Oconee County, GA

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Elections Meeting

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Recreation Advisory Committee

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Board of Elections Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Library Advisory Board

Board of Tax Assessors

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

Board of Tax Assessors

Planning Commission Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Board of Elections Meeting

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Health

Board of Health

Planning Commission Meeting

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

Recreation Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Board of Elections Meeting

Board of Tax Assessors

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Board of Elections Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Library Advisory Board

Library Advisory Board

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Tax Assessors

Planning Commission Meeting

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

Recreation Advisory Committee

Board of Elections Meeting

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Health

Board of Health

Planning Commission Meeting

Board of Elections Meeting

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Tax Assessors

Planning Commission Meeting

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

Recreation Advisory Committee

Board of Elections Meeting

Library Advisory Board

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Board of Tax Assessors

Planning Commission Meeting

Board of Elections Meeting

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Board of Health

Board of Health

Planning Commission Meeting

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

Recreation Advisory Committee

Board of Elections Meeting

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Board of Elections Meeting

Library Advisory Board

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Recreation Advisory Committee

Board of Health

Board of Health

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Tax Millage Levy. The board will discuss amendments to solid waste and rights-of-way ordinances, budget changes for jail servers and road resurfacing, and the purchase of a tanker truck. No specific dollar amounts or final votes are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on the 2026 Tax Millage Levy
• Discussion of Solid Waste Ordinance amendment
• Discussion of ordinance regulating public rights-of-way for sports/recreation
• Discussion of budget amendment for FY26 Resurfacing Program
• Discussion of purchase of a 2000 Gallon Tanker Truck

Planning Commission Meeting

Board of Health

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Oconee County Board of Health. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, old and new business, a district update, and a report from Keli Hinson on environmental health activities, followed by public input. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Minutes from the last meeting
• District updates
• Environmental Health Activities report by Keli Hinson
• Public input period

Board of Tax Assessors

The Oconee County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to handle routine property tax matters, including approving minutes, appraisals, 30-day notices, Board of Equalization actions, hearing officer appointments, and homestead exemptions. They will also review a ratio study from the Georgia Department of Audits. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approve minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Review and approve appraisals
• Approve 30-day notices
• Approve Board of Equalization actions
• Review ratio study from GA Dept of Audits

Tourism and Visitors Bureau

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or public hearings. The board will approve the May minutes and receive a director update before adjourning.

Board of Tax Assessors

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 Tax Millage Levy. The board will also consider a commercial rezoning request and a resolution for a transportation grant application.

• Public Hearing of the 2026 Tax Millage Levy
• Rezone #P26-0122 for Burgess Jennings Mill Land, LLC involving 22.63 acres across multiple Research Pkwy, Goddard Way, and CAAP Drive addresses
• Resolution supporting Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) Grant Application
• Quit Claim Deed for North Main Street Property at Third Street
• Bid Award for EMS Billing Services

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections will vote on calling a special election for the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) on November 3, 2026. The Director will report on recount results, ballot image audit, risk-limiting audit, and new legislation. The board will also approve minutes from June 22, 2026, and hear public comments.

• Call for Special Election – November 3, 2026, TSPLOST
• Recount Results
• Ballot Image Audit
• Risk Limiting Audit
• Upcoming election deadlines: absentee applications begin Aug. 17, 2026; advance voting Oct. 13–30, 2026

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The meeting starts with a public hearing on the 2026 tax millage levy. During the regular session, the board will discuss and possibly act on several items including a traffic calming policy, a bid award for EMS billing services, a GDOT utility aid contract amendment, and a referendum resolution for TSPLOST. An executive session may be held for land acquisition, personnel, or litigation.

• Public hearing on 2026 Tax Millage Levy
• Discuss a Traffic Calming Policy
• Bid Award for EMS Billing Services
• GDOT Utility Aid Contract Amendment for SR53/Rays Church/Malcom Bridge Road
• Discuss and Consider a Referendum Resolution for TSPLOST

The Board of Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement and referendum resolution to seek a TSPLOST renewal. They also approved a water main relocation on Osbourne Road and a sewer encroachment agreement. A public hearing was held regarding the 2026 Tax Millage Levy, with a final vote scheduled for August 25, 2026.

• Approved Referendum Resolution for TSPLOST (4-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for TSPLOST (4-0)
• Approved Osbourne Road water main relocation (4-0)
• Approved Georgia Transmission Corporation Encroachment Agreement for US 441 Sanitary Sewer Diversion (4-0)
• Approved July 28, 2026 Agenda (4-0)

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Oconee County Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to consider park projects and give updates on existing initiatives. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes from the May 19 meeting. Public comments are scheduled before adjournment.

• Park Projects
• Park Updates

Library Advisory Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the branch manager, regional office, director, and financial officer. The board is scheduled to decide on budget approval.

