Grady County public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on the county's financial framework for the coming year. This includes a vote on the 2025 budget and the millage rate.
- Vote on millage rate of 13.138 (FA120-24)
- Vote to adopt the 2025 budget (FA121-24)
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting on December 19 to set the millage rate and a regular meeting on January 7. The December 17 agenda includes approving minutes, alcohol licenses, meeting dates, and formal actions on fire truck repairs, code ordinance updates, and Long Branch Road improvements.
- Called Meeting on Dec 19 to set the Millage Rate
- Approval of Fire Truck repair
- Approval of Long Branch Road improvements
- Resolution to update Code of Ordinances
- Approval of Alcohol License Renewal for 2025
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a second reading of the International Property Maintenance Code for county ordinances. The meeting includes decisions on construction pricing, water quality assessments, and alcohol license renewals.
- Second reading of adding the International Property Maintenance Code to sec. 8-3 of County Ordinances
- Alcohol license renewals for 9 businesses, including Dollar General #16839 and various One Convenient Stop locations
- Proposal for Assessment of Water Quantity and Quality conditions in Tired Creek Lake
- Palmer Road Pipe bid
- Cost per square foot pricing sheet for construction
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop. Commissioners will review the county’s budget request. The meeting includes standard executive duties such as call to order and agenda adoption. No other items are listed.
- Call to Order
- Adoption of Agenda
- Review of Budget Request
- Adjournment
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will review a tax relief request and an internet contract with Conexon. The board is also considering the first reading of adding the International Property Maintenance Code to county ordinances.
- Tax relief request from the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe
- Internet contract with Conexon
- PTSD Insurance quote from ACCG
- Construction cost per square foot pricing sheet
- First reading of adding International Property Maintenance Code to sec. 8-3 of County Ordinances
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a tax relief request and vote on several infrastructure and equipment bids. The meeting includes presentations from the Chamber of Commerce and the Jackie Robinson Boys and Girls Club.
- Tax relief request from the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe
- Purchase of excavator from Crystal Tractor for $72,099.48
- Bids for Humphries Road cross drain pipe and Collins Road
- AED bids for FEMA AFG reimbursement grant
- Bid from Nutter & Associates for Macroinvertebrate Survey
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the closure of Sasser Road. The board will also vote on several service contracts and the sale of a county vehicle.
- Public hearing on the closing of Sasser Road
- Proposed courthouse office space for DJJ at $600.00/month
- Contract renewals for Evergreen, Coroner Body Transport, and Conexon internet
- Sale of a 2002 Ford Van
- Approval of C Johnson and D Knight plats
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve meeting minutes, ratify a task order, and consider a tax relief request from the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe. The board will also review bids for a courthouse elevator upgrade.
- Approval of Regular and Executive Session minutes from September 17, 2024
- Ratification of Watkins Task Order #25
- Approval of two plats: Chad Johnson Corrected and McElreath
- Decision on tax relief request from the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe
- Approval of Elevator Upgrade bids for the courthouse
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several administrative contracts and land swaps. The meeting includes a decision on a tax relief request for the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe and the appointment of an Interim County Administrator following an executive session.
- Purchase of a mower head from Great Southern Equipment for $21,518.00
- Tax relief request from the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe
- Payment of $1,000.00 for Pope Store Museum Historical Marker
- Land swap for Chad Johnson Property
- Renewal of the Beaver Trapping Contract
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve the land use variance identified as FA091-24, requested by Ray Woods. The meeting also includes routine executive duties such as call to order, invocation, agenda adoption, and adjournment. No other agenda items are listed.
- Public hearing on Land Use Variance FA091-24 requested by Ray Woods
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will vote on three formal actions: accepting an AFG grant of $31,000, a contract for Davidson grant writing to apply for AFG FY 24, and moving forward with Conexon internet services. Consent items include approval of the September 3 meeting minutes and an authorizing resolution. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 PM, and the agenda lists additional new business items such as the One Georgia Grant and a Long Branch/17th Ave draft.
