July 30, 2026 Work Session

The Carroll County, Georgia Board of Commissioners held a work session on July 30, 2026, focusing primarily on zoning ordinance amendments, infrastructure, and procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the proposed purchase of a piece of equipment for the Public Works Department to reduce rental costs and improve operational efficiency, with assurances that the purchase would not negatively impact other pending projects. The board also reviewed draft ordinances regulating battery storage facilities, solar farms, and data centers, including conditional use permits, buffer zones, noise restrictions, and water resource protections, with plans for public hearings and further community input. Additionally, a resolution to abandon a portion of Old Five Notch Road was discussed, and a request for annexation into the city of Carrollton was placed on the consent agenda. The board planned to vote on the adoption of a hazard mitigation plan required by FEMA and a tax levy resolution at the upcoming meeting. A special proclamation honored the legacy and land donation of Dr. Edwin H. Ed Grant and his family, which will benefit local green space.