Douglas County, GA
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Douglas CountyGA averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$201.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$151.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$146.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,039 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (9 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council Ward 5 2025-11-04
Dominique Conteh ✓ 108 · Luz Morales 51 · Douglas Lang 27
City Council Ward 4 2025-11-04
Tyler L. Barr ✓ 251 · Greg Roberts 221 · Anna McCoy 163
City Council Ward 3, Post 2 2025-11-04
Sam Davis ✓ 1,188
City Council Ward 3, Post 1 2025-11-04
Devetrion D. Caldwell ✓ 902 · Tyrone E. Barmore 372
City Council Ward 3 2025-11-04
Stephanie Warmoth ✓ 19
City Council Ward 2, Post 1 2025-11-04
Nycole Newborn Miller ✓ 702 · Barney W. Young, Jr. 465
City Council Ward 1 2025-11-04
Terry S. Miller ✓ 531 · Derek Caffe ✓ 4
City Council At Large 2025-11-04
Melanie Maria Elder ✓ 7 · Jonathan Foster 1
County Commission - District 2 2024-11-05
Whitney C. Kenner Jones (I) ✓ 13,962 · Melody Wilcox 3,303
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Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, August 31, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
• Safe Business Initiative (Chief Allen)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026. ()
2. Work Session Minutes of August 17, 2026. ()
3. Executive Session Minutes of August 17, 2026 and August 18, 2026. ()
4. Special Called Meeting Minutes (Millage Rate) of August 10, 2026 and August 18,
2026. ()
FINANCIAL REPORT
5. Acceptance of the monthly Financial/Budget Report for July 2026. TABLED FROM
8/18/26 ()
PROCLAMATIONS
6. Proclaiming September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Douglas County. ()
PUBLIC HEARING
7. First Public Hearing on an amendment to the Douglas County Code of Ordinances
to add Article XXIII, Development Impact Fees. (Allison Duncan)
AGENDA
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Douglas County to weigh 8 special-use permits, 2 rezonings, battery storage
The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting to consider several special-use permits, including short-term rentals, a metal building, a residential care facility, and a show cause hearing for an automotive repair permit. They will also review two rezoning requests, one for a City of Douglasville safety driving course and one for a battery storage facility by West Atlanta Energy Storage. The agenda includes approval of the August 4, 2026 minutes.
- Special use permits for short-term rentals at 2232 Hwy 92-Fairburn Road, 1726 Annette Court, 3826 Briarcliff Drive, and 4839 Lehigh Drive
- Rezoning from R-A to PSP for a safety driving course at 1745 Wortham Road (151 acres)
- Rezoning from R-A to PSP and special use permit for battery storage on Brewer Road (113 acres)
- Special use permit for a 1,400 sq ft metal building at 3050 Autumn Drive
- Show cause hearing for automotive repair at 2771 Winston Industrial Parkway
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DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AND
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
September 1, 2026
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting.
AGENDA
S2026-61
Olga Urizar – a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a short-term
rental located at 2232 Hwy 92-Fairburn Road, Douglasville,
30135. Land lot(s) 968, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s) 2. Lot size:
.93 acre(s). Application signed by Olga Urizar. Commission District
#2.
S2026-62
Lewis Clark – a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a short-term
rental located at 1726 Annette Court, Lithia Springs, 30122. Land
lot(s) 843, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s) 41. Lot size: .44
acre(s) Application signed by Lewis Clark. Commission District #2.
S2026-63
Leydi Gomez – a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a short-
term rental located at 3826 Briarcliff Drive, Douglasville, 30135. Land
lot(s) 100, District 2, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 117. Lot size: .44
acre(s). Application signed by Leydi Gomez. Commission District #4.
S2026-64
Lisa Bradshaw Small – a request for a Special Use Permit to allow a
short-term rental located at 4839 Lehigh Drive, Douglasville,
30135. Land lot(s) 48, District 1, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 39. Lot size:
.47 acre(s). Application signed by Lisa Bradshaw Small. Commission
District #3.
Z2026-68
City of Douglasville – a request for a rezoning from R-A (residential
agriculture) to PSP (public semi-public) for a safety driving c …
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Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 14:40
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
Board Of Commissioners
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 10:00
General
Public hearing on millage rate set for Aug. 18
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting with a single public hearing on the millage rate, presented by Dominic Ochei. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on millage rate (Dominic Ochei)
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING
Millage Rate (Dominic Ochei)
RECESS
AGENDA
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
General
County to set 2026 millage rates and decide on Douglasville annexation
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on the 2026 millage rates for both the county and the school board. They will also decide whether to object to the annexation of 1.52 acres into Douglasville for a gas station, and consider several contracts and grants, including a $1.8 million transportation grant application and a $331,000 fire suppression contract.
- Public hearing and resolutions to adopt 2026 millage rates for the county and school board
- Decision on annexation of 1.52 acres at Lee Road and I-20 for a gas station
- Grant application to Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for $1,800,000 for Hwy 5 @ Mason Creek Roundabout
- Contract with Fire Systems Bid 26-019 for fire suppression at Sheriff's Facility totaling $331,000
- Acceptance of $19,072 federal Justice Assistance Grant
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
6:00 PM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Joe Fowler
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2026.
