Washington County, GA
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👤 Members & officials (7)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Commissioners
- James Hitchcock
- Frank Simmons
- Doug Watkins
- Horace Daniel
- Bobby Jackson
- Mel Daniel
- Harlan Archer
Municipal budget
Total revenue$26.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$25.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$18.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$15.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,261 (FY2023)
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Board to award road resurfacing contract to LMIG
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting on August 19, 2026, at 9:30 AM. The primary action item is the award of a road resurfacing contract to LMIG. The agenda includes a public comment session but does not list specific dollar amounts or project details.
- Award Road Resurfacing Contract (LMIG)
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Washington County
Board of Commissioners
CALLED Board Meeting
Date: August 19, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Call Meeting to Order
New Business:
1. Award Road Resurfacing Contract (LMIG)
Public Comment Session
Chairman Comments
Motion to Adjourn Meeting
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on hospital subsidy, EMS, and sheriff agreements
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 13, 2026, covering routine approvals of minutes and bills, followed by a series of old and new business items. Key actions include discussing a GBI investigation, considering a utility permit fee, and voting on multiple agreements such as the EMS agreement with WCRMC, hospital operating subsidy, and an IGA for Jefferson County inmates. The board will also consider appointments, property acquisitions, and various departmental purchases and contracts.
- Approval of July 2026 bills totaling $1,596,353.19
- Discuss GBI Investigation – Michael Howard
- IGA with City of Sandersville for E. McCarty Street Road Maintenance
- EMS Agreement with WCRMC and Hospital Operating Subsidy Agreement
- Acquisition of Sandersville School Land
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Washington County
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Date: August 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Prayer & Pledge
Call Meeting to Order
Approval of July 2026 Minutes
Approval of July 2026 Bills: $ 1,596,353.19
Admin & Other : $ 1,223,726.40
Rd. Department : $ 68,240.51
Sheriff/Jail : $ 96,530.13
Courthouse : $ 100,526.87
EMA: $ 13,329.85
E911: $ 3,367.88
Landfill : $ 90,631.55
Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr. (Tuesday)
Appointments:
1.
Discuss GBI Investigation – Michael Howard
2.
Rivers Edge Behavioral Health Introduction & Board Appointment request – Cass Hatcher
Old Business :
1.
Utility Permit Fee
2.
IGA with City of Sandersville for E. McCarty Street Road Maintenance
New Business:
1.
Church Lease Agreement- Elections
2.
EMS Agreement with WCRMC
3.
Hospital Operating Subsidy Agreement
4.
Hospital Authority Board Appointment (Benji Tarbutton)
5.
Ratification of Mack Dump Truck Purchase
6.
Approve Quote for Ditching Bucket
7.
Update IGA for Jefferson County Inmates
8.
Turf Management Spraying Bids- Recreation Dept
9.
Soccer Restroom/Concession Building Renovation- Recreation Dept
10. Acquisition of Sandersville School Land
11. Approval of Fire Departments Agreements
12. Personnel Policy Amendment
13. New Bank Account for GTIB Funds
14. Memorandum of Understanding: WCBOC & Sheriff Office (fingerprint/criminal background
checks for alcohol license)
15. Surplus Property
16. Contract Ratification
Public Comment Session
Chairman Comments
Motion to Adjourn Meeting
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on utility permit and proclamation ordinances
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, approving June minutes and bills totaling $936,061.61. They will conduct second readings of the Above/Below Ground Utility Permit Ordinance and the Proclamation Ordinance, and consider two annexations, a water line permission, sound equipment bids, and contract ratifications.
