BOC Board Meeting (09/08/2026)

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 8, 2026, which included several procurement-related actions and community discussions. The board approved bid awards for the purchase of 20 police patrol vehicles from Tri County Uplifters totaling $395,446, funded by SPLOST, and authorized vehicle lettering and warning lights purchases for $127,360. Additionally, the board approved grant applications for road improvement projects under the Georgia Department of Transportation's Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program. Several zoning and land use applications were reviewed and voted on, including amendments to operating hours and site plans. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about data center developments, with residents urging the board to extend moratoriums and reconsider zoning ordinances due to environmental, noise, and community impact issues. No executive session was held, and the meeting was adjourned following a motion.