2. Work Session Minutes of August 3, 2026.
3. Executive Session Minutes of August 3, 2026.
FINANCIAL REPORT
4. Approval of the Financial Report for the month of July 2026. ()
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Millage Rate (Dominic Ochei)
NEW BUSINESS
6. Resolution to adopt the Douglas County Board of Education's 2026 Millage Rate.
7.
Resolution to adopt the Douglas County Board of Commissioner's 2026 Millage Rate
8. Approval of 2026 Community Service Provider Program allocations and authorize
the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
AGENDA
Commission Meeting
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August 18, 2026
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Douglas County to adopt updated zoning map and amend UDC
The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on abandoning a right of way on Butler Drive, adopt an updated zoning map that reverts unvested zoning parcels to appropriate classifications, and consider multiple amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) covering residential standards, retail, nursing facilities, temporary events, data centers, districts, trash screening, and right-of-way abandonment procedures.
- Public hearing on abandonment of public right of way on Butler Drive, Land Lot 318, District 18, Section 2, Commission District #1
- Adoption of updated Zoning Map including parcels with unvested zoning
- UDC amendments: Section 307 (single-family & two-family dwellings), Section 314 (small box discount retail), Section 340 (nursing & residential care), Section 348 (temporary events), Section 352 (data processing facilities)
- UDC amendments: Article 4 Division II and III districts, Section 807 (trash container screening), Section 1234 (vacation/abandonment of right-of-way easements), Article 15
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DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AND
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
August 17, 2026
APPROVAL of MINUTES
AGENDA
I. Public hearing for the abandonment of public right of way on Butler
Drive. Land lot(s) 318, District 18, Section 2 in Commission District #1.
II. Adoption of the updated Zoning Map, including parcels with
unvested zoning, which will revert to an appropriate zoning
classification.
III. UDC Amendments
a. Article 3
i. Section 307 – Standards for Single Family & Two-Family dwellings.
ii. Section 314 – Small Box Discount Retail Stores.
iii. Section 340 – Nursing & Residential Care Facilities
iv. Section 348 – Temporary Events
v. Section 352 – Data Processing, Hosting & Related Facilities
b. Article 4
i. Division II Districts
ii. Division III Districts
c. Article 8
i. Section 807 – Screening of trash storage containers
d. Article 12
i. Section 1234 – Vacation or Abandonment of Dedicated Public
Right of Way Easements.
e. Article 15
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURN
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
General
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
County to finalize impact fee ordinance and schedule
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and finalize a draft impact fee ordinance and schedule, and will consider several contracts, grants, and other routine business items. The agenda includes a mix of decisions and discussions, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion of draft Impact Fee Ordinance and Schedule
- Accept $19,072 JAG grant (no match required)
- Apply for $1,800,000 grant for Hwy 5 @ Mason Creek Roundabout
- Approve $166,500 contract for fire personnel physicals
- Approve $331,000 fire suppression contract for Sheriff's Facility
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, August 17, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Museum Presentation Only (Douglas County Museum, Inc.) ()
2. Discussion of the draft Impact Fee Ordinance and presentation of the draft Impact
Fee Schedule for purposes of finalizing all items related to the adoption of an
impact fee ordinance for Douglas County (Allison Duncan)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. Commission Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2026. ()
4. Work Session Minutes of August 3, 2026. ()
5. Executive Session Minutes of August 3, 2026. ()
FINANCIAL REPORT
6. Approval of the Financial Report for the month of July 2026. ()
GRANTS
7. Authorization to accept the BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) (15PBJA-25-GG-02974-JAGX) in the amount of $19,072 with no
match required, …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 10:00
General
Public hearing on millage rate for Douglas County
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting with a single public hearing to discuss the millage rate. No other business is scheduled.
- Public hearing on millage rate
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, August 10, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING
Millage Rate (Dominic Ochei)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on four rezoning and permit requests
The Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will decide on four rezoning petitions and four special-use permits, including a deferred convenience-store proposal and three new warehouse, rental, and contractor-office projects. No new business or budget items are listed.
- Rezone 10603 Veterans Memorial Hwy from C-G to C-H for a convenience store with fuel pumps (Terry Boomer/GA 5 Land Holdings, LLC)
- Rezone 2240, 2290 & 2340 Strawn Rd from R-LD/R-A to LI for warehousing and logistics (Mason Marstellar)
- Special Use Permit for a short-term rental at 6123 Lancelot Ln (Eshton Githere & Carolyn Macharia)
- Rezone 1340 N. County Line Rd from PUD-C to LI plus a Special Use Permit for contractor’s office with outdoor storage (Axis Acquisitions, LLC)
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DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AND
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
August 4, 2026
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the July 7, 2026 Zoning Meeting.
AGENDA
Z2026-
47/S2026-48
Terry Boomer/GA 5 Land Holdings, LLC – a request for a rezoning
from C-G(general commercial) to C-H(heavy commercial) and a
Special Use Permit to allow a convenience store with fuel pumps
located at 10603 Veterans Memorial Highway, Lithia Springs,
30122. Land lot(s) 365, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s)
59. Application signed by Terry Boomer. Commission District
#1. This item was deferred from the July 7, 2026 zoning meeting.
Z2026-46 Mason Marstellar – A request for a rezoning from R-LD (residential
low density) & R-A (residential agriculture) to LI (light industrial) for
warehousing and logistics located at 2240, 2290 & 2340 Strawn Road,
Winston, 30187. Land lot(s) 167, District 2, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 31,
32 & 33. Lot size: 18.3 acre(s). Application signed by Mason
Marstellar. Commission District #4.