- Approval of June 2026 bills totaling $936,061.61
- 2nd reading: Above/Below Ground Utility Permit Ordinance
- 2nd reading: Proclamation Ordinance
- Annexation of Railroad Utility Property and Parcel 110-033 (William Hall Tract)
- Water Line Permission – N. Anderson Drive R/W
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✓ Decided: County commits $500K to Warthen Fire tanker; approves annexations
The Board approved committing $500,000 toward a 3000-gallon tanker for the Warthen Fire Department in Fiscal Year 2028. It also approved two annexations to the City of Sandersville, including railroad utility property and Parcel 110-033 with conditions, and passed ordinances on utility permits and proclamations. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $500,000 commitment for Warthen Fire tanker (unanimous)
- Approved annexation of railroad utility property Parcels 110-008/110-013 (4-0)
- Approved annexation of Parcel 110-033 with road maintenance caveats (4-0)
- Granted City of Sandersville waterline right-of-way on N. Anderson Drive (4-0)
- Approved above/below ground utility permit ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved Proclamation Ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved World Hi-Fi bid for recreation sound equipment (unanimous)
- Ratified contract list (unanimous)
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Washington County
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Prayer & Pledge
Call Meeting to Order
Approval of June 2026 Minutes
Approval of June 2026 Bills: $ 936,061.61
Admin & Other : $ 303,267.01
Rd. Department : $ 109,615.13
Sheriff/Jail : $ 141,456.68
Courthouse : $ 65,831.25
EMA: $ 5,362.71
E911: $ 185,304.40
Landfill : $ 125,224.43
Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr. (Tuesday)
Appointments:
1. Balls Ferry Park – Flint Shepherd
2. Introduce Washington County SCLC – Tabitha Johnson Green
3. Warthen Fire Department proposal – Dwayne McDonald
Old Business:
1. Above/Below Ground Utility Permit Ordinance (2nd reading)
2. Proclamation Ordinance (2nd reading)
New Business:
1. Annexation of Railroad Utility Property
2. Annexation of Parcel 110-033 (William Hall Tract)
3. Water Line Permission – N. Anderson Drive R/W
4. Sound Equipment Bids – Recreation Dept
5. Contract Ratifications
Public Comment Session
Chairman Comments
Motion to Adjourn Meeting
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Washington County Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
July 9, 2026
9:00 am
Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Harlan Archer, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock, Jr.,
Frank Simmons, Jr.
Prayer & Pledge
Call Meeting to Order:
e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order.
Approval of June 2026 Minutes
e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the June 2026 Minutes.
Commissioner Archer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
June Bills: $936,061.61
e The bills to be ratified were as follows:
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Administrative & Other - $303,267.01
Road Department - $109,615.13
Sheriff/Jail - $141,456.68
Courthouse - $65,831.25
EMA - $5,362.71
E911 - $185,304.40
Landfill - $125,224.43
e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the June bills in the amount of
$936,061.61. Commissioner Archer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Road Department Update (Tuesday)
Appointments:
e Balls Ferry Park ~ Flint Shepherd
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Mr. Shepherd came and presented to the commissioners all of the things that
Balls Ferry Park has going on and coming up. He just wanted to make a
neighboring county aware of the events and progress being made.
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e Warthen Fire Department proposal - Dwayne McDonald
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Chairman Daniel asked for a motion to approving committing $500,000
towards the purchase of one 3000 gallon tanker in Fiscal Year 2028.
Commissioner Simmons made a mot …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Board to consider second readings of utility and proclamation ordinances
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve June 2026 bills totaling $936,061.61, receive a road department update, and make appointments to Balls Ferry Park and other bodies. They will conduct second readings of the Above/Below Ground Utility Permit Ordinance and the Proclamation Ordinance. New business includes two annexations (Railroad Utility Property and Parcel 110-033), a water line permission request, sound equipment bids, and contract ratifications.
- Approval of June 2026 bills: $936,061.61 (with department breakdowns for Road, Sheriff/Jail, Courthouse, EMA, E911, Landfill, and Admin/Other)
- Second reading of Above/Below Ground Utility Permit Ordinance
- Second reading of Proclamation Ordinance
- Annexation of Railroad Utility Property
- Annexation of Parcel 110-033 (William Hall Tract)
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✓ Decided: Washington County Board of Commissioners adopts FY27 Budget
The Board unanimously approved the FY27 Budget and ratified May bills totaling $1,101,636.67. The commission also appointed an interim administrator and approved several fee changes and equipment purchases.
