2026.10.20 Columbia County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) meeting, held October 20, 2026, approved consent-agenda behavioral health services for the Columbia Judicial Circuit Accountability Courts. Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with Serenity Behavioral Health Systems for participant assessments and treatment, and an independent contractor agreement with Serenity for clinical services at $1,750 per month, with total compensation not to exceed $26,250 for October 1, 2026, through December 30, 2027. They also approved an agreement with Martinez Urgent Care Inc. for medication-assisted treatment consultation and clinical services; no cost was stated for that agreement. The approvals passed by vote.

The board denied an appeal seeking restoration of the business license for Shinda Wellness/Oriental Massage, upholding its revocation; the applicant was told she could apply for a new license for a different type of business. Planning matters included a proposed rezoning and parcel combination with conditions, including removal of storage containers within 30 days, and a major site-plan revision. Public commenters raised concerns about the proposed White Oak data center, environmental permitting, construction impacts, and license-plate reader cameras; no procurement action related to those concerns was identified.