# Rockdale County Budget Hearing 10/20/2026


**Body:** Rockdale 23
**Date:** October 19, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure


Rockdale County Board of Commissioners budget public hearing, October 20, 2026: Finance staff presented a balanced proposed FY2027 budget of approximately $134.97 million, about $8.2 million (6.5%) above the FY2026 budget. The proposal includes $126 million in operating expenditures and $8.38 million for the Judicial and Administrative Complex and land-acquisition bond payments, with debt service increasing by about $2 million. The county also plans to transfer $3.5 million from reserves for its capital improvement plan. Major priorities include public safety, including a $3.28 million increase for the Sheriff’s Office, and funding for court security and staffing associated with the complex. Purchase and contract services were reported at about $26.75 million. No vendor selections, contract awards, or procurement votes were identified.

The presentation described the budget as structurally balanced and noted a projected General Fund balance of $48.25 million, above the county’s 35% policy minimum. The hearing included no substantive public comment or recorded budget action; the first reading is scheduled for November 10, with adoption scheduled for December 8, 2026. Officials said the budget presentation and ordinance are available online and invited further questions.

**Source:** Rockdale 23