Columbia County, GA

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on a project delivery agreement with GDOT for the Hereford Farm Road Widening Project. The agenda includes several rezoning and variance requests, including changes at 250 Legion Drive and 325 McCormick Road. The board will also approve various equipment purchases and contracts for public works and emergency services.

• Resolution 26-19 and Project Delivery Agreement (IGTIA2700551) with GDOT for the Construction of the Hereford Farm Rd Widening Project, PI 0012865
• RZ26-08-02, Rezoning from R-2 to S-1, 250 Legion Drive, 2.5 +/- acres
• RZ26-08-04, Rezoning from R-3 to PRD, 325 McCormick Road, 14.1 +/- acres
• RZ26-08-06, Conditional Use for Therapeutic Massage, 119 North Belair Road
• Awarding 2026025-RFP5105 to Denali Water Solutions, LLC for the Water Treatment Residuals Removal and Disposal Project

Board of Assessors

Planning Commission

Public Facilities Authority

Development and Engineering Services

Board of Commission

Management and Internal Services

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Planning Commission

Community and Emergency Services

Public Works Services

Planning Commission

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Board of Assessors

Development and Engineering Services

Management and Internal Services

Planning Commission

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Community and Emergency Services

Public Works Services

Board of Assessors

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Planning Commission

Development and Engineering Services

Management and Internal Services

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Planning Commission

Community and Emergency Services

Public Works Services

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Board of Assessors

Planning Commission

Management and Internal Services

Board of Commission

Development and Engineering Services

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Planning Commission

Public Works Services

Community and Emergency Services

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Planning Commission

Development and Engineering Services

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Public Works Services

Community and Emergency Services

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Community and Emergency Services

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will meet to approve minutes, consider consent agenda items, and debate new business including animal services donations and a Christmas lighting services agreement with Megah, LLC. They will also receive fire response and budget reports. The meeting is open to public comment with a five-minute limit per speaker.

• Animal Services Donations
• Christmas Lighting Services Agreement with Megah, LLC
• Fire Response Summary Report
• Fire Response Monthly Report
• Year to Date Budget Report

Public Works Services

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider several purchases and contracts, including vehicles for traffic engineering, stormwater, and the fire department, as well as water utility improvements and road projects. A public hearing is scheduled on abandoning and selling a portion of Morris Callaway Road. The committee will also receive staff reports on budgets and construction projects.

• Purchase of a Bucket Truck from MHC Kenworth for Traffic Engineering
• Purchase of a 567 Dump Truck from Pearson Peterbilt for Stormwater
• Purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoes from Alan Jay Fleet Sales for the Fire Department
• Change Order Number One with PF Moon and Company for Clarks Hill WTP Hypochlorite System Improvements
• Public hearing on proposed abandonment and sale of a portion of Morris Callaway Rd and right-of-way

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and debate agenda on August 20, 2026, including a postponed rezoning, two massage operator's licenses, a variance, a conditional use, a rezoning, another variance, and a major PUD revision. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, minutes approval, and public comments.

• RZ26-07-03: Rezoning from R-A to S-1, 5594 Harlem Grovetown Road, 2.54 acres, postponed from July 16
• Massage Operator's License for Vannesa Newsome dba Gifted Touch Therapeutic Massage, 4490 Washington Road Suite 2
• Massage Operator's License for Sarah Katelin Horst dba Massage Therapy by Kate, 4434 Columbia Rd Suite 204, includes mobile services
• VA26-08-07: Variance to lot/structure requirements, 266 Fairfax Street, 0.26 acres
• RZ26-08-08: Major PUD Revision, 779 Bishops Circle, 0.30 acres

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet to set the 2026 property tax millage rate and vote on several rezoning and variance requests, including a conditional use for a therapeutic massage business and a large planned residential development. The consent agenda includes contracts, equipment purchases, and a renovation award for the Pollard House. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Resolution 26-17 to establish 2026 millage rate for ad valorem taxes
• RZ26-08-01: Conditional use for therapeutic massage at 4490 Washington Road
• RZ26-08-04: Rezoning 14.1 acres at 325 McCormick Road to Planned Residential Development
• Award bid #2025013-BID03289 to S.D. Clifton Construction for Pollard House renovation
• Easement encroachment agreements at 828 Lillian Park Drive and 1222 Arcilla Pointe