S2026-56 Eshton Githere & Carolyn Macharia – A request for a Special Use
Permit to allow a short-term rental located at 6123 Lancelot Lane,
Douglasville, 30135. Land lot(s) 63, District 2, Section 5 & Parcel(s)
137. Lot size: .35 acre(s). Application signed by Eshton
Githere. Commission District #3.
Z2026-
58/S2026-59
Axis Acquisitions, LLC – A request for a rezoning from PUD-C
(planned unit development w/conditions) to LI (light indus …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board to vote on $6.5M South Douglas Loop road project agreement
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a gravel lot expansion under the Metropolitan River Protection Act and vote on a consent agenda that includes a $6.53 million GDOT agreement for the South Douglas Loop Phase I/Lee Road Extension project. Other actions include accepting accountability court grants, approving contracts for GPS tracking, aerial imagery, and fuel pump installations, and authorizing a non-exclusive franchise agreement with Google Fiber.
- Public hearing for Certificate of Compliance under the Metropolitan River Protection Act for an existing development and gravel lot expansion
- Accept $363,848 FY27 grant for Drug Court/Veterans Court and $190,130 grant for HOPE Court
- Approve $6,530,000 Project Framework Agreement with GDOT for South Douglas Loop Phase I/Lee Road Extension
- Approve non-exclusive franchise agreement with Google Fiber for fiber deployment in the county
- Approve $49,950 annual contract with Nearmap for aerial imagery for the GIS database
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# AGENDA
## DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
## Tuesday, August 4, 2026
## 10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
## COMMISSION MEETING
||CALL TO ORDER|
|---|---|
||INVOCATION-James Worthington-Managing Director Development and Planning. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder, Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest. Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or 770-920-7416. AGENDA ADOPTION APPROVAL OF MINUTES|
|1.|Commission Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026.|
|2.|Work Session Minutes of July 20, 2026.|
|3.|Executive Session Minutes of July 20, 2026. PROCLAMATIONS|
|4.|Proclaiming August 11th as "811" Day in Douglas County. (Matthew Johnson)|
|5.|Proclaiming August as "National Emergency Management Awareness" Month in Douglas County. (Sara Chase)|
|6.|Proclaiming August 4th as "National Poll Worker Recruitment and Appreciation" Day in Douglas County (Crystal Danley-Bridges) PUBLIC HEARING|
|7.|Public Hearing for a request for a Certificate of Compliance with the Metropolitan River Protection Act for an Existing …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board to approve contracts, grants, and proclamations including $6.5M road project
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to adopt minutes, approve proclamations, and vote on grants, contracts, and appointments. Items include grant acceptances totaling $553,978, new contracts for GPS tracking and aerial imagery, and a $6.5 million state-funded road project. The board will also hear a public hearing on a gravel lot expansion request.
- Accept FY27 Accountability Court Operating Grants totaling $553,978 ($363,848 + $190,130)
- Approve $6.53M Project Framework Agreement for South Douglas Loop Phase I/Lee Road Extension Project
- Approve $49,950 annual contract with Nearmap for aerial imagery
- Public hearing for Certificate of Compliance for Metropolitan River Protection Act gravel lot expansion
- Approve non-exclusive franchise agreement with Google Fiber
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, August 3, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026. ()
2. Work Session Minutes of July 20, 2026. ()
3. Executive Session Minutes of July 20, 2026. ()
PROCLAMATIONS
4. Proclaiming August 11th as "811" Day in Douglas County. (Matthew Johnson)
5. Proclaiming August as "National Emergency Management Awareness" Month in
Douglas County. (Sara Chase)
6. Proclaiming August 4th as "National Poll Worker Recruitment and Appreciation"
Day in Douglas County (Crystal Danley - Bridges)
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Public Hearing for a request for a Certificate of Compliance with the Metropolitan
River Protection Act for an Existing Development and a Gravel Lot Expansion.
(Austin Cronan)
GRANTS
8. Authorization to accept the F …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board approves $56,250 grant and other contracts
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will approve a $56,250 grant for family services and a series of contracts for juvenile justice, court systems, and maintenance. The meeting also includes the approval of Commissioner expenses and proclamations.
- Approval of FY27 Family Connections Grant ($56,250)
- Approval of CJCC Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant ($253,000)
- Approval of Daikin Applied maintenance agreement ($14,092.33)
- Approval of Commissioner Whitney Kenner Jones expenses ($1,420.06)
- Appointment of Jerry Williams and Lisa McIntyre to Housing Authority
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
6:00 PM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Pastor Michelle Johnson - Liz Christian Fellowship
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2026.
2. Work Session Minutes of July 6, 2026.
3. Executive Session Minutes of July 6, 2026.
FINANCIAL REPORT
4. Approval of the Financial Report for the month of June 2026. (Dominic Ochei)
PROCLAMATIONS
5. Celebrating the Academic, Athletic, and Personal Achievements of Morgan
Willingham. (Commissioner Martin Raxton)
6. Proclaiming July 21, 2026, as Excellence in Public Speaking, Debate, and
Advocacy Day in Douglas County. (Commissioner Whitney Kenner Jones)
CONSENT AGENDA
7. Approval to accept the FY27 Family Connections Grant award as Fiscal Agent in
the amount o …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
General
Planning board to decide three variance requests
The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on July 20, 2026, to consider three variance applications. Items include a side setback reduction for an accessory structure, a special exception variance for multiple lots on Mt. Vernon Road, and a hardship variance for a second driveway.
