Board of Commissioners Work Session (05/12/2026)

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 12, 2026, covering a range of topics including recognitions, retirements, and significant updates on county infrastructure and operations. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport, where officials provided an extensive update on recent improvements, ongoing projects, and future plans. These included the installation of new airport weather systems, repairs to infrastructure, and the construction of new hangars supported by multiple GDOT grants. The board considered and approved resolutions to accept GDOT contracts for taxiway construction and runway extension projects, with funding sourced from state and local funds. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of heavy equipment for the Department of Transportation's maintenance and paving divisions, including skid steers and traffic rollers procured under Sourcewell contracts, with expenditures approved in the FY2026 capital budget and funded by general funds. The session also included approval of an intergovernmental agreement with the Airport Authority to continue operational funding, emphasizing the airport's goal toward self-sufficiency and its economic impact on the county. Other procurement actions involved right-of-way acquisitions for road improvement projects funded by SPLOST and the transfer of road ownership to the city of Dallas. The meeting concluded with public hearing procedures and administrative updates, with no new business motions recorded.