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will consider several contracts and policy changes, including a bid award for the Pollard House renovation, retirement plan revisions, and technology purchases. The meeting includes a consent agenda, debate items, and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Award Bid # 2025013-BID03289 to S.D. Clifton Construction for Pollard House Renovation
• Retirement Bridge Program Spousal Coverage and Dental Option Revision
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC
• Cisco Equipment Lifecycle Purchase from DISYS for Water Utility Sites and Sheriff's Office
• Reimbursement to GEMA/FEMA for Helene Project Number 806591

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will consider several action items, including the purchase of a Takeuchi mini excavator for facility maintenance, position reclassifications in Building Standards, and two easement encroachment agreements. The committee will also receive monthly reports from Planning and Development Services and discuss legal matters. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Purchase of a Takeuchi Mini Excavator for Facility Maintenance
• Position Reclassifications in Building Standards
• Easement Encroachment Agreement at 828 Lillian Park Drive, Tax Map 067 Parcel 2563
• Easement Encroachment Agreement at 1222 Arcilla Pointe, Tax Map 082 Parcel 444
• Temporary Event Alcohol Permits report

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on 11 items including rezonings, variances, a final plat, and a massage operator license. The meeting is procedural with a call to order, invocation, and approval of minutes before moving to new business.

• Massage Operator's License for The Margie Method LLC at 4408 Columbia Rd Suite 106
• Final Plat for Hamilton Grove Phase 1 off Hamilton Road, 10 lots on 27.57 acres
• RZ26-08-01: Rezoning 2.82 acres at 4490 Washington Road from C-2 to conditional use for therapeutic massage
• RZ26-08-02: Rezoning 2.5 acres at 250 Legion Drive from R-2 to S-1 (Special)
• RZ26-08-05: Rezoning 30.97 acres off Gordon Hwy from M-1 to M-2 (Heavy Industrial)

The Columbia County Planning Commission approved all substantive items on the agenda, including a massage operator's license, a final plat, and multiple rezoning and variance requests. All approvals were unanimous except for one rezoning that passed 4-1. Two related requests for a heavy industrial rezoning and variance were withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved massage operator's license for The Margie Method LLC (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Hamilton Grove Phase 1, 10 lots (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for therapeutic massage at 4490 Washington Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance at 113 Glenora Dr with condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance at 509 Ernestine Falls with condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance at 711 Campana Dr with condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 250 Legion Dr to S-1 with condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 325 McCormick Rd to PRD with condition (4-1)

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will review a zoning variance for a property on Applecross Drive. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with numerous purchases for emergency services and public works projects.

• Variance request for 228 Applecross Drive (VA26-07-02)
• Contract with Coleman Construction, Inc. for emergency back-up generators
• Contract with Duckworth Development for renovation of Building G1 - Department of Revenue
• Purchase of 40 Scott XD Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and 30 cylinders from American Safety and Firehouse
• Supplemental Agreement with GDOT for the Washington Rd Widening Project (PI# 0021250)

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, including a $1.245 million contract for emergency backup generators and a $190,308.91 911 recording system. They also approved a variance for a single-family residence at 228 Applecross Drive and an easement payment for the Euchee Creek Interceptor project. Public comments included requests for a data center moratorium and a resolution on nondisclosure agreements, but no action was taken on those.

• Approved $1,245,931 contract to Coleman Construction for emergency backup generators (unanimous)
• Approved $190,308.91 Motorola P25 911 recording system agreement with Replay Systems (unanimous)
• Approved $378,463.70 purchase of 40 SCBA units and cylinders (unanimous)
• Approved $529,210 contract to Duckworth Development for Building G1 renovation (unanimous)
• Approved variance and encroachment agreement at 228 Applecross Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $1,850 easement payment to Vickie Dye for Euchee Creek Interceptor (unanimous)
• Approved $237,638.85 emergency chemical spill cleanup by Clean Harbors (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 water utility pump maintenance agreement with Goforth Williamson (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss property revaluation updates and review appeals for personal, commercial, and residential properties. The body will also address property corrections and homestead exemption applications.

