Board Of Commissioners
Agenda — 12 items
- Approval of an agreement with Dyer Rusbridge Argo, P.C., pursuant to solicitation # 26-013 in connection with PI 0019889, Lee Road Extension project, in the amount of $62,850 to be funded by SPLOST 2016 with 80% to be reimbursed by federal funds and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
- Approval of a consultant services agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC, in connection with PI 0019889 Lee Road Extension Project in the amount of $133,375.00 to be funded by SPLOST 2016 and 80% reimbursed by federal funds, pursuant to solicitation # 26-011 and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
- Approval for Douglas County E-911 to renew its agreement with Virtual Academy, a division of Savant Learning Systems, Incorporated for the continued provision of its training management, continuing education and Communications Training Officer (CTO) platform, at an annual cost of $2,425.00 to be funded by the 2026 E-911 budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
- Approval to enter into a Cooperative Equipment Agreement with the Georgia Forestry Commission to provide DOD Firefighter Property (FFP) for the purpose of fire suppression and fire prevention with no impact to the Fire Department budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
- Approval for Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with the American Red Cross for lifeguard training services in the amount of $250 for new certification and $150 for recertification per lifeguard to be funded by the Parks and Recreation Aquatic Center budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
- Approval of an employment contract with Molly Cooper as an Assistant Public Defender for State Court, to fill a vacant position already approved in the budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
- Approval of a contract with Bartow Paving, LLC, in the amount of $1,090,284.38, in connection with PI 0020661 SR 166 @ Chapel Hill Road Roundabout Project, pursuant to ITB 26-022, to be funded by SPLOST 2022 fund and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
- <span style="margin-left:0in;">Approval of the CJCC FY27 AW-ACFP-27-106 and CJCC FY27 AW-ACFP-27-147 grant-funded employee contract with Gabrielle Johnson as Juvenile Programs Mental Health Clinical Case Manager and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
- Approval of a task order with KCI Inc. in the amount of $33,031.68 to be funded by SPLOST 2016 for construction support services of PI 0020661 SR166 @ Chapel Hill Road Roundabout project and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
- Second Public Hearing on an amendment to the Douglas County Code of Ordinances to add Article XXIII, Development Impact Fees. (Commission Meeting/Tuesday)
- Approval to award on-call pavement marking contracts to Peek Pavement Markings and Tidwell Traffic Solutions, pursuant to ITB - 26-015, with no impact to the budget and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
- Congratulations to Chairwoman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones for being selected to receive the 2026 NFBPA National Leadership Award on behalf of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA). We applaud Madam Chair for this notable achievement and appreciate her service to the citizens of Douglas County!Chairman Jones is inviting the public to attend the annual 'Pink Out' Breast Cancer Awareness Month Rally on Thursday, October 8, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM on the Douglas County Courthouse steps. Join us as we stand in solidarity with the family and friends who are in the fight and honor those we’ve lost. We hope to see you there.The community is invited to join District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III for his next Coffee & Conversation on Saturday, October 3, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. at Kuumba Coffee in Douglasville. Coffee & Conversation provides an opportunity to discuss community issues, hear updates on county initiatives, ask questions, and share ideas. We look forward to connecting with you and hearing your input. Join District 2 Commissioner Whitney Kenner Jones and Managing Director for the Douglas County Department of Transportation, Suleman Rana for a T-SPLOST Town Hall on Wednesday, September 30 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Boundary Waters Activity Center. Citizens will have the opportunity to discuss local transportation needs, infrastructure priorities, and much more. We hope to see you there. Join District 3 Commissioner Martin Raxton and Douglas County's Department of Transportation Managing Director, Suleman Rana, for a T-SPLOST Town Hall on