March 3, 2026 Commissioners Meeting

The Carroll County, Georgia Board of Commissioners held their meeting on March 3, 2026, where significant procurement and development discussions took place. A key agenda item was the zoning application by Montonsan Development LLC to rezone approximately 80 acres along North Highway 27 for industrial use, including warehousing and manufacturing. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval 4-3, but staff had recommended denial due to concerns about the application’s clarity, infrastructure capacity, and consistency with the county's comprehensive plan. The applicant acknowledged a clerical error in the application regarding manufacturing use and expressed willingness to reapply if necessary. Public comments reflected both support for economic growth and concerns about traffic, safety, and land use consistency. The board engaged in detailed questioning about the project timeline, infrastructure, and end users. Additionally, the board approved a contract award for a jail management system and authorized negotiations with Nelson as the preferred architect for a new jail project, with a fee not to exceed the original proposal amount. The board also approved improvements to Moss Ferry Park with a budget not to exceed $175,000 from the 2021 SPLOST funds. Motions related to these procurement actions passed unanimously, reflecting the board’s commitment to infrastructure and community development projects.