Grady County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions, including approving meeting dates for 2026, appointing county representatives to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, renewing workers compensation insurance, and deciding on contracts for the Public Defender's Office. A key item is the authorization to enter a separate $26,000 contract with the State Court for Public Defender services. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as minutes approval and alcohol license renewals.

• Approve $26,000 contract with State Court for Public Defender services (FA12-09-25)
• Ratify $8,025.32 repair cost for Hitachi excavator (Consent item)
• Approve or disapprove meeting dates for 2026 (FA12-04-25)
• Approve or disapprove appointment of Mr. Sam Kines to Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (FA12-06-25)
• Approve or disapprove Workers Compensation renewal from Southern Insurance (FA12-07-25)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including approval of meeting minutes from November 18 and 21, 2025, and renewal of alcohol licenses for multiple local businesses. Formal actions on the agenda include deciding whether to approve a lease agreement with the Help Agency, a DA Intergovernmental Agreement, and a mill rate of 12.640. The meeting also includes presentations, upcoming community events, and reports from the county attorney.

• Approve regular meeting minutes from 11/18/25 and 11/21/25
• Renew alcohol licenses for Calvary Market LLC, Steve's Country Store, Shree Dev 21 LLC, Quick Buys #2, One Convenient Stop #5, #3, and #2
• Approve or disapprove the lease agreement with the Help Agency (FA 12-01-25)
• Approve or disapprove the DA Intergovernmental Agreement (FA 12-02-25)
• Approve or disapprove the mill rate of 12.640 (FA 12-03-25)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will vote on the use of property for a Sheriff's Office shooting range training facility. The board is also considering an intergovernmental agreement for fire protection with the City of Cairo and an MOU with the Grady County Extension Service.

• Approval or disapproval of property use for a Sheriff's Office Shooting Range Training Facility
• Automatic Aid Intergovernmental Agreement for Fire Protection between City of Cairo and Grady County
• MOU between Grady County Extension Service and the Board of Commissioners
• Approval of Sellars Family Plat
• Event Permit for alcohol event at Tavern 152 on 12/06/25

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will vote on budget amendments for the 2025 General Fund and a variance request from Ray Woods. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding land use hours of operation for a November 15 event.

• Public hearing on Land Use Hours of Operation for 11/15/25 Event
• Vote on 2025 General Fund Budget Amendments (FA11-01-25)
• Vote on variance requested by Ray Woods (FA11-02-25)
• Approval of the 2026 Holiday Calendar
• Proclamation for Volunteer Firefighters Appreciation Day

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will vote on a change order for Long Branch Road and a FEMA grant application. The board is also reviewing proposed daily pay increases for bailiffs, grand jurors, and traverse jurors.

• Change order for Long Branch Road for $24,845.00
• Grady County Five Year Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Grant Application for FEMA funding
• Proposed pay increase for Bailiffs from $75.00 to $100.00 per day
• Proposed pay increase for Grand Jurors from $50.00 to $75.00 per day
• Proposed pay increase for Traverse Jurors from $35.00 to $50.00 per day

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a road resurfacing contract, raising pay for bailiffs and jurors, and ratifying a budget transfer for a sheriff's vehicle. The board will also vote on a waste disposal contract and a fire department grant application.

• Resurfacing and Patching contract with David Taylor Construction for $1,409,974.11
• Raise bailiffs pay to $100.00 per day, grand juror pay to $75.00 per day, and traverse juror pay to $50.00 per day
• Transfer $28,000.00 from Detention Salaries to Sheriff's Office vehicle purchase line
• Contract with Taylor Waste
• Volunteer Fire Department UTV grant application

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions at its September 16 meeting, including approving the minutes from the September 2 meeting and adding $7,000 to the Animal Services budget. Commissioners will vote on whether to enter into the Sandoz Settlement Agreement related to opioid litigation and on a three‑year warranty contract with Stryker. A special recognition will be presented to Kristy Tyler, a Grady County Sheriff Investigator.

• Approve minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting
• Ratify addition of $7,000.00 to the Animal Services line item
• Vote on entering into the Sandoz Settlement Agreement in the opioid litigation
• Vote on a three‑year warranty contract with Stryker
• Special recognition of Kristy Tyler, Grady County Sheriff Investigator

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions, including a decision on a bid to renovate the courthouse restrooms. They will also vote on a resolution to apply for a grant with the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and on cloud access for the Beachton Place radar sign. Additional items include appointing a new planning commission member and routine consent and executive items.