• Budget approval

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is considering Rezone #P26-0122 to modify conditions of two previously approved rezones (P24-0100 and P25-0188) on 22.63 acres of commercial property across multiple addresses on Research Parkway, Goddard Way, and CAAP Drive.

• Rezone #P26-0122: Burgess Jennings Mill Land, LLC seeks to modify conditions of existing rezones for 22.63 acres at 1225, 1521, 1701, 1817, 1520 Research Pkwy; 1750, 1470 Goddard Way; 1100 Research Pkwy; 1455, 1821, 1470 CAAP Drive

Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Meeting

The commission will meet to review a budget report and receive updates from the Executive Director. The agenda includes discussions on new and old business and committee reports.

• Budget report
• Executive Director report on current programs
• Committee breakout reports

Animal Services Meeting

The Oconee County Animal Services Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from May 6, 2026, elect new officers, and receive updates from Manager Crystal Berisko on budget, projects, stats, events, and other matters. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes each. No specific decisions or financial amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Election of new officers for the advisory board
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2026
• Public comment period
• Manager updates on budget, projects, stats, events, and other items (no specifics provided)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review 13 Conservation Use Value (CUV) applications and two CUV releases. The board is also scheduled to approve a freeport exemption for Caterpillar and car appeals filed between January 1 and June 30, 2026.

• Review of 13 CUV applications including parcels for Bennwwitz/Thompson (307.60) and Branch (45.94)
• CUV releases for Equity Trust Company parcels B-06W-005 and B-06W-006
• Freeport approval for Caterpillar
• Approval of car appeals from Jan 1 – June 30, 2026
• Approval of 30-day notices

The Oconee County Board of Tax Assessors approved the May 12, 2026 minutes, 13 CUV applications, two CUV releases, a Caterpillar freeport, 30-day notices, and car appeals. Two NDA applications were denied, and a new NDA renewal letter for 2027 was approved with a provision to share it with the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved 13 CUV applications (all in favor)
• Approved two CUV releases (all in favor)
• Approved Caterpillar freeport (all in favor)
• Approved 30-day notices (all in favor)
• Approved car appeals dated Jan 1-July 30, 2023 (all in favor)
• Denied first NDA application (all in favor)
• Denied second NDA application (all in favor)

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

This is a procedural meeting of Oconee Fire Rescue station chiefs and members. The agenda covers approval of previous minutes, fleet and facility work orders, training review and volunteer recruitment, driver training, and replacement trucks for units 202, 502, and 801. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting may go into executive session for personnel matters if needed.

• Review of June meeting minutes
• Fleet and facilities work order updates
• Status of FF1 class and EMR course
• Update on replacement trucks for units 202, 502, and 801
• Review of members lacking training hours

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of agenda items, including zoning changes, contract awards, and intergovernmental agreements. Key decisions include approving a bid award for FY 27 bridge repairs, a bid for solid waste and recycling collection, and a loan modification for the Calls Creek water‑reuse facility upgrade. The board will also act on rezoning and variance requests for properties on Plaza Pkwy, Experiment Station Rd, Malcom Bridge Rd, and Allegheny Ln, and will update personnel policy. Additional items are a contract amendment for fire‑hydrant testing, a budget amendment for runoff election expenses, and an MOU for holiday lighting at OVP.

• Rezone #P26-0115 AAC Land Partners, LLC, 14.3550 acres at 1660 Plaza Pkwy (vacant) and modify conditions of rezoning #P24-0115
• Variance #P26-0116 AAC Land Partners, LLC to reduce off‑street parking requirements for 14.3550 acres at 1660 Plaza Pkwy
• Approve the bid award for FY 27 bridge repairs
• Approve a GEFA loan modification for construction of Calls Creek WRF upgrade to 3 MGD
• Approve an MOU with Brightside Company, LLC for holiday lighting at OVP

The Board of Commissioners approved several rezoning modifications and variances for commercial and residential properties. The board also passed a consent agenda including bridge repairs, waste collection, and intergovernmental agreements with the City of Bogart.

• Approved Rezone #P26-0115 for 1660 Plaza Parkway to allow medical offices and a fitness center (4-0)
• Approved Variance #P26-0116 for 1660 Plaza Parkway to reduce required parking spaces (4-0)
• Approved Rezone #P26-0117 for 2053 Experiment Road to allow neighborhood scale churches (4-0)
• Approved Special Use #P26-0118 for 1150 Malcom Bridge Road to remove fencing requirements (4-0)
• Approved Variance #P25-0300 for 2759 Allegheny Lane to reduce rear setback for a sports court (4-0)
• Approved FY27 Bridge Repairs bid award via consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal bid award via consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved IGAs with the City of Bogart for law enforcement, fire, animal, code, and engineer services (4-0)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Education will discuss a proposed intergovernmental agreement. This agreement concerns the ownership and operation of the Oconee County Civic Center and the transfer of 42.7 acres of land on Highway 441 near Bishop.

