Liberty County public meetings in 2025

Board of Elections

The Liberty County Board of Elections will approve the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes and hear the Election Supervisor's update and voter statistics. It will review the November finance report and discuss new business, including certification of the City of Midway mayoral runoff election and a building committee report on a meeting with County Administrator Mr. Mosley and Architect Mr. D. Horton. An executive session will address personnel matters before public comments and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the November 17, 2025 board meeting
• Election Supervisor update and voter statistics report
• Monthly finance report for November
• Certification of City of Midway mayoral runoff election
• Building Committee report on meeting with County Admin. Mr. Mosley and Architect Mr. D. Horton

The Board unanimously approved the certification of returns for the December 2, 2025 General Municipal Run‑off Election. It also approved a full‑time Records and Documents Coordinator position, appointing Avis Lindsay. Additional unanimous actions included continuing the Liberty Vote warranty, approving the November 2025 budget, and authorizing travel for Supervisor Walthour to two conferences.

• Approved minutes of the November 17, 2025 meeting (executive and regular) – unanimous
• Continued extended warranty with Liberty Vote, LLC – unanimous
• Adopted rotation of three staff and two board members for future GAVREO conferences – unanimous
• Approved the November 2025 budget – unanimous
• Approved travel to Jacksonville, FL and Albany, NY for Supervisor Walthour ($4,183.70) – unanimous
• Certified returns for the December 2, 2025 General Municipal Run‑off Election – unanimous
• Appointed Avis Lindsay as full‑time Records and Documents Coordinator – unanimous
• Approved involuntary resignation of staff member Karen Horton – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the County’s Community Risk Reduction Ordinance, setting its effective date for March 1 2026. They also approved contracts for real‑estate appraisal services ($67,300), county engineering services with T.R. Long Engineering, and a memorandum with Savannah Technical College. Additionally, three intergovernmental mutual‑aid agreements with neighboring fire departments and a tax‑collection agreement with the City of Flemington were adopted.

• Approved Coastal Realty Consultants LLC appraisal services for $67,300 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with T.R. Long Engineering for county engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Savannah Technical College (unanimous)
• Approved three Intergovernmental Mutual Aid Agreements with Long, Brayn, and Glynn County fire departments (unanimous)
• Approved Community Risk Reduction Ordinance, effective March 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with City of Flemington for property‑tax collection (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors is holding a called meeting on December 10, 2025, to discuss mapping and GIS. The agenda includes a certification of compliance with the Georgia Open Meetings Act and an adjournment.

• Certification of compliance with the Georgia Open Meetings Act
• Discussion of mapping/GIS
• Called meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025

The Board accepted Mr. Wall’s recommendations to cancel the existing FLPA covenant for parcels 085-005, 086-002, and 087-042. It also approved combining parcels 085-005 and 086-002 (502.14 acres) for the 2025 Digest and approved a new FLPA covenant for parcel 086-002. All motions were carried and the meeting adjourned at 3:06 p.m.

• Cancelled original FLPA covenant for parcels 085-005, 086-002, and 087-042 (motion carried)
• Approved combining parcels 085-005 and 086-002 (502.14 acres) for the 2025 Digest (motion carried)
• Approved new FLPA covenant for parcel 086-002 for the 2025 Digest (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to review department reports and approve administrative documents. The body will consider the 2026 Mobile Home Digest and the 2026 Board Calendar.

• Approval of 2026 Mobile Home Digest
• Approval of 2026 Board Calendar
• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Tax Assessors approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted several staff recommendations on homestead, personal and commercial property values. It also approved the 2026 Mobile Home Digest and adopted a revised 2026 Board calendar, closing the office on Jan 2 and scheduling the January meeting for Jan 21. All motions were carried with members present voting in favor and one member absent.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried; all present voted in favor, David Smiley absent)
• Accepted Mr. Martin’s recommendations (motion carried; all present voted in favor, David Smiley absent)
• Accepted Ms. Shipman’s recommendations on homestead lists (motion carried; all present voted in favor, David Smiley absent)
• Accepted Ms. Reed’s personal property value changes (motion carried; all present voted in favor, David Smiley absent)
• Accepted Mr. Drebelbis’ commercial value change recommendations (motion carried; all present voted in favor, David Smiley absent)
• Approved the 2026 Mobile Home Digest (motion carried; all present voted in favor, David Smiley absent)
• Approved the revised 2026 Board calendar (office closed Jan 2, board meeting Jan 21) (motion carried; all present voted in favor, David Smiley absent)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried; all present voted in favor, David Smiley absent)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved three rezoning petitions, including a 6.92‑acre commercial conversion and a 43.44‑acre agricultural conversion, while unanimously rejecting a 1.73‑acre residential rezoning. They also approved the City of Riceboro annexation resolution, added Dec. 26, 2025 as a county holiday, and increased the 2026 election qualifying fee to 3 %. Additional approvals included waiving tippage fees for the Hineshaw Redevelopment Project and awarding a $500 bid to remove playground equipment.

• Approved rezoning petition 2025-45-LC (6.92 acres) to C‑3 commercial – approved by all commissioners present
• Disapproved rezoning petition for 1.73 acres to AR‑1 – unanimously disapproved
• Approved rezoning petition 2025-48-LC (43.44 acres) to AR‑1 – approved by all commissioners present
• Approved conditional use 2025-49-LC for debris mulching – approved by all commissioners present
• Approved annexation resolution from the City of Riceboro – approved by all commissioners present
• Approved additional holiday on Dec 26 2025 – approved by all commissioners present
• Approved increase of election qualifying fee to 3 % – approved by all commissioners present
• Approved $500 bid to Isle of Wight Community Club for playground equipment removal – approved by all commissioners present

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners adopted five tax levy resolutions for unincorporated and incorporated areas and approved an ordinance to amend the 2025‑2026 budget. They also approved a $390,617.90 road improvement bid for Sunshine Lake Road and a lease agreement with the Colonels Island Sport Fishing Club. All actions were approved by the commissioners present.