• 2026 Personal Property, Commercial, and Residential appeals
• 2026 Homestead Exemption applications
• Revaluation updates
• 2023-2026 Residential Property corrections
• Superior Court updates

The Columbia County Board of Assessors approved staff recommendations on a large batch of personal property, commercial, and residential property appeals, corrections, and reviews for tax years 2023–2026. The board also voted to send a 30-day intent-to-breach letter on one conservation covenant parcel and tabled another for more information. The minutes are a draft and will be officially approved on September 1, 2026.

• Approved minutes of the July 7, 2026 meeting unanimously.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2024–2026 personal property corrections and decision letters.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2023–2025 personal property reviews and decision letters.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2026 motor vehicle appeals with value change and decision letters.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2026 commercial property appeals (both no-change and value-change) and decision letters.
• Approved sending a 30-day intent-to-breach letter on parcel 017-032C; tabled parcel 010-047A for more information.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2023–2026 residential property corrections, deed corrections, mapping corrections, and Deerwood Subdivision corrections.
• Approved staff recommendations on 2026 residential appeals (both no-change and value-change) and homestead exemption applications.

Public Works Services

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will consider multiple contracts, purchases, and agreements, including awards for emergency backup generators and a building renovation. The committee will also vote on water utility agreements, engineering service contracts, and updates to project manuals. Staff reports on budget and construction projects will be presented.

• Award Bid #2026021-BID3289 to Coleman Construction Inc. for county emergency backup generators
• Award Bid #2026020-BID3289 to Duckworth Development for renovation of Building G1 (Department of Revenue)
• Emergency purchase from Augusta Chiller Services Inc. for boiler replacement at Patriots Park Gym
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Bluewater Engineering Services LLC for Sawdust Rd to Old Louisville Rd 12" waterline project inspections
• Supplemental Agreement Number 1 with GDOT for Washington Rd Widening Project (PI#0021250)

Community and Emergency Services

The Community and Emergency Services Committee is discussing several new service agreements and equipment purchases for fire and emergency services. The body will also review revisions to event sponsorship and advertising agreements.

• Purchase of 40 Scott XD Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and 30 cylinders from American Safety and Firehouse
• Purchase of ProtectIR and XplorIR Bundles from 908 Devices for Hazardous Materials Response Team
• Motorola P25 AIS 911 Recording System Agreement with Replay Systems, Inc.
• Service Agreement with Augusta Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Telemedicine Group for HeartStart+ Cardiovascular & Metabolic Screening

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda of service agreements and funding requests, including a plumbing fixture replacement for the Sheriff's Office and a resolution to abandon a portion of Morris Callaway Road. The board will also consider several zoning changes and a variance at the debate agenda.

• Service Agreement with Izzy Scott Foundation
• Sheriff's Office plumbing fixture replacement funding
• Resolution to abandon and sell portion of Morris Callaway Road
• Major PUD Revision at 500 Furys Ferry Road
• Change of Conditions for 4800 Columbia Road

The Board of Commissioners denied a Major PUD Revision for a proposed convenience store with gas pumps. Several service agreements and infrastructure funding requests were approved via a consent agenda. The Board also approved a variance for a garage at 618 Millstone Drive and a restaurant condition change at 4800 Columbia Road.

• Denied Major PUD Revision for convenience store at 500 Furys Ferry Road (3-1)
• Approved variance for standalone garage at 618 Millstone Drive (unanimous)
• Approved change of conditions for restaurant at 4800 Columbia Road (unanimous)
• Approved $546,545.93 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $288,784.35 Cisco Security Suite implementation (unanimous)
• Approved $212,000 for Detention Center plumbing fixtures (unanimous)
• Approved $270,365 for Hereford Farm Road widening mitigation credits (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mark Herbert, Rick Toole and Stan Shepherd to Development Authority (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request, a variance, and a temporary use authorization. The body will also review a massage operator's license application.