- V2026-07: Derek Nichols requests side setback reduction from 15' to 13' for a 1,400 sq ft metal-sided accessory structure at 3050 Autumn Woods Court, Douglasville.
- V2026-08: Gaskins & LeCraw requests side setback reduction from 15' to 10' for eight lots (2, 6-12, 26, 49, 57) on 85.8 acres at 2391 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs.
- V2026-09: Dennis Wynn requests a hardship variance for a second driveway due to topography at 6822 Cowan Mill Road, Winston.
- Minutes from the June 15, 2026 Variance Meeting will be considered for approval.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY ZONING VARIANCE
HEARING AGENDA
July 20, 2026
Call to Order - Planning & Zoning Board
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the June 15, 2026 Variance Meeting.
AGENDA
V2026-07 Derek Nichols – a request for a special exception variance to reduce
the side setback from 15’ to 13’ for a 1,400 square feet, metal sided
accessory structure located at 3050 Autumn Woods Court,
Douglasville, 30135. Land lot(s) 127, District 1, Section 5 & Parcel(s)
105. Lot size: .46 acre(s). Application signed by Derek
Nichols. Commission District #2.
V2026-08 Gaskins & LeCraw – a request for a Special Exception Variance to
reduce the side setbacks from 15’ to 10’ for lots 2, 6-12, 26, 49 & 57
located at 2391 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, 30122. Land lot(s)
978, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s) 1. Land lot(s) 979, District 18,
Section 2 & Parcel(s) 19. Land lot(s) 981, District 18, Section 2 &
Parcel(s) 8. Land lot(s) 1006, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s) 6. Lot
size: 85.8 acre(s). Application signed by Michelle
McCauley. Commission District #2.
V2026-09 Dennis Wynn – a request for a hardship variance for a second
driveway due to the topography of the property located at 6822 Cowan
Mill Road, Winston, 30187. Land lot(s) 124, District 2, Section 5 &
Parcel(s) 7. Lot size: .53 acre(s). Application signed by Dennis
Wynn. Commission District #4.
ADJOURN
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board considers grants for youth and family services and various vendor contracts
The Board of Commissioners will review grant acceptances for juvenile justice and family connections. The body is also deciding on several maintenance contracts, court system upgrades, and an appointment to the Housing Authority.
- CJCC FY27 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant in the amount of $253,000
- FY27 Family Connections Grant award for Douglas CORE in the amount of $56,250
- Maintenance agreement with Daikin Applied Americas, Inc. for Boundary Waters Aquatic Center for $14,092.33
- Maintenance and subscription agreement with SHI for JAMF Mobile Device Management for $52,039.42
- Appointment to the Douglas County Housing Authority
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, July 20, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
• Statistical Presentation for 2026 (Greg Baker)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2026. ()
2. Work Session Minutes of July 6, 2026. ()
3. Executive Session Minutes of July 6, 2026. ()
FINANCIAL REPORT
4. Approval of the Financial Report for the month of June 2026. ()
PROCLAMATIONS
5. Celebrating the Academic, Athletic, and Personal Achievements of Morgan
Willingham. (Commissioner Martin Raxton)
6. Proclaiming July 21, 2026, as Excellence in Public Speaking, Debate, and
Advocacy Day in Douglas County. (Commissioner Whitney Kenner Jones)
GRANTS
7. Approval to accept the FY27 Family Connections Grant award as Fiscal Agent in
the amount of $56,250 with no match, for the period …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
East Village Dothan seeks rezoning and permits for 703‑acre data center project
The Douglas County Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will approve June 2 minutes and consider several special use permit and rezoning applications. The most extensive request is a Future Land Use Map amendment, rezoning and special use permit for a 703‑acre data center and substation on Poole, East & West Tyson Roads. Additional items include permits for a telecommunications tower, convenience stores with fuel pumps, a tire shop, and a residential care facility.
- Special Use Permit for a telecommunications tower at 0 Highpoint Road, Villa Rica (Lot 236, 20 acres).
- Future Land Use Map amendment, rezoning from RP to CC and to PUD, plus Special Use Permit for a data center and substation on Poole, East & West Tyson Roads, Villa Rica (703 acres).
- Rezoning from R‑LD to C‑G and Special Use Permit for a convenience store with gas pumps at 14750 Veterans Memorial Highway, Villa Rica (0.82 acres).
- Rezoning from C‑G to C‑H and Special Use Permit for a convenience store with fuel pumps at 10603 Veterans Memorial Highway, Lithia Springs (Lot 365).
- Special Use Permit for a residential care facility at 2270 Charleston Place, Lithia Springs (0.25 acres).
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DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AND
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
July 7, 2026
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting.
AGENDA
S2026-34 Vertical Bridge c/o Baker Donelson Law Firm – A request for a
Special Use Permit to allow a telecommunications tower located at 0
Highpoint Road, Villa Rica, 30180. Land lot(s) 236, District 2, Section
5 & Parcel(s) 16. Lot size: 20 acre(s). Application signed by Mary
Palmer. Commission District #4. This application was deferred from
the June 2, 2026 meeting.