- FA088-24: Approve/Disapprove accepting the AFG grant for $31,000
- FA089-24: Approve/Disapprove Davidson Grant Writing Contract for AFG FY 24
- FA090-24: Approve/Disapprove moving forward with Conexon internet services
- Public Hearing – Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM
- C052-24 & C053-24: Approval of regular meeting and executive session minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will vote on an ordinance to change the size of the Elections Board. The board will also consider insurance renewals and a bid for stock pipe. Other items include the sale of five surplus vehicles.
- Ordinance to make the Elections Board a five-member board
- TBR Insurance Renewal
- Stock Pipe bid
- Sale of five surplus vehicles (2005 Crown Victoria, 2012 Charger, 2013 Charger, 2003 F-150, 2007 F-250)
- Approval of Chad Johnson Plat
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Johnson‑Smith variance request and then vote on it. The meeting also includes presentations on leadership, SBA disaster relief, and the VFD budget, as well as consent items to approve prior meeting minutes and a Bell plat. Formal actions will consider a delegate appointment, a Smarsh contract renewal, the Smith Rd cross‑drain pipe purchase, and a grant application for the Lake Authority development project.
- Public Hearing for Johnson‑Smith Variance Request (Item C)
- Approval of Bell Plat (C048-24)
- Approve/Disapprove Buddy Johnson as 2024 Legislative Leadership Conference Voting Delegate (FA077-24)
- Approve/Disapprove Smarsh Renewal (FA078-24)
- Approve/Disapprove purchase of Smith Rd Cross drain Pipe (FA080-24)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear budget presentations from several individuals. The session is dedicated to reviewing financial proposals and departmental needs.
- Budget presentation by Stanley Elkins
- Budget presentation by Chris Dix
- Budget presentation by Barbara Darus and Jeff Worsham
- Budget presentation by Tito Hall
- Budget presentation by John Walton
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution not to require mobile home decals, approve or disapprove a bid for an EMS building, and vote on a resolution to call an election for the 2024 Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST).
- Resolution not to require mobile home decals
- EMS Building Bid approval
- TSPLOST 2024 election resolution
- Approval of new ambulance on 3500 and 4500 chassis
- Approval of Copier lease for Rumbles for Holly, Gail, and EMS
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on changing the speed limit on Three Lakes Drive. The meeting also includes proposals for purchasing four patrol cars and a new road construction trailer.
- Speed limit change to 25-30 mph on Three Lakes Drive
- Purchase of four patrol cars for the Sheriff’s Office
- Purchase of a replacement trailer for road construction equipment
- Ratification of emergency budget appropriation for Clerk of Court’s Office
- Discussion regarding Chad Johnson Road Swap
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will review budget presentations from the District Attorney and Sheriff’s Office. The meeting also includes votes on a liquor license, equipment purchases, and the TSPLOST 3 Agreement.
- Approval of TSPLOST 3 Agreement
- Alcoholic Beverage License for HP Mart at 2275 GA-93, Pelham
- Purchase of Cat M-318
- Engine repair for M-5 ambulance
- Temporary position in the Tax Commissioner’s office
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments for the 2023 fiscal year and ACCG IRMA insurance for 2024-2025. Presentations are scheduled regarding a historical marker, the county budget, and tax position. The board will also consider bids for Calvary Roads.
- Ratification of UGA Water Monitoring Contract
- Approval of 2023 fiscal year budget amendments
- Approval of ACCG IRMA Insurance for 2024-2025
- Review of Calvary Roads bids
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions, including the annual budget calendar and the Lake Land District Ordinance. The agenda also includes consideration of debris monitoring bids and an aquatic center contract. A presentation regarding the ACCG Retirement Plan is scheduled.
- Approval of the budget calendar for this year
- Review of the Lake Land District Ordinance
- Consideration of debris monitoring bids
- Approval of the Aquatic Center Contract
- GEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant approval
Board of Commissioners
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Tired Creek Land Use Ordinance. The meeting also includes standard procedural duties such as the call to order and invocation.
- Public Hearing for Tired Creek Land Use Ordinance
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on health insurance administration and a new 457-Roth retirement plan for employees. The agenda also includes presentations on ISO ratings and a public hearing for the Tired Creek Land District Ordinance.
