April 1, 2025 Commissioners Meeting

The Carroll County, Georgia Board of Commissioners held their meeting on April 1, 2025, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a $150,000 memorandum of understanding with the Trust for Public Land to develop a park and trail master plan for Macintosh Reserve, funded from the 21 SPLOST account. The board also approved the selection of Frank Gray for design professional services for a new solid waste transfer station, with a bid of $9,850. Additionally, the county authorized the purchase of a new asphalt paving roller for $180,583, replacing a 23-year-old unit, funded through the 21 SPLOST equipment budget. The meeting included approval of a $213,916 opioid crisis abatement trust grant to support mental health and veterans treatment courts, including funding for a contract peer support specialist. The commissioners also approved the final draft of the Safe Streets for All safety action plan, which may enable future federal grant opportunities. Other discussions involved community concerns about park usage and zoning issues, but no zoning decisions were made during this session.