• Approve or disapprove bid for renovation of the courthouse restrooms (FA01-09-25)
• Approve or disapprove resolution to apply for a Title 49 grant with Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (FA02-09-25)
• Approve or disapprove cloud access for the Beachton Place radar sign (FA03-09-25)
• Approve or disapprove appointment of Howard Cochran to the Grady County Planning Commission (FA04-09-2025)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on a TBR renewal and a letter of support for a Housing Preservation Grant. The board will also receive presentations regarding pauper funerals and a car camera system.

• Decision on TBR Renewal (FA08-08-25)
• Decision on letter of support for HPG (Housing Preservation Grant) via Southwest Georgia Community Action Council (FA09-08-25)
• Presentation on Pauper Funerals by Coroner Rusty Powe
• Presentation on Car Camera System by Kent Harvey

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on budget amendments and several infrastructure projects. The body will also review operational hours for the Tax Commissioner's Office and EMS building furnishings.

• Approval of 2025 budget amendments
• Pay Request #5 for HTS Construction in the amount of $67,014.89
• Purchase of furnishings for the EMS Building up to $100,000.00
• Resolution for the hours of operation for the Tax Commissioner's Office
• Decision to reject and rebid paving at Barber Park and go out to bid for road resurfacing

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions, including a pay request for HTS Construction on Long Branch Church Road, a bid from Taylor Waste for a garbage disposal site, and a potential purchase of property at 17 1st Ave NE in Cairo. They will also approve the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting and approve the Lou Ann Carter plat. A municipal SPLOST request will be presented, and an executive session will discuss the property purchase.

• Approve Regular Meeting Minutes from July 1, 2025
• Approve Lou Ann Carter Plat
• Approve or Disapprove pay request #4 for HTS Construction for Long Branch Church Road
• Approve or Disapprove the bid from Taylor Waste for garbage site disposal
• Approve or Disapprove the purchase of property located at 17 1st Ave NE, Cairo, GA

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider approving pay requests for construction projects, a liquor license, and a Memorandum of Understanding for road improvements. The body will also vote on appointing a new County Clerk and sponsor a local leadership program.

• Pay request #3 for HTS Construction (Long Branch Improvements)
• Pay request #3 for The Scruggs Company (Collins Road Improvements)
• Alcohol License for Red Clay South Inc. at 2275 GA 93
• MOU for Cranford Road improvements with Golden Triangle
• Appointment of John White as County Clerk

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions, including a vote on a hiring grant for the volunteer fire department and a final payment of $280,559.34 for the Grady EMS building. They will also review a 2024 end‑of‑year budget amendment and approve the Harrell‑Owen Family Subdivision plat at 919 Ulmer Rd. Additional agenda items include presentations on the comprehensive plan survey, the Safe Streets and Roads (SS4A) grant, and a fleet proposal for the sheriff's office.

• Approve or disapprove final payment of $280,559.34 for Grady EMS Building (FA05-06-25)
• Approve or disapprove hiring grant for the Volunteer Fire Department (FA04-06-25)
• Approve 2024 end‑of‑year budget amendment (FA06-06-25)
• Approve Harrell‑Owen Family Subdivision plat at 919 Ulmer Rd (consent item)
• Presentation on Safe Streets and Roads (SS4A Grant) by Gary & Sandra Bales

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions, including changes to animal control fees, a purchase of a stock piper, and renewal of the ACCG-IRMA insurance for fiscal year 2025‑2026. They will also approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting and note an upcoming commissioners meeting on June 17, 2025.

• FA01-06-25: Approve or disapprove Animal Control fee changes
• FA02-06-25: Approve or disapprove the Stock Piper purchase
• FA03-06-25: Approve or disapprove the ACCG‑IRMA renewal (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from May 20, 2025
• Notice of Commissioners meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 20, 2025 includes several formal actions. Commissioners will consider approving or disapproving the FY2026 tentative budget calendar. They will also vote on the 2025‑2026 public defenders contract, an invoice to HTS for Long Branch grading and storm drainage, a payment to Scruggs for Collins Road, and a handbook change for sick leave. Additional items include a property tax refund request and various agency reports.

