Putnam County, GA

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests: one to rezone 1.1 acres at 145 Halls Road from AG to R-2, and another to rezone 1.01 acres on Harmony Road from R-PUD back to AG due to unmet conditions. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting. These items will later go before the Board of Commissioners on September 15, 2026.

• Request by David Michael Mason to rezone 1.1 acres at 145 Halls Road from AG to R-2 (Map 033, Part of Parcel 053)
• Request by Putnam County Board of Commissioners to rezone 1.01 acres on Harmony Road from R-PUD to AG (Map 097, Parcel 035)
• Harmony Road rezoning stems from unmet condition to combine parcel with adjacent Map 097, Parcel 033
• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2026 meeting

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Planning & Zoning Commission

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Putnam Development Authority

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Planning & Zoning Commission

Putnam Development Authority

Planning & Zoning Commission

Putnam Development Authority

Planning & Zoning Commission

Putnam Development Authority

Planning & Zoning Commission

Putnam Development Authority

Planning & Zoning Commission

Putnam Development Authority

Planning & Zoning Commission

Putnam Development Authority

Planning & Zoning Commission

Putnam Development Authority

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

General

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is holding a public information gathering session to collect citizen input on developing a regulatory framework for data centers, battery storage facilities, and solar farms. The session is a modified town hall format with a short presentation and ample opportunity for comments. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is solely for input gathering.

• Public input session on regulations for data centers, battery storage, and solar farms
• Meeting held at 117 Putnam Drive, Room 203, Eatonton, GA at 6:00 PM
• ADA accommodations available by contacting 706-485-2776 three business days in advance

General

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a vote to enter executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters. The agenda includes standard opening and closing items, and any action resulting from the closed session will be taken after it reopens.

• Enter executive session under O.C.G.A. 50-14-4 for personnel, litigation, or real estate
• Execute affidavit on closed session subject matter
• Possible action following executive session

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning public hearing and regular business meeting. Key actions include approving the FY27 budget, authorizing the chairman to sign a SPLOST #10 agreement with Putnam General Hospital, and discussing a rebid of the solid waste contract. The board will also consider adopting a financial policy for SPLOST/TSPLOST expenditures and discuss next steps for public consultation on a draft solar/battery/data center ordinance during a moratorium.

• Conditional use request by Free Bird Communication, LLC at 906 Crooked Creek Road (AG zoning)
• Discussion and possible action on re-bidding the Solid Waste Contract
• Proposed adoption of Financial Policy for SPLOST/TSPLOST Expenditures
• Authorization for Chairman to sign SPLOST #10 Intergovernmental Agreement with Putnam General Hospital
• Approval of FY27 Budget and 2027 Budget Resolution

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and financials, receive an economic development report, and discuss potential action on HVAC proposals for Central Georgia Technical College and marketing proposals. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.

• Discussion and possible action on Central Georgia Technical College HVAC Proposals
• Discussion and possible action on Marketing Proposals
• Approval of June and July 2026 financials
• Approval of June 9, 2026 regular meeting and executive session minutes
• Possible executive session under O.C.G.A. 50-14-4

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget and consider adopting changes to several county ordinances, including technical codes, solar energy regulations, and zoning. They will also discuss and possibly enact a moratorium of up to 12 months on data centers, BESS, and solar farms. Other items include a rezoning petition, road acceptance, and a budget amendment.

• Proposed adoption of changes to Chapter 18 (Technical codes)
• Proposed adoption of changes to Chapter 53 (Solar energy)
• Proposed adoption of changes to Chapter 66 (Expansion of PUD districts)
• Petition to waive final six-month interval for rezoning at 820 Harmony Road
• Discussion and possible action on a moratorium for data centers, BESS, and solar farms

The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2026.8.7, enacting a three-month moratorium on land development permits for data centers, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and solar farms. The board also approved a waiver of the six-month rezoning waiting period for the Tempy Sharp Estate at 820 Harmony Road, accepted roads in the Meadowcrest Subdivision, approved Budget Amendment #2, and authorized scheduling public hearings on proposed code changes. Several agenda items were removed, including proposed ordinance changes and a final plat approval.

• Adopted Resolution 2026.8.7 enacting 3-month moratorium on data centers, BESS, solar farms (3-1)
• Approved waiver of six-month rezoning interval for Tempy Sharp Estate at 820 Harmony Road (3-0)
• Accepted Sage Street, Sage Court, Sage Lane in Meadowcrest Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Budget Amendment #2 (3-0)
• Authorized scheduling public hearings on code changes to Chapters 1, 28, 46, 66 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and ACCG form (3-0)
• Removed items 8, 9, 10, 11, and 17 from agenda

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a variance request and a conditional use request. The Board of Commissioners will hear these items on August 18, 2026.

