Rockdale County Board Of Commissioners Meeting 06/09/2026

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 9, 2026, which included a detailed review of the county's fiscal status, highlighting budget-to-actual spending for various departments and funds. The board discussed upcoming budget workshops and public hearings scheduled for August, emphasizing transparency and community involvement in the budget process. Several procurement items were approved, including contracts for technology services such as a Microsoft Office enterprise license renewal valued at $2.36 million, event services, security agreements for recreational programs, and various construction and engineering services funded through general, SPLOST, and enterprise funds. Notably, a change order for architectural security upgrades was approved for nearly $300,000, and a nearly $2 million contract for sewer rehabilitation was ratified. The board also addressed zoning and land use matters, including a first reading for rezoning a property for dental office use and ongoing discussions about the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) draft, particularly concerning data center impacts and community protections. Public comments raised concerns about environmental and health effects related to data centers, noise pollution, and the appropriateness of certain developments. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss threatened and pending litigation.