• Massage Operator's License for Krystina Anne Carrino dba Le'Salon Day Spa & Wellness at 4434 Columbia Rd Suite 101
• Temporary Use Authorization for 6913 Cottonwood Dr (4.7 +/- acres)
• RZ26-07-03: Rezoning from R-A to S-1 at 5594 Harlem Grovetown Road (2.54 +/- acres)
• VA26-07-02: Variance to Section 90-53 for 228 Applecross Drive (0.7 +/- acres)

The Columbia County Planning Commission approved a massage operator's license, a temporary use authorization, and a variance with conditions, and postponed a rezoning request to the August 20, 2026 meeting. All decisions were unanimous with three commissioners present.

• Approved Massage Operator's License for Krystina Anne Carrino dba Le'Salon Day Spa & Wellness (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Authorization at 6913 Cottonwood Dr (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning RZ26-07-03 at 5594 Harlem Grovetown Rd to August 20, 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval with condition of variance VA26-07-02 at 228 Applecross Dr (unanimous)

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will discuss several new business items. These include buying stream and wetland mitigation credits for the Hereford Farm Road widening project, a resolution to abandon and sell part of Morris Callaway Road, and accepting a 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan grant. The committee will also review an alcoholic beverage license for Mendoza's Mexican Grill LLC and easement encroachment agreements for two properties.

• Purchase of stream and wetland mitigation credits from Phinizy Swamp and Yam Grandy Mitigation Banks for Hereford Farm Road widening (PI# 0012865)
• Resolution 26-16 to abandon and sell a portion of Morris Callaway Road
• Acceptance of the 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan Grant
• Alcoholic Beverage License application for Mendoza's Mexican Grill LLC
• Easement Encroachment Agreements for 801 Prairie Lane and 3104 Wildflower Court

The Development and Planning Services Committee approved forwarding several items to the July 21, 2026 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda, including the purchase of stream and wetland mitigation credits for the Hereford Farm Road widening project, a resolution to abandon and sell a portion of Morris Callaway Road, acceptance of a 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan grant, an alcoholic beverage license, and two easement encroachment agreements. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved forwarding $270,365 purchase of mitigation credits for Hereford Farm Road widening project
• Approved forwarding Resolution 26-16 to abandon and sell portion of Morris Callaway Road
• Approved forwarding acceptance of 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan grant of $520,841
• Approved forwarding alcoholic beverage license for Mendoza's Mexican Grill LLC
• Approved forwarding easement encroachment agreement for 801 Prairie Lane
• Approved forwarding easement encroachment agreement for 3104 Wildflower Court
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will discuss and vote on several contracts and funding items, including a multi-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, a Cisco security suite implementation, and funding for plumbing replacements at the Detention Center. These items will then be presented to the full Board of Commissioners for final approval. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a consent agenda for routine matters.

• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029
• Implementation of Cisco Security Suite
• Funding for Sheriff's Office Detention Center plumbing fixtures replacement
• Independent Contractor Agreement with WSP USA for inspections at Evans Towne Center Park and Racquet Center
• Lighting Services Agreement with Georgia Power for Evans Towne Center Park Ice Rink and Parking Lot

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved forwarding eight items to the July 21, 2026 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda. These include service agreements, technology contracts, and funding allocations. No items were denied or tabled; all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved forwarding $7,000 service agreement with Izzy Scott Foundation
• Approved forwarding Georgia Indigent Defense Services Agreement for Public Defender's Office
• Approved forwarding $134,194.06 Pictometry International digital orthophotography agreement
• Approved forwarding $288,784.35 Cisco Security Suite implementation
• Approved forwarding $546,545.93 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029
• Approved forwarding $212,000 for Detention Center plumbing fixture replacement
• Approved forwarding $24,490 WSP USA special inspections agreement for Evans Towne Center Park and Racquet Center
• Approved forwarding $44,103.59 Georgia Power lighting agreement for ice rink and parking lot

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with multiple service agreements, contracts, and grant acceptances, followed by a debate agenda including a second reading of a fee schedule amendment for Development Services, a resolution directing a referendum under House Bill 439, and public hearings on six major Planned Unit Development revisions, one change of conditions, and a sign variance. The board will also vote on purchasing a smart parking system for the Performing Arts Center parking areas.