• Proposed intergovernmental agreement for Oconee County Civic Center ownership and operation
• Proposed land transfer of 42.7 acres on Highway 441 near Bishop

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education approved an Intergovernmental Agreement to exchange property. The Board of Education will acquire the Oconee County Civic Center (approximately 3.62 acres) in exchange for 42.7 acres of land on Highway 441 near Bishop.

• Approved IGA for transfer of Civic Center and 42.7 acres near Bishop (Board of Education: 4-0)
• Approved IGA for transfer of Civic Center and 42.7 acres near Bishop (Board of Commissioners: 3-0)
• Approved July 6, 2026 Agenda (Board of Education: 4-0)
• Approved July 6, 2026 Agenda (Board of Commissioners: 3-0)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners will discuss and decide on a GEFA loan modification for the Call Creek Water Reclamation Facility upgrade, several bid awards including bridge repairs and solid waste collection, and multiple intergovernmental agreements with the City of Bogart and the school district. The board will also consider a budget amendment for runoff election expenses and an animal services MOU with UGA.

• Discuss bid award for FY 27 Bridge Repairs
• Discuss bid award for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection and Disposal
• Discuss and consider GEFA loan modification for Call Creek WRF Upgrade to 3 MGD
• Discuss IGA with City of Bogart for Code, Engineer, Fire and Animal Services
• Discuss IGA with City of Bogart for Law Enforcement Services

The Board approved a memorandum of understanding with UGA for an animal services program and renewed the FY27 Indigent Defense Services agreement. Several other items, including bridge repairs and waste collection bids, were moved to the July 7 consent agenda.

• Approved UGA Animal Services MOU and $20,000 budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved FY27 Indigent Defense Services Agreement (4-0)
• Approved FY27 Family Connection Contract (4-0)
• Approved June 30, 2026 Agenda (4-0)

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections will consider pre-certifying and then certifying the results of the June 16 General Primary Runoff Election, pending outstanding provisional and UOCAVA ballots. The director will report on advance voting and election day operations. Upcoming events include a recount for the Republican Public Service Commission District 3 and a risk-limiting audit.

• Pre-certification and certification of June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff Election
• Director report on advance voting and election day
• Recount for Republican Public Service Commission District 3 on June 24
• Risk Limiting Audit on June 29
• Potential call for special election TSPLOST on August 3

The Board of Elections and Registration pre-certified and certified the results of the June 16, 2026, General Primary Runoff Election. The board also authorized a statement of opposition to a Senate Bill amendment regarding manual recounts. Additionally, the July and August regular meetings were combined into one session on July 29, 2026.

• Pre-certification of June 16, 2026, General Primary Runoff Election approved (unanimous)
• Certification of June 16, 2026, General Primary Runoff Election approved (unanimous)
• Combined July and August regular meetings to July 29, 2026, at 5 p.m. (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair Hanley to draft and send a statement opposing a Senate Bill amendment regarding manual recounts (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

Oconee County Industrial Development Authority Meeting

The Oconee County Industrial Development Authority will consider a budget amendment for the current fiscal year, adopt the FY27 budget, and discuss the FY27 insurance renewal. Updates will be provided on Dawson Park and the beautification schedule of Hwy 53 from Butlers Crossing to the 441 Bypass. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and an executive session if needed.

• Discuss and consider a budget amendment to the FY26 Budget
• Discuss and consider adoption of the FY27 Budget
• Discuss and consider the FY27 Insurance Renewal
• Update on Dawson Park
• Update on the Beautification Schedule of Hwy 53 from Butlers Crossing to the 441 Bypass

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will decide on three requests to modify conditions of previously approved land-use approvals. The items include two rezones and one special use, all seeking changes to existing permits on properties in Oconee County.

• Rezone #P26-0115 by AAC Land Partners to modify conditions of existing rezone #P24-0115 on 14.355 acres at 1660 Plaza Pkwy (vacant)
• Rezone #P26-0117 by Front Row Properties to modify conditions of existing rezone #7278 on 0.25 acres at 2053 Experiment Station Rd (commercial)
• Special Use #P26-0118 by Grace Fellowship Church of God to modify conditions of existing special use approval #7581 on 21.65 acres at 1150 Malcom Bridge Rd (vacant)

Board of Tax Assessors

The June 9, 2026 meeting of the Oconee County Board of Tax Assessors has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs Meeting

The Oconee Fire Rescue Station Chiefs will meet on June 8, 2026, to discuss fleet maintenance, training schedules, and updated standard operating guidelines. The meeting will also review a potential volunteer recruit list and members lacking training hours. An executive session may be held for personnel matters.

