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Median home value
$136,500 👤 Members & officials (8)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Commissioners
- Gabe Ridley
- Holly Murkerson
- Katie Hall
- LaFaye Copeland
- Phillip Drew
- Ray Prince
- Sam Kines
- Yancey Maxwell
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
County Commission - District 4 2024-11-05
LaFaye Copeland (I) ✓ 1,382
County Commission - District 3 2024-11-05
Sam Kines ✓ 2,048
County Commission - District 1 2024-11-05
Yancey Maxwell ✓ 2,316
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Recent meetings
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Commissioners
Grady County to hold public hearing on racetrack definition amendment
The Grady County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider amending the county's Specific Land Use regulations, specifically the definition of "Racetrack." The proposed ordinance would also establish an effective date and repeal conflicting ordinances. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on amending the definition of "Racetrack" in Specific Land Use regulations
- Proposed ordinance to establish effective date and repeal conflicting ordinances
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33 17th Ave NW Cairo, GA 39827, Cairo
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Public Hearing Board of Commissioners
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I.
Executive Duties
1.
Call to Order - 7:00 PM
2.
Invocation/Pledge
II.
Presentations
1.
Public Hearing on amending the regulations for Specific Land Uses of Grady County,
Georgia, to amend the definition of the term "Racetrack". To establish the effective date of
this ordinance, and to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith.
III.
Adjournment
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to consider solar panel ordinance for Tall Timbers
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with presentations, consent items, and formal actions. They will hear a presentation on a proposed solar panel ordinance for Tall Timbers and consider approving controller upgrades for the Detention Center and a Tree Act Resolution. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and plats, and reports from various county departments.
- Presentation on Tall Timbers Solar Panel Ordinance
- FA08-05-26: Approve or disapprove controller upgrades for Detention Center console
- FA08-06-26: Approve or disapprove Tree Act Resolution
- Approve Barrett Plat and Crosby Plat
- Public comments and reports from Animal Control, Permits, Roads and Bridges
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33 17th Ave NW, Cairo
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I.
Executive Duties
1.
Call to Order - 6:00 PM
2.
Invocation/Pledge
3.
Adoption of Agenda
4.
Public Comments
II.
Presentations
1.
Tall Timbers - Solar Panel Ordinance, Ben Naselius
2.
Life Saving Award - Colby Kreznar, Grady County Sheriff Office
III.
Upcoming Events
1.
Land Use Regulation Ordinance Hearing, August 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
2.
Board of Commissioners Meeting, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
IV.
Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from August 4, 2026, Executive Session Meeting
Minutes from August 4, 2026, Called Meeting Minutes from August 6, 2026, and Public
Works/Public Properties Committee Meeting Minutes from August 12, 2026.
Approve the Barrett Plat
Approve the Crosby Plat
V.
Formal Actions
FA08-05-26 Approve or Disapprove the Controller upgrades for the console at the
Detention Center.
FA08-06-26 Approve or Disapprove the Tree Act Resolution. …
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 09:30
General
Grady County commissioners to hear presentations on sheriff's fence, road resurfacing, repairs
The Grady County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations on several public works items, including a sheriff's office fence and vehicle, the 2026 resurfacing and patching project, a motorgrader repair, and a proposed Trees Act. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of presentations and public comments.
- Sheriff's Office fence and vehicle presentation
- 2026 Resurfacing and Patching Project with David Taylor Construction and Stacy Watkins
- Motorgrader #3 repair with Stanley Elkins and Chris Dix
- Trees Act presentation by Celeste Tyler
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Public Works/Public Property Committee Board of
Commissioners Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9:30 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
District 3
Yancey Maxwell
Chair - District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
District 4
I.
Executive Duties
1.
Call to Order - 9:30 AM
2.
Invocation/Pledge
3.
Adoption of Agenda
4.
Public Comments
II.
Presentations
1.
Sheriff's Office Fence and Vehicle
2.
David Taylor Construction and Stacy Watkins concerning the 2026 Resurfacing and Patching
Project.