• Casey Wood requests a side yard setback variance at 109 Long Shoals Circle (R-1R district)
• Steven Sullivan requests a conditional use at 906 Crooked Creek Road (AG district)
• Opponents must file campaign contribution disclosures if they contributed $250+ to an official in the last five years

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the county budget. The body will also review Chapter 66 of the Putnam County Code of Ordinances regarding the C-N Neighborhood Commercial District.

• Budget discussions
• Review of Putnam County Code of Ordinances Chapter 66 (C-N Neighborhood Commercial District)

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners held a work session on July 31, 2026, discussing a proposed budget that was made revenue neutral after initially exceeding projected revenues by $10-12M. No formal decisions were made; the budget and a proposed new zoning designation (C-N Neighborhood Commercial District) were only reviewed. The meeting was procedural, with no votes on substantive items.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss authorizing the Chairman to sign a resolution. This resolution would call for a referendum to impose a Special District Mass Transportation Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST #3).

• Authorization for Chairman to sign Resolution to Call for a Referendum for TSPLOST #3

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners authorized the Chairman to sign a resolution calling for a referendum on a Special District Mass Transportation Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST #3), with the removal of the phrase 'maximum amount' from paragraph four. The motion passed unanimously with three votes in favor and none against. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign TSPLOST #3 referendum resolution, with 'maximum amount' removed (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on several intergovernmental agreements and a budget amendment. The session includes proposed changes to fire protection ordinances and multiple board appointments.

• Approval of 2026 Budget Amendment #1
• Revised Intergovernmental Agreement for SPLOST #10 proceeds
• Agreement with City of Eatonton for TSPLOST #3 (Mass Transportation Sales and Use Tax)
• Proposed changes to Code of Ordinances Chapter 32 (Fire Protection and Prevention)
• InfraHub Quote for Annual Pavement Assessment Services

The Board approved several key items, including a revised SPLOST #10 intergovernmental agreement, an IGA with Eatonton for a TSPLOST #3 referendum, a $42,500 pavement assessment contract, a $319,324 budget amendment, and fire code changes. Multiple appointments were made to various boards. An amended motion to postpone items 13-18 failed, and the original agenda was approved.

• Approved revised SPLOST #10 IGA (4-0)
• Approved TSPLOST #3 IGA with Eatonton (4-0)
• Approved $42,500 InfraHub pavement assessment (4-0)
• Approved fire code changes including short-term rental occupancy rule (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Budget Amendment #1 for $319,324 (4-1, Hersey nay)
• Authorized signing Resolution 2026.7.21(b) on Constitutional Carry (4-0)
• Appointed Virginia M. Daley to Board of Assessors (4-0)
• Appointed Gail Farmer and Charles Hodges to Library Board (4-0 each)

Putnam Development Authority

The regular business meeting of the Putnam Development Authority scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and address a rezoning request. The applicant for the Dennis Station Road property has requested to withdraw their application without prejudice.

• Withdrawal of request by Putnam County Stone, LLC to rezone 917.78 acres on Dennis Station Road from AG to I-M

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint called meeting with the Eatonton City Council to discuss and possibly take action on an intergovernmental agreement for TSPLOST #3 and a revised agreement for SPLOST #10 proceeds. They will also consider authorizing a public hearing on proposed changes to county ordinances, including repealing technical codes and public nuisance dwelling rules, and adding a new section on PUD districts.

• Discussion and possible action on TSPLOST #3 Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Eatonton
• Discussion and possible action on Revised Intergovernmental Agreement for Use and Distribution of SPLOST #10 proceeds
• Authorization for staff to schedule a public hearing on proposed ordinance changes (repeal of Chapter 18 - Section 18-36 and Article IV, and new Section 66-121 expanding PUD districts)

The Board of Commissioners authorized staff to schedule a public hearing regarding three proposed changes to the County Code of Ordinances. Discussions were held regarding intergovernmental agreements for TSPLOST #3 and SPLOST #10, but no actions were taken on those items.

• Approved authorization for staff to schedule a public hearing on proposed changes to the Putnam County Code of Ordinances (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the establishment of Solid Waste and Hospital Tax Districts. The body will also consider a moratorium on permanent signage and approve project lists for LMIG, LRA, and TSPLOST #3.

