Charlton County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss personnel and real estate. No official action is scheduled to follow the session.

• Executive session regarding personnel and real estate

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on December 19, 2024. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel and real estate matters, but no action was taken during the session. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session for personnel and real estate matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2025 fiscal year budget and consider several financial actions. Commissioners will vote on accepting a $97,760.71 FEMA hazard mitigation grant with a $5,865.64 local match for portable warning signs. They will also consider a contract up to $9,300 with Ground‑Water Services, Inc. for methane and surface‑water monitoring, and an intergovernmental indigent services agreement for 2025. Finally, the board will authorize the chairman to sign the 2025 budget resolution.

• Public hearing regarding the 2025 fiscal year budget
• Authorize acceptance of a $97,760.71 FEMA grant with a $5,865.64 local match for three portable warning message board signs
• Authorize a contract with Ground‑Water Services, Inc. not to exceed $9,300 for methane and surface‑water monitoring and reporting
• Authorize an intergovernmental 2025 indigent services agreement
• Motion to authorize the chairman to sign the 2025 fiscal year budget resolution

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget Resolution, authorizing the chairman to sign it. They also approved a GEMA grant for hazard mitigation and portable warning signs, a contract for methane and surface water monitoring, and an intergovernmental agreement for indigent services. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Adopted 2025 Fiscal Year Budget Resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to accept GEMA grant of $97,760.71 with $5,865.64 local match for hazard mitigation and 3 portable warning message board signs (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to execute contract with Ground-Water Services, Inc. for methane and surface water monitoring not to exceed $9,300 (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to enter 2025 Indigent Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted financial report (unanimous)

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will meet to approve the wastewater treatment plant bid, appoint a Development Authority board member, and approve a contract with CSRA Probation Services. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Downtown Development Authority.

• Approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Bid
• Approve Development Authority Board Member
• Approve Contract / CSRA Probation Services
• Discuss Downtown Development Authority

Board of Assessors

The Charlton County Board of Assessors will formally approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting. The board will discuss ACOs, homestead and veteran exemption matters, CUVA issues, motor vehicle appeals, and receive the Chief Appraiser and financial reports. An executive session will follow before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from Oct. 08, 2024
• Review ACOs
• Discuss homesteads/VA exemption
• Consider motor vehicle appeals

The Charlton County Board of Assessors held a routine monthly meeting, approving the agenda, prior meeting minutes, ACOs, and homestead exemptions, all unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; no CUVA/FLPA applications, motor vehicle appeals, or executive session occurred.

• Approved agenda for October 8, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved ACOs (unanimous)
• Approved homestead exemptions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 budget, allocate remaining ARPA funds, and consider a grant for a fire truck replacement. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Chamber of Commerce and public comments.

• Authorize County Administrator to apply for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• Authorize County Administrator to obligate remaining ARPA funds ($948)
• Authorize County Administrator to advertise the 2025 County Budget
• Discuss abandonment of Wolfgang Alley
• Discuss proposed animal fees

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously authorized the County Administrator to apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to replace fire truck 31, with a required county match of $43,700. They also authorized obligating the remaining $949.76 in ARPA funds toward the EMS ambulance and advertising the 2025 county budget with a 2% pay increase for most employees. Several agenda items, including the abandonment of Wolfgang Alley, bidding out food for recreation, and proposed animal fees, were tabled until the January 16, 2025 meeting.

• Authorized County Administrator to apply for AFG grant for fire truck replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized obligating remaining $949.76 ARPA funds to EMS ambulance (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising 2025 county budget with 2% pay increase for employees (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on abandonment of Wolfgang Alley until Jan 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on bidding out food for recreation until Jan 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on proposed animal fees until Jan 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss animal fees and the abandonment of Wolfgang Alley. The body is considering a resolution for PTSD coverage from HB 451 and a steel building for the Ga Bend Firestation.