M2026-
01/Z2026-
56/S2026-57
East Village Dothan, LLC – a request for a Future Land Use Map
amendment from RP(rural places) to CC (commerce center), a
rezoning from R-A (residential agriculture) to PUD (planned unit
development) and a Special Use Permit for a data center and
substation located on Poole, East & West Tyson Roads, Villa Rica,
30180. Land lot(s) 116, District 2, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 1 & 2. Land
lot(s) 140, District 2, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 4 & 6. Land lot(s) 141,
District 2, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6. Land lot(s) 142,
District 2, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12. Land lot(s)
143, District 2, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 4, , 7, 14, 15, & 60. Lot size: 703
acre(s). Application signed by Anamaria Hazard Manes. Commission
District #4.
Z2026-
41/S2026-42
Naba Raj Timilsima – a request for a rezoning from R-LD (residential
low density) to C-G (general commercial and a …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board considers alcohol license and multiple infrastructure grants
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an alcohol license for a business at The Preserve. They are also deciding on revisions to personnel merit codes and approving various federal and state grants for transit, courts, and senior services.
- Public hearing for alcohol license for A to Z Naturals LLC at 40 Farm Lane
- Acceptance of FTA funding for transit in the amount of $880,180 and $110,587
- Additional $1,500,000 for reconstruction of fire-damaged DOT Storage facility
- Consultant Services Agreement for Chapel Hill Widening Project for $301,727.75
- Acceptance of Aging Subgrant Agreement from Atlanta Regional Commission for $795,077.48
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Shequita Love - Clerk of Court Passports
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
• 2026 Summer Internship Introductions. (Aaron Armfield)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026. ()
2. Work Session Minutes of June 15, 2026. ()
3. Executive Session Minutes of June 15, 2026. ()
PROCLAMATIONS
4. Proclaiming July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in Douglas County.
(Chadwick Griffin)
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Approval of an alcohol license for on-premises consumption for beer, wine and
liquor for Arjun Malakala/ A to Z Naturals LLC for the Nutrition Center located at
The Preserve. This business is located at 40 Farm Lane, Douglasville GA 30135
and the licensee is Arjun Malakala. (Alli …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Douglas County Board considers $1.5M for fire-damaged DOT facility reconstruction
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several grant acceptances, professional service contracts, and personnel merit code revisions. The meeting includes a public hearing for an alcohol license and appointments to various county boards.
- Approval of $1,500,000 for reconstruction of fire-damaged DOT Storage facility
- Public hearing for alcohol license for A to Z Naturals LLC at 40 Farm Lane
- Acceptance of FTA funding for transit programs totaling $990,767
- Consultant Services Agreement with WSP for Chapel Hill Widening Project for $301,727.75
- Acceptance of Aging Subgrant Agreement with Atlanta Regional Commission for $795,077.48
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, July 6, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
• 2026 Summer Internship Introductions (Commission Meeting Only) (Tiffany
Stewart-Stanley)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026. ()
2. Work Session Minutes of June 15, 2026. ()
3. Executive Session Minutes of June 15, 2026. ()
PROCLAMATIONS
4. Proclaiming July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in Douglas
County. (Chadwick Griffin)
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Approval of an alcohol license for on-premises consumption for beer, wine and
liquor for Arjun Malakala/ A to Z Naturals LLC for the Nutrition Center located at
The Preserve. This business is located at 40 Farm Lane, Douglasville GA 30135
and the licensee is Arjun Malakala. (Allison Duncan)
GRANTS
6. Approval to accept the CJ …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:00
Board Of Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on $297,212 Fire Training Building design contract
The Board will consider a consent agenda with several contracts and grants, including a $297,212 design-build for the Fire Department Training Building, a $310,164 cybersecurity renewal, and an $86,792 Violence Against Women Act grant. A resolution to set deadlines for agenda item submissions is also up for discussion. Proclamations for Public Safety Week, Goodwill of North Georgia Day, Autistic Pride Day, and Juneteenth are scheduled.
- Approval of $297,212 contract with BuildSmart Enterprise for Fire Department Training Building Phase 1 (Design), funded by 2022 SPLOST.
- Approval of $310,164 renewal with Presidio for cybersecurity devices and maintenance on county digital networking infrastructure.
- Acceptance of $86,792 VAWA Continuation Award from CJCC with a $28,931 cash match from a salary line.
- Approval of $116,246 renewal with Administrative Solutions for inmate medical billing and stop-loss insurance.
- Resolution to establish deadlines for submission of agenda items and meeting packet materials.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:00 PM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Camilla Terrell - Clerk of Court Office
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026.
2. Work Session Minutes of June 1, 2026.
3. Executive Session Minutes of June 1, 2026 and June 2, 2026.
FINANCIAL REPORT
4. Approval of the Financial Report for the month of May 2026. ()
PROCLAMATIONS
5. Proclaiming June 15-18, 2026 as Public Safety Week in Douglas County. (Chief
Allen)
6. Proclaiming June 16, 2026, as Goodwill of North Georgia Day in Douglas County.
(Yvette Jones)
7. Proclaiming June 18, 2026, as Autistic Pride Day in Douglas County, Georgia.
(Sofia Serrano, Douglas County High School)
8. Proclaiming June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board to consider $297K contract for Fire Dept training building design
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several contracts, a resolution on agenda deadlines, proclamations, and grant acceptance. Key financial items include a $297,212 design contract for a Fire Department Training Building and a $310,164.67 cybersecurity maintenance renewal.