• Resolution to impose a moratorium on permanent signage (Chapter 48)
• Establishment of a Solid Waste Tax District
• Establishment of a Hospital Tax District
• Approval of 2026 LMIG and LRA Project Lists
• Approval of TSPLOST #3 Project List

The Board of Commissioners established special tax districts to fund solid waste disposal, solid waste collection, and hospital-based indigent care. The board also imposed a moratorium on permanent signage and approved several project lists for funding.

• Approved 2026 retail beer, wine, and liquor license for Longshoals Liquor, Inc. (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to impose a moratorium on permanent signage (3-0)
• Approved 2026 LMIG and LRA project lists for competitive bidding (3-1)
• Approved project descriptions for TSPLOST #3 Intergovernmental Agreement (3-0)
• Authorized formal bid process for Uncle Remus Golf Course irrigation system (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026.6.26(a) creating a Special Tax District for solid waste disposal services (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026.6.26(b) creating a Special Tax District for solid waste collection services (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026.6.26(c) creating a Special Tax District for hospital-based indigent care and operating subsidy (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on June 23, 2026. The sole substantive agenda item is budget discussions. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussions (no details provided in the agenda)

The Board of Commissioners met for a budget work session to discuss requests from various county departments and officials. No substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned the work session (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a single substantive item: budget discussions. The agenda includes only procedural items such as approval of the agenda and pledge of allegiance, followed by the budget discussion and adjournment.

• Budget discussions (no specific amounts or projects listed in the agenda)

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to discuss various budget requests from county departments and officials. No substantive actions or decisions were taken regarding the budget requests.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the work session

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to discuss and possibly act on a range of fiscal and regulatory items. Topics include the Local Homestead Option Sales Tax, hospital fees and an indigent care intergovernmental agreement, solid waste fees, the third Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, and a moratorium on the sign code. A resolution tied to the Constitutional Carry Act and amendments to building and energy ordinances are also on the table. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations for disabilities available upon advance request.

• Discussion of Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST)
• Resolution in Connection with the Constitutional Carry Act
• Hospital Indigent Care Intergovernmental Agreement
• Moratorium on Chapter 48 (Signs) of the Putnam County Code
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 53 (Energy Creation, Energy Storage, and Digital Infrastructure)

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss several policy updates and potential fees, though most items resulted in no action. The only substantive decision was the authorization of a letter to the City of Eatonton to schedule a TSPLOST joint meeting. Other topics discussed for future consideration included hospital and solid waste fees, personnel policies, and ordinance revisions.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter to City of Eatonton regarding TSPLOST joint meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and May 2026 financials, hear the Economic Development Director's report, and discuss a marketing proposal. The agenda also allows for an executive session on personnel, litigation, or real estate matters, with possible action afterward.

• Approval of minutes from April 14 and May 21, 2026 meetings
• Approval of May 2026 financials
• Discussion and possible action on Marketing Proposal
• Economic Development Director Report
• Possible executive session per O.C.G.A. 50-14-4

The Putnam Development Authority approved moving forward with the Simonton agreement for an eight-acre parcel in the South Industrial Park. The board also approved the May 2026 financials and minutes from prior meetings, with a correction noting Commissioner Garrett's presence. A marketing proposal was discussed but no action was taken, as the director will seek additional proposals. The July 14, 2026 meeting was cancelled due to member absences.

• Approved minutes of April 14 and May 21 meetings with addition of Commissioner Garrett's presence (4-0)
• Approved May 2026 financials (4-0)
• Approved moving forward with Simonton agreement for eight-acre parcel in South Industrial Park (4-0)
• No action on marketing proposal; director to seek other proposals
• Cancelled July 14, 2026 PDA meeting due to member absences
• Entered executive session for real estate and reopened with affidavit (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly act on two 2026 alcohol license applications: one for Welcome to the Lake LLC doing business as Lake House Tap, and another for Longshoals Package LLC. The board will also authorize the chairman to sign an intergovernmental lighting agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation. Additionally, staff will seek approval to schedule a public hearing on proposed changes to Chapter 53 of the county code covering energy creation, storage, and digital infrastructure. Routine consent agenda items such as approval of recent meeting minutes will also be addressed.

• Discussion and possible action on 2026 Alcohol License for Welcome to the Lake LLC dba Lake House Tap
• Discussion and possible action on 2026 Alcohol License for Longshoals Package LLC
• Authorization for Chairman to sign Intergovernmental Lighting Agreement between Georgia Department of Transportation and Putnam County
• Authorization to schedule a public hearing on proposed changes to Putnam County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 53 (Energy Creation, Energy Storage, and Digital Infrastructure)
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 meetings (regular, MGRC called, and executive session)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss alcohol licenses for specific businesses and an intergovernmental lighting agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation. The board will also consider scheduling a public hearing for changes to the county code regarding energy and digital infrastructure.