- Approved FY27 Budget via Resolution 2026-08 (4-0)
- Approved May bills totaling $1,101,636.67 (4-0)
- Appointed Chris Hutchings as Interim Administrator (4-0)
- Approved Budget Amendment #4 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-06 for permit fee changes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-07 for garbage fee change (4-0)
- Approved purchase of new Hyundai excavator (4-0)
- Declared 2014 Komatsu Excavator as surplus property (4-0)
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Washington County
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Prayer & Pledge
Call Meeting to Order
Approval of June 202 6 Minutes
Approval of June 202 6 Bills: $ 936,061.61
Admin & Other : $ 303,267.01
Rd. Department : $ 109,615.13
Sheriff/Jail : $ 141,456.68
Courthouse : $ 65,831.25
EMA : $ 5,362.71
E911 : $ 185,304.40
Landfill : $ 125,224.43
Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr. (Tuesday)
Appointments:
1. Balls Ferry Park – Flint Shepherd
2. Introduce Washington County SCLC – Tabitha Johnson Green
3. Warthen Fire Department proposal – Dwayne McDonald
Old Business:
1. Above/Below Ground Utility Permit Ordinance (2 nd reading)
2. Proclamation Ordinance (2 nd reading)
New Business:
1. Annexation of Railroad Utility Property
2. Annexation of Parcel 110-033 (William Hall Tract)
3. Water Line Permission – N. Anderson Drive R/W
4. Sound Equipment Bids – Recreation Dept
5. Contract Ratifications
Public Comment Session
Chairman Comments
Motion to Adjourn Meeting
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Washington County Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
June 11, 2026
9:00 am
Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Harlan Archer, James Hitchcock, Jr., Frank Simmons,
Jr.
Prayer & Pledge
Call Meeting to Order:
e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order.
Approval of May 2026 Minutes
e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the May 2026 Minutes.
Commissioner Archer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4).
May Bills: $1,101,636.67
e The bills to be ratified were as follows:
o Administrative & Other - $666,597.37
Road Department - $122,685.84
Sheriff/Jail - $133,454.57
Courthouse - $68,387.93
EMA - $7,651.83
E911 - $6,978.99
Landfill - $95,880.14
e Commissioner Archer made a motion to approve the May bills in the amount of
$1,101,636.67. Commissioner Simmons seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously (4).
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Road Department Update (Tuesday)
Appointments:
e Archway Partnership Update- Conni Fennell-Burley
o Mrs. Burley spoke on Tuesday.
e 250* Events / Chamber Update- Katie Moncus
o Mrs. Moncus gave a quarterly update on Chamber events and activities. She
provided a calendar of things happening in Washington County for June and
July. She also informed the commissioners of the 250 events that are all
planned. She briefly updated on EMA grants that are being worked on and/or
completed.
Old Business:
Proclamation for Dravet Syndrome
o Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to approve the proclamation for
Dravet Syndrome Awareness Day. …
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Thu May 14, 2026
Board of Commissioners
GDOT project upgrades at Norfolk Southern railroad crossings to be discussed
The Board will review information on a Georgia Department of Transportation approved project to upgrade signage and markings at specific Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing locations in Washington County. They will also consider a budget amendment related to jury trials and an alcohol license application for Mr. Patel. Additional items include a license agreement with UGA Cooperative Extension and a reappointment to the Region 5 EMS Council.