- Resolution to establish deadlines for submission of agenda items and meeting packet materials
- Approval of $297,212 contract with BuildSmart Enterprise for Fire Department Training Building Phase 1 (Design), funded by 2022 SPLOST
- Renewal of $310,164.67 cybersecurity maintenance agreement with Presidio for county network infrastructure
- Acceptance of $86,792 Violence Against Women Act grant continuation award with a $28,931 cash match
- Approval of $116,246.28 agreement with Administrative Solutions for inmate medical billing and stop-loss insurance
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, June 15, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026. ()
2. Work Session Minutes of June 1, 2026. ()
3. Executive Session Minutes of June 1, 2026 and June 2, 2026. ()
FINANCIAL REPORT
4. Approval of the Financial Report for the month of May 2026. ()
PROCLAMATIONS
5. Proclaiming June 15-18, 2026 as Public Safety Week in Douglas County. ()
6. Proclaiming June 16, 2026, as Goodwill of North Georgia Day in Douglas County. ()
7. Proclaiming June 18, 2026, as Autistic Pride Day in Douglas County, Georgia.
(Sofia Serrano, Douglas County High School)
8. Proclaiming June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth National Independence Day in Douglas
County, Georgia. ()
GRANTS
9. Approval to accept the 2025 Violence Against Women Act …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Variance hearing for pavement encroachment at 1801 Burnt Hickory Road
The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a special exception variance for SAKKS Douglasville, LLC to allow pavement encroachment into the required landscape strip and alternate landscaping placement in the right-of-way at 1801 Burnt Hickory Road. The board will also approve minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting.
- V2026-06: SAKKS Douglasville, LLC – special exception variance for pavement encroachment into landscape strip and landscaping in street right-of-way at 1801 Burnt Hickory Road, Douglasville (0.88 acre, Land Lot 836, District 18, Section 2, Parcel 16).
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DOUGLAS COUNTY ZONING VARIANCE
HEARING AGENDA
June 15, 2026
Call to Order - Planning & Zoning Board
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the May 18, 2026 Variance Meeting.
AGENDA
V2026-06 SAKKS Douglasville, LLC – a request for a special exception
variance to allow pavement encroachment into the required landscape
strip and to allow the required landscaping to be planted outside the
pavement and into the street right-of-way located at 1801 Burnt
Hickory Road, Douglasville, 30135. Land lot(s) 836, District 18,
Section 2 & Parcel 16. Lot size: .88 acre(s). Application signed by
Junaid Virani. Commission District #1.
ADJOURN
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Rezoning request to allow light industrial manufacturing on Dale Court
The joint Planning & Zoning and Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning from general commercial to light industrial to continue a manufacturing company at 1470 Dale Court, Austell. The board will also vote on two other rezonings (residential to agriculture and light industrial expansion with a gravel lot) and multiple special use permits, including two telecommunications towers, a short-term rental, dog/cat grooming, an accessory structure, outdoor storage, and a compliance permit for a 116-acre property on Douglas Hill and Bullard Roads.
- Z2026-46: Rezoning 3.15 acres at 1470 Dale Court from C-G to LI for manufacturing
- Z2026-37/S2026-38: Rezoning and SUP for gravel lot expansion on King Drive
- S2026-45: SUP for compliance on 116 acres at Douglas Hill and Bullard Roads
- S2026-34: SUP for telecommunications tower at 8920 Highpoint Road, Villa Rica
- S2026-39: SUP for telecommunications tower at 4371 Hwy 92 & Hwy 166, Douglasville
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DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AND
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
June 2, 2026
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting
AGENDA
Z2026-
31/S2026-32
Aleene Duff – A request for a rezoning from R-LD (residential low
density) to R-A (residential agriculture) and a Special Use Permit to
allow dog & cat grooming located at 6441 Union Grove Road, Lithia
Springs, 30122. Land lot(s) 244, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s) 9.
Lot size: 3.13 acre(s). Application signed by Aleene
Duff. Commission District #1.
S2026-33 John Lawrence – A request for a Special Use Permit renewal to
continue agriculture and seasonal use located on Hwy. 166,
Douglasville, 30135. Land lot(s) 93, District 1, Section 5 & Parcel(s)
17. Lot size: 2 acres. Application signed by John
Lawrence. Commission District #3.
S2026-34 Vertical Bridge c/o Baker Donelson Law Firm – A request for a
Special Use Permit to allow a telecommunications tower located at
8920 Highpoint Road, Villa Rica, 30180. Land lot(s) 236, District 2,
Section 5 & Parcel(s) 16. Lot size: 20 acre(s). Application signed by
Mary Palmer. Commission District #4.
S2026-35 Jose & Jannica Villanueva- A request for a Special Use Permit to
allow a short-term rental located at 2725 Brandt Place, Lithia Springs,
30122. Land lot(s) 919, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s) 9. Lot size:
1.88 acre(s). Application signed by Jose Villanueva. Commission
District #2.
Z2026-46 Art Car …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board to consider resolution for new transportation sales tax, possible voter referendum
The board will hold a public hearing on a probation hearing for an alcohol license at Sunrise Restaurant. They will discuss a resolution to impose a Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax and call for a voter referendum. Other notable items include approval of a $150,000 retail recruitment contract, purchase of two fire trucks for $1.7 million, and acceptance of a $1.8 million state grant for roads.