• FA007-05-25: Approve or disapprove FY2026 tentative budget calendar
• FA008-05-25: Approve or disapprove 2025‑2026 public defenders contract
• FA009-05-25: Approve or disapprove invoice to HTS for Long Branch grading/storm drainage
• FA010-05-25: Approve or disapprove payment #2 to Scruggs for Collins Road
• FA011-05-25: Approve or disapprove handbook changes for sick leave

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the May 6 minutes. It approved the FY2026 tentative budget calendar, several invoices and payments, a family subdivision plat, handbook sick‑leave changes, and a property‑tax refund for 2022‑2023. The public‑defenders contract was tabled for a future meeting.

• Adopted agenda (motion by LaFaye Copeland, seconded Phillip Drew)
• Approved May 6 meeting minutes (motion by LaFaye Copeland, seconded Sam Kines)
• Approved family subdivision plat on Moore Road for Bryce & Tara Lauder
• Approved FY2026 tentative budget calendar (FA007-05-25)
• Approved HTS invoice for Long Branch grading/storm drainage (FA009-05-25)
• Approved second payment to Scruggs for Collins Road (FA010-05-25)
• Approved handbook changes due to sick‑leave policy (FA011-05-25)
• Approved property‑tax refund for 2022 and 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several formal actions, including a vote on selling bonds for the Board of Education and the release of a solid waste RFP. They will also approve the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting and review multiple subdivision plats. A grant for the VFD Emergency Drinking Water program for wildland firefighters will be discussed. Additional items include presentations on the sheriff's employee recognition and the aquatic center, and scheduling of a roads workshop and a special events ordinance.

• Approve regular meeting minutes from April 15, 2025
• Review plats: Family Subdivision on Reynland Dr; Exempt plats for Johnny R Slocumb & Willis Family Farms LLC on Banks Rd, Union Hill Rd, Hwy 111 N; Exempt plat for Lenward Folsom on Woodland Rd
• Consider VFD Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program Grant
• FA001-05-25: Approve or Disapprove release of RFP for Solid Waste
• FA003-05-25: Approve or Disapprove sell of bonds for Board of Education

The board approved the release of a solid‑waste RFP, the sale of bonds for the Board of Education, and the purchase of five state‑owned vehicles. It also ratified the City of Cairo Long Branch project and gas‑line relocation, and approved items needed for the Aquatic Center. The sheriff’s S.R.O. program was tabled. All consent items, including minutes and subdivision plats, were approved.

• Approve release of RFP for solid waste (all approved)
• Approve sale of bonds for Board of Education (all approved)
• Approve purchase of five vehicles from the State (all approved)
• Ratify consensus vote for City of Cairo Long Branch project and gas line relocate (all approved)
• Approve Aquatic Center needs: maintenance, sod, cameras, admission fees (all approved)
• Table Sheriff Office incorporation of S.R.O. program (tabled)
• Approve regular meeting minutes from April 15, 2025 (all approved)
• Approve subdivision and exempt plat reviews (all approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider two formal contract actions: approving or rejecting a contract for dump trucks and a contract for the county administrator. The meeting also includes presentations on radio equipment, an aquatic center project, and a special event discussion. A public hearing on a land‑use variance from the April 1 meeting will be reviewed, and workshops on road work and special events will be scheduled.

• FA-001-25: Approve or disapprove contract for dump trucks
• FA-002-25: Approve or disapprove contract for county administrator
• Review of April 1 public hearing land‑use variance (plat for exempt‑non approved building lots)
• Presentation by Jeremy Hege (Onyx Construction) on Aquatic Center
• Chris Dorsey update on radio equipment

Board of Commissioners

The meeting included public comments and discussions but the minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for the listed formal actions. Motions were introduced for dump‑truck contracts, the administrator contract, and an intergovernmental voting‑equipment agreement, yet no outcomes or vote counts are documented. The board adjourned at 8:54 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to address administrator and commissioner matters, including the Aquatic Center. The agenda includes the approval of plats for SawMill Woods Inc. and Chris and Tammy Nowell.