3.
Motorgrader #3 Repair Stanley Elkins and Chris Dix.
4.
Trees Act - Celeste Tyler
III.
Adjournment
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 09:00
General
Board to decide on solar farm permit moratorium
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to consider whether to continue or end the moratorium on solar farm permits. The agenda includes a formal action item on this decision, along with routine procedural items.
- FA08-03-26: Approve or Disapprove continuation of the Moratorium on Solar Farm Permits
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Called Board of Commissioners Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9:00 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice - Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:00 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Formal Actions
FA08-03-26 Approve or Disapprove the continuation of the Moratorium on Solar Farm
Permits
III. Adjournment
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on Lake Authority member replacement and tabled truck purchase
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The board will consider formal actions, including approving or disapproving a recommendation to replace a member on the Lake Authority and a previously tabled purchase of a truck for Richard Phillips.
- Approve or disapprove replacement of Jennifer Jarvis on the Lake Authority
- Approve or disapprove purchase of a truck for Richard Phillips (tabled from 7/21/26 meeting)
- Adoption of agenda and approval of July 21, 2026, meeting minutes
- Public comments and presentations scheduled
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 9:00 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chari - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:00 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Presentations
III. Upcoming Events
1. Public Works/Public Properties Committee Meeting, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9:30
am.
2. Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from the July 21, 2026, meeting and the July 21,
2026, Executive Session meeting minutes
V. Executive Session
VI. Formal Actions
FA08-01-26 Approve or Disapprove the recommendation of the Lake Authority to
replace Jennifer Jarvis on the Lake Authority.
FA07-06-26 Approve or Disapprove the purchase of a truck for Richard Phillips
(Tabled from the 7/21/26 meeting)
VII. New and Unfinished Business
1. Administrator Matters
2. Commissioner Matters
VIII. Reports
1. Attorney's Report
IX. Adjournment
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on converting a sheriff's part‑time job to full‑time
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent items, including approval of minutes from prior meetings and the Sellars and Jack Taylor plats. Formal actions on the agenda include a vote on an intergovernmental agreement to place FLOST on the ballot, a decision to change a sheriff's office part‑time position to full‑time, and a purchase of a truck for Richard Phillips. The board will also ratify a consent agreement with the Department of Revenue and discuss upcoming events and reports.
- Approve regular meeting minutes from July 7, 2026, July 15, 2026 Public Works/Public Properties Meeting, and July 15, 2026 Executive Session Meeting
- Approve the Sellars Plat
- Approve the Jack Taylor Plat
- Vote on making a part‑time position at the Sheriff's Office into a full‑time position
- Vote on the purchase of a truck for Richard Phillips
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 6:00 PM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Presentations
III. Upcoming Events
1. Board of Commissioners Meeting, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 9:00 am.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from July 7, 2026 Regular Meeting, July 15,
2026, Public Works/Public Properties Meeting, and the July 15, 2026, Executive Session
Meeting.
Approval of the Sellars Plat.
Approval of the Jack Taylor Plat
V. Formal Actions
FA07-04-26 Approve or Disapprove the Resolution to enter into an Intergovernmental
Agreement to place FLOST on the ballot.
FA07-05-26 Approve or Disapprove making a part-time position at the Sheriff's Office
into a Full-time position.
FA07-06-2026 Approve or disapprove the purchase of a truck for Richard Phillips.
FA07-07-26 Ratify the vote to enter into a Consent Agreement with the Department of
Revenue.
VI. New and Unfinished …
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 09:30
General
Public Works Committee to discuss Tired Creek Lake and Sheriff's Office pole barn
The Grady County Board of Commissioners Public Works/Public Property Committee will meet to hear presentations. The agenda focuses on the Tired Creek Lake Authority and a pole barn for the Sheriff's Office.