- Resolution to impose a Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax and call for a voter referendum (Item 6)
- Public hearing on probation of alcohol license for Sunrise Restaurant at 376 Maxham Road (Item 3)
- Approval of $150,000 annual contract with Retail Strategies LLC for retail recruitment (Item 5)
- Purchase of two Pierce Pumper Fire Trucks for $1.7 million (Item 19)
- Supplemental funding application to GDOT for $1,837,631.32 in LMIG/LRA grant funds (Item 22)
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Pastor Edwin Ford
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATIONS
• DC Edge Star Awards (Commission Meeting Only) (Tiffany Stewart-Stanley)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. SCM Combined Work Session and Commission Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026.
2. Executive Session Minutes of May 18, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Hearing on the probation of the alcohol license for Sunrise Restaurant, Catering
and Lounge at 376 Maxham Road, Lithia Springs GA 30122.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Approval of the County Administrator's recommendation for the Community Service
Provider Program and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents
pending final legal approval.
5. Approval of an agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC for professional consult …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board considers new Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax
The Board of Commissioners will discuss imposing a transportation sales tax and seeking voter approval via election. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an alcohol license for Sunrise Restaurant and various contract approvals.
- Proposed Special District Transportation Sales and Use Tax and related general obligation debt
- Purchase of two Pierce Pumper Fire Trucks not to exceed $1,700,000
- Hearing on alcohol license suspension or revocation for Sunrise Restaurant at 376 Maxham Road
- Consultant contract with The Collaborative Firm for TSPLOST education for $135,000
- GDOT supplemental funding application for FY 2026 LMIG/LRA Grant Program for $1,837,631.32
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, June 1, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by
registering in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Please include your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder,
Comments at the Work Session may be made regarding any item of public interest.
Comments at the Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more
information, contact the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or
770-920-7416.
PRESENTATION
1. CSP Presentation.
(Jill Hopson, Angelia Farries)
2. DC Edge Star Awards (Commission Meeting Only) (Tiffany Stewart-Stanley)
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. SCM Combined Work Session and Commission Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026.
()
4. Executive Session Minutes of May 18, 2026. ()
PUBLIC HEARING
5. Hearing on the suspension or revocation of the alcohol license for Sunrise
Restaurant, Catering and Lounge at 376 Maxham Road, Lithia Springs GA 30122.
(Allison Duncan)
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. Discussion and consideration of a resolution of the Board of Commissioners of
Douglas County, Georgia, to impose a Special District Transportation Sales and
Use Tax as authorized by Part 1 of Article 5A of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of …
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Mon May 18, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Hardship variance request for a second driveway at 8048 Tyree Road
The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a hardship variance application submitted by Alejandro Moreno for a second driveway on a 5‑acre lot at 8048 Tyree Road, Whitesburg. The request concerns land lot 120 in District 3, Section 5, Parcel 23. The board will vote on whether to grant the variance.
- Variance request for second driveway at 8048 Tyree Road
- Land lot 120, District 3, Section 5, Parcel 23, 5 acres
- Applicant: Alejandro Moreno, Commission District #4
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DOUGLAS COUNTY ZONING VARIANCE
HEARING AGENDA
May 18, 2026
Call to Order - Planning & Zoning Board
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the March 16, 2026 Variance meeting.
AGENDA
V2026-05 Alejandro Moreno – a request for a hardship variance for the
placement of a second driveway located at 8048 Tyree Road,
Whitesburg, 30185. Land lot(s) 120, District 3, Section 5 & Parcel(s)
23. Lot size: 5 acre(s). Application signed by Alejandro
Moreno. Commission District #4.
ADJOURN
Mon May 18, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board to consider $7.8M Chapel Hill Widening project and other contracts
The Board will vote on numerous contracts and budget amendments, including a $7,841,130.55 contract for Chapel Hill Widening and Reconstruction, a $2,496,734.25 road resurfacing contract, and a $1,444,507 courthouse roof restoration. Also up for approval are a 48-unit fleet lease for up to $449,090.84 and a $4,878,265 grant application for Vision Zero safety projects. The meeting includes proclamations, equipment donations, and budget adjustments.
- $7.8M contract for Chapel Hill Widening and Reconstruction (SPLOST funded)
- $2.5M contract for patching, milling, resurfacing of various roads (LMIG/SPLOST)
- $1.4M agreement for courthouse roof restoration
- 48-unit fleet lease not to exceed $449,090.84
- $4.9M grant application for SS4A Phase II Vision Zero projects
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, May 18, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Jeremy Brewer, Assistant Pastor Cowan Mill Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by registering
in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Please include
your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder, Comments at the Work
Session may be made regarding any item of public interest. Comments at the
Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more information, contact
the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or 770-920-7416.
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Commission Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026.