- GDOT-approved signage and marking upgrades at Norfolk Southern Railroad crossings
- Budget amendment concerning jury trial costs
- Alcohol license application for Mr. Patel
- License agreement with UGA Cooperative Extension
- Reappointment for Region 5 EMS Council (Tony Johnson)
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✓ Decided: Board approved $861,258.40 in April bills
The commissioners unanimously approved the April 2026 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved April bills totaling $861,258.40 across several departments. A unanimous vote approved the Public Defender contract with Colton McRae. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved April 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April bills $861,258.40 (unanimous)
- Approved Public Defender contract with Colton McRae (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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Washington County
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Prayer & Pledge
Call Meeting to Order
Approval of April 202 6 Minutes
Approval of April 202 6 Bills: $ 861,258.40
Admin & Other : $ 453,833.90
Rd. Department : $ 77,082.58
Sheriff/Jail : $ 165,626.56
Courthouse : $ 55,797.91
EMA : $ 620.37
E911 : $ 26,662.74
Landfill : $ 81,634.34
Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr.
Appointments:
1. Gun Range on 242 – Willette Davenport
2. Proclamation to raise awareness of Dravet Syndrome – Lauren DeBerry
3. Genealogy Museum – Kayla Jackson
4. Rural Fire- David Matthews & Ben Avant
Old Business:
1. Commercial Shooting Range Ordinance
New Business:
1. Information on GDOT Approved project for signing & marking upgrades at specific
Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing locations in Washington County
2. Reappointment for Region 5 EMS Council (Tony Johnson)
3. License Agreement between Board of Commissioners & UGA Cooperative
Extension
4. Alcohol License for Mr. Patel
5. Budget Amendment ( jury trials)
6. Retiree Presentation for James Rogers Sr. (37 years)
Public Comment Session
Executive Session : (Thursday)
Personnel
Chairman Comments
Motion to Adjourn Meeting
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Washington County Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
May 14, 2026
9:00am
Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Harlan Archer, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock, Jr.,
Frank Simmons, Jr.
Call Meeting to Order:
e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order.
_ Approval of April 2026 Minutes
e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the April 2026 Minutes.
| Commssioner Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
April Bills: $861,258.40
e The bills to be ratified were as follows:
o Administrative & Other - $453,833.90
Road Department - $77,082.58
Sheriff/Jail - $165,626.56
Courthouse - $55,797.91
EMA - $620.37
E911 - $26,662.74
Landfill - $81,634.34 | |
e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the April bills in the amount of
$861,258.40. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
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Road Department Update
e Public Work Director Robert Holmes, Jr. gave an update on where the crews are for the week.
Appointments:
e Gun Range on 242 —-Willette Davenport
o Mr. and Mrs. Davenport expressed their concerns again of the gun range in their
neighborhood.
e Proclamation to raise awareness of Dravet Syndrome — Lauren DeBerry
o Mrs. DeBerry spoke Tuesday about wanting the county to do a proclamation for June
23 being Dravet Syndrome Awareness day. Chairman Daniel stated to get a
proclamation together and it can be approved at the June board meeting.
e Genealogy Museum - Kayla Jackson
o Tuesday Mrs. Jackson asked t …
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Thu Apr 9, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Board will vote on budget amendment and community grant for rescue truck
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 9, 2026. The agenda includes approval of March 2026 bills totaling $856,396.99, a budget amendment, and a resolution to fund a rescue truck and message boards. Additional items cover a proposed road closure, library discussion, and information on a new state homeownership law.
- Approve March 2026 bills totaling $856,396.99 (admin $501,601.55, Rd Dept $65,227.31, etc.)
- Resolution 2026-03: Approve grant for a rescue truck and message boards
- Budget Amendment
- Proposed closure of Mt. Gilead Ln at intersection of S.R. 15
- Cybersecurity grant
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✓ Decided: County approved $1 million hospital capital grant
The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the March 2026 minutes and the March bills totaling $856,396.99. They also approved a $1,000,000 allocation to the hospital, closed Mt. Gilead Lane pending a state project, and adopted a grant for a rescue truck and message boards. Additionally, the board approved the annexation of parcel 110A 005 on North Anderson Drive, a cybersecurity grant, and a budget amendment.
