Putnam County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Putnam County board to consider FY27 budget, SPLOST agreement

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will consider the fiscal year 2027 budget and a SPLOST agreement with Putnam General Hospital at its Aug. 18 meeting. Recent meetings of the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Board of Commissioners, and the Putnam Development Authority were held on agenda items only, and no minutes have been published yet, so no decisions have been recorded.

Recent meetings

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 6)

The commission heard a variance request from Casey Wood for a side yard setback at 109 Long Shoals Circle (R-1R district) and a conditional use request from Steven Sullivan at 906 Crooked Creek Road (AG district). Both items will go to the Board of Commissioners on Aug. 18. The agenda also noted that opponents must file campaign contribution disclosures if they contributed $250 or more to an official in the last five years.

Board of Commissioners (Aug. 7)

The board held a public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget and considered adopting changes to county ordinances, including Chapter 18 (technical codes), Chapter 53 (solar energy), and Chapter 66 (expansion of PUD districts). Members also discussed a possible moratorium of up to 12 months on data centers, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and solar farms, and a petition to waive the final six-month interval for rezoning at 820 Harmony Road. No votes were taken.

Putnam Development Authority (Aug. 11)

The authority discussed possible action on HVAC proposals for Central Georgia Technical College and marketing proposals. It also approved June and July 2026 financials and minutes from the June 9 regular meeting and executive session. A possible executive session under O.C.G.A. 50-14-4 was on the agenda.

Upcoming meeting

Board of Commissioners (Aug. 18)

The board will hold a zoning public hearing and regular business meeting. Key items include:

• Approval of the FY27 budget and 2027 budget resolution
• Authorization for the chairman to sign the SPLOST #10 intergovernmental agreement with Putnam General Hospital
• Discussion and possible action on re-bidding the solid waste contract
• Proposed adoption of a financial policy for SPLOST/TSPLOST expenditures
• Discussion of next steps for public consultation on a draft solar/battery/data center ordinance during the moratorium
• A conditional use request by Free Bird Communication, LLC at 906 Crooked Creek Road (AG zoning)

Coming up

• **Aug. 18** – Board of Commissioners regular meeting and zoning public hearing.

Putnam County board to weigh moratorium on data centers, solar farms

Putnam County's Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget and consider a moratorium on data centers, solar farms, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at its Aug. 7 meeting. The board also will review changes to zoning and technical codes. No decisions have been made; minutes from recent meetings are not yet published.

Board of Commissioners work session (July 31)

The board held a work session to discuss the county budget and review Chapter 66 of the Putnam County Code of Ordinances, which covers the C-N Neighborhood Commercial District. The meeting was agenda-only; no minutes are available.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 6)

The commission considered a variance request and a conditional use request. Casey Wood requested a side yard setback variance at 109 Long Shoals Circle (R-1R district). Steven Sullivan requested a conditional use at 906 Crooked Creek Road (AG district). Both items will go to the Board of Commissioners on Aug. 18. The agenda also noted that opponents must file campaign contribution disclosures if they contributed $250 or more to an official in the last five years. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Commissioners public hearing (Aug. 7)

The board held a public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget and considered adopting changes to several county ordinances, including:

• Chapter 18 (Technical codes)
• Chapter 53 (Solar energy)
• Chapter 66 (Expansion of PUD districts)

The board also discussed and possibly acted on a moratorium of up to 12 months on data centers, BESS, and solar farms. Additional items included a petition to waive the final six-month interval for rezoning at 820 Harmony Road, road acceptance, and a budget amendment. As with the other meetings, this was agenda-only; no minutes are available.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed within the next 14 days. The Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hear the rezoning and variance requests from the Planning & Zoning Commission on Aug. 18, 2026, according to the Aug. 6 agenda.

Putnam County Board agendas cover budget amendment, transportation tax referendum, and zoning review

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners placed a budget amendment, two sales-tax agreements, and a proposed fire protection ordinance change on its July 21 agenda, but minutes from that meeting and two subsequent sessions have not yet been published, so it is not yet possible to confirm what was decided.

July 21: Budget amendment and tax agreements on agenda

The Board of Commissioners' July 21 agenda included the following items:

• Approval of 2026 Budget Amendment #1
• Revised Intergovernmental Agreement for SPLOST #10 proceeds
• Agreement with the 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

Because minutes have not been published, the outcome of each item — whether it was approved, tabled, or rejected — is not available in the record. The agenda indicates the Board intended to discuss and vote on these items.

July 24: TSPLOST #3 referendum resolution

The Board's July 24 agenda listed one item: authorization for the Chairman to sign a resolution calling for a referendum to impose a Special District Mass Transportation Sales and Use Tax, referred to as TSPLOST #3. Minutes from this meeting are also not yet published, so whether the Board authorized the Chairman to sign is not confirmed.

July 31: Work session on budget and zoning code

The Board held a work session on July 31 to discuss the county budget and review Chapter 66 of the Putnam County Code of Ordinances, which covers the C-N Neighborhood Commercial District. Work sessions are typically for discussion rather than formal votes, and minutes for this session are not yet available.

What this means for residents

The budget amendment and the two sales-tax agreements — SPLOST #10 and TSPLOST #3 — involve county spending and potential voter-approved taxes. The TSPLOST #3 referendum, if authorized, would put a transportation sales tax question before voters. The proposed changes to Chapter 32 of the county code could affect fire protection and prevention rules. Residents should watch for published minutes to learn what the Board actually decided on each item.

Coming up

Planning & Zoning Commission — August 6, 2026. The commission will consider two requests:

• Casey Wood requests a side yard setback variance at 109 Long Shoals Circle in the R-1R district.
• Steven Sullivan requests a conditional use at 906 Crooked Creek Road in the AG district.

The Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hear these same items on August 18, 2026. Opponents of either request must file campaign contribution disclosures if they have contributed $250 or more to an official in the last five years.

Note: All three recent Board of Commissioners meetings are listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published. This roundup reports what was on each agenda; it does not state outcomes that are not confirmed in the available record.