2. Work Session Minutes of May 4, 2026.
3. Executive Session Minutes of May 4, 2026.
FINANCIAL REPORT
4. Approval of the Financial Report for the month of April 2026. ()
PROCLAMATIONS
5. Proclaiming the week of May 17–23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Week in Douglas County, GA. (Chief Allen)
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. Approval to accept donated equipment in the form of a handheld drill valued at less
than $500.00 and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending
final legal review. (Chief Allen)
7. Approval to accept funds from the State Court Te …
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Tue May 5, 2026 · 18:00
Planning & Zoning / Board of Commissioners
Board will consider rezoning and special‑use permits for multiple Douglas County sites
The Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will review several special‑use permit applications, including a residential care facility at 4130 Midway Road and a short‑term rental at 6295 Hillpine Drive. They will also consider rezoning requests, such as changing a property at 4333 Post Road from residential‑agricultural to heavy commercial. All items are scheduled for discussion at the May 5, 2026 meeting.
- Special Use Permit – First Line Home Care & Medical, Inc., residential care facility, 4130 Midway Road
- Special Use Permit – Yoneida Rojas, short‑term rental, 6295 Hillpine Drive
- Special Use Permit – Arezoo Vakili, auto body & paint repair, 2795 Lake Monroe Road
- Special Use Permit – J. Franklin Lee, single‑family home, 5289 Brickleberry Way
- Rezoning – Laxminarayan, LLC, from R‑A (residential‑agriculture) to C‑H (heavy commercial), 4333 Post Road
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DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AND
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
May 5, 2026
APPROVAL of MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the March 31, 2026 meeting.
AGENDA
S2026-23 First Line Home Care & Medical, Inc. A request for a Special Use
Permit to allow a residential care facility located at 4130 Midway Road,
Douglasville, 30134. Land lot(s) 836, District 18, Section 2 & Parcel(s)
5. Lot size: 1.52 acre(s). Application signed by Lloyd
Onyirimba. Commission District #1.
S2026-25 Yoneida Rojas – A request for a Special Use Permit to allow a short-
term rental located at 6295 Hillpine Drive, Douglasville, 30135. Land
lot(s) 99, District 2, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 112. Lot size: .45
acre(s). Application signed by Yonieda Rojas. Commission District #
3.
S2026-26 Arezoo Vakili – A request for a Special Use Permit to allow an auto
body & paint repair and interior repair and maintenance located at
2795 Lake Monroe Road, Douglasville, 30135. Land lot(s) 129, District
1, Section 5 & Parcel(s) 189. Lot size: .76 acre(s). Application signed
by Arezoo Vakili. Commission District 2.
S2026-27 J. Franklin Lee – A request for a Special Use Permit to allow a single-
family home on the amenities lot located at 5289 Brickleberry Way,
Douglasville, 30134. Land lot(s) 702, District 1, Section 3 & Parcel(s)
35. Lot size: .20 acre(s). Application signed by J. Franklin
Lee. Commission District #1.
Z2026-28 Laxminarayan, LLC – A request for a rezoning fro …
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Tue May 5, 2026 · 10:00
Board Of Commissioners
Board approves 10‑year fire‑truck equipment lease up to $4.8 million
The Douglas County Board will consider and vote on a ten‑year lease agreement to acquire four fire‑truck pumpers, with annual payments not to exceed $612,298.41 and a total cost up to $4.8 million. Other items include an intergovernmental trail agreement, annexation for 67 townhomes, merit handbook updates, and several contract renewals and fee adjustments.
- Approve 10‑year equipment lease for fire‑truck pumpers (up to $4.8 M total)
- Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Douglasville for a public multi‑use trail
- Recommend annexation and rezoning of 3154 Bright Star Road for 67 townhomes on 9.30 acres
- Approve $815,217.87 subgrant from Atlanta Regional Commission with $50,402.64 local match
- Renew digital security contracts: Netwrix ($39,265) and VC3 Think Gard ($95,670)
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DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
10:00 AM -- CITIZENS HALL
COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Camilla Terrell - Superior Court Board of Equalization
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment allows the Board the opportunity to listen to the public. The public is
invited to participate in the Work Sessions and the Commission Meetings by registering
in Citizens Hall at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Please include
your name, email address, phone # and topic. As a reminder, Comments at the Work
Session may be made regarding any item of public interest. Comments at the
Commission Meeting must be germane to the agenda. For more information, contact
the County Clerk, Sherri Mathis, smathis@douglascountyga.gov or 770-920-7416.
AGENDA ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. SCM Combined Work Session and Commission Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2026..
2. Executive Session Minutes of April 14, 2026.
FINANCIAL REPORT
3. Acceptance of the monthly Financial/Budget Report for March 2026. ()
PROCLAMATIONS
4. Proclaiming May as ALS Month in Douglas County.
5. Proclaiming May 4, 2026, as International Firefighters' Day in Douglas County, GA.
6. Proclaiming a county-wide commitment to summer reading for students, parents,
families, and the Douglas County Community in partnership with the Douglas
County School System.
7. Proclaiming the month of May 2026 as Older Americans Month in Do …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
AGENDA ADOPTION
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
CONSENT AGENDA
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
RECESS
5 yea
Mark Alcarez yea · Whitney Kenner Jones yea · Martin Raxton yea · Romona Jackson Jones yea · Henry Mitchell yea
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Net migration+1,079 people (-$6.8M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)7 ({"Severe Storm": 6, "Hurricane": 5, "Biological": 2, "Drough · last Sat Jan 24, 2026)
Traffic fatalities18 (6 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,875 (47,319 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,830/mo (819 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.9% (low numeracy 38% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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969
Recorded votes
$201.0M
Annual budget
801
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$201.0M
Spending$151.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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