• Adopted 2025 Tax Levy Resolution Unincorporated (approved)
• Adopted 2025 Tax Levy Resolution Incorporated‑Combined Other (approved)
• Adopted 2025 Tax Levy Resolution Incorporated – Hinesville (approved)
• Adopted 2025 Tax Levy Resolution Incorporated – Flemington (approved)
• Adopted 2025 Tax Levy Resolution Incorporated – Walthourville (approved)
• Approved ordinance to amend the 2025‑2026 budget (approved)
• Approved bid by J.W. Oliver Construction for Sunshine Lake Road improvements ($390,617.90 plus 10% contingency) (approved)
• Approved lease agreement with Colonels Island Sport Fishing Club (approved)

Board of Elections

The Liberty County Board of Elections will approve the October 27 meeting minutes and hear the Election Supervisor's update and voter statistics. They will review the October monthly finance report and address clarification of the half‑day work schedule for November 26. New business includes reporting on and certifying the November 4 municipal general/special election. An executive session will discuss personnel matters before public comments and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the October 27, 2025 board meeting
• Election Supervisor update and voter statistics report
• Monthly finance report for October 2025
• Clarification on half‑day work schedule for November 26, 2025
• Report, update, and certification of the November 4, 2025 municipal election

The board unanimously approved the minutes and executive minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted the October 2025 budget report. The board certified the returns of the November 4, 2025 General Municipal/Special Election. Additional actions included approving a fit‑for‑duty return option, entering and exiting executive session, setting the next meeting for Dec 22, 2025, and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 27, 2025 executive minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 budget report (unanimous)
• Certified returns for November 4, 2025 General Municipal/Special Election (unanimous)
• Approved Option A for fit‑for‑duty return within 30 days (unanimous)
• Authorized entry into executive session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
• Authorized exit from executive session (unanimous)
• Set next board meeting for Dec 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors will meet on November 13, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as certification of compliance with the Georgia Open Meetings Act, approval of the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes, and department reports. The primary decision item is the approval of the 2026 valuation guides and associated downloadable data for real property. The board will also receive the chief appraiser’s report before adjourning.

• Certification of compliance with the Georgia Open Meetings Act
• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Department reports – Administrative and Personal Property
• Approval of the 2026 Valuation Guides and Downloads (Real Property, Mapping/GIS)
• Chief Appraiser’s Report

The Board accepted the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the 2026 Valuation Guides. It also accepted administrative, homestead exemption, and personal‑property recommendations presented by staff. Several appraisal department recommendations were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Mr. Martin’s administrative recommendations (motion carried)
• Accepted Ms. Shipman’s homestead exemption recommendations, including disabled‑veteran exemptions (motion carried)
• Accepted Ms. Reed’s personal‑property value and taxability changes (motion carried)
• Approved the 2026 Valuation Guides (motion carried)
• Accepted Mr. Pearis’s appraisal department recommendations (motion carried)
• Accepted Mr. Golden’s appraisal department recommendations (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to deny the proposed amendment to the county retirement plan, which would have allowed early vesting for executives. Commissioners approved the contract with Buckley and Associates for design of a new elections and voter‑registration building, reappointed Melissa Carter Ray to the Development Authority, rejected the playground equipment removal bid, and tabled the parks‑renaming request. A motion to deny a variance request was rejected and the alcohol‑license application received no action after a 3‑to‑3 tie.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied amendment to County Retirement Plan (unanimous)
• Motion to deny Variance Request 2025‑37‑LC rejected (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Buckley & Associates for elections/voter‑registration building design (unanimous)
• Tabled request to rename Parks and Recreation to Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Service
• Reappointed Melissa Carter Ray to Liberty County Development Authority board (unanimous)
• Rejected bid proposals for playground equipment removal (unanimous)
• No action taken on alcohol license application for Marjanonda Davis (3‑3 tie)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review the September finance report and voter statistics. Members will discuss an intergovernmental agreement for new polling places and electric power billing for a building in Gum Branch.

• Intergovernmental Agreement for the New Polling Places
• Canoochee EMC electric power billing for building in Gum Branch
• September Monthly Finance Report
• State Election Board Rulings upheld by GA State Courts
• Executive Session regarding personnel matters

The board approved the September 2025 budget report and the minutes from the September 22 meeting, both unanimously. It also approved the request for two new industrial shredders, with a unanimous vote. The board entered and later exited an executive session, each approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. A proposal for CERA certification classes was tabled.

• Approved September 2025 budget report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two industrial shredders (unanimous)
• Executive session entered (unanimous)
• Executive session exited (unanimous)
• CERA certification classes tabled
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously adopted two proclamations supporting Rivers Alive and National Geographic Information System Day. It rejected a $266,731 bid for Susie King Taylor Park improvements and approved a $202,595 change order for the RL Construction contract, saving the county over $64,000. The commissioners also unanimously appointed Dr. Traiana Pacurar to the Board of Health, accepted an intergovernmental agreement with Baldwin County for emergency evacuation sheltering, and approved a memorandum of understanding with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.

• Adopted proclamation supporting Rivers Alive (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation supporting National Geographic Information System Day (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for Susie King Taylor Park improvements $266,731 (unanimous)
• Accepted change order for RL Construction contract $202,595, saving $64,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted Dr. Traiana Pacurar to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Accepted Intergovernmental Agreement with Baldwin County for emergency evacuation sheltering plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Memorandum of Understanding with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors will certify compliance with the Georgia Open Meetings Act, approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, receive departmental reports, and hold an executive session to consider personnel matters as allowed by O.C.G.A. §50-14-3(B)(2).