- Approved March 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March bills totaling $856,396.99 (unanimous)
- Approved $1,000,000 hospital capital use (unanimous)
- Approved closure of Mt. Gilead Lane pending state project (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-03 granting $270,000 and $210,000 match for rescue truck & message boards (unanimous)
- Approved annexation of parcel 110A 005 on North Anderson Dr. into the City (unanimous)
- Approved Cybersecurity Grant (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment (unanimous)
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Washington County
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Date: April 9 , 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Prayer & Pledge
Call Meeting to Order
Approval of March 202 6 Minutes
Approval of March 202 6 Bills: $ 856,396.99
Admin & Other : $ 501,601.55
Rd. Department : $ 65,227.31
Sheriff/Jail : $ 145,118.06
Courthouse : $ 49,162.70
EMA : $ 2,458.15
E911 : $ 1,209.51
Landfill : $ 91,619.71
Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr.
Appointments:
1. Discussion regarding Tarbutton Library – Beverly Webb
2. Status of commercial range shooting ordinance – Lyle Lansdell
3. Cost Approval for Hospital – Kerry Trapnell / Jim Croome
Old Business:
1. Proposed closure of Mt. Gilead Ln at intersection of S.R. 15
New Business:
1. Resolution 2026-02 : Recognizing 250 th Anniversary of the United States
2. Resolution 2026-03 : Approving community fa cilities grant for Rescue Truck & Message
Boards
3. Cybersecurity grant
4. Budget Amendment
5. Code Enforcement
6. Annexation of property to the city
7. Information on passage of Georgia HB 1116, “ Homeownership Opportunity & Market
Equalization Act of 2026 ” .
Executive Session:
Personnel (Tuesday & Thursday )
Public Comment Session
Chairman Comments
Motion to Adjourn Meeting
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Washington County Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
April 9, 2026
9:00 am
Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Harlan Archer, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock, Jr.,
Frank Simmons, Jr.
Call Meeting to Order:
e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order.
Approval of March 2026 Minutes
e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the March 2026 Minutes.
Commssioner Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
March Bills: $856,396.99
e The bills to be ratified were as follows:
o Administrative & Other - $501,601.55
Road Department - $65,227.31
Sheriff/Jail - $145,118.06
Courthouse - $49,162.70
EMA - $2,458.15
E911 - $1,209.51
Landfill - $91,619.71
e Commissioner Archer made a motion to approve the March bills in the amount of
$856,396.99. Commissioner Simmons seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
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Road Department Update
e Public Work Director Robert Holmes, Jr. gave an update on where the crews are for the week.
Appointments:
e Discussion regarding Tarbutton Library — Beverly Webb
o Mrs. Webb came Tuesday to speak. Chairman Daniel stated that Administrator
Brillhart and Mrs. Webb are getting cost estimates for the renovations.
o Commissioner Hitchcock stated he would like all county buildings to be assessed to
prepare for building maintenance.
e Status of commercial range shooting ordinance — Lyle Lansdell
o Mrs.Lansdell asked ofthe status. _
o Attorney Sumner stated he is working on a revision and will bring back to the M …
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Board will consider FY 2027 budget calendar and Gilead Lane closure
The Washington County Board will approve the February 2026 meeting minutes and the February 2026 bills totaling $643,247.87 across several departments. Commissioners will discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget calendar, a proposal to close Gilead Lane at the intersection of S.R. 15, and the ratification of contracts. The meeting also includes updates on road signage, public comments, and other operational items.
- Approve February 2026 minutes
- Approve February 2026 bills totaling $643,247.87
- Discuss Fiscal Year 2027 budget calendar
- Consider closure of Gilead Lane at S.R. 15
- Contract ratification
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✓ Decided: Board changed truck weight limit signage on South Sparta Davisboro Road
The board approved the February 2026 minutes and the February bills totaling $643,247.87 unanimously. It approved a crosswalk at Hamburg State Park and ratified a contract with Joe’s Roofing for the extension office, both unanimously. Commissioners changed the truck signage on South Sparta‑Davisboro Road to allow trucks up to 56,000 lb, passing 3‑1 with the chairman opposed. The board also tabled the Enterprise presentation and the proposal to close Gilead Lane at SR 15, each unanimously.