• Second reading of Resolution 26-14 amending the Development Services fee schedule
• Resolution 26-15 directing the Board of Elections to call a referendum pursuant to House Bill 439
• Six major PUD revisions (RZ26-06-01 through RZ26-06-07) and a change of conditions at various properties
• Variance to sign regulations at 4015 Gateway Blvd (VA26-06-01)
• Contract with Eleven-X to purchase eXactpark smart parking system for the Performing Arts Center parking deck and lots

The Board unanimously approved Resolution 26-15 requesting a referendum per House Bill 439, and Resolution 26-14 amending the Development Services fee schedule. It also approved several zoning requests, including a variance for additional wall signs at 4015 Gateway Blvd, a PUD revision to reduce a rear setback at 1868 Champions Circle, and a change of conditions at 4434 Columbia Road. The Board denied one PUD revision for a proposed single-family development at 401 Bartram Trail Club Drive. A contract for a smart parking system was approved with a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Melear voting against.

• Approved Resolution 26-15 requesting a referendum per House Bill 439 (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 26-14 amending the Development Services fee schedule (unanimous).
• Approved variance for additional wall signs at 4015 Gateway Blvd with conditions (unanimous).
• Approved PUD revision to reduce rear setback at 1868 Champions Circle (unanimous).
• Approved PUD revision and easement encroachment at 3982 Hammonds Ferry Court (unanimous).
• Approved S-1 revision for medical office use at 460 Furys Ferry Road (unanimous).
• Denied PUD revision for single-family development at 401 Bartram Trail Club Drive (unanimous).
• Approved smart parking system contract with Eleven-X, $323,265.99 capital cost (4-1).

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors

The Columbia County Board of Assessors is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive personnel and legal updates, and discuss property revaluations. Members will also review personal property, commercial, and residential property appeals and corrections, as well as updates from superior court.

• Revaluation updates for July 2026
• Corrections and reviews for personal property (2024-2025)
• Motor vehicle appeals with value changes for 2026
• Commercial property appeals and corrections
• Residential property corrections and value changes after digest approval

The Board approved several categories of property assessments and corrections. These included personal property reviews, motor vehicle appeals with value changes, and residential property corrections.

• Approved June 02, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to include 2026 Qualified Timberland Property Assessments (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 Personal Property Corrections and Decision Letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024-2025 Personal Property Reviews and Decision Letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Motor Vehicle Appeals with a value change and decision letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Personal Property Value Changes after Digest Approval (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 Residential Property Corrections and Decision Letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Residential Property Value Changes after Digest Approval (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two massage operator's licenses and hold public hearings on a variance request, a major PUD revision at 500 Furys Ferry Road, and a change of conditions for a commercial property at 4800 Columbia Road. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and commissioner comments.

• Variance to Section 90-53 at 618 Millstone Drive (0.70 acres, R-2 zoning)
• Major PUD revision at 500 Furys Ferry Road (11.16 acres, PUD zoning)
• Change of conditions at 4800 Columbia Road (2.44 acres, C-2 zoning)
• Massage operator's license for Katie Walker Massage at 1105 Furys Lane Suite A
• Massage operator's license for Tucked Away Massage at 4408 Columbia Road Suite 106

The commission unanimously approved two massage operator licenses for Katie Walker Massage and Tucked Away Massage. It also unanimously recommended approval of a variance for 618 Millstone Drive. The commission voted 4-1 to recommend disapproval of the major PUD revision at 500 Furys Ferry Road. Finally, it unanimously recommended approval with conditions of the change of conditions request for 4800 Columbia Road.

• Approved massage license for Katie Walker Massage at 1105 Furys Lane Suite A (unanimously)
• Approved massage license for Tucked Away Massage at 4408 Columbia Road Suite 106 (unanimously)
• Recommended approval of variance VA26-07-01 for 618 Millstone Drive (unanimously)
• Recommended disapproval of major PUD revision RZ26-07-01 for 500 Furys Ferry Road (4-1)
• Recommended approval with conditions of change of conditions RZ26-07-02 for 4800 Columbia Road (unanimously)

Community and Emergency Services

The Community and Emergency Services Committee will discuss several service agreements and grant acceptances. The body is reviewing contracts for probation services and the Department of Community Supervision, as well as funding for the State Accountability Court Program.