• Resolution to adopt PTSD coverage from HB 451
• Steel building for Ga Bend Firestation
• Abandonment of Wolfgang Alley
• Proposed animal fees
• Purchase of facilities maintenance truck

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city reports and financial statements. The primary business item is a resolution regarding a Language Access Plan (LAP). The body will also discuss state and federal grants.

• Resolution for Language Access Plan (LAP)
• Discussion of State and Federal Grants
• Approval of Income and Expense Statements

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and discuss several action items. The board is reviewing plans for the Okefenokee Festival and various sports programs. Discussions include 2025 concessions and the horse arena field.

• Okefenokee Festival planning
• Volleyball, soccer, and basketball signups
• Horse arena field
• 2025 concessions

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet on November 7, 2024. They will consider renewing the county's insurance policy, a financial commitment for a local bridge replacement, an easement for Brantley Telephone Company, and participation in the SGRC regional transit program. The board will also discuss the GA Bend fire station project and possible changes to the current animal ordinance. Procedural items include adoption of the agenda, minutes, and public comments.

• Consider insurance renewal
• Consider county financial commitment for the local bridge replacement
• Consider easement for Brantley Telephone Company
• Consider participation in SGRC regional transit program
• Discuss changes to the current animal ordinance

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will consider routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and financial statements. They will hear a presentation on reentry services by Rosetta P. Taylor of the National Association of Reentry Professionals, Inc. The council will vote on the 2025 city budget and adopt the 2024 millage rate. An executive session will be held for personnel matters.

• Presentation by Rosetta P. Taylor, Executive Director, National Association of Reentry Professionals, Inc.
• Approve 2025 Budget
• Approve 2024 Millage Rate
• Executive Session on Personnel matters
• Approve Income and Expense Statements

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet on Oct. 17, 2024 to review several items. The agenda includes a financial report, a hearing from Dr. Melad Smith, a hearing from Roberta Henry about a variance request, and consideration of a millage rate and a grant proposal. Public comments will be limited to three minutes.

• Consider millage rate
• Consider grant proposal
• Hear from Dr. Melad Smith
• Hear from Roberta Henry regarding request for variance
• Financial report (second meeting)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review tax-related administrative items. The body will discuss exemptions, applications, and appeals.

• Homestead Exemptions
• CUVA/FLPA Applications
• Motor Vehicle Appeal
• Chief Appraiser's Report
• Financial Report

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on October 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, public comments, commissioners’ comments, and adjournment. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy discussions are scheduled.

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2024‑2025 Comprehensive Plan update and hear a proposal for a Coastal Incentives Grant. Commissioners will consider purchasing a fire department truck and replacement radios for the fire department, and will discuss adopting changes to fire department SOP/SOG. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and public comments.

• Public hearing for 2024‑2025 Comprehensive Plan update
• Hearing about Coastal Incentives Grant proposal
• Consider purchase of truck for fire department
• Consider purchase of replacement radios for fire department
• Consider adopting SOP/SOG changes in fire department

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will convene in a special called meeting at 4:00 PM on October 2, 2024, in Folkston. The agenda includes a call to order, invocation, pledge, executive session, and a public comment period.

• Special called meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes
• Executive session included if required

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Charlton County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will hold a special meeting to address personnel issues. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, an invocation, and adjournment.

• Discuss Personnel (no further details provided)

Fire Board

The Fire Board will review financial reports and receive updates from the Georgia Forestry Commission. Members will discuss the replacement of radios and updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP/SOG).

• Discussion of replacement radios
• Review of SOP/SOG changes
• Report on 3 new personnel applicants
• Report from Georgia Forestry Commission representative Roger Todd

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss updating trash can fees and hear from the Board of Assessors. The meeting will also include the adoption of the agenda and minutes.

• Consider updating trash can fees
• Hear from Gary Tippins with Board of Assessors
• Adoption of minutes
• Financial report (second meeting)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 3rd

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to interview and consider David Headley for the interim county administrator position. The agenda also includes a call to order, an invocation and pledge to the flag, a public comments period limited to three minutes, and commissioners' comments. No additional business is listed.

