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The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on April 14, 2026, which included a proclamation recognizing April as Purple Up for Military Children Month, honoring the resilience of military families in the community. The board approved minutes from previous meetings and made appointments to the South Regional Joint Development Authority. Significant zoning and development requests were discussed and approved, including a 184-acre residential and commercial subdivision and a 91-home development extension, both to be served by county utilities. The county manager provided an update on the ongoing installation of new utility meters, with a completion target by early June. Public comments addressed various community concerns, including requests for increased pay for poll workers, opposition to data center developments due to environmental impacts, and proposed animal control ordinances focusing on spaying, neutering, microchipping, and limits on domestic animals. Several speakers advocated for a $35 spay/neuter program supported by grants to reduce stray animal populations and improve animal welfare. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were reported during this meeting.