• Independent Contractor Agreement with CSRA Probation Services, Inc.
• Rental Agreement with State Properties Commission for the Department of Community Supervision
• FY2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• FY27 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Grant for the State Accountability Court Program
• Service Agreement with the Columbia County Ballet for Ballet in the Park Event

The Community and Emergency Services Committee approved forwarding several contracts, grants, and donations to the July 7, 2026 Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda. These items include judicial circuit agreements, emergency management funding, and community service donations.

• Approved forwarding Columbia Judicial Circuit Independent Contractor Agreement with CSRA Probation Services, Inc. to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding Rental Agreement with State Properties Commission for Department of Community Supervision to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding acceptance of FY2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant ($37,216) to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding FY27 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Grant for State Accountability Court Program to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding $1,385 donation for Columbia County Animal Services medical care to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding $375 donation for the Senior Center to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding $1,200 Service Agreement with Columbia County Ballet for Ballet in the Park to Board of Commissioners
• Approved forwarding Service Agreements with Columbia County Community Connections and Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation to Board of Commissioners

Public Works Services

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee will discuss various infrastructure projects, including water system improvements and road resurfacing. The body is reviewing several professional service contracts and utility agreements for county approval.

• Resolution 26-11 to increase speed limit and reclassify Kelarie Way as a Minor Collector Road
• Contract with Eleven-X for a Smart Parking System at the Performing Arts Center
• Award to Blair Construction for the Hunter's Ridge Lift Station Replacement
• Professional Services Contract with Booker + Vick Architects for the Roads and Bridges Administration Office
• Contract with Surveying and Mapping, LLC for the Hereford Farm Rd Widening Project

The Public Works and Engineering Services Committee approved forwarding several contracts, change orders, and resolutions to the July 07, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting. These items include water system improvements, road resurfacing, and a new smart parking system. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting.

• Approved $953,143 purchase of water meters from Sensus, Inc. for FY26/27
• Approved $551,856.05 contract with Blair Construction for Hunter's Ridge lift station replacement
• Approved $326,874.27 capital cost for Eleven-X smart parking system at Performing Arts Center
• Approved $287,735 change order with Reeves Construction for Stevens Creek Road resurfacing
• Approved $203,595.12 agreement with Hydrologics, Inc. for zero discharge flushing program
• Approved $62,000 contract with Booker + Vick Architects for Roads and Bridges administration office
• Approved Resolution 26-11 to increase speed limit and reclassify Kelarie Way
• Approved forwarding Executive Session items for Property A and Property B

Planning Commission

The Columbia County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on seven items, including a variance for signs, five major PUD revisions, one special use revision, and a change of conditions. One item is unfinished business: a temporary use authorization postponed from June 4. The most significant proposal is a 20.57-acre PUD revision at 401 Bartram Trail Club Drive.

• Temporary use authorization at 1003 Robert Moore Rd (1.13 acres, R-A) — postponed from June 4
• Variance to sign regulations at 4015 Gateway Blvd (1.71 acres, C-2)
• Major PUD revision at 1868 Champions Circle (0.83 acres, PUD)
• Major PUD revision at 401 Bartram Trail Club Drive (20.57 acres, PUD)
• Change of conditions at 4434 Columbia Road (0.86 acres, P-1)

The Commission approved a temporary use authorization for Robert Moore Rd and recommended approval for multiple zoning and PUD revisions. These recommendations include projects on Gateway Blvd, Champions Circle, Hammonds Ferry Court, Furys Ferry Road, Bartram Trail Club Drive, Jones Creek, and Columbia Road.

• Approved Temporary Use Authorization at 1003 Robert Moore Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of sign variance for 4015 Gateway Blvd with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PUD revision for 1868 Champions Circle (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PUD revision for 3982 Hammonds Ferry Court with condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of S-1 revision for 460 Furys Ferry Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PUD revision for 401 Bartram Trail Club Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of PUD revision for 785 Jones Creek (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Change of Conditions for 4434 Columbia Road (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with numerous contract renewals and service agreements, and a debate agenda including a first reading of Resolution 26-14 to amend the fee schedule for development services. The board will also consider accepting a 2025 Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Grant for the Adult Felony Drug Court. Other notable items include agreements related to the Wrightsboro Road widening project and alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Resolution 26-14 first reading to amend fee schedule for development services
• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 and Amendment No. 1 for Wrightsboro Rd Widening Project (PI# 0008348) with GDOT
• Purchase of a PPV Tahoe from Alan Jay for the Sheriff's Office
• Alcoholic beverage licenses for Laxmi 31 LLC dba Gas World #31 and Jones Creek Golf Course LLC
• Acceptance of 2025 Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust Grant (AW-GOCAT-25-010-004) for Adult Felony Drug Court

