BOC Board Meeting (08/11/2026)

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related decisions were made. The board approved a $757,100 contract award to IHC Construction Companies LLC for the Paulding County Jail bar screen project, funded from the general fund. They also adopted multiple millage rate resolutions, including the accounting M&O millage rate at 4.3 mills, fire tax millage rate, bond millage rate at 2.8 mills, and the county school tax millage rate at 17.8 mills. The fiscal year 2027 budget was adopted as well. Additionally, the board authorized submission of a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grant application for construction funding of the Cedar project. The meeting included zoning and rezoning approvals, including residential and commercial property changes. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about proposed data centers near residential areas, addressing issues such as environmental impact, water and energy usage, and quality of life. The board also confirmed the appointment of Michael Hofstetter as Parks and Recreation Director. No new business motions related to procurement vehicles or IT services were noted.