Sep. 1st, 2026 Commissioners Meeting

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on September 1, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a consent agenda with several purchasing decisions: acquisition of vehicles for the sheriff's office totaling $466,560; purchase of an x-ray and magnetometer machine for the courthouse valued at $37,280.28 with a two-year warranty; and procurement of a Hurst Vetler high and low pressure lifting bag system for $44,204.78, with maintenance costs up to $14,812.22 to be reimbursed by a Department of Homeland Security grant. Additionally, the board approved acceptance of a $1,462,000 grant from the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program to fund the purchase of over 326 acres for McIntosh Reserve expansion, with a county match of $500,000 previously approved. The meeting also included a public hearing and unanimous approval to abandon a portion of Old 5 Notch Road, with no negative impact on public safety or other government entities. No executive session was held, and the meeting was adjourned following these actions.