- Presentation regarding Tired Creek Lake Authority
- Presentation regarding Pole Barn - Sheriff's Office
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Public Works/Public Property Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:30 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
District 3
Yancey Maxwell
Chair - District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:30 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
II. Presentations
1. Tired Creek Lake Authority
2. Pole Barn - Sheriff's Office
III. Adjournment
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board will vote on tax‑sale resolution to remove interest/penalties
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution from the Tax Commissioner to remove interest and penalties on selected properties to enable their sale at the tax sale, and if unsold, to authorize sale at the best price offered. The Board will also vote on purchasing a mower for Building & Grounds from Cairo Lawn & Garden for $9,766.50. Additional agenda items include adopting the agenda, approving June 16 meeting minutes, and hearing presentations on the Roddenbery Memorial Library and FLOST.
- Vote on resolution to remove interest and penalties on select tax‑sale properties and authorize sale at best price
- Approve purchase of a mower for Building & Grounds from Cairo Lawn & Garden for $9,766.50
- Approve regular meeting minutes from June 16, 2026 (consent item)
- Presentation on Roddenbery Memorial Library
- Presentation on FLOST
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 9:00 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice Chair -District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:00 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Presentations
1. Roddenbery Memorial Library - Karen Thompson
2. FLOST - Celeste Tyler
III. Upcoming Events
1. Public Works/Public Properties Committee Meeting Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
2. Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from the June 16, 2026, meeting.
V. Formal Actions
FA06-04-26 (Tabled from the June 16, 2026, meeting) Approve or Disapprove the
resolution regarding the request from the Tax Commissioner to remove the interest and
penalties from select properties in an attempt to sell the property parcels at the Tax Sale
and if they are not sold, authorize the sale at the best price offered.
FA07-01-26 Approve or Disapprove the purchase of a mower for Building & Grounds
from Cairo Lawn & Garden for $9,766.50. …
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to consider E-911 director appointment and vehicle purchases
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will meet to review an audit report and vote on several administrative requests. Decisions include the appointment of a new E-911 director and the purchase of equipment for the Sheriff's Office and the lake.
- Appointment of Patrick Slaughter as director of E-911
- Purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Sheriff's Office
- Purchase of cameras for use at the lake
- Request from Tax Commissioner to remove interest and penalties for small property parcels at Tax Sale
- Approval of Fitchett, Taylor, and Cannon plats
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vices- Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order -6:00 PM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Presentations
1. Audit Report - Perry Henry
III. Upcoming Events
1. Friday, July 3, 2026, County Holiday for July 4.
2. Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 9:00 am, Board of Commissioners Meeting.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from June 2, 2026, Executive Session Meeting
Minutes from June 2, 2026, and Public Works/Public Properties Meeting Minutes from
June 10, 2026.
Approval of the Fitchett Plat.
Approval of the Taylor Plat
Approval of the Cannon Plat.
V. Formal Actions
FA06-04-26 Approve or Disapprove the request from the Tax Commissioner to remove
the interest and penalties to attempt to sell some of the smaller property parcels at the
Tax Sale.
FA06-05-26 Approve or Disapprove the purchase of cameras for use at the lake.
FA06-06-26 Approve or Disapprove the purchase of a replacemen …
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 09:30
General
Committee to get update on 2026 road resurfacing project
The Grady County Board of Commissioners' Public Works/Public Properties Committee will hear updates on the 2026 Resurfacing and Patching Project, the Help Agency Project, the 911 Building, and LHOST. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists of presentations and routine procedural items.
- Update on the 2026 Resurfacing and Patching Project
- Update on the Help Agency Project
- Update on 911 Building
- LHOST update
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Public Works/Public Properties Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:30 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
District 3
Yancey Maxwell
Chair - District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:30 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
II. Presentations
1. Update on the 2026 Resurfacing and Patching Project
2. Update on the Help Agency Project
3. Update on 911 Building
4. LHOST
III. Adjournment
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board will vote on 2025 budget amendments and major project approvals
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions, including approval or disapproval of the ACCG IRMA quote, the 2025 budget amendments, and LRA‑funded projects. They will also vote on multiple plat approvals for Kirksey, Bryant, and Barrineau properties. The meeting includes routine consent items such as adopting minutes from the May 19 meeting.