• Certification of compliance with the Georgia Open Meetings Act
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Department reports: Administrative, Personal Property, Real Property, Mapping/GIS, Chief Appraiser
• Executive session on personnel matters per O.C.G.A. §50-14-3(B)(2)

The Board accepted the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved staff recommendations for homestead tax exemptions for disabled veterans, and accepted multiple valuation and property recommendations from various departments. The Board also moved into and out of executive session on personnel matters before adjourning.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Sierra Shipman's homestead exemption recommendations for disabled veterans (motion carried)
• Accepted Cheryl Reed's personal property recommendations (motion carried)
• Accepted Kenneth Drebelbis' commercial property recommendations (motion carried)
• Accepted Donny Pearis' Zone 1 valuation recommendations (motion carried)
• Accepted Nathaniel Golden Jr.'s Zone 2 valuation recommendations (motion carried)
• Accepted Scott Wall's parcel combination recommendation (motion carried)
• Moved into executive session for personnel matters (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the meeting minutes and adopted a proclamation supporting Paint Liberty Pint. They tabled Variance Request 2025-37-LC until the November 4 meeting and approved the recommendation for the Liberty Gateway Design Review Board. The board took no action on the county retirement plan amendment, approved a $386,442.76 furniture contract for the Health Department, and approved an alcohol license for Ms. Mahlia Mason.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation supporting Paint Liberty Pint
• Tabled Variance Request 2025-37-LC for November 4 meeting
• Approved Liberty Gateway Design Review Board recommendation
• Took no action on amendment to the county’s new retirement plan
• Approved $386,442.76 furniture contract for the Health Department
• Approved alcohol license for Ms. Mahlia Mason at 351 Isaac Stevens Rd

Board of Elections

The Liberty County Board of Elections will approve minutes from its August 25, 2025 meeting and hear reports from the Election Supervisor, including voter statistics and the August finance report. It will review the status of the intergovernmental agreement for a new polling place and the precincts change checklist. New business includes a report from the County Commissioners and a resolution to adopt staggered terms for the Board of Elections, as well as discussion of building plans. An executive session will address personnel matters before public comments and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the August 25, 2025 board meeting
• Review voter statistics and August finance report
• Status update on intergovernmental agreement for new polling place
• Consider resolution to adopt staggered terms for the Board of Elections
• Executive session on personnel matters

The Board unanimously approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes and the executive‑session minutes. It also approved the June, July and August 2025 financial reports after a motion and second, despite one member’s objections. The Board unanimously authorized notifying an employee to submit a Fit‑for‑Duty certification by October 10, 2025, and set the next meeting for October 27, 2025.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved executive‑session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June‑August 2025 financial reports (motion by Jeffrey Porter, seconded by Greg MacDougal, passed)
• Authorized employee Fit‑for‑Duty notice deadline Oct 10 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for Oct 27 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board approved the 2025 Joint Comprehensive Plan and combined four parcels for the Half Moon Pier. It also approved grant applications for the Susie King Taylor Freedom Park and the Sheriff’s Office Safe Neighborhood program, a $166,095.51 contract for Pecan Lane water improvements, an animal‑control intergovernmental agreement with Hinesville, and revised personnel attendance rules. All motions passed unanimously by the commissioners present.

• Approved 2025 Liberty County Joint Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved combining four Half Moon Pier parcels into one (unanimous)
• Approved grant request for Susie King Taylor Freedom Park (unanimous)
• Approved Griffin Contracting contract for Pecan Lane Water System Improvements $166,095.51 with 10% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved Safe Neighborhood grant for Sheriff’s Office $49,952.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Hinesville for Animal Control services (unanimous)
• Approved revised Section 12 of personnel rules on attendance and leave (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement between Liberty County EMS and 2ABCT (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review administrative reports and property values. The board is scheduled to consider one application on the 2025 Homestead Recommendation List.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 Homestead Recommendation List (1 application)
• Law enforcement office request for redaction
• Reports on personal property, real property, and changes in value and taxability

The Board approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes and voted to mail letters to taxpayers about a specialized Kemp, DeLoach, Williams (KDW) homestead assessment. It also approved a redaction request for Law Enforcement Officer Spencer Graham and accepted numerous consent‑agenda recommendations covering homestead lists, personal‑property taxability, appraisal zone updates, and mapping/GIS parcel corrections.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved mailing letters to taxpayers for specialized KDW homestead assessment (motion carried)
• Approved redaction request for Officer Spencer Graham (motion carried)
• Accepted 2025 Homestead List recommendations (Andrea Brown‑Lewis) (motion carried)
• Accepted personal property taxability recommendations (Cheryl Reed) (motion carried)
• Accepted appraisal department recommendations for Zones 1‑4 and S (Pearis, Golden, Holtz, Mudd, Sikes) (motion carried)
• Accepted mapping/GIS recommendations for parcel ownership and valuation corrections (Scott Wall) (motion carried)
• Accepted additional homestead list recommendations (Sierra Shipman) (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved several planning items, including waivers for Circle K and the Tradeport Business Center West, and the preliminary plat for Alder Grove Phase 2. They approved a rezoning petition that changes most of a 43.41‑acre parcel on Leroy Coffer Highway from agricultural to industrial, with a natural buffer condition. The board also approved a conditional‑use request for a hair salon at 972 Lake Pamona Road and adopted a request to create staggered terms for the County Election Board. All listed actions were approved unanimously except the Alder Grove plat, which passed with a recorded vote.

• Adopted Native Plant Awareness proclamation (adopted)
• Adopted Your State Parks Day proclamation (adopted)
• Approved waivers for Circle K curb, gutter, sidewalk requests (unanimous)
• Approved waivers for Tradeport Business Center West curb, gutter, sidewalk requests (unanimous)
• Approved Alder Grove Phase 2 preliminary plat (approved by Thrift, Blount, Gilliard, Lovette; Walden abstained)
• Approved rezoning of 43.41‑acre parcel to industrial with buffer condition (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for hair salon at 972 Lake Pamona Road (unanimous)
• Approved request to implement staggered terms for the County Election Board (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Liberty County Board of Elections will discuss the call for Special T-SPLOST and FLOST elections on November 4, 2025. The board will also review the status of an intergovernmental agreement and a checklist for new polling places.