• Interview and consideration of David Headley for interim county administrator position
• Public comments (limited to 3 minutes)
• Commissioners' comments

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved hiring David Headley as interim county administrator with the presented employment contract. The decision followed an interview and discussion of his qualifications. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Hired David Headley as interim county administrator (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Charlton County Board of Assessors will conduct its regular meeting, approving the agenda and minutes, and reviewing items such as homestead and VA exemptions, motor vehicle appeals, and the Chief Appraiser and financial reports. An executive session will follow the public portion of the meeting.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes
• Homesteads/VA exemption discussion
• Motor vehicle appeals review
• Executive session

The Charlton County Board of Assessors held a regular monthly meeting and approved several routine items. They approved the agenda and the minutes from May 14, 2024, both unanimously. The board also approved a VA Homestead exemption application, CUVA applications, and two motor vehicle appeals, setting vehicle values at $4,000 each. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for August 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved VA Homestead exemption application (unanimous)
• Approved CUVA applications (unanimous)
• Approved motor vehicle appeals: Will Stillwell Jr. vehicle value set at $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved motor vehicle appeals: Annette Walker vehicle value set at $4,000 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will consider land clearing bids, a culvert pipe purchase, and a timber harvesting ordinance. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a nuisance ordinance proposal and a presentation from the Coastal Resources Division.

• Consider land clearing bid
• Consider approval of culvert pipe purchase
• Consider timber harvesting ordinance
• Discuss nuisance ordinance proposal
• Hear from Coastal Resources Division

The board unanimously approved a land clearing bid, culvert pipe purchase, EMS tablets, AC replacement, fire station change order, ordinance amendments, and removal of demolition permit fee. A nuisance ordinance proposal was dropped. No action was taken on a monthly progress report.

• Awarded land clearing bid to CoreCon Solutions LLC for $42,239 (unanimous)
• Approved culvert pipe purchase from Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company Inc. for $10,260 (unanimous)
• Approved EMS tablets purchase from GovConnection Inc. for $9,472.48 (unanimous)
• Approved AC replacement through HendrixAir Heating and Cooling for $59,184 (unanimous)
• Approved change order with Tyco Construction and Industrial Services, Inc. for $6,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 110-182 and repealing 110-184 (unanimous)
• Adopted timber harvesting ordinance (unanimous)
• Removed demolition permit fee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 23, 2024. The agenda includes a resolution to name an Open Records Officer and an alternate Open Records Officer. The meeting also includes standard items such as an invocation, public comments, and commissioners' comments.

• Resolution to name Open Records Officer and Alternate Open Records Officer

Recreation Advisory Board

The Charlton County Recreation Advisory Board will discuss several activity updates and facility issues. Items include total sign‑ups for soccer, volleyball and cheer programs, a proposal to install LED lights at the St. George basketball court, the conclusion of the coed softball season, recognition of golf district champions, and a report of a roof leak and flooring problems in the gym.

• 168 total sign‑ups for soccer (123), volleyball (29) and cheer (16)
• LED lighting upgrade for St. George basketball court
• Coed softball season has ended
• Golf district champions Lily Huling and Brady McCallister recognized
• Gym roof leak and flooring issues reported

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city reports and financial statements. The primary action item is the approval of bids for patrol car cameras.

• Approval of patrol car camera bids

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will discuss approval of air‑conditioning repair for the annex building and ratify a purchase of materials for the road department. Commissioners will also consider repealing the county ordinance on building codes and will hold first readings of a nuisance ordinance and a timber‑harvesting ordinance. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and a financial report.

• Consider approval of AC repair for annex building
• Consider ratifying purchase of materials for road department
• Consider repealing county ordinance regarding building codes
• First reading of nuisance ordinance
• First reading of timber harvesting ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear reports on audits, property values, and rural development. They are deciding on infrastructure repairs and a scrap tire abatement program agreement.

