Board Of Commissioners

October 20, 2026 Final

Agenda — 39 items

Motion to confirm Elliott Buggs as Director of Information Services and to approve employment contract and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending legal review.
Motion to confirm Travis McDonald as Division Director of Development Services and to approve employment contract and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending legal review.
Motion to confirm Katrina Harley as Division Director of Public Services and to approve employment contract and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval to correct the contracting entity on the Master Contract for Services from Pro-Bel to Pro-Bel Enterprises Limited and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Motion to confirm James Worthington as the Assistant County Administrator/Chief of operations and to approve employment contract and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending legal review.
Approval of a contract with Judicial Alternatives of Georgia, Inc. (JAG) for misdemeanor probation services for State Court for January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027 in the amount of $50,630.50 with automatic renewal for four successive one-year terms until December 31, 2031 and increase the amount for the November 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 contract by 771.75 and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review
Approval of a contract with E.R. Snell in the amount of $2,296,807.35 for the 2026 Patching, Milling, & Resurfacing of various Douglas County Roads to be funded by the LRA Grant in the amount of $1,837,631.32 and SPLOST 2022 in the amount of $459,176.03 and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval of a contract with InVeris Training Solutions for XWT Wireless Target Carrie closed-track rail system for the Sheriff's Department indoor shooting range (Building improvement) in the amount of $119,000 to be funded by the 2022 SPLOST fund and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval of a contract with Alternative Environment Landscape Management, INC. pursuant to Solicitation 2026-011 for landscape services for the I-20 interchanges (at Liberty Rd., Post Rd., Lee Rd., Thornton Rd.) in the amount of $18,674.43 per month for services between Novemeber 2026 through December 31st, 2027 to be funded from the DOT Maintenance budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval of a Comcast master service agreement and an auto-renewing 3-year service agreement for internet at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Lithia Springs Precinct in the total amount is $10,802.55 to be funded through the Sheriff's Office current 2026 budget and authorizes the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval of the BIS Digital Full Support Agreement in the amount of $6,400.23 to be funded by the Juvenile Court budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval to extend the ARPA Subrecipient Agreement for S.H.A.R.E House for an additional 45 days, with no impact to the budget, to allow for final closeout activities and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval of an agreement between Douglas County Government’s Human Resources department and Positive Coaching and Diversity Institute, Inc (PPCaDI) to provide Workplace Culture and Leadership Development training on November 6, 2026 in the amount of $21,000 to be funded through the department's existing budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Work Session Minutes of October 5, 2026.
Acceptance of the monthly Financial/Budget Report for September 2026.
Commission Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2026.
Approval of the 2027 schedule for BOC Work Sessions, Commission Meetings, Planning & Zoning Board Meetings and Variance Hearings.
Executive Session Minutes of October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026
Approval to accept as a Ground Ambulance Provider for Medicare/Medicaid Services a 2026 Interim Upper Payment Limit amount of $288,689.00 for patient transports and pay the Intergovernmental Transfer amount of $96,336.00 to the Georgia Department of Community Health funded by the Fire Department budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Motion to approve as discussed in Executive Session in regard to arbitration on annexation of property on Lee Road and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Proclaiming October as World Blindness Awareness Month in Douglas County.
Join District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III for the I Am Youth Sneakerhead Brunch this Saturday, October 24, from 12-4 p.m. at 5903 Stewart Parkway in Douglasville. There will be giveaways, a live DJ, raffles, and more. We look forward to seeing you there! Congratulations to District 2 Commissioner Whitney Kenner Jones on her recent certification from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Lifelong Learning Academy. Commissioner Kenner Jones successfully completed the Academy’s core Certified County Commissioner requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy. Congratulations to District 3 Commissioner Martin Raxton on his recent certification from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Lifelong Learning Academy. Commissioner Raxton successfully completed the Intergovernmental Relations specialty track requirements. Congratulations to Vice Chair and District 4 Commissioner Mark Alcarez on his recent certification from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Lifelong Learning Academy. Commissioner Alcarez completed the Revenue and Finance specialty track. We applaud each of these Commissioners on these notable achievements and appreciate their service to the citizens of Douglas County!Advance voting for the Georgia General/Special Election will run through October 30, 2026. Advance voting locations will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday voting will be available this Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reminder: voters must report to their assigned precincts on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. For information on voting locations, precinct wait times, and sample ballots, and more, visit www.douglascountyga.gov and click on the Board of Elections tab.Join us on Friday, October 30 from 2p-4p for our annual Halloween festivities. Kids of all ages are invited to trick-or-treat at the Courthouse. We are proud to be part of the Teal Pumpkin project so that those with food allergies can still participate in the festivities. Please be advised, toy weapons (guns, knives, swords, pitchforks, or any sharp objects) are prohibited and will not be allowed in the courthouse.Join us for the Hispanic Heritage Festival on October 31 from 12 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Family Fun Center! This free community celebration will feature cultural performances, delicious food, games, and prizes. Mark your calendars for Douglas County’s Annual Veterans Day Parade. The event will be held on Saturday, November 7th at 11 a.m. in Downtown Douglasville. Join us as we honor our Veterans for their dedication and service! To register to participate or for additional parade information visit our website at www.douglascountyga.gov or email constituentservices@douglascountyga.gov.
Motion to approve job descriptions for Public Services Division Director and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Motion to approve as discussed in Executive Session in regard to Majid matter and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Douglas County.
Motion to approve as discussed in Executive Session in regard to Jhamarr Robins matter and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Proclaiming November 1, 2026 as Retired Educators Day in Douglas County.
Motion to approve as discussed in Executive Session in regard to Chapel Hill Road widening project and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Youth Commission Swearing In
Motion to approve as discussed in Executive Session in regard to Phillips matter and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Douglas County.
Motion to approve as discussed in Executive Session in regard to Chapel Hill Road roundabout project and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Acceptance of a donation of 2 obstacles (Curbs) for the Allen Major Skate Park which are popular obstacles utilized by skaters of all skill levels and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to accept the 2027 Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) grant (GA-2027-DouglasSO-170) award from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety in the amount of $38,635.52, with matching funds of $154,542.08 from the departments operating budget, amend the budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval to accept the FY27 Children in Need of Services Grant (AW-CHINS-2027-019-019) from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council in the amount of $66,000 with no match, to implement the Bridge Court Program for Children In Need of Services (CHINS) youth, amend the budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval to accept the 2026 GRPA-Atlanta Falcons/Blank Foundation partnership grant in the amount of $1,425 with no match, to help grow the game of football and encourage healthy activity at the grassroots level, amend the budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval to allocate 100% of the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction (179D) to Place Services, Inc for 4655 Timber Ridge at no cost to Douglas County and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to accept the Governor's Office of Highway Safety's 2027 Innovative Grants Award (GA-2027-DouglasSO-197) in the amount of $107,997.00 with no match, to reinstate the DCSO's Safe and Defensive Driving Education Program for Teens and expand the program to include a new component for older adults, amend the budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
Approval to accept a Grant reimbursement check in the amount of $10,000.00 from Norfolk Southern with no match required to support the DCFD Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team, amend the budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.

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