# Board of Commissioners Work Session - September 14, 2026


**Body:** Douglas County Government 
**Date:** September 13, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure


The Douglas County Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 14, 2026, which included presentations on the county's 2025 audit by Malden and Jenkins, highlighting financial trends, audit findings, and recommendations for improved accounting practices. The board discussed several procurement and contracting matters, including approval of contracts for road construction and extension projects such as the State Route 166 Chapel Hill roundabout and Lee Road extension, with contracts awarded to Barto Paving LLC and Atlas Appraisal Services respectively. On-call pavement marking contracts were awarded to Peak Pavement Markings and Tidville Traffic Solutions. The board also approved renewal of a training platform contract for E911 communications officers and discussed emergency services agreements with 1800 Board Up of Georgia, with concerns raised about procurement processes and vendor rotation. Additionally, the board considered adoption of development impact fees and capital improvement elements, and approved contracts related to aquatic center lifeguard training and fire department equipment agreements. Several items were deferred pending further review. The session concluded with a unanimous vote to enter executive session for litigation, personnel, real estate, and cybersecurity matters.

**Source:** Douglas County Government