• Replacement of culvert pipes on Barker Boulevard
• Local Government Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement Program agreement
• Discussion of Animals Ordinance
• Amendment to personnel policy
• Right-of-way abandonment

Fire Board

The Charlton County Fire Board will convene at Winokur Fire Station for its regular meeting on July 22, 2024. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as adoption of minutes, financial reports, and various departmental reports. One amendment to the agenda proposes consideration of a quote for radios.

• Amendment to agenda: consider quote for radios

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 18, 2024, to consider several key items, including a budget amendment, repairs to the county annex building, and updates to local ordinances. The meeting will also discuss agreements related to fire defense, mutual aid, and school resource officers, along with policy updates for county facilities.

• Consider Budget Amendment #1
• Consider repairs to the County Annex Building
• Consider approval of Rural Fire Defense Cooperative Lease Agreement
• Consider Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid with Baker County
• Consider School Resource Officer Agreement between Sheriff's Office and Board of Education

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a planning retreat to discuss priority areas of focus. The agenda includes reviews of workforce strategy, economic development, and the retirement system.

• Workforce strategy regarding non-exempt versus exempt employees
• Personnel improvement, employee benefits, and healthcare
• EMS
• Business investment and economic development
• Planning, zoning, and ordinances

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the upcoming budget. The agenda includes a panel discussion and information on August trainings.

• Review and approve minutes
• Discuss budget
• Panel discussion
• Upcoming trainings for August

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to conduct regular monthly business, including the review of income and expense statements. The body is scheduled to decide on bids for patrol car equipment.

• Approval of patrol car equipment bids

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review various assessment items. The agenda includes processing homestead and VA exemptions, CUVA applications, and motor vehicle appeals.

• Homestead/VA Exemption reviews
• CUVA applications
• Motor Vehicle Appeals
• Review of ACOs

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will consider several items including the purchase of a fire truck and approval of permit fees. The agenda also includes reviewing a contract with Unison Behavioral Health and an alleyway abandonment proposal.

• Purchase of a fire truck
• Approval of permit fees
• Ratification of dump truck repair
• County participation contract with Unison Behavioral Health
• Rocky Harrington III alleyway abandonment proposal

Board of Elections and Voter Registration

The Board will discuss responsibilities and schedules for May elections. Members will also review the current budget status and the deployment of a new computer. Additionally, the board will address Teresa Hamilton's resignation.

• Review of May election schedule and responsibilities
• Deployment and configuration of a new computer
• Review of current budget status
• Transition plan for Teresa Hamilton's resignation

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will meet to review reports from the Police Department and City Manager. The council also plans to vote on a leash law and amendments to patrol car bids.

• Approval of Leash Law
• Amendment of Patrol Car Bids
• Review of Income and Expense Statements

Board of Assessors

This agenda consists of standard procedural items for the Board of Assessors. The board will review homestead exemptions, CUVA/FLPA applications, and motor vehicle appeals.

• Homestead Exemptions
• CUVA/FLPA Applications
• Motor Vehicle Appeals
• E&R, N.O.D. & Refund reviews

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approval for emergency event pay policies and an agreement with Nassau County. The agenda also includes requests for road department truck repairs and turnout gear for the VFD. Discussions are planned regarding nuisance ordinances and permitting fees.

• Approval of emergency event/operational pay policies
• Interlocal agreement between Nassau County and Charlton County
• Road department dump truck repair approval
• Turnout gear for VFD approval
• Discussion of nuisance ordinance and permitting fees

Fire Board

The meeting consists of routine procedural items and agency reports. The board will review financial, personnel, and fire run reports, alongside updates from the Georgia Forestry Commission and ONWR.

• Financial report
• Georgia Forestry Commission report
• ONWR report
• Fire run reports
• County Administrator/Clerk report

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will meet on May 20, 2024, to review city reports and financial statements. The council will also consider bids for a patrol car and a dump truck, as well as a first reading of a leash law ordinance.

• Approval of patrol car bids
• Approval of dump truck bid
• Approval of MasterCard requirement
• First reading of leash law ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Board will adopt the agenda and minutes and review a financial report. The meeting includes consideration of bids for Traders Hill septic tank repair and the LAR project. Commissioners will also acknowledge USPS correspondence regarding tax notices.