- Ratifying an $11,400.00 transmission repair for EMS M-1
- Reviewing bids for splash pad projects
- Applying for the 2024 Local Road Assistance grant
- Public hearing for the Tired Creek Land District Ordinance
Board of Commissioners
At this meeting, the Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider consent items for CDBG grant contracts and Turkey Creek plats. Formal actions require votes on a public safety tower lease, an officer safety plan with tasers and body cameras, road bids for Pine Park/Singletary Road, a dump truck lease, and pipe purchases to repair Sammie Bulloch Road. These decisions affect local law enforcement operations, neighborhood road maintenance, and property development standards. The agenda also lists discussions on lake property land use regulations and routine departmental reports.
- CDBG Grant contracts for a grant writer and an architect
- Turkey Creek plats 1 through 6 approval
- Officer safety plan including tasers and body cameras
- Pine Park/Singletary Road bid and Sammie Bulloch Road pipe purchase
- Annual Department of Public Safety tower lease and dump truck lease
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on a Tiny House Ordinance and several 2024 budget amendments. The agenda includes reviewing bids for courthouse renovations and the purchase of pagers for the VFD. Presentations regarding DPH fee increases and ISO ratings are also scheduled.
- Vote on Tiny House Ordinance (FA031-24)
- Approval of 2024 Budget Amendments (FA032-24)
- Bids for courthouse painting, furniture, ceiling tile, and flooring
- Purchase of 70 pagers for the VFD at a total cost of $15,750.00
- Approval of a copier for Probate Court from Rumbles
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Commissioners will also consider extending the moratorium on Tiny Houses and an independent valuation for Decatur Grady 911.
- Public Hearing for the Grady County Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024
- Extension of the moratorium on Tiny Houses until April 2, 2024
- Independent valuation for Decatur Grady 911 by Mission Critical
- Copier lease and maintenance agreement from Rumbles for the Detention Center
- Ratification of the purchase of a 2024 Chevy Malibu vehicle
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider approving a grant writer and an architect for the CDBG Grant for the Help Agency Building. No executive sessions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Approval of grant writer for CDBG Grant for the Help Agency Building (FA026-24)
- Approval of grant architect for CDBG Grant for the Help Agency Building (FA027-23)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a CDBG grant for the Help Agency Building. The agenda includes a second reading of tiny home definitions and Article X. The board will also consider outfitting a new Ford Police Interceptor.
- Public Hearing: CDBG Grant for Help Agency Building
- Second Reading: Tiny Homes definition and Article X
- Approval of outfitting the new Ford Police Interceptor
- Review of Tall Timbers Annual Report
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider a first reading for the Tiny Homes definition and Article X. Commissioners will also vote on budget transfers for Animal Control and Recreation Department salaries. Other actions include approving an EMS equipment service plan and a vehicle replacement for the Sheriff’s Office.
- First reading of Tiny Homes definition and Article X
- $16,403.00 Stryker equipment service plan for Grady County EMS
- $20,000 budget transfer to Animal Control
- Vehicle purchase for the Sheriff’s Office to replace a totaled unit
- $5,668.00 budget transfer to Recreation Department salaries
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions including appointments and infrastructure bids. The agenda includes items regarding mileage reimbursement increases and the TSPLOST 2 process.
- Appointment to the Tax Assessors Board
- Appointment to the Planning Commission
- Increase mileage reimbursement to .67
- Bid for Lower Hawthorne Trail Phase I
- Tower Maintenance for State Park Road Tower
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions, including setting 2024 qualifying fees and approving bids for road resurfacing. The meeting also includes the consideration of resignations from the Tax Assessors and Planning Commission.
- Resolution to set 2024 Qualifying fees
- Bidding for resurfacing of Pine Park Road and Singletary Road
- Ratification of a truck purchase from Hobson Chevrolet
- Approval of copier/printer lease and maintenance contract from Rumbles
- Appointment of Stephen McKinnon as Fire Marshal
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several formal actions, including a resolution for a tiny house moratorium and a road striping list. The meeting also includes appointments for various county roles and committees.
- Resolution regarding a Moratorium on Tiny Houses
- Approval of the Road Striping list
- Change order for Onyx
- Approval of plats for Martin, Mobley, and Bobby Johnson
- Appointment to the Southwest Georgia Community Action Council