• Alcohol license for Welcome to the Lake LLC dba Lake House Tap
• Alcohol license for Longshoals Package LLC
• Intergovernmental Lighting Agreement between Georgia Department of Transportation and Putnam County
• Proposed changes to Code of Ordinances Chapter 53 (Energy Creation, Energy Storage, and Digital Infrastructure)
• Men's Health Month Proclamation

The Board of Commissioners authorized a public hearing and work session regarding changes to the code of ordinances for energy creation, storage, and digital infrastructure. Two alcohol license applications were tabled due to outstanding citations, and an intergovernmental lighting agreement with GDOT was approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda including May 19 minutes and 2026 alcohol licenses (4-0)
• Tabled alcohol license for Welcome to the Lake LLC dba Lake House Tap pending citations (4-0)
• Tabled alcohol license for Longshoals Package LLC pending citations (4-0)
• Authorized work session to discuss new commercial designations on arterial roads (4-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Intergovernmental Lighting Agreement with GDOT (3-1)
• Authorized public hearing and work session for Code of Ordinances Chapter 53 changes (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal by Courtney Rivers and Cyndia Alvarez of a Notice of Violation issued by Putnam County Code Enforcement for a food truck at 995 Lake Oconee Parkway (zoned C-1). No other business is scheduled.

• Appeal by Courtney Rivers and Cyndia Alvarez of a Code Enforcement notice regarding a food truck at 995 Lake Oconee Parkway, Map 103A, Parcel 059001, District 1 (C-1 zoning).

Putnam Development Authority

The Putnam Development Authority will meet to ratify a new HVAC system for its office and discuss a budget request for the county. The agenda also includes the approval of April 2026 financials.

• Ratification of new HVAC System for the PDA office
• Discussion and possible action on Budget request for the County
• Approval of April 2026 Financials

Board of Commissioners

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: 2 acres at 127 Halls Road from AG to R-2 and 2.11 acres on Godfrey Road from AG to R-1. The board will also consider awarding contracts for a new ambulance and a remount ambulance, funding for a fire department aerial ladder apparatus, and a proposal for a drone show. Additionally, they will discuss an appropriate venue for rezoning hearings related to a proposed granite quarry.

• Rezone 2 acres at 127 Halls Road from AG to R-2 (Map 033, Part of Parcel 051, District 1)
• Rezone 2.11 acres on Godfrey Road from AG to R-1 (Map 036, Part of Parcel 004, District 1)
• Award of Solicitation #26-36001-001 for a new ambulance and #26-36001-002 for a remount ambulance
• Approval of funding request for a 107' Ascendant Aerial Ladder Apparatus for the Fire Department
• Discussion and possible action regarding USA 250 Drone Show Proposal and venue for P&Z and BOC hearings on a granite quarry

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting with one substantive item: a presentation from the Middle Georgia Regional Commission regarding data centers. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural items and the presentation. The meeting may be continued if attendance exceeds legal limits, and executive session can be added by vote.

• Presentation from Middle Georgia Regional Commission regarding data centers

Board of Commissioners

Putnam Development Authority

The regular business meeting of the Putnam Development Authority scheduled for May 12, 2026, has been cancelled.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will review and approve 2026 real and personal property assessment notices. The body is also deciding on various tax applications and appeals. These actions determine the assessed value of property for tax purposes in Putnam County.

• Approval of mailing adjusted values for 2026 Real Property Assessment Notices
• Approval of 2026 Personal Property Values and assessment notices
• Review of 2026 CUVA and Freeport applications
• Review of Homestead Applications and TrueRoll Flags
• Approval of Urban Land Schedule

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider two specific land-use requests. The body will review a variance request for a property setback and an appeal regarding a code enforcement violation.

• Front yard setback variance request for 978 Lake Oconee Parkway
• Appeal of Code Enforcement Notice of Violation for a food truck at 995 Lake Oconee Parkway

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to review requests to change land use designations for three properties. These decisions affect residential and industrial zoning in the county.

• Request to rezone 2 acres at 127 Halls Road from AG to R-2
• Request to rezone 2.11 acres on Godfrey Road from AG to R-1
• Discussion on rescheduling a request to rezone 917.78 acres on Dennis Station Road from AG to I-M

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a called meeting to discuss one primary action item. The board will consider authorizing the Chairman to sign an Interim County Manager Agreement.

• Authorization for Chairman to sign Interim County Manager Agreement