• Approval of bids for Traders Hill septic tank repair
• Consideration of LAR project
• Acknowledgment of USPS correspondence concerning tax notices
• Receipt of April 2024 wellness report

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct its regular monthly meeting to review standard administrative and property-related items. The agenda includes reviewing homestead exemptions, CUVA/FLPA applications, and motor vehicle appeals.

• Homestead Exemptions
• CUVA/FLPA Applications
• Motor Vehicle Appeals
• Chief Appraiser's Report
• Financial Report

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss several community and operational items. The agenda includes a mental health proclamation, the Totally Free Housing Project, and a review of patrol car and truck bids.

• Unison Health-Mental Health Proclamation
• Millicent Cross / Totally Free Housing Project
• Review of patrol car and truck bids
• Update on MasterCard requirements

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several items. These include designating the Roy A. Taylor Memorial Bridge and approving an agreement with Engagement Health Group. The board will also consider a variance request for Storm Whitney on Little Phoebe Church Road.

• Resolution to designate 'Roy A. Taylor Memorial Bridge' over Long Branch Creek on Ralph Davis Road
• Agreement with Engagement Health Group (Wellness) dated March 7, 2024
• Variance request for Storm Whitney on Little Phoebe Church Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review several bids, including those for Fire Station 1 expansion and park fencing. They will also consider a contract for Senior Center operations and an amendment to the employee deferred compensation plan.

• Contract #AA-2025-21 for Senior Center operation
• Bids for Fire Station 1 expansion
• Fencing bids for Chatman Mobley and Deuce Lloyd Parks
• Sale of Parcel F012-088
• Amendment #1 to the ACCG 457(B) deferred compensation plan

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Folkston Mayor and Council will meet on April 15, 2024. The agenda includes reports from the Police Department and City Manager. Proposed business items include approving 2023 budget amendments, tax E&R adjustments, and the Samsara Camera System.

• 2023 Budget Amendments
• Tax E&R Adjustments
• Samsara Camera System
• Police Department Report

Board of Commissioners

The meeting scheduled for April 4, 2024, was cancelled. No actions were taken and no items were decided.

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to review facility updates and seasonal sports scheduling. The County Administrator will provide an update on a funding request sent to Congressman Buddy Carter for the Deuce Lloyd Complex.

• Lighting at Deuce Lloyd by Musco
• Chatman Mobley infield dirt replacement
• Baseball/Softball season starting April 8
• Football and golf signups
• Funding request for Deuce Lloyd Complex

Fire Board

The Fire Board will meet to review financial and personnel reports. The agenda includes updates on the AFG application and a report from the Georgia Forestry Commission.

• Georgia Forestry Commission report by Roger Todd
• Presentation by Andy Heisey of ONWR
• AFG application update
• Personnel report on call backs and new applicants

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss equipment purchases for the road and fire departments. The meeting includes a plat approval for Phase 2 of The Farm at Okefenokee and a request regarding land surplus. The board will also hear from Jennifer Berglund regarding the Company 1433 Project.

• Purchase of CAT140 motor grader
• Purchase order for crushing concrete for the road department from Norton Irrigation, Inc for $17,250.00
• Approval of plat for Phase 2 of The Farm at Okefenokee
• Surplus of land between Laura Street, Bell Street, and Short Street
• Approval of dump truck repairs and fire department air bottles

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss city reports and financial statements. The primary business item is a resolution regarding a GEFA loan for the Lead Service Line Project.

• GEFA Loan Resolution for Lead Service Line Project
• Approval of Income and Expense Statements
• Police Department Report
• City Manager Report

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review reports from the Chief Appraiser and financial records. The agenda includes discussions on homesteads, CUVA, and ACOs.

• Review of ACOs
• Review of homesteads
• Review of CUVA
• Chief Appraiser report
• Financial report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a tourism promotion agreement and a memorandum of understanding for the Folkston Ice Processing Center. The body is also considering updates to financial policies and audit funding for the City of Folkston and Charlton County Development Authority.