- Approve or disapprove the ACCG IRMA quote (FA06-01-26)
- Approve or disapprove the 2025 budget amendments (FA06-02-2026)
- Approve or disapprove LRA‑funded projects (FA06-03-2026)
- Approve the Kirksey Plat
- Approve the Bryant Plat
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:00 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:00 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Presentations
III. Upcoming Events
1. Public Works/Public Properties Committee Meeting, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:30 am.
2. Board of Commissioners Meeting, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:00 pm.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from May 19, 2026.
Approval of the Kirksey Plat
Approval of the Bryant Plat
Approval of the Barrineau Plat 2 lots
Approval of the Barrineau Plat 5 Lots
V. Formal Actions
FA06-01-26 Approve or Disapprove the ACCG IRMA quote
FA06-02-2026 Approve or Disapprove the 2025 Budget Amendments.
FA06-03-2026 Approve or Disapprove the LRA-funded projects.
VI. New and Unfinished Business
1. Administrator Matters
2. Commissioner Matters
VII. Executive Session
VIII. Reports
1. Attorney's Report
2. Grand Jury Report 05-26
IX. Adjournment
Tue May 19, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on the 2027 tentative budget calendar
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on land use regulations and consider several consent items, including approval of meeting minutes and a special events alcohol license. Formal actions include voting on the tentative budget calendar for 2027 and on contracts for vehicle leasing, GMASS services, and indigent defense services. Additional items involve a lease agreement with Enterprise for vehicles and a repair and rental car provision for a courthouse employee.
- Public Hearing on Land Use Regulations
- Approval of Special Events Alcohol License for Tavern 152 at 761 Attapulgus Whigahm Rd, Whigham, GA for 6/12/26 and 6/13/26
- Ratify lease agreement with Enterprise for vehicles (FA05-04-26)
- Approve or Disapprove the Tentative Budget Calendar for the 2027 Budget (FA05-07-26)
- Approve or Disapprove the contract with GMASS (FA05-08-26)
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 6:00 PM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Mental Health Month Proclamation
4. Public Hearing on Land Use Regulations
5. Adoption of Agenda
6. Public Comments
II. Presentations
III. Upcoming Events
1. Monday, May 25, 2026 Memorial Day Holiday
2. Board of Commissioners Meeting, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:00 AM.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from May 5, 2026, May 5, 2026, Executive
Session Minutes, May 13, 2026, Public Works/Public Properties Committee Meeting
Minutes and Workshop Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2026.
Approval of Colin Lee Plat
Approval of the Special Events Alcohol License for Tavern 152 at 761 Attapulgus
Whigahm Rd Whigham, GA for 6/12/26 and 6/13/2026
Ratify FA05-04-26 to enter into a Lease Agreement with Enterprise for vehicles which
was approved on 05/13/26.
Ratify FA05-05-26 Purchase Lake Monitoring Equipment which was approved on
05/13/26.
R …
Thu May 14, 2026 · 17:30
General
Workshop on moto-cross and land use regulations
The Grady County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop meeting to discuss moto-cross and land use regulations. No voting or binding decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Workshop on Moto-Cross and Land Use Regulations
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Motor Cross and Land Use Regullations Workshop Meeting
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 5:30 PM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
II. Presentations
1. Workshop on Moto-Cross and Land Use Regulations
III. Adjournment
Wed May 13, 2026 · 09:30
General
Grady County Board of Commissioners to review lake and leasing items
The Board of Commissioners is holding a Public Works/Public Properties meeting to hear presentations on several infrastructure and equipment matters. The body will discuss lake monitoring and power systems, as well as vehicle leasing.