• Call for Special T-SPLOST and FLOST Election, November 4, 2025
• Intergovernmental Agreement for the New Polling Place
• Checklist for New Polling Places due September 30, 2025
• June Monthly Finance Report
• Approval of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Liberty County Board of Elections approved several items unanimously, including the June 2025 financial report (pending explanations of Visa charges), the T‑SPLOST and FLOST orders from the Board of Commissioners, and a $25,200 contract for technical support for the upcoming municipal/general/special election. The board also granted a 30‑day leave of absence for an employee and set the next meeting for September 22, 2025.

• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted June 2025 financial report pending charge explanations (unanimous)
• Approved T‑SPLOST order from Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved FLOST order from Board of Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved $25,200 technical support contract for upcoming elections (unanimous)
• Granted 30‑day leave of absence retroactive Aug 13–Sep 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set next board meeting for Sep 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:58 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the Resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Element that creates a $2,500 one‑time development impact fee for new projects. They also approved several infrastructure actions, including accepting four roads for county maintenance, awarding a $166,095.51 waterline contract, and authorizing a $114,000 HVAC contract for the Riceboro Youth Center. The board authorized the chairman to sign the updated Service Delivery Strategy and adopted two environmental proclamations.

• Approved staff attorney supplemental salary increase for Atlantic Judicial Circuit (motion approved)
• Accepted Main Trail, Trail South, Sandpiper Road, and Pelican Cove as county‑maintained roads (motion approved)
• Approved Griffin Contracting, Inc. contract for Pecan Lane waterline extension $166,095.51 (motion approved)
• Approved 45‑day extension for water system improvements west of the railroad (motion approved)
• Authorized Chairman Lovette to sign the updated Liberty County Service Delivery Strategy (motion approved)
• Adopted Capital Improvements Element and $2,500 development impact fee ordinance (motion approved)
• Approved amendment to Service Delivery Strategy effective Oct 1 2025 (motion approved)
• Accepted bid from George’s Heating and Air LLC for $114,000 HVAC units for Riceboro Youth Center, cost‑shared with City of Riceboro (motion approved)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors will meet to certify compliance with open-meeting laws, approve previous minutes, and review administrative reports including 2025 homestead application lists and property value changes. The board will also discuss items removed from the consent agenda and receive department reports.

• Review 2025 Homestead Lists (W1, W4, W5, & Removals)
• Approve 2025 Homestead Recommendation List (8 Applications)
• Discuss changes in real property values and taxability
• Receive Chief Appraiser's Report and Mapping/GIS updates

The Board of Tax Assessors approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. The board entered executive session and later reconvened to the public meeting. It accepted several staff recommendations, including homestead lists, appraisal changes, parcel adjustments, and a new parcel creation. The board also approved Mr. Mapp’s application for a W5 homestead exemption.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Moved to executive session and then reconvened to public meeting (motions carried)
• Accepted Andrea Brown‑Lewis’s administrative recommendations (motion carried)
• Accepted Sierra Shipman’s 2025 homestead recommendation list (motion carried)
• Accepted Brandi Sikes’s appraisal department recommendations (motion carried)
• Accepted Donny Pearis’s zone‑related recommendation (motion carried)
• Accepted Melissa Holtz’s zone‑related recommendation (motion carried)
• Approved Mr. Mapp’s W5 homestead exemption (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to waive delinquent property taxes from 1998‑2016, costing about $4.1 million. They also adopted several funding and service agreements, including the TSPLOST intergovernmental agreement, a FLOST resolution, a collaborative agreement with the sheriff’s office, and a medical director contract for the fire rescue. The board accepted the county engineer’s recommendation to maintain three subdivision roads and adopted a proclamation for the St Catherine’s Beach Sweep. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved waiver of delinquent property taxes (1998‑2016) ~ $4.1 M (unanimous)
• Approved TSPLOST intergovernmental agreement and election resolution (unanimous)
• Approved FLOST (Floating Local Option Sales Tax) resolution (unanimous)
• Approved collaborative agreement between Board of Education and Sheriff’s Office ($1,922,600) (unanimous)
• Approved Medical Director Agreement for Fire Rescue ($600/month) (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of county engineer’s road recommendation for Arcadia, Youngblood, Hughes Drives (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for St Catherine’s Beach Sweep cleanup (adopted)
• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review voter statistics and financial reports. Members are deciding on alternate locations for the Performing Arts Center and Precinct 4 polling places for the November 2025 election.

• Approval of July 15, 2025, Special Run-Off Primary Election Certification
• Discussion and approval of alternate location for Performing Arts Center polling place
• Discussion and approval of new location for Precinct 4 polling place
• Update on Victory Baptist Church polling place usage for November 2025
• Review of June monthly finance report

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved a resolution to rename Jones Creek Park to Susie King Taylor Freedom Park. They also approved naming the Hinesville Bypass Independence Parkway and reappointed James E. Rogers to the Coastal Area District Development Authority board. The board selected logo sample #3 for the new county logo. All approvals were unanimous among commissioners present.

• Renamed Jones Creek Park to Susie King Taylor Freedom Park – unanimous approval
• Approved naming the Hinesville Bypass Independence Parkway – unanimous approval
• Reappointed James E. Rogers to the Coastal Area District Development Authority board – unanimous approval
• Selected logo sample #3 for the new county logo – unanimous approval

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will review applications for homestead and solid waste exemptions. The body will also discuss changes in value and taxability for personal, real, and vehicle property.