• Agreement with Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce for tourism promotion services
• Resolution to abandon unopened alleyway for Betty Jean Roth and Christian Roth, Block 165
• Memorandum of Understanding for Folkston Ice Processing Center
• Amendments to financial policies
• Audit funding for City of Folkston and Charlton County Development Authority

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board is discussing seasonal sports schedules for baseball, softball, track, and soccer. The body is also reviewing facility updates including lighting and field maintenance.

• Lighting at Deuce Lloyd by Musco
• Approval to use Middle School gym for basketball
• Removal and trimming of trees at St. George Ballpark
• Reseeding, leveling, and harrowing of soccer fields
• Football signups starting April 1

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to review financial statements and department reports. The body is scheduled to vote on resolutions regarding CDBG and GEFA loans and a mutual aid agreement.

• 2024 CDBG Resolution
• GEFA Loan Resolution
• Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
• Appointment of Downtown Development Authority Members
• 2024 CDBG Potential Conflict of Interest

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the Georgia County Internship Program grant agreement and the Charlton County Board of Health fees. The body will also consider reappointments to the Recreation Board.

• Georgia County Internship Program grant agreement
• Charlton County Board of Health fees
• Reappointments of Lester Hamilton, Benji Huling, and Josh Popham to the Recreation Board
• January 2024 Wellness Report

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review reports from the Chief Appraiser and financial records. The agenda includes discussions on homesteads and CUVA.

• Approval of June 23, 2023 minutes
• Review of homesteads
• Review of CUVA
• Chief Appraiser report
• Financial report

Folkston Mayor and Council

The City of Folkston is holding a work session to discuss several resolutions and appointments. The body will review funding-related resolutions and a mutual aid agreement.

• 2024 CDBG Resolution
• 2024 CDBG Conflict of Interest Resolution
• GEFA Loan Resolution
• Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
• Appointment of Downtown Development Authority Members

Board of Commissioners

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners will meet to review bids for a trash truck and a petition to abandon an alleyway. The board will also consider a resolution honoring Estella Fleming German and review the 2023 St. Marys River Management Committee annual report.

• Bids for trash truck
• Petition to abandon alleyway for Betty Jean Roth in St. George, GA
• Resolution in honor of Estella Fleming German
• 2023 Annual Report for St. Marys River Management Committee

Fire Board

The Fire Board will review financial reports and personnel updates regarding assessments and physicals. The agenda includes reports from the Georgia Forestry Commission and ONWR, as well as discussions on shop maintenance and a state inspection.

• Financial report review
• Georgia Forestry Commission report
• ONWR report
• Scheduling of tire and oil changes at shop
• State inspection scheduled for January 30

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review bids for several road and drainage projects. The body is also considering the approval of qualifying fees for the 2024 election and a monitoring proposal for local landfills.

• Bid openings for Sardis Road Culvert, Grace Chapel Road Phase 1, Briarwood Road, and Safety LMIG Striping 2023
• Resolution setting qualifying fees for the 2024 election
• 2024 proposal for methane and surface water monitoring at Folkston and St. George landfills
• Appointment of Jillian "Brooke" Taylor to the Board of Health (term ending 12/31/2029)
• Purchase order for limerock for Folkston and St. George

Folkston Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular monthly meeting to administer oaths of office to Councilmembers Marion Davis and Rob Roberson. The body will review police and city manager reports and hold an executive session regarding personnel.

• Oath of Office for Councilmembers Marion Davis and Rob Roberson
• Executive Session regarding Personnel

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider appointments for Chairman, Vice Chairman, and County Attorney. The body will also review term appointments for the Fire Board, DEFACS, Library, and St. Marys River Management. Additionally, the board will consider a preliminary plat for Beulah Land Farms.

• Appointments for Chairman, Vice Chairman, and County Attorney
• Term appointments for Fire Board, DEFACS, Library, and St. Marys River Management
• Approval of preliminary plat for Beulah Land Farms
• Approval of 2024 calendar and holiday schedule