- Enterprise Car Leasing presentation
- Lodge Plat presentation
- Lake Monitoring Equipment presentation
- Power to the Lake Dam presentation
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Public Works/Public Properties Meeting
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 9:30 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
District 3
Yancey Maxwel
Chair-District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:30 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
II. Presentations
1. Enterprise Car Leasing
2. Lodge Plat
3. Lake Monitoring Equipment
4. Power to the Lake Dam
III. Adjournment
Tue May 5, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Commission to vote on $1.86M in road paving and striping bids
The Board will decide on two road improvement bids totaling over $1.86 million: LMIG paving from Reames & Son for $1,378,822.45 and striping from MidState for $483,058.50. They will also consider appointing Sherry Knight to the Family and Children Services Board and approving a plat for The Lodge. Upcoming events include a workshop on motocross/land use regulations and a public hearing on potential land use regulation changes.
- Vote on LMIG paving bid from Reames & Son for $1,378,822.45
- Vote on striping bid from MidState for $483,058.50
- Appointment of Sherry Knight to Grady County Family and Children Services Board through June 30, 2031
- Approval of The Lodge Plat
- Public hearing on potential land use regulation changes set for May 19, 2026
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:00 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:00 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Presentations
III. Upcoming Events
1. Public Works/Public Properties Meeting, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 9:30 am.
2. Workshop on Motocross/Land Use Regulations, Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 pm.
3. Public Hearing on potential change to the Land Use Regulations, Tuesday, May 19, 2026,
6:00 pm
4. Board of Commissioners Meeting, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from April 21, 2026, and Executvie Meeting
Minutes from April 21, 2026.
Approval of the Lodge Plat
V. Formal Actions
FA05-01-26 Approve or Disapprove the bid for Striping from MidState for $483,058.50
FA05-02-26 Approve or Disapprove the LMIG paving bid from Reames & Son for
$1,378,822.45.
FA05-03-26 Approve or Disapprove appointing Sherry Knight to serve on the Grady
County Family and Children S …
Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 17:30
General
Grady County to hold public hearing on data center moratorium
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a data center moratorium. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on DATA Center Moratorium
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
DATA Center Moratorium Public Hearing
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:30 PM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair -District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 5:30 PM
II. Presentations
1. DATA Center Moratorium Public Hearing
III. Adjournment
Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on continuing data center moratorium
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 21, 2026, to consider several formal actions including whether to continue the moratorium on data centers and whether to approve the GMASS contract. Consent items include ratifying votes for the Sheriff's Office to use county land for a shooting range, seeking bids for a pavilion and restrooms at Tired Creek Lake, and installing an all-way stop at Ridge Road and Pine Level Road. The board will also decide on renting two dump trucks with drivers for the Lower Cairo Road Project and a lease/purchase agreement with Magnolia Bank for those trucks.
- Approve or disapprove continuing the Moratorium on Data Centers (FA04-06-26)
- Approve or disapprove the GMASS contract (FA04-05-26)
- Ratify vote to allow Sheriff's Office to use county land for a shooting range
- Ratify vote to install all-way stop at Ridge Road and Pine Level Road
- Approve or disapprove renting two dump trucks with drivers for the Lower Cairo Road Project
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 6:00 PM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Presentations
1. GMASS Contract - Wendy Sadler
III. Upcoming Events
1. Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:00am.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from April 7, 2026, Public Works/Public
Properties Committee Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2026 and Executive Session
Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2026.
Ratify vote to allow the Sheriff's Office to use county land to develop a shooting range
for the Sheriff's Office.
Ratify vote to seek bids for a pavilion and restrooms at Tired Creek Lake.
Ratify vote to put and All-Way stop at the intersection of Ridge Road and Pine Level
Road.
V. Formal Actions
FA04-05-26 Approve or Disapprove the GMASS contract.
FA04-06-26 Approve or Disapprove to continue the Moratorium on Data Centers.