• 2025 Homestead Recommendation List (5 Applications)
• Changes In Value / Taxability – Freeport (1 Application)
• Release Expired CUVA & FLPA (7 Applications)
• Vehicle and Mobile Home value changes
• Real property changes in value and taxability

The Board accepted the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the 2025 homestead exemption recommendations and personal‑property value and taxability changes. Several parcel combinations were approved through the Mapping/GIS consent agenda.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved 2025 Homestead exemption recommendation list
• Approved personal property value and taxability changes
• Approved Freeport personal property consent agenda
• Approved parcel combination for Phillips, Billy (Parcel 263A-017 with 263-018)
• Approved parcel combination for Donnie & Lorine Walker Living Trust (Parcel 048D-079 with 048D-080)
• Approved parcel combination for Nash Jr., John J. (Parcel 261D-035 with 261D-036)
• Approved Mapping/GIS recommendations from Scott Wall

Board of Commissioners

The board approved a $140,941.96 contract with Peek Pavement Marking, LLC for LMIG roadway striping, including a 10% contingency. It also approved several rezoning requests, including a preliminary plat for Cottages on Carter Phase 2, a commercial automotive repair shop, a single‑family residential subdivision on East Oglethorpe Highway, and the Arcadia Subdivision expansion with street‑improvement conditions. The commissioners confirmed Liberty County’s representation on the TRI‑95 Georgia Joint Development Authority board and extended the county consultant’s contract by 90 days.

• Approved $140,941.96 road striping contract with Peek Pavement Marking, LLC (all commissioners in attendance)
• Approved preliminary plat for Cottages on Carter Phase 2 (all commissioners in attendance)
• Approved rezoning of 6.61 acres to C‑3 for automotive repair shop with storage restrictions (all commissioners in attendance)
• Approved rezoning of 3.08 acres to R‑1 for Sharnesia Lewis to create two duplex‑type one‑acre tracts (all commissioners in attendance)
• Approved rezoning of ~215 acres (177 acres + 38 acres) to R‑12 for Arcadia Subdivision with street‑standard conditions (all commissioners in attendance)
• Approved resolution appointing Al Williams (3‑yr), Donald Lovette (2‑yr), Brynn Grant (4‑yr) to represent Liberty County on the TRI‑95 GA Joint Development Authority board (all commissioners in attendance)
• Extended county consultant Joseph Brown’s contract by 90 days (all commissioners in attendance)

Board of Elections

The Liberty County Board of Elections will meet to approve the June 17, 2025 election certification and review security costs for elections. The board will also discuss the use of the Performing Arts Center as a polling place for the November election.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 Election Certification
• Review of Security Cost for Elections
• Update on Performing Arts Center Polling Place for November Election
• Review of FY 2025-2026 Board of Election Budget
• May monthly finance report

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19 meeting and the May 2025 financial report. It also adopted a new flat-rate pay schedule of $45 per hour for security staff and $18 per hour for other sub‑departments. Finally, the Board certified the results of the June 17 Public Service Commissioner special primary election.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved new flat-rate pay: $45/hr security, $18/hr other sub‑departments (unanimous)
• Certified June 17, 2025 Public Service Commissioner special primary election (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously rejected Reefs' $912,000 bid for the Sunshine Road contract and ordered a new bidding process. They also unanimously approved a revised fire‑protection agreement that pays per call for the unincorporated Riceboro area. A 30‑day extension of the Midway fire agreement was approved by a 4‑3 vote. Additional unanimous approvals included a mini‑excavator purchase, sale of surplus playground equipment, and a library board appointment.

• Rejected Reefs $912,000 Sunshine Road contract bid; motion to advertise new bids approved unanimously
• Approved revised fire protection agreement (cost‑per‑call) for unincorporated Riceboro; approved unanimously
• Approved 30‑day extension of Midway fire intergovernmental agreement (instead of 90 days); vote 4‑3
• Approved award of $142,590 mini‑excavator to Yancey Brothers; approved unanimously
• Approved sale of surplus playground equipment via sealed‑bid process; approved unanimously
• Appointed Demetrius Jefferson to Library Board; approved unanimously

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review property value changes and taxability for real property, vehicles, and mobile homes. The board will also consider exemption requests and late returns for 2025.

• 2025 Homestead Recommendation List (8 Applications)
• 2025 Homestead & Solid Waste Exemption Requests
• 2025 Late Returns With & Without Penalty
• Mobile Home Value Changes
• Vehicle Value Changes

The Board of Tax Assessors approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted several consent‑agenda recommendations covering homestead exemptions, personal‑property penalties, mobile‑home and vehicle value changes, and appraisal department updates. The board also approved Chief Appraiser Keith Payne to submit his name for candidacy on the Georgia Association of Assessing Officials executive board. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 A.M.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Ms. Reed’s homestead recommendation list (unanimous)
• Accepted Ms. Shipman’s solid‑waste and homestead removal recommendations (unanimous)
• Accepted Ms. Davis’s late‑return personal‑property recommendations (unanimous)
• Accepted Ms. Holtz’s mobile‑home and vehicle value change recommendations (unanimous)
• Accepted Mr. Golden’s appraisal department valuation recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Mr. Payne to submit his name for GAAO executive‑board candidacy (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board approved the FY 2026 Annual General Operations Fund Budget, the FY 2026 TSPLOST Capital Projects and WAAF Fund Budget, and the FY 2026 Special Revenue Fund Proposed Budget, each by unanimous vote of the commissioners present. The board also approved several capital contracts, including a $1,145,871 road improvement contract, vehicle purchases, playground equipment, HVAC replacement, and a GIS support contract. Additional land‑use actions were approved, such as a conditional use for a counseling service, a rezoning of 6 acres to C‑3, a setback variance, and an event‑hall conditional use, while one rezoning petition was deferred.

• Adopted FY 2026 Annual General Operations Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026 TSPLOST Capital Projects and WAAF Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026 Special Revenue Fund Proposed Budget (unanimous)
• Approved $1,145,871 Bacontown Road contract to Platinum Paving and Concrete, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $214,469 roll‑on/roll‑off truck contract to Freightliner of Savannah (unanimous)
• Approved $167,229 dump truck contract to Roberts Truck Center (unanimous)
• Approved $314,145 playground equipment contract to Safe Play Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $53,000 GIS support contract with Coastal Regional Commission (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Liberty County Board of Elections will meet to discuss voter statistics and financial reports. The board is reviewing a municipal intergovernmental agreement for an election contract and the use of the Performing Arts Center as a polling place for the November 2025 election.

