- Rezoning 2653 W HWY 166 from Residential to Commercial for an office building
- Rezoning HWY 27 S from Commercial to Agriculture for a single-family home
- Proposed objection to NW Georgia Land Holdings, LLC quarry application
- Approval of financial audit engagement with Rushton and Company, LLC
- Proposed update to the County Leave Policy
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will discuss requirements for the Carroll County application for the ACEP-ALE Program with the Georgia Agricultural Land Trust. The session also includes a review of May 2024 financials and preparation for the July 9, 2024, meeting agenda.
- ACEP-ALE Program application requirements discussion
- May 2024 financial recap
- Review of items for the July 9, 2024, Board of Commissioners meeting
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests and hold a public hearing regarding the Update of the 2021 Zoning Map.
- Rezoning request for an office building at 2653 W Hwy 166
- Rezoning request for a single-family home on HWY 27 S
- Public hearing for the Update of the 2021 Zoning Map
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals is reviewing requests for lot size variances in agricultural zones. These proposals involve splitting existing parcels into smaller lots that would fall below the required 4-acre minimum.
- V-24-06-01: Split 7.556 acres at 340 Ledbetter Rd
- V-24-06-02: Split 4.9 acres at 1726 W Hwy 166
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider the FY 2025 budget resolution for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the creation of a second State Court and transit contract renewals.
- FY 2025 Budget Resolution (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
- $70,000 local match for Three Rivers Regional Transit System renewal
- Replacement Sheriff's Office vehicle purchase up to $34,657
- $37,880 walk-in storage freezer for the Correctional Institute
- Resolution to create a second State Court
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review the April 2024 financial recap. The body will also discuss items for the June 4, 2024 meeting agenda.
- April 2024 financial recap presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
- Review of items for the June 4, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a single request during its May 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of minutes. The primary business item is a conditional use request to process and compost tree debris at a specific location. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Conditional Use request C-24-05-01 for processing and composting tree debris at 385 Clem Lowell Rd. (Parcel #136-0100, Land Lot 162 of the 5th District).
- Applicant: Chaffin Investments/Jeffrey Vance.
- Location falls within Commission District 4.
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $4.4 million contract for the courthouse 5th floor and a change order for the new administration building. The board will also hold a public hearing to abandon a portion of Old Four Notch Road and consider updates to local enabling legislation for cost-of-living increases. Additionally, the board will review proposals for natural gas suppliers and provide notice of the upcoming FY2024-2025 budget public hearing.
- Approval of $4,383,725.40 contract with Vision General Contractors for the 5th floor build-out of the Court House
- Approval of Change Order 2 for the New County Administration Facility at 423 College Street, with a total project budget not to exceed $39,964,016.00
- Public hearing and resolution to abandon a 0.99-acre portion of Old Four Notch Road
- Approval of $62,841.84 for Sheriff's Office patrol unit equipment funded by school zone safety camera zones
- Consideration of rezoning request Z-24-04-01 to change 43 Wilton Smith Rd from Commercial to Residential
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review March 2024 financial reports and recycling grant statistics. The agenda also included a review of items scheduled for the May 7, 2024 public meeting. No specific votes or decisions were recorded in this work session agenda.
- Review of March 2024 financial recap presented by Finance Director Alecia Searcy
- Presentation of recycling grant statistics by Keep Carroll Beautiful Executive Director Martyna Griffin
- Discussion of agenda items for the May 7, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Carroll County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request to change a property at 43 Wilton Smith Rd. from Commercial to Residential to build a home. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and hearing rules.
- Rezoning request Z-24-04-01: Commercial to Residential at 43 Wilton Smith Rd., Parcel #123-0103, Land Lot 169, 6th District, Commission District 3.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct an executive session regarding real estate. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Executive session regarding real estate
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session to review February 2024 financials and discuss items for the April 9 meeting. The session includes a presentation regarding the Georgia Organics Family Farm Share.
- Presentation on Georgia Organics Family Farm Share by Dee Perry
- Review of February 2024 Financials
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will review three requests for variances regarding lot sizes and setbacks. These requests involve properties zoned for agriculture in Commission Districts 3 and 6.