• Approval of May minutes
• Review of fleet and facilities work orders
• Review of potential volunteer recruit list
• Discussion of updated Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs)
• Review of members lacking training hours

The Station Chiefs approved the full SOG package, including revisions regarding facial tattoos and the Medical Responder of the Year award. The meeting also included a review of training schedules, recruitment rosters, and outstanding work orders.

• Approved May 11, 2026 minutes
• Approved entire SOG package
• Agreed that applicants with facial tattoos will be reviewed by the Station Chiefs Council

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the adoption of the proposed FY27 Budget. The meeting includes decisions on several board appointments and the purchase of emergency vehicle equipment. Other items include a zoning variance request and EMS service agreements.

• Proposed FY27 Budget adoption
• Variance #P26-0078 for Rockinwood SRH, LLC on Rockinwood Dr
• Purchase of Station 8 Fire Engine and a 2000 Gallon Tanker Truck
• Medical Director Agreement and Pharmacy Provider for Oconee EMS
• FY27 ACCG-IRMA Property and Liability Insurance Renewal

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY27 General Fund and total budget, along with a new fire engine purchase. Multiple local board appointments were confirmed for upcoming terms. Additionally, the board approved a buffer variance for Rockingwood Drive.

• Approved June 2, 2026 agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 5 and May 19 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Variance P26-0078 for Rockingwood Drive buffer reduction with four conditions (3-0)
• Appointed Scarlett Mitchell and Karin Myhre to Library Board (3-0)
• Appointed Vivian Ezeh, Simon Owino, and Fran Leathers to Animal Services Advisory Board (3-0)
• Appointed Dr. Jospeh Nunnally to Family and Children’s Services Board (3-0)
• Appointed Rodney Mauricio, Kelly Dolvin, Shweta Doshi, Robert Legg, and Tommy Malcom to Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission (3-0)
• Appointed Greg Wilson, TJ Stephens, and Dean Bright to Tourism and Visitors Bureau (3-0)

Board of Elections Meeting

The Board of Elections will consider and vote on the pre‑certification and final certification of the May 19, 2026 General Primary/Special Election. The meeting also includes routine reports on ballot image audit, advance voting, and election day operations, plus updates on upcoming election‑related events.

• Pre‑certification of May 19, 2026 General Primary/Special Election
• Certification of May 19, 2026 General Primary/Special Election
• Ballot Image Audit report
• Advance Voting report
• Risk Limiting Audit scheduled for May 29, 2026

The Board of Elections and Registration approved the precertification and final certification of the May 19, 2026, General Primary/Special Election. Members also scheduled the June Primary Runoff certification meeting for June 22, 2026.

• Approved April 6, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved precertification of May 19, 2026, General Primary/Special Election (unanimous)
• Certified May 19, 2026, General Primary/Special Election results (unanimous)
• Scheduled June Primary Runoff certification for June 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY27 Budget at 6:00 PM, immediately followed by a regular meeting. During the meeting, they will discuss the purchase of a 2000-gallon tanker truck, an update on the Station 8 fire engine, and county-wide items including an animal services fencing grant acceptance, the FY27 ACCG-IRMA property and liability insurance renewal, a donation to Toombs County, and an agreement with Georgia Transmission Corporation for pole replacement. An executive session may be held for land acquisition, personnel matters, or potential litigation.

• Public Hearing on the FY27 Budget
• Discuss purchase of a 2000 Gallon Tanker Truck
• Update on purchase of Station 8 Fire Engine
• Discuss and consider Animal Services Fencing Project Grant Acceptance
• Discuss FY27 ACCG-IRMA Property and Liability Insurance Renewal

The Board of Commissioners approved a $15,000 grant and MOU from the Atlanta Humane Society for an animal enrichment area fencing project. Several other items, including a water resources task order and insurance renewal, were scheduled for the June 2, 2026, Consent Agenda.

• Approved May 19, 2026 Agenda (3-0)
• Approved Atlanta Humane Society MOU and $15,000 grant (3-0)
• Placed 2000 Gallon Tanker Truck purchase on June 2 Consent Agenda
• Placed RBLAS Decommissioning Task Order on June 2 Consent Agenda
• Placed FY27 ACCG-IRMA Insurance Renewal on June 2 Consent Agenda
• Placed Toombs County fire engine donation on June 2 Consent Agenda
• Placed Georgia Transmission Corporation pole replacement agreement on June 2 Consent Agenda

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Oconee County Recreation Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to review and discuss ongoing and completed park projects, including a tour of Heritage Commons and Oconee Veterans Park. The agenda consists primarily of updates and routine approvals, with no specific funding or policy decisions on the table.

• Review of completed and ongoing projects at Heritage Commons (HCM) and Oconee Veterans Park (OVP)
• General park updates from staff
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from March 17

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the November 18 minutes without dissent. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approve agenda (unanimous)
• Approve November 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)