• Review and approval of Municipal Intergovernmental Agreement – Election Contract
• Status of Performing Arts Center Polling Place for November 2025 Election
• April monthly finance report
• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Elections approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes, authorized the use of $5,000 for computer upgrades, and adopted the April 2025 financial report. It also approved the new Intergovernmental Agreements for the cities of Midway and Flemington. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized use of $5,000 funding for computer upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved new Intergovernmental Agreements for City of Midway and Flemington (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a $1,977,670 contract (plus 10% contingency) to Platinum Paving for replacing the main box culvert on Islands Highway. It also adopted an ordinance governing construction drawing reviews, updated the construction permit fee schedule, released $5,000 from the DATE fund, and renewed the inmate labor agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Awarded $1,977,670 (plus 10% contingency) contract to Platinum Paving for main box culvert replacement (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance regulating construction drawing submission and review (unanimous)
• Approved updated fee schedule for new construction permits and inspections (unanimous)
• Authorized release of $5,000 from DATE fund to Frasier Counseling Center (unanimous)
• Renewed agreement with Georgia Department of Corrections for inmate labor crews (unanimous)
• Adjourned to public hearing on FY 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing and returned to regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for National Pollinator Week and National Tourism Week (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors will discuss an update on the rural land study, which may affect property valuations. They will also consider a consent agenda to release expired Conservation Use and Forest Land Protection agreements (11 applications). Other routine items include approval of meeting minutes, reports on late and past due returns, mobile home and vehicle value changes, and the chief appraiser's report.

• Update on Rural Land Study affecting real property assessments
• Consent agenda to release 11 expired CUVA & FLPA agreements
• Review of 2025 late returns with penalty
• Review of 2025 past due returns without penalty
• Mobile home and vehicle value changes

The Board of Assessors approved the April 29, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted recommendations for personal property value changes and mobile home/vehicle values. The board also approved the 2025 agricultural land ratio and the Mapping/GIS consent agenda items. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted personal property value/taxability recommendation for Ms. Windy Davis (motion carried)
• Accepted mobile home and vehicle value recommendation from Ms. Melissa Holtz (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 agricultural land ratio (motion carried)
• Approved Mapping/GIS consent agenda items and Mr. Wall’s recommendation (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board approved the Public Defender budget request of $1,714,263. It also approved the 2025 Local Road Assistance funds of $550,386.39, a front‑yard setback variance for the Sauls property, and a Health Department easement to the City of Hinesville. Additional approvals included municipal election agreements, an environmental services proposal for the Limerick Road Landfill, a resolution to transmit a draft Capital Improvements Element, and an airport engineering design assistance agreement.

• Approved Public Defender budget request of $1,714,263 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 LRA roadway funds of $550,386.39 (unanimous)
• Approved variance request 2025-11-LC for Gary and Molly Sauls with 10‑ft front yard setback (unanimous)
• Approved Health Department easement to the City of Hinesville (unanimous)
• Approved municipal election agreements with the Cities of Flemington and Midway (unanimous)
• Approved Arrowood Environmental Group proposal for Limerick Road Landfill services (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to transmit draft Capital Improvements Element to the Coastal Regional Commission (unanimous)
• Approved airport engineering design assistance agreement for Midcoast Airport (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors will approve minutes from March meetings, discuss administrative, personal property, and real property items, including homestead and solid waste exemption requests, freeport exemption, and changes in property values. The board will also receive presentations on 2025 CUVA and FLPA applications and the 2025 values/ratios.

• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and March 20, 2025 (FY2026) budget workshop minutes
• 2025 Homestead Recommendation List (25 applications) as part of consent agenda
• 2025 Freeport Exemption Request and past due returns with/without penalty
• Presentation of 2025 CUVA & FLPA Applications (15 items)
• Presentation of 2025 Values/Ratios

The Board of Assessors accepted the March 11 and March 20 meeting minutes. It approved the recommendations of staff on homestead exemptions, personal‑property changes, freeport exemption, and valuation updates. All items on the consent agenda were approved, including the homestead exemption list, mapping/GIS recommendations, and appraisal recommendations.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March 20, 2025 budget meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Ms. Reed’s administrative recommendations (motion carried)
• Approved Mr. Clear’s W1 homestead exemption application (motion carried)
• Approved Ms. Kuffour’s W1 homestead exemption application (motion carried)
• Disapproved Ms. Lynn’s surviving‑spouse homestead exemption application (motion carried)
• Accepted 2025 Freeport Exemption Request (motion carried)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda, including mapping/GIS recommendations (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Liberty County Board of Elections will meet to approve March meeting minutes, receive the election supervisor's update and voter statistics, review the March finance report, and discuss old business including an ESPLOST expense report and a FY 2025-26 budget presentation. New business includes an update on election legislation passed during the 2025 legislative session. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions anticipated.

• Approval of minutes from the March 24, 2025 board meeting
• Election supervisor update and voter statistics report
• Monthly finance report for March
• Review and approval of expense report for Board of Education ESPLOST
• Update on new election legislation passed during the 2025 legislative session

The Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and then unanimously approved the Election Technical Support Services Contract for the June Special Primary. A motion to close the office at 3:00 p.m. for the Poll Worker Appreciation event was also approved unanimously. The March financial report and an $85,749 expense for the March E‑Special Election were approved, and the next meeting was set for May 19, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 4:51 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Election Technical Support Services Contract (unanimous)
• Approved office closure at 3:00 p.m. for Poll Worker Appreciation (unanimous)
• Approved March financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted $85,749 expense for March E‑Special Election to be billed to Board of Education (unanimous)
• Set next board meeting for May 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:51 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved several items, all by unanimous vote. Key actions included the certification of the millage rate rollback, allocation of $12,000 from two funds for animal shelter fence repairs, adoption of new water rates, and approval of a rezoning petition with special conditions. The board also approved insurance coverage, a conditional use for an event hall, and a contract with Woodrow Sapp for water management.