FA04-07-26 Approve or Disapprove renti …
Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 09:30
General
Shooting range site, Tired Creek restrooms, new 4-way stop on agenda
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Works/Public Properties meeting to discuss several infrastructure and facility projects. Presentations include a proposed property for a sheriff's shooting range, a pavilion and restrooms at Tired Creek Lake, a new 4-way stop at Ridge and Pine Level, and the 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Presentation on property for a shooting range by Sheriff's Office
- Pavilion and restrooms at Tired Creek Lake
- Proposed 4-way stop at Ridge and Pine Level
- 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan
- Executive session for personnel
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Public Works/Public Properties Meeting
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 9:30 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
District 3
Yancey Maxwell
Chair - District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:30 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
II. Presentations
1. Property for Shooting Range - Sheriff's Office
2. Pavilion and Restrooms at Tired Creek Lake
3. 4-way stop at Ridge and Pine Level
4. 2026 LMIG Safety Action Plan
III. Executive Session
1. Personnel
IV. Adjournment
Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to approve $70,770 purchase of walk‑in cooler and freezer for Help Agency
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent items, including ratifying a $70,770 purchase of a walk‑in cooler and freezer for the Help Agency. They will also approve an alcohol license for Quick Buys #2 and re‑appoint Howard Cochran to the Planning Commission. Formal actions include decisions on turnout gear, an EMA Grant budget amendment to $17,600, and the disposal of surplus items from the old EMS building. A public hearing on the Plantation Road abandonment will be held during the meeting.
- Ratify purchase of walk‑in cooler and freezer from Mills Heating and Cooling for $70,770 for the Help Agency
- Approve alcohol license for Dhiraj Patel, Quick Buys #2, 4539 US Hwy 84 E, Cairo, GA 39828
- Approve or disapprove purchase of budgeted turnout gear (FA04-01-26)
- Approve or disapprove amendment of the 2026 budget for the EMA Grant to $17,600 (FA04-02-26)
- Approve or disapprove declaring items from the old EMS Building surplus and authorizing their sale or disposal (FA04-03-26)
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 9:00 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:00 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Public Hearing - Plantation Road Abandonment
4. Adoption of Agenda
5. Public Comments
II. Presentations
III. Upcoming Events
1. Public Works/Public Property Committee Meeting, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:30 am.
2. Public Hearing - Data Center Moratorium, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:30 pm.
3. Board of Commissioners Meeting, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:00 pm.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from March 17, 2026.
Ratify vote to purchase a walk-in cooler and freezer from Mills Heating and Cooling for
the Help Agency at a cost of $70,770.00.
Approve Alcohol License for Dhiraj Patel, Quick Buys #2, 4539 US Hwy 84 E Cairo,
GA 39828
Re-appoint Howard Cochran to serve on the Planning Commission.
V. Formal Actions
FA04-01-26 Approve or Disapprove the purchase of budgeted Turnout Gear.
FA04-02-26 Approve or Disapprove Amending …
Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on boat ramp agreement and data center moratorium
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a resolution with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for the Hadley Ferry boat ramp. The board will also vote on appointing a new member to the Tax Assessor's Board and consider a moratorium on data centers.
- Approval of boat ramp resolution with Georgia DNR
- Vote on appointment to Grady County Tax Assessor's Board
- Consideration of a moratorium on data centers
- Approval of Alcohol License for DHiraj Patel at Quick Buys
- Approval of Steve Bell and Faircloth plats
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice Chair-District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 6:00 PM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Presentations
1. Worksource Southwest Georgia - Melody Pierce
III. Upcoming Events
1. Recreation Department Opening Ceremonies Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm
2. Good Friday Holiday April 3, 2026
3. Grady County Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:00 am.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from March 3, 2026, and the Public
Works/Public Properties Committee meeting minutes from March 11, 2026.
Approval of the Steve Bell Plat
Approval of the Faircloth Plat
Approval of Alcohol License for DHiraj Patel, Quick Buys 106 2752 Hwy 112 N Cairo,
GA
V. Formal Actions
FA03-05-26 Approve or Disapprove the Resolution with the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources for the operation of the boat ramp at Hadley Ferry.
