Pickens County Board of Commissioners | September 21, 2026

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 21, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement-related topics included the receipt and review of proposals for an RFP, with recommendations expected at a future meeting, and the upcoming closing on a public safety building project. The board also discussed multiple aviation-related lease agreements for hangar land parcels, approving leases with North Georgia Grady Incorporated, PB&J Construct Contractors, and an individual lease with Mr. Robert Halls, generating annual and monthly revenues. Additionally, the board approved the advertisement of the 2026 mill rate with a rollback to reduce the tax rate, reflecting budget considerations. The meeting also covered zoning changes and emergency management ordinance updates, including the repeal and replacement of the existing civil emergencies chapter with a new emergency management chapter to streamline disaster response and align with state law. Motions related to procurement and budget were passed unanimously or with minimal opposition, and no executive session was held.