The Board of Commissioners approved a wide range of consent agenda items including insurance renewals, technology payments, and facility contracts. Additionally, the board accepted an opioid crisis abatement grant and held a first reading for a development services fee schedule amendment.

• Approved June 02, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Services Agreement with Mission Square Retirement
• Approved Community Connections Provisions of Service Agreement for $201,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ACCG Property and Liability Insurance renewal for Fiscal Year 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved revision of Comprehensive Policy Manual Number 603.1 Procurement (unanimous)
• Approved Uniform Rental Services Agreement with Cintas Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved Tyler Munis FY 2027 payment of $596,782.78 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement renewal for A3 Communications video management support (unanimous)

Management and Internal Services

The Management and Internal Services Committee will vote on a consent agenda and debate several new business items, including an Administrative Services Agreement with Mission Square Retirement, the FY2026/2027 ACCG property and liability insurance renewal, and a revision to Procurement Policy 603.1. Other items include service agreements for community connections, uniform rental with Cintas, and multiple technology and facility service contract renewals.

• Administrative Services Agreement with Mission Square Retirement
• Columbia County Community Connections Provisions of Service Agreement for FY2027
• FY2026/2027 ACCG Property and Liability Insurance Renewal
• Revision of Comprehensive Policy Manual Number 603.1 Procurement
• Independent Contract with Penn Roofing Inc. for reroofing of Columbia County Health Department

The Management and Internal Services Committee approved forwarding several administrative, financial, technology, and facility service agreements to the June 16, 2026, Board of Commissioners Consent Agenda. These items include various contract renewals and infrastructure projects.

• Forwarded Mission Square Retirement Administrative Services Agreement to Board
• Forwarded $201,000 Columbia County Community Connections agreement to Board
• Forwarded ACCG Property and Liability Insurance renewal to Board
• Forwarded Comprehensive Policy Manual 603.1 revision to Board
• Forwarded Cintas Corporation Uniform Rental Services Agreement to Board
• Forwarded $596,782.78 Tyler Munis payment authorization to Board
• Forwarded A3 Communications video management support renewal to Board
• Forwarded Structure Media Solutions cabling services renewal to Board

Development and Engineering Services

The Development and Planning Services Committee will debate new business including a supplemental agreement with GDOT and a contract amendment for the Wrightsboro Road widening project, a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Office, and several alcoholic beverage license applications. A resolution to amend the development services fee schedule will also be considered. The meeting includes approval of minutes and staff reports on planning and development workloads.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with GDOT for Wrightsboro Rd Widening Project (PI# 0008348)
• Amendment No. 1 to Contract 2025-3215 with Alfred Benesch & Company for Wrightsboro Rd Widening
• Purchase of a PPV Tahoe from Alan Jay for the Sheriff's Office
• Alcoholic Beverage License for Laxmi 31 LLC dba Gas World #31
• Resolution 26-14 Amending Fee Schedule for Development Services

The committee approved several items to be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for upcoming meetings. These actions included road widening project agreements, a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Office, and multiple alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Forwarded GDOT Wrightsboro Rd Widening Project Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to June 16 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded $1,245,469 Alfred Benesch & Company contract amendment for Wrightsboro Rd to June 16 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded $54,507 PPV Tahoe purchase from Alan Jay to June 16 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded Laxmi 31 LLC dba Gas World #31 alcoholic beverage license to June 16 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded Jones Creek Golf Course LLC alcoholic beverage license to June 16 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded Resolution 26-14 amending Development Services fee schedule to June 16 Board Debate Agenda
• Forwarded Griffin's Steakhouse LLC alcoholic beverage license to July 07 Board Consent Agenda
• Forwarded Easement Encroachment Agreement for Tax Map 060 Parcel 2097 to June 16 Board Consent Agenda