- Approved February 2026 minutes (unanimous 4)
- Approved February bills totaling $643,247.87 (unanimous 4)
- Approved crosswalk for Hamburg State Park (unanimous 4)
- Ratified Joe’s Roofing contract for extension office (unanimous 4)
- Changed truck signage on South Sparta‑Davisboro Road to allow trucks up to 56,000 lb (3‑1)
- Tabled Enterprise presentation concern (unanimous 4)
- Tabled proposal to close Gilead Lane at SR 15 (unanimous 4)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous 4)
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Washington County
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Prayer & Pledge
Call Meeting to Order
Approval of February 202 6 Minutes
Approval of February 202 6 Bills: $ 643,247.87
Admin & Other : $ 397,508.08
Rd. Department : $ 52,072.21
Sheriff/Jail : $ 51,359.81
Courthouse : $ 50,217.49
EMA : $ 438.98
E911 : $ 3,574.08
Landfill : $ 88,077.22
Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr.
Appointments:
1. Enterprise Presentation- Lucas Slotsema (Tuesday)
2. Proposed crosswalk for Hamburg State Park- Hunter Cochran
3. 1 st Qtr Chamber Update & EMA Update- Katie Moncus
4. Harrison Billing: E911/Elections/SPLOST – Mayor Vincent Grissom
5. General Commentary on County Operations- Billy Helton
Old Business:
1. South Sparta Davisboro Road - truck signage
New Business:
1. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Calendar
2. Proposed closure of Gilead Lane at intersection of S.R. 15
3. Contract Ratification
Public Comment Session
Chairman Comments
Motion to Adjourn Meeting
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Washington County Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
March 12, 2026
9:00 am
Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock, Jr., Frank
Simmons, Jr.
Call Meeting to Order:
e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order.
Approval of February 2026 Minutes
e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the February 2026 Minutes.
Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4).
February Bills: $643,247.87
e The bills to be ratified were as follows:
o Administrative & Other - $397,508.08
Road Department - $52,072.21
Sheriff/Jail - $51,359.81
Courthouse - $50,217.49
EMA - $438.98
E911 - $3,574.08
Landfill - $88,077.22
e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the February bills in the amount of
$643,247.87. Commissioner Hitchcock seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously (4).
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Road Department Update
e Public Work Director Robert Holmes, Jr. gave an update on where the crews are for the week.
Appointments:
e Enterprise Presentation- Lucas Slotsema (Tuesday)
o Commissioner Simmons made a motion to Table the Enterprise concern for now.
Commissioner Hitchcock seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4).
e Proposed crosswalk for Hamburg State Park- Hunter Cochran
o Mr. Cochran presented the commissioners with the plan and layout of crosswalk.
o Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to approve moving forward with the
crosswalk for Hamburg State Park. Commissioner Simmons seconded the motion …
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Board considers 2026-2031 Joint Comprehensive Plan and road funding
The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution to adopt the Washington County Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2026-2031. Members will also discuss a loan/grant application for a road construction project and various equipment and service bids.
- Approval of January 2026 bills totaling $2,096,743.42
- Resolution for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank loan/grant application
- Bids for a Road Department motor grader and landscaping services
- Discussion on 'No Thru Trucks' signage on South Sparta-Davisboro Road
- Cost estimate for a new brick County Welcome Sign on eastbound SR540
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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2026‑2031 Comprehensive Plan and approves $2.1M budget
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the January 2026 minutes and the $2,096,743.42 January bills unanimously. They adopted the 2026‑2031 Joint Comprehensive Plan, approved several capital purchases for the recreation department, and confirmed nominations for the Sandersville School Building Authority. A landscaping contract was approved by a 3‑to‑2 vote, while discussion on “No Thru Trucks” signage was tabled.
