BOC Board Meeting (8/25/2026)

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 25, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related actions. The board approved the purchase of 23 Bullard XST thermal imaging cameras for $174,731 funded by the fire tax, and authorized a change order for a control facade project costing $267,424, funded from general funds. They also approved an emergency purchase and installation of a 1250W Caterpillar standby generator for $414,000, funded through the renewal and extension fund. Additionally, the board adopted resolutions related to grant applications for transportation projects and amended the building permit fee schedule. A development agreement with Integrity Development Group LLC was approved as well. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about data center developments, including environmental, health, and zoning impacts, with calls to extend the moratorium on data center approvals and improve transparency and regulations. No votes were taken on data center policies during this meeting, but the issue was a significant topic of public participation.