BOC Work Session Meeting (08/11/2026)

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners held a work session on August 11, 2026, which included a significant procurement discussion regarding the award of a $757,100 contract to IHC Construction Company LLC for the installation of a jail bar screen system. This project, funded from the general fund and located in post two, aims to improve sanitation and safety by automating the removal of debris from the jail's sewer system. The meeting also covered budgetary matters, including the adoption of millage rates for county, fire, and school taxes, and the approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget. Additionally, the board discussed authorizing the submission of a grant application for construction funding of the Cedar Crest Road widening project, estimated at over $44 million, with a focus on securing additional funding sources. Public comments heavily focused on concerns about data center developments in residential areas, addressing issues such as environmental impact, water usage, transparency in planning, and community quality of life. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for real estate, litigation, and personnel matters.