- V-24-03-01: Lot size variance for 170 White Rose Ln to allow a 1-acre parcel
- V-24-03-02: Lot size variance for 753 Craven Rd to split off 1.95 acres
- V-24-03-03: Setback variance for 3642 Tyus Carrollton Rd to allow a barn 45 feet from the road
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring infrastructure agreements and equipment purchases. The meeting includes decisions on GDOT right-of-way projects and a new electronic warrant system for the Magistrate Court.
- Two GDOT Right of Way Projects on Hickory Level Road with a $50,000 contribution for each
- Palatine E-Warrant System for Magistrate Court in the amount of $17,275.00
- Exmark 72” mower purchase for the Recreation Department for $15,039 using SPLOST funds
- Project Staple MOU between Carrollton Payroll Development Authority and 'Project Staple' Company
- ACCG Summer Intern Grant for Solid Waste Research in the amount of $3,259.50
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding for Project Staple and an amendment to the EMS agreement. The meeting includes updates on the County Admin Building and the Safe Streets for All Action Plan.
- Project Staple MOU between Carrollton Payroll Development Authority and Project Staple Company
- Amendment to EMS Agreement to add an additional ambulance
- Safe Streets for All Action Plan presentation
- County Admin Building update
- January 2024 financial recap
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Planning Commission will meet to review minutes and conduct a business session. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not list specific projects or requests for decision.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on purchasing 466 acres for McIntosh Reserve Park and leasing a building to the Board of Education. The body will also consider zoning changes for composting facilities and select vendors for courthouse security and IT upgrades.
- Purchase of 466 +/- acres to expand McIntosh Reserve Park
- Purchase of six new apparatus and equipment for Fire Rescue for $803,457.01 using SPLOST funds
- Use of $313,600.00 in State of Georgia Judicial ARPA Grant funds for courthouse audiovisual upgrades
- Conditional Use request for composting organic food waste at 1128 Needmore Rd
- Lease of a 7,500 square foot building at 997 Newnan Road to the Carroll County Board of Education
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will review two requests for lot size variances in agricultural zones. Both applicants are seeking to split parcels that are smaller than the required 4-acre minimum.
- V-24-02-01: Lot size variance for 1.062 acres at 2113 Old Columbus Rd
- V-24-02-02: Intrafamily lot size variance for 1.5 acres at 300 Doris Mill Rd
Planning and Zoning (Community Development)
The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use request for food waste and manure composting at 1128 Needmore Rd. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to add organic commercial composting as a conditional use in the Agricultural Zoning District.
- Conditional Use request for composting at 1128 Needmore Rd (Natural Growth, Inc.)
- Proposed zoning amendment for organic commercial composting in Agricultural Districts
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special called meeting. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss real estate.
- Executive session regarding real estate
Board of Appeals (Community Development)
The Board of Appeals will hold hearings for three variance requests regarding setbacks and lot sizes in agricultural zones. The board will decide if these properties can deviate from standard county requirements.
- V-24-01-01: Front setback variance for 424 Blackwelder Rd to allow 75 feet instead of 100 feet
- V-24-01-02: Intrafamily lot size variance for 1375 Salem Church Rd to split 1 acre from 5.06 acres
- V-24-01-03: Lot size variance for 2149 S Hwy 16 to split 6.37 acres into 4-acre and 2-acre parcels
Board of Commissioners
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request for 815 Roopville Veal Road, changing from Agriculture to Commercial for an agricultural mercantile store. They will also discuss the demolition debris removal contract for the Administration Building, set qualifying fees for 2024 elections, and elect a Vice-Chairman.
- Rezoning Z-23-12-01: 815 Roopville Veal Road, from Agriculture to Commercial for agricultural mercantile store
- Resolution and public notice for crushing/disposal of construction debris from Admin Building demolition at 423 College Street
- Resolution to set 2024 qualifying fees for county offices
- Election of 2024 Vice-Chairman of the Board
- November financial recap and SPLOST reports