• SawMill Woods Inc., Beck Branch Rd. Plat
• Chris and Tammy Nowell Holstein Rd Plat
• Discussion regarding the Aquatic Center

The Grady County Board of Commissioners moved into a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, and later returned to the open session. Both motions to enter and to exit the executive session were approved. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session on personnel (unanimous)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board voted to change the time variance for the G.P.F. Racetrack event scheduled for April 11‑13, 2025, setting specific operating hours for each day. The motion was made by Commissioner Sam Kines, seconded by Commissioner Phillip Drew, and was approved by all commissioners present. The board also agreed to hold a community workshop in the coming weeks to discuss the variance and related concerns.

• Approved time variance change for April 11‑13, 2025 (Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.) – all approved
• Adopted meeting agenda – approved
• Scheduled a community workshop on the variance – to be set in the next few weeks
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. – approved

Board of Commissioners

The board voted to appoint Celeste Tyler as Grady County Administrator, approving the motion 3‑2 after two commissioners opposed. A prior motion to elect Keith Moye was denied. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to elect Keith Moye denied (no vote tally provided)
• Motion to elect Celeste Tyler approved (3‑2 vote)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on an indigent burial and several maintenance requests. The agenda includes reviews of fire station extensions and road repairs.

• Approval of Bryant Family Subdivision Plat on Pine Park Rd.
• Decision on indigent burial of Marilyn Wingfield
• Bay extension for Calvary and Pine Level VFD Stations
• Repair costs for Vector Spreading used during snow storm
• Replacement of damaged metal cross drain pipe on Union Springs Rd.

Board of Commissioners

The board held a joint comprehensive plan meeting with the Cities of Cairo and Whigham, hearing a presentation from Kay Olubowale of the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational, and the only action was unanimous adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners will vote on whether to approve the purchase of a 527G Palm Scanner for the Sheriff's Department. Commissioners will also consider a public hearing request for a variance to the County Land Development Regulations (Section 3-9 Lot Size). Additional items include a decision on repair costs for a Vector Spreader used during a snow storm and whether to advertise the County Administrator position with ACCG.

• Public hearing on variance request to Grady County Land Development Regulations, Section 3-9 Lot Size
• Approval or disapproval of purchase of a 527G Palm Scanner for the Sheriff's Department
• Approval or disapproval of repair cost for the Vector Spreader used during the snow storm
• Decision on advertising the County Administrator position with ACCG
• Approval of Cassels plats

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners denied a variance request to sell a 1.25-acre lot, approved the purchase of a 527G Palm Scanner for the Sheriff's Office, and tabled the repair cost for the Vector Spreader. They also approved a $2 raise for the lead maintenance worker and a plan for inmate trustees to handle mowing and common-area cleaning.

• Denied variance request for William P Bingham Jr. to sell 1.25 acres (motion by Drew, second Copeland)
• Approved purchase of 527G Palm Scanner for Sheriff's Office, moving funds from Building and Grounds to Detention Center budget (motion by Maxwell, second Copeland)
• Tabled repair cost of Vector Spreader used during snowstorm (motion by Kines, second Copeland)
• Approved $2 raise for lead maintenance worker and inmate trustees for mowing/common-area cleaning (motion by Copeland, second Kines)
• Approved consent items including minutes, plats, and sale of F-150 and 1996 Cummings dump truck

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners met for a public hearing on opting out of HB581 but took no formal action on the matter. The board heard a presentation on the bill's potential benefits and learned that the City of Whigham would opt in. The meeting was adjourned without a vote on the county's participation.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Drew, second by Maxwell)
• Adjourned public hearing at 9:15 AM (motion by Drew, second by Maxwell)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners approved several formal actions, including opting out of HB581 and amending regulations for specific land uses related to racetracks. The board also approved a courthouse use request, a copier lease, and tabled a nondisclosure agreement. Consent items, including meeting minutes and a plat, were approved.

• Approved opting out of HB581
• Approved amending Regulations for Specific Land Uses for racetracks
• Approved courthouse use for Dreamers Podium Program on March 8, 2025
• Approved copier lease for Clerk of Court and Board of Elections
• Tabled Nondisclosure Agreement
• Approved consent items: meeting minutes and NLH Plat

