Board of Commissioners Meeting - May 5, 2026

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 5, 2026, which included several proclamations and public comments, notably concerning the Old Courthouse Inc. museum lease. Public speakers expressed concerns about the museum's management and financial compliance. The board discussed and ultimately denied approval of a new two-year lease with Old Courthouse Inc., citing issues with compliance and governance. There was extensive deliberation about extending the eviction date to allow a new nonprofit entity, DC Museum Inc., to come into compliance and potentially assume the lease. The board voted to rescind a prior resolution setting a May 15 eviction date and considered a 90-day extension for vacating the premises, with the condition that the museum would close during that period and the county would not take possession. Additionally, the board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Douglasville to construct a public multi-use trail connecting the Selman Drive Library to the Douglasville Town Green, with the city pledging $1.5 million for construction and the county assuming ownership and maintenance of the trail segment. Other agenda items included objections to an annexation and rezoning petition for townhomes due to traffic concerns and several merit handbook revisions related to personnel policies. Motions related to these items were passed unanimously or with clear majorities, reflecting active governance on procurement, leasing, and community infrastructure projects.