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Audit Committee will meet to discuss draft internal audit reports on procurement and recycling, and receive an update on ongoing internal audits. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments. No binding votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Discussion of Procurement Internal Audit Report (draft)
• Discussion of Recycling Internal Audit Report (draft)
• June Internal Audit Update presentation
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2026 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a temporary use authorization for a 1.13-acre property at 1003 Robert Moore Rd, currently zoned R-A (Residential Agricultural). Also on the agenda is a massage operator's license for Island Wellness Massage LLC at 120 N Belair Road. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of previous minutes and staff comments.

• Public hearing on temporary use authorization for 1003 Robert Moore Rd (Tax Map 031A Parcel 019)
• Massage operator's license for Island Wellness Massage LLC at 120 N Belair Road (Tax Map 073C Parcel 053)
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2026

The Planning Commission approved a massage operator's license and two residential final plats. A request for temporary use authorization at 1003 Robert Moore Rd was postponed until the June 18 meeting.

• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Island Wellness Massage LLC license (unanimous)
• Approved Highland Lakes West Section II final plat for 92 lots (unanimous)
• Approved Wrights Farm Section IV final plat for 23 lots (unanimous)
• Postponed Temporary Use Authorization for 1003 Robert Moore Rd to June 18, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will vote on adopting the FY2026/2027 annual budget (Resolution 26-12) and a rezoning of 54.8 acres off Baker Place Road from R-A and PUD to PRD, postponed from May 19, 2026. The board also will consider dedicating a new park on Hardy McManus Road in honor of former Commissioner Don Skinner, a conditional use for therapeutic massage at 120 North Belair Road, and a rezoning from P-1 to C-C at 406 North Belair Rd and 601 Ponder Place Drive. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts, service agreements, and a proclamation for First Mount Moriah Baptist Church.

• Adoption of FY2026/2027 county budget via Resolution 26-12
• Rezoning RZ26-05-04: 54.8 acres off Baker Place Road to PRD
• Resolution 26-13 dedicating new park on Hardy McManus Road as Don Skinner Park
• Conditional use RZ26-05-06 for therapeutic massage at 120 North Belair Road
• Rezoning RZ26-05-07: 406 North Belair Rd and 601 Ponder Place Drive from P-1 to C-C

The Board of Commissioners approved the annual budget for all county funds for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. Additional actions included approving various service contracts, land use requests, and a park dedication.

• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,350,000 contract with Gold Cross EMS (unanimous)
• Approved $246,888.50 agreement with UGA Cooperative Extension (unanimous)
• Approved $151,708 purchase of a Peterbilt dump truck for Water Utility (unanimous)
• Approved $1,421,374.09 contract for One Marshall Place storm drain project (unanimous)
• Approved $2,570,442 contract with East Coast Grading for 2026 LMIG (unanimous)
• Approved dedication of new park on Hardy McManus Road to Don Skinner, Sr. (4-1)
• Adopted Annual Budget for All Funds for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve the proposed mail date of July 1, 2026 for the 2026 property assessment notices. It will also review revaluation updates, personal and commercial property appeal corrections, and various exemption applications. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Proposed assessment mail date set for July 01, 2026
• Revaluation updates presented on June 2, 2026
• Personal property corrections and appeals for 2023‑2025
• Commercial property corrections for 2024‑2025
• Conservation and FLPA applications, including new and continuation requests

The Board approved various personal, commercial, and residential property corrections and reviews. Additionally, the Board set the 2026 assessment mail date for July 1, 2026.

• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved FLPA Continuation Application for parcel # 003 002F (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2025 personal property corrections and decision letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2025 personal property reviews and decision letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 motor vehicle appeals with value changes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2025 personal property audits and decision letters (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2026 personal property mobile home corrections (unanimous)

Hospital Authority

The Columbia County Hospital Authority meets for a procedural session including approval of previous minutes, administration of the oath to new director Don Skinner, Jr., and election of officers. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Oath of office for new director Don Skinner, Jr.
• Election of officers for the Authority