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on February 18, 2025, to consider amending regulations for specific land uses related to racetracks. After discussion, no amendment was approved; instead, the board discussed creating a 'Special Events' permit that would require a 15-day notice for future events, while keeping all existing regulations unchanged. The meeting adjourned without any formal decision on the racetrack regulations.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing at 4:40 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on February 18, 2025, to discuss opting out of HB581, a state property tax relief bill. Interim County Administrator Holly Murkerson presented projections from Thomas County showing potential benefits to homeowners. The City of Whigham's mayor announced that Whigham would opt in to HB581. No formal decision was made by the board during the hearing.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion by Drew, second by Maxwell)
• Adjourned the public hearing at 9:15 AM (motion by Drew, second by Maxwell)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (motion by Drew, second by Kines)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners approved several formal actions, including opting out of HB581 and amending land use regulations for racetracks. They also approved a courthouse use request, a copier lease, and tabled a nondisclosure agreement. Consent items and minutes were approved, and the board entered executive session for personnel matters.

• Approved agenda and consent items including minutes and NLH plat
• Approved courthouse use for Dreamers Podium Program on March 8, 2025
• Approved copier lease for Clerk of Court and Board of Elections
• Approved amendment to Specific Land Use regulations for racetracks
• Approved opting out of HB581
• Tabled Nondisclosure Agreement
• Entered executive session for personnel matters

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on whether to opt out of HB581, a state law affecting property tax relief. No vote or decision was taken during the hearing; it was informational only, with presentations and public comments. The meeting adjourned after the hearing, and the regular agenda was limited to procedural items.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion by Drew, second by Copeland)
• Adjourned the public hearing at 7:15 PM (motion by Drew, second by Copeland)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners met on February 12, 2025, for a called meeting. The board approved the agenda, entered and exited an executive session for personnel matters, and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Entered executive session for personnel
• Exited executive session
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners denied Gary Allen's racetrack appeal, tabled two technology purchases pending more information, and approved several appointments and contracts. They appointed Sara 'Katie' Hall as County Clerk and approved a $13,807 server purchase for the Tax Commissioner's Office. The board also approved a 3-year lease for Barber Park concession stands and participation in the Equitable Sharing Program.

• Denied racetrack appeal from Gary Allen (FA007-25)
• Tabled purchase of !3 Verticals Palm Reader pending more info (FA008-25)
• Tabled Genesys System upgrade at Detention Center pending more info (FA013-25)
• Approved participation in Equitable Sharing Program (FA014-25)
• Appointed Drew Pyrz and Dr. Claire McCaskill to Hospital Authority (FA015-25)
• Appointed Sara 'Katie' Hall as County Clerk (FA016-25)
• Approved 3-year lease for concession stands at Barber Park (FA017-25)
• Approved $13,807 purchase of new server for Tax Commissioner's Office (FA018-25)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on January 27, 2025, approving several formal actions and consent items. They scheduled three public hearings on HB581 for February 17-18, 2025, and tabled a racetrack appeal for Gary Allen to allow for further discussion. The board also approved the CDBG Language Access Plan, reappointed Bob Ponder to the Lake Authority, and approved various other items including a copier lease renewal and a lake monitoring agreement.

• Approved agenda as amended to include FA010-25
• Approved consent items: minutes, mileage rate, plat, fire marshal appointment
• Reappointed Bob Ponder to the Lake Authority (FA004-25)
• Approved CDBG Language Access Plan unanimously (FA005-25)
• Approved copier lease renewal with Rumbles (FA006-25)
• Tabled racetrack appeal from Gary Allen (FA007-25)
• Tabled purchase of 3 Verticals Palm Reader (FA008-25)
• Approved Lake Monitoring Agreement with UGA (FA009-25)

Board of Commissioners

The Grady County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a motor grader from Dobbs for $282,450 using SPLOST funds, denied a tire repair request from Mr. Rhodes, and approved a concessions lease for Wes Meadows at Barber Park. The board also elected officers, made appointments to committees, and approved consent items including minutes, an alcohol license renewal, and a plat. Public comments raised concerns about tax assessments and bills, with suggestions for relief options.

• Approved $282,450 motor grader purchase from Dobbs using SPLOST funds
• Denied tire repair request from Mr. Rhodes
• Approved concessions lease for Wes Meadows at Barber Park
• Elected Ray Prince as Chair and LaFaye Copeland as Vice-Chair
• Appointed Gabe Ridley as County Attorney and John White as County Clerk
• Approved appointments to E-911 Committee, SWGA Regional Commission, Georgia Pines, and SWGA Community Action Council
• Approved consent items: minutes, alcohol license renewal, and plat