• Approved Certification of Liberty County Millage Rate Roll-back (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 allocation from SPLOST fund and sheriff’s budget savings for animal shelter fence repairs (unanimous)
• Approved new water rates for Liberty County (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for curb, gutter, and sidewalks at West Fifteenth Street (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use 2025-008-LC for Derek Archer event hall and B&B (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning petition with conditions on lighting, sound barrier, water/sewer provision, and hazardous material storage (unanimous)
• Approved personal and liability insurance coverage (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Woodrow Sapp Water Management company (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board adopted two proclamations recognizing Autism Awareness Month and honoring Joseph W. Brown. It approved the March meeting minutes unanimously and approved a rezoning petition and the addition of a Roth 457b plan to the county retirement system, both unanimously. Several contracts were approved, including project management services (with one commissioner opposed), the rehiring of a summer‑food program coordinator, and a $20,000 kitchen upgrade at the community complex, all with unanimous support except the noted opposition. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Adopted proclamation for Autism Awareness Month (adopted)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Joseph W. Brown (adopted)
• Approved March meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved Rezoning Petition/PUD Amendment 2025-007-LC unanimously
• Approved addition of Roth 457b plan to county retirement plan unanimously
• Approved contract for Project Management Services (Stevens opposed)
• Approved rehiring of Nichelle James as Summer Foods Coordinator unanimously
• Approved $20,000 kitchen upgrade at Liberty County Community Complex unanimously

Board of Elections

The Liberty County Board of Elections will discuss and possibly certify the ESPLOST referendum results, review personnel rules, and consider filling three temporary vacancies including Assistant Election Supervisor. They will also hear a monthly finance report and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Certification/post-review of ESPLOST Referendum
• Discussion on permanently filling three temporary vacant positions: Assistant Election Supervisor/Deputy Chief Registrar, Senior Absentee Ballot Clerk, Absentee Ballot Clerk
• Review of Board of Elections Personal Rules and Regulations (Section 3, 3.01 and Section 7, 7.03-B)
• Monthly Finance Report for February
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2025 meeting

The Board approved the February financial report and travel for three staff to GARViS training. It certified the Special March E‑Splost Election, terminated Assistant Supervisor/Chief Registrar Carmela Orr, and appointed three interim staff members. Merit‑pay was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved February financial report (unanimous)
• Approved travel for three staff to GARViS training (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with Beautiful Blooms decorator ($3,000) and Rhonda Norwood catering ($3,200) for Poll Worker Appreciation (unanimous)
• Certified the Special March E‑Splost Election (unanimous)
• Terminated Assistant Supervisor/Chief Registrar Carmela Orr for failure to report from leave (unanimous)
• Appointed interim positions: Candice Jones, Kashauna Johnson, Cheynelle James (unanimous)
• Approved merit‑pay recommendation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:34 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Assessors is holding a special budget workshop meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to review and approve the budget for fiscal year 2026.

• Approval of FY2026 Budget

At a special meeting on March 20, 2025, the Liberty County Board of Assessors approved the FY 2026 budget as presented. The board also approved the creation of a new legal line item for the Board of Assessors. Both motions were carried.

• Approved FY 2026 budget (motion carried)
• Approved new legal line item for Board of Assessors (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved the employee agreement for new county administrator Joseph Mosley. It also approved the final plat for the Cottages on Carter Phase 1B, the Microwave System Replacement proposal, and awarded Jody Smiley Landscaping the Liberty County Recreation Department grass‑mowing contract for FY 2024 and FY 2025 at $24,225 each year. Both proclamations for 2025 American Red Cross Month and Earth Day were adopted. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted proclamation for 2025 American Red Cross Month (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for 2025 Earth Day (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Cottages on Carter Phase 1B (unanimous)
• Approved Microwave System Replacement proposal (unanimous)
• Awarded Jody Smiley Landscaping the LCRD grass‑mowing contract for FY 2024 and FY 2025 at $24,225 each (unanimous)
• Approved employee agreement for new county administrator Joseph Mosley (unanimous)
• Adjourned to executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors will consider adopting the 2025 Current Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) values, Forest Land Protection Act (FLPA) values, and Owner Harvest values. The board will also hear department reports from Administrative, Personal Property, Real Property, and Mapping/GIS, and receive the Chief Appraiser's report. Approval of the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes is on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2025 Current Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) values
• Adoption of 2025 Forest Land Protection Act (FLPA) values
• Adoption of 2025 Owner Harvest values
• Department reports: Administrative, Personal Property, Real Property, Mapping/GIS

The Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved the 2025 Current Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA), Forest Land Protection Act (FLPA), and Owner Harvest Values as submitted by the Georgia Department of Revenue. They also approved numerous homestead exemptions, including 20 disabled veteran exemptions (most backdated to 2024 or 2023) and denied one for an applicant rated 80% disabled. The board accepted staff recommendations for property value changes, mobile home and vehicle adjustments, and CUVA/FLPA covenant applications, including new, renewed, and released covenants. A church property's tax-exempt request was denied for not meeting state requirements.

• Adopted 2025 CUVA, FLPA, and Owner Harvest Values as submitted by the Georgia Department of Revenue.
• Approved 20 disabled veteran homestead tax exemptions, backdated to 2024 or 2023.
• Denied disabled veteran exemption for Priscilla Inman (80% disability rating).
• Denied tax-exempt status for WGML Broadcast Powerhouse Deliverance Church (parcel 056A-098).
• Approved staff recommendations for real property, personal property, and mobile home value changes.
• Approved CUVA covenant actions: released one, new for three parcels, renewed for seven parcels.
• Approved FLPA covenant actions: new for two parcels, renewed for five parcels.
• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved a Unified Development Ordinance amendment, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Midway for fire services, a contract extension for Miller Pavilion, a new AdapttoSolve contract for law enforcement communications, and a Paylocity payroll subscription. The board also approved minutes from February meetings and adjourned to executive session for personnel matters.

