# BOC Meeting 9-14-2026

The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 14, 2026, where they addressed several procurement and budget-related matters. The board approved budget amendments, purchase order ratifications, and financial reports indicating revenues exceeding projections partly due to a state paving grant. They authorized a short-term tax anticipation note to manage cash flow until state and federal funds are received. The commissioners approved multiple grant applications totaling over $900,000, including funds for accountability courts, prosecution support, sheriff's office modernization, and metropolitan planning. They also approved the surplus and auction of two high-mileage sheriff vehicles and authorized the purchase of five new vehicles for law enforcement. Additionally, the board approved a contract related to material testing for the West Side Park Community Center with a maximum cost of $65,006.93, funded by the 2024 SPLOST. Ordinance amendments concerning building permits, hydrant distances, advertising size, and road quality for developers were approved. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about data center development, transparency, environmental issues, and community impact, with calls for moratoriums and stricter regulations. The board indicated no new data center approvals would be considered until an ordinance is in place. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for personnel and real estate matters, with no action to be taken afterward.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [BOC Meeting 9-14-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxmGinp_0Co) - Whitfield County