Paulding County Board of Commissioners - 09/22/2026

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 22, 2026, where several procurement and contract actions were approved. Key procurement decisions included awarding a $252,579 contract to Maxair Mechanical for HVAC unit replacements at the administration building, and approving a $93,016.48 purchase of equipment for a new fire rescue apparatus. A $501,579 change order was authorized for Magnum Contract LLC for soil remediation and emergency access drive work at Richland Creek Park. Additionally, the board approved a $222,312 purchase of Kubota membranes for the Pumpkin Vine Water Reclamation facility and renewed a $108,450 three-year subscription contract for AVEVA Flex software. Funding for these projects was allocated from general funds, SPLOST, and renewal and extension funds. The board also adopted resolutions authorizing land condemnation and acquisition for road widening projects. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about data center developments, including environmental, health, and community impacts, with calls for greater transparency, moratorium extensions, and community involvement in decision-making. No executive session was held, and the meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming public events and a motion to adjourn.