Board of Commissioners Work Session (06/09/2026)

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners held a work session on June 9, 2026, which included several procurement and contract award discussions. The board approved multiple contracts, including a $100,555 vertical mowing contract awarded to AAA Landscaping Maintenance, a $3,148,675 asphalt project contract awarded to Blount Construction Company, and a $260,467 canopy construction contract at the senior center funded by SPLOST. Additionally, a $1,132,649 contract was awarded to RTS Water Solutions LLC for an AMI water meter replacement project, planned over three years. The board also discussed a $128,200 right-of-way purchase for the Cedar Crest Road widening project, funded by SPLOST and federal grants. Other procurement items included a $115,860 contract for fitness equipment replacement at White Oak Park and an $80,000 contract for repairs related to a failed 42-inch Y pipe at the Richland Creek river intake pump station. The session also covered appointments to local authorities and boards. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to public comments expressing strong community concerns about data center developments in the county, focusing on issues such as environmental impact, transparency, infrastructure strain, and property values. Residents urged the board to consider moratoriums or bans on data centers to protect the county's character and resources.