- Approved January 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved January bills totaling $2,096,743.42 (unanimous)
- Approved GTIB loan/grant resolution for road construction project (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on “No Thru Trucks” signage on South Sparta‑Davisboro Road (unanimous)
- Adopted Washington County Joint Comprehensive Plan 2026‑2031 (unanimous)
- Approved recreation department capital items: Score Board $42,378; 10‑ft Finishing Mower $40,950; Zero Turn Lawn Mower $13,925; Perry Weather System $13,178 (unanimous)
- Approved landscaping services contract with Johnson Turf Solutions (3‑2)
- Approved nominations Howard Brantley and Mary Wilkerson for Sandersville School Building Authority (unanimous)
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Washington County
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Date: February 12 , 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Prayer & Pledge
Call Meeting to Order
Approval of January 202 6 Minutes
Approval of January 202 6 Bills: $ 2,096,743.42
Admin & Other : $ 1,457,925.29
Rd. Department : $ 256,569.50
Sheriff/Jail : $ 166,201.93
Courthouse : $ 61,573.77
EMA : $ 1,452.69
E911 : $ 25,489.87
Landfill : $ 127,530.37
Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr.
Appointments:
1. Audit Report – Brian Wright (Monday)
Old Business:
1. Resolution regarding financial commitment for a Georgia Transportation
Infrastructure Bank combined loan/grant application for a road construction project
2. Discussion on amending the “No Thru Trucks ” signage posting action on South
Sparta-Davisboro Road, south of SR540 (Fall Line Freeway)
New Business:
1. Bids for Motor Grader- Rd Dept.
2. Resolution adopting the Washington County Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2026-
2031
3. Recreation Department- capital items purchase requests
4. Bids for Landscaping Services
5. Discussion on cost estimate for a new brick “County Welcome Sign ” replacement
structure on eastbound SR540 (Fall Line Freeway) near the Baldwin County Line
6. Approval of “Nominations for Sandersville School Building Authority ”
7. Proclamation on Government Finance Professionals Week
8. Change November Meeting dates
Public Comment Session
Chairman Comments
Motion to Adjourn Meeting
ACCG Pension
paid
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Washington County Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
February 12, 2026
9:00 am
Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Harlan Archer, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock, Jr.,
Frank Simmons, Jr.
Call Meeting to Order:
e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order.
Approval of January 2026 Minutes
e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the January 2026 Minutes.
Commissioner Hitchcock seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
January Bills: $2,096,743.42
® The bills to be ratified were as follows: a a
o Administrative & Other - $1,457,925.29 (ACCG Pension paid)
Road Department - $256,569.50
Sheriff/Jail - $166,201.93
Courthouse - $61,573.77
EMA - $1,452.69
E911 - $25,489.87
Landfill - $127,530.37
e Commissioner Archer made a motion to approve the January bills in the amount of
$2,096,743.42. Commissioner Simmons seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
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Road Department Update
e Public Work Director Robert Holmes, Jr. gave an update on where the crews are for the week.
Appointments:
e Audit Report- Brian Wright (Monday) |
o Mr. Wright went through the FY 2025 Audit Report with the commissioners on Monday
at the Pre-Meeting.
Old Business:
e Resolution regarding financial commitment for a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank
combined loan/grant application for a road construction project
o Commissioner Hitchcock made a motion to approve the resolution for a GTIB
loan/grant application for a road construction project. Commissioner …
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Board approves $831k bills and ratifies 2026 road paving projects
The Washington County Board of Commissioners will approve December bills totaling $831,290.21 and ratify proposed 2026 roadway mill and pave projects. The agenda also includes a $2 million grant request for Franklin Haynes Road and a $500,000 loan request for an airport hangar project.
- Approval of December 2025 Bills: $831,290.21
- Ratification of proposed 2026 roadway mill & pave projects
- Franklin Haynes Road relocation grant request - $2 million
- Airport Hanger project loan request - $500,000
- Bid for Recreation Department Maintenance Building
budgetroadsgrantspublic-worksrecreation
✓ Decided: Board approved $2 million grant request for Franklin Haynes Road relocation
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the December 2025 meeting minutes and the December bills totaling $831,290.21. They authorized No‑Thru‑Truck signs on Sparta Davisboro Road and adopted new roadway mill and paving projects. The board also approved a $2 million grant application for the Franklin Haynes Road relocation and a $500,000 loan for an airport hangar, as well as several recreation‑related actions.