• Approved the minutes of the February meetings.
• Approved the Unified Development Ordinance Amendment.
• Approved the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Midway for Fire Services (Commissioners Thrift and Walden abstained).
• Approved the Miller Pavilion contract extension until March 20, 2025.
• Approved the AdapttoSolve contract, funded with $50,000 from REDSPEED and $170,000 from TSPLOST 7.
• Approved the Paylocity payroll program subscription, funded with $28,500 from ARPA funds.
• Approved adjournment to executive session for personnel matters.
• Approved adjournment of the regular meeting.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review January finance reports and voter statistics. Members will discuss the 2025/2026 Capital Improvement Request List and a TextMyGov proposal. The meeting includes an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of January Monthly Finance Report
• Update on 2025/2026 Capital Improvement Request List
• Follow-up review of TextMyGov Proposal
• Executive session on personnel matters

Board of Tax Assessors

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors is holding a routine meeting to approve minutes, receive department reports, and discuss administrative matters. A notable action item is the proposed amendment of the 2025 Mobile Home Digest. The meeting includes reports from administrative, personal property, real property, and mapping/GIS departments.

• Amendment of 2025 Mobile Home Digest
• Approval of January 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Department reports: Administrative, Personal Property, Real Property, Mapping/GIS
• Chief Appraiser's Report
• Certification of compliance with Georgia Open Meetings Act

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors approved all recommendations, including 13 disabled veteran homestead tax exemptions backdated to various years, and accepted the amended 2025 Mobile Home Digest with a reduced valuation of $46,415,073. The board also approved several administrative and personal property changes, and nominated Lloyd C. Byrd as Co-Chairman. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 W1, W5, W6, WL, WS, LC, & Homestead Removal List (unanimous)
• Approved 13 disabled veteran homestead exemptions, backdated 2022-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved personal property changes in value/taxability (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle value changes (unanimous)
• Approved amended 2025 Mobile Home Digest, valuation reduced to $46,415,073 (unanimous)
• Approved residential value changes (unanimous)
• Nominated Lloyd C. Byrd as Co-Chairman (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved several agreements and appointments at its February 4, 2025 regular meeting. The board authorized the Chairman to execute an intergovernmental agreement for fire protection services in the incorporated area of Midway, subject to final modifications by the county attorney. It also approved an agreement with the City of Hinesville and the Liberty County Tax Commissioner for municipal tax collection, adopted an amended solid waste cost and service plan, and approved a revised hotel motel tax agreement with the Liberty County Convention and Visitors Bureau. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from January meetings (unanimous)
• Granted Windstream easement request affecting portions of Elam Road (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to execute fire protection services agreement for Midway, subject to attorney modifications (unanimous)
• Approved tax collection agreement with City of Hinesville and Tax Commissioner (unanimous)
• Adopted amended solid waste cost and service plan (unanimous)
• Approved revised hotel motel tax agreement with Convention and Visitors Bureau (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lee Steele and Susan Ammons to Board of Tax Assessors (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for Relay for Life and Arbor Day (unanimous)

Board of Elections

This is a regular meeting of the Liberty County Board of Elections. The board will discuss updates on the Dominion voting equipment maintenance contract, a proposed 2025 local election referendum, and a compensation model for local elections. They will also review the monthly finance report and hold an executive session on personnel matters.

• Update on Dominion Voting Equipment Maintenance Contract
• Update on proposed 2025 Local Election Referendum
• Monthly Finance Report – December
• Update on Compensation Model for Local Elections
• Executive Session on Personnel Matters

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved an easement request from the City of Hinesville for a water line along Airport and Darsey Roads, and approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Riceboro for fire services. Both items were approved unanimously by all commissioners in attendance. The board also adopted a proclamation supporting the Great American Clean-up. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved easement request from City of Hinesville for water line along Airport Road and Darsey Road (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Riceboro for Fire Services (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation in support of the Great American Clean-up

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to nominate and select a Chairman and Secretary for 2025. The agenda includes the approval of December 2024 meeting minutes and department reports.

• Nomination and selection of BOA Chairman for 2025
• Nomination and selection of BOA Secretary for 2025
• Business license discussion regarding Leah Poole representing Liberty County Chamber of Commerce, Hinesville Area Arts Council, and Martin Mercantile
• Update on 2025 Mobile Home Digest

The Liberty County Board of Tax Assessors approved numerous disabled veteran homestead tax exemptions, many backdated to 2024, and accepted staff recommendations on property value changes. The board also re-elected R. Lee Steele as chairperson and Keith Payne as secretary for 2025, and approved the adjusted 2025 Mobile Home Digest valuation of $46,415,073.

• Re-elected R. Lee Steele as 2025 Chairperson (unanimous)
• Re-elected Keith Payne as 2025 Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved December 10, 2024 and December 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved E&R/NOD list recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 W1, W5, W6, WL, and Homestead Removal list (unanimous)
• Approved 50+ disabled veteran homestead exemptions, backdated to 2021-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved personal property value/taxability changes (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted 2025 Mobile Home Digest valuation of $46,415,073 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with R.L. Construction for $818,320 (plus 10% contingency) for Jones Creek Park improvements, subject to final MWBE approval. They also approved a variance for a manufactured home at 118 Circle Drive, tabled a rezoning petition, approved an ESPLOST election agreement with the Board of Education, and increased commissioner per diem rates by $300 per month.

• Awarded R.L. Construction $818,320 contract for Jones Creek Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved variance reducing setbacks for manufactured home at 118 Circle Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled Rezoning Petition 2024-064-LC for 6.61 acres to C3 (unanimous)
• Approved ESPLOST election agreement with Board of Education (unanimous)
• Increased commissioner per diem rates by $300 per month (unanimous)