Effingham County Board of Commissioners Work Session and Meeting May 19th, 2026

The Effingham County Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 19, 2026, focusing primarily on road resurfacing projects and related infrastructure improvements. County Engineer Jonathan Holm presented a tentative list of roads for potential resurfacing using a supplemental $1.4 million grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), emphasizing the importance of grouping roads to minimize mobilization costs. The board discussed prioritizing roads in different districts, coordinating with ongoing chip seal projects, and timing the use of this supplemental funding alongside the regular LMIG allocation expected in July. They also addressed contract management with CW Matthews, noting some drainage improvements are delaying certain road repairs. Additionally, the board considered a potential ordinance amendment related to subdivision requirements for on-street parking and sidewalks in Agricultural-Residential (AR) districts, weighing the costs and rural character impacts. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but action items include finalizing the road list for grant approval by June and further review of subdivision ordinance changes.