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The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on March 25, 2026, which included several appointments to local boards such as the Zoning Board of Appeals, Land Bank Authority, and South Georgia Community Service Board. The board approved a beer and wine license for a new location, and authorized an easement exchange involving tax parcel 0134051. They also renewed residential solid waste franchises with Advanced Disposal Services and Deep South Sanitation LLC, approving continued service under existing terms. The county manager provided an update on drought conditions under the new Water Stewardship Act, highlighting potential future water restrictions and their impact on the community. Fire department officials reported increased wildfire activity due to dry conditions and ongoing debris from recent hurricanes. Public comments addressed concerns about data center developments, road paving priorities, animal control issues, and maternal health initiatives. No new contracts or capital projects were awarded during this session, but the discussion on solid waste franchise renewals and easement exchanges involved procurement-related approvals.