City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Meeting July 28, 2026

The City of Griffin Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 28, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a task order under a master services agreement with LJA for $47,200 for geotechnical evaluations and construction management related to the replacement of a golf cart bridge at the Griffin Golf Course. The board also approved a purchase order to Yancey Brothers for $322,524.10 for repair of a D8 dozer. Additionally, the commission accepted a $12,000 grant from the Georgia Trauma Commission for EMS education programs and amended the budget accordingly. A resolution was passed to authorize condemnation proceedings to acquire property for a public parking lot, and a contract was approved with Sullivan and Ogal Tree PC for indigent defense services for $55,000 with optional renewals. Other resolutions included an easement agreement with Atlantic Gas Light Company. The meeting also featured public hearings on zoning and special use permits, including approval of a special use permit for a place of assembly and rezoning of property for commercial development. The board discussed community concerns, historical preservation, and public safety issues, but no additional procurement actions were noted.