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The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 14, 2026, where several procurement and infrastructure-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of bids for the 2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) resurfacing project, with Scruggs Company awarded the contract at $629,677.25, and the award of a debris hauler contract to Four Star Freightliner, funded through SPLOST and FEMA reimbursements. The board also approved the purchase of three new servers to replace aging hardware. Infrastructure acceptance was granted for Cypress Lake subdivision phase five, section two, and the board approved a local delivery application for the Old US 41 North Widening project under the Transportation Investment Act. Additionally, zoning changes were approved for commercial development projects, including multi-tenant commercial spaces and a child care learning center, with conditions restricting certain uses. Public comments addressed community concerns such as data center impacts and animal welfare, but no direct procurement actions arose from these. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, vendor contract awards, and land use decisions to support county growth and services.