- Approved December 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December bills totaling $831,290.21 (unanimous)
- Approved No‑Thru‑Truck signs for Sparta Davisboro Road (unanimous)
- Approved roadway mill & pave projects, starting with Donovan and Buckeye Roads (unanimous)
- Approved GTIB grant/loan applications: $2 M Franklin Haynes Road relocation and $500 k airport hangar loan (unanimous)
- Approved bid from Washington County Machine Shop for Recreation Department Maintenance Building (unanimous)
- Approved donation of old recreation bleachers to Ag Center (unanimous, 3 votes, Jackson excluded)
- Approved donation of bleachers to First Love Kids (unanimous, 4 votes, Hitchcock excluded)
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Washington County
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Date: January 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Prayer & Pledge
Call Meeting to Order
Approval of December 2025 Minutes
Approval of December 2025 Bills: $ 831,290.21
Admin & Other : $ 443,610.41
Rd. Department : $ 65,644.06
Sheriff/Jail : $ 135,608.15
Courthouse : $ 79,299.85
EMA : $ 937.18
E911 : $ 1,601.42
Landfill : $ 104,589.14
Road Department Up-Date: Robert Holmes, Jr.
Appointments:
1. Elijah Muhammad proclamation & in honor of sign – Yanga Nkrumah & Crystal
Singleton
2. Paving Roads – Deborah Brown
Old Business:
1. Sparta Davisboro Road no thru truck traffic signs
New Business:
1. Ratification of proposed 2026 roadway mill & pave projects - Jerry Brinson
2. Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grant & loan program 2026
a. Franklin Haynes Road relocation grant request - $2 million (economic
development)
b. Airport Hanger project loan request - $ 500,000
3. Bid for Recreation Department Maintenance Building- Aaron McCalvin
4. Donating old recreation department bleachers to Ag Center and First Love Kids
5. Review of Committees
6. Move February PRE-meeting to Monday, February 9 th
7. Officially change PRE-meeting time to 9:00am
Public Comment Session
Chairman Comments
Motion to Adjourn Meeting
📄 From the minutes
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Washington County Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
January 8, 2026
9:00 am
Commissioners Present: Mel Daniel, Harlan Archer, Bobby Jackson, James Hitchcock, Jr.,
Frank Simmons, Jr.
Call Meeting to Order:
e Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order.
Approval of December 2025 Minutes
e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the December 2025 Minutes.
Commissioner Hitchcock seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
December Bills: $831,290.21
e The bills to be ratified were as follows:
o Administrative & Other - $443,610.41
Road Department - $65,644.06
Sheriff/Jail - $135,608.15
Courthouse - $79,299.85
EMA - $937.18
E911 - $1,601.42
Landfill - $104,589.14
e Commissioner Simmons made a motion to approve the December bills in the amount of
$831,290.21. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
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Road Department Update
e Public Work Director Robert Holmes, Jr. gave an update on where the crews are for the week.
Appointments:
e Elijah Muhammad proclamation & in honor of sign —- Yanga Nkrumah & Crystal Singleton
o Came back to this appointment due to late arrival.
o Mrs. Singleton and Mr. Nkrumah asked commissioners to approve the proclamation.
e Paving Roads- Deborah Brown
o Mrs. Brown stated that she would like roads paved where churches are, but would
also like to see all of Washington County roads to some day be paved.
Old Business:
e Sparta Davisboro Road no thru truck traffic signs
o Commissioner Arche …
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🌐 County-level context (Washington County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities4 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments342 (5,362 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$911/mo (317 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy35.7% (low numeracy 56% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$26.1M
Annual budget
$15.8M
Debt outstanding
99
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$26.1M
Spending$25.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$15.8M
Debt-to-revenue0.60×
Debt-load index47 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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