Rockdale County Board Of Commissioners Meeting 07/14/2026

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 14, 2026, which included multiple recognitions for long-serving county employees and awards for the Parks and Recreation Department. The meeting featured updates on various procurement and contract matters, including approval of change orders and new contracts for services such as inmate food services, body-worn cameras for the sheriff's office, janitorial supplies, and furniture and infrastructure for the Judicial and Administrative Complex (JAC) project. Notably, the board approved several requisitions related to the JAC project, including high-density storage systems, courthouse furniture, and fiber infrastructure, with amounts ranging from approximately $22,000 to over $300,000. The board also discussed the deferral and phased adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to allow for further review and public input. Additionally, a resolution was approved to impose a floating homestead local option sales tax (FLOSST) to increase the sales tax rate from 7% to 8%, aimed at stabilizing the county budget. The meeting included presentations on community engagement initiatives and updates on capital improvement projects, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and transparency in county operations.