FA03-06-2026 Approve or Disapprove the appointment …
Wed Mar 11, 2026 · 09:30
Board of Commissioners
Grady County to discuss ferry ramp and road projects
The Grady County Board of Commissioners Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the Hadley Ferry Boat Ramp and Walden Road. The agenda also includes a scheduled executive session for personnel matters.
- Hadley Ferry Boat Ramp presentation
- Walden Road presentation
- Executive Session — Personnel
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County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Public Works/ Public Property Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 9:30 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
District 3
Yancey Maxwell
Chair -District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:30 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
II. Presentations
1. Hadley Ferry Boat Ramp
2. Walden Road
3. Executive Session — Personnel
III. Adjournment
Tue Mar 3, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners will vote on road material purchase, GMASS contract, and USDA lease
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider three formal actions: approving or disapproving the purchase of material for the Lower Cairo Road Project, the GMASS contract for 2026, and a lease agreement with the USDA. They will also adopt the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting and hear presentations on satellite internet for disasters and GA Pines opiate funds. Additional agenda items include upcoming community events and standard executive duties.
- Approve or disapprove purchase of material for the Lower Cairo Road Project (FA03-01-26)
- Approve or disapprove the GMASS Contract for 2026 (FA03-02-26)
- Approve or disapprove the lease agreement with USDA (FA03-03-26)
- Adopt regular meeting minutes from 02/17/26 (consent item)
- Presentation on satellite internet opportunity during disasters
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair -District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:00 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Presentations
1. Satelite Internet Opportunity during Disaters - Matt Walker
2. GA Pines - Opiate Funds - Nicole Cromer
III. Upcoming Events
1. Public Works/Public Properties Committee Meeting, March 11, 2026, at 9:30 am.
2. Popes Museum 5K Fundraiser Honoring Women Veterans, March 14, 2026
3. Comprehensive Plan Meeting, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM.
4. Board of Commissioners Meeting, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 6:00 PM.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from 02/17/26.
V. Formal Actions
FA03-01-26 Approve or Disapprove the purchase of material for the Lower Cairo Road
Project.
FA03-02-26 Approve or Disapprove the GMASS Contract for 2026
FA03-03-26 Approve or Disapprove the lease agreement with USDA
VI. New and Unfinished Business
1. Administrator Matters
2. Commissioner Matters
VII. …
Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Commissioners
Board will vote on signing contract for the Help Agency Building
The Grady County Board of Commissioners meeting will consider routine agenda items, approve prior meeting minutes, and review the Willa Ponder Plat. Commissioners will vote on four formal actions: whether to put the Road Striping Project out to bid, whether to put LMIG funded projects out to bid, whether to appoint Margaret Tyson to the Region IV DBHDD Advisory Council, and whether to sign the contract for the Help Agency Building. Upcoming community events are also listed.
- Approve minutes from February 3, 2026 and Public Works/Public Property Committee meeting Feb 11, 2026
- Approve the Willa Ponder Plat
- Approve or disapprove putting the Road Striping Project out to bid
- Approve or disapprove putting LMIG funded projects out to bid
- Approve or disapprove signing the contract for the Help Agency Building
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair-District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 6:00 PM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Presentations
1. None
III. Upcoming Events
1. Chamber of Commerce Banquet, February 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
2. Grady County Board of Commissioners Meeting, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
3. Popes Museum 5k Fundraiser Honoring Women Veterans, March 14, 2026.
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from February 3, 2026, and Public Works/Public
Property Committee Meeting on February 11, 2026.
Approval of the Willa Ponder Plat
V. Formal Actions
FA02-04-26 Approve of Disapprove putting the Road Striping Project out to bid.
FA02-05-26 Approve or Disapprove putting the LMIG Funded Projects out to bid.
FA02-06-26 Approve or Disapprove submitting Margaret Tyson as the Grady County
representative to serve on the Region IV DBHDD Advisory Council.
FA02-07-26 Approve or Disapprove signing the …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Items
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Adjournment
5 yea
LaFaye Copeland yea · Phillip Drew yea · Sam Kines yea · Yancey Maxwell yea · Ray Prince yea
Wed Feb 11, 2026 · 09:30
Board of Commissioners
Board discusses fire truck purchase and Tired Creek Lake
The Public Works/Public Property Committee is meeting to review presentations on equipment and infrastructure. The body will discuss a fire truck purchase and updates regarding Tired Creek Lake.
- Purchase of Fire Truck presentation by Richard Phillips
- Tired Creek Lake presentation by Mike Binion
- Road Striping presentation by Celeste Tyler
- Aquatic Center Railing
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Public Works/Public Property Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:30 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair -District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:30 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
II. Presentations
1. Purchase of Fire Truck - Richard Phillips
2. Tired Creek Lake - Mike Binion
3. Road Striping - Celeste Tyler
4. Aquatic Center Railing
III. Adjournment
Tue Feb 3, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to consider extending solar farm permit moratorium
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to extend the moratorium on solar farm permits. The board will also decide on the appointment of a Fire Marshall and the purchase of a dump trailer. Additionally, the board will receive a road striping project update.
- Resolution to extend the moratorium on solar farm permits
- Appointment of Stephen McKinnon as Fire Marshall for 2026
- Purchase of a dump trailer from Ag Pro
- Road striping project update
- Presentations by Margaret Tyson (Trout Lillies) and Ray Woods
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 9:00 AM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
District 3, Vice-Chair
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 9:00 AM
2. Invocation/Pledge
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Public Comments
II. Presentations
1. Trout Lillies - Margaret Tyson
2. Ray Woods
III. Upcoming Events
1. Public Works/Public Properties Committee Meeting, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 9:30
am
2. Comprehensive Plan Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
3. Grady County Board of Commissioners Meeting, Tuesday February 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
4. Popes Museum 5K Fundraiser Honoring Women Veterans, March 14, 2026
IV. Consent Items –(One motion)
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from January 20, 2026, and Public Hearing
Minutes from January 22, 2026.
V. Formal Actions
FA02-01-26 Approve or Disapprove Stephen McKinnon as Fire Marshall for 2026
FA02-02-26 Approve or Disapprove the purchase of a Dump Trailer from Ag Pro.
FA02-03-26 Approve or Disapprove the Resolution to Extend the Moratorium on Solar
Farm Permits.
VI. New an …
Tue Feb 3, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
33 17th Ave NW, Cairo
Mon Feb 2, 2026 · 17:30
General
250 north broad st, Cairo
Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Commissioners
Board will hold public hearing on moratorium for solar panel farms
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a proposed moratorium for solar panel farms. The hearing will consider whether to restrict the development of solar panel farms within the county. No other agenda items are listed.
- Public hearing on moratorium on solar panel farms
solar-energyzoningenvironmentpublic-hearingboard-of-commissioners
33 17th Ave NW Cairo, GA 39827, Cairo
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Gabe Ridley
County Attorney
John White
HR Director/County Clerk
Holly D. Murkerson
Finance Director
33 17th Ave NW • CAIRO, GEORGIA 39827 • P: 229.377.1512 • F: 229.377.1039
Grady County Board of Commissioners
Public Hearing Board of Commissioners Meeting
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:00 PM
www.gradycounty.ga
Opportunity Awaits
Phillip Drew
District 5
Sam Kines
Vice-Chair - District 3
Yancey Maxwell
District 1
Ray Prince
District 2
Celeste Tyler
County Administrator
LaFaye Copeland
Chair - District 4
I. Executive Duties
1. Call to Order - 6:00 PM
2. Invocation/Pledge
II. Presentations
1. Public Hearing on Moratorium on Solar Panel Farms - Grady County Board of
Commissioners, Applicant
III. Adjournment
Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Commissioners
33 17th Ave NW, Cairo
Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Commissioners
33 17th Ave NW, Cairo
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Traffic fatalities8 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments451 (4,786 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$912/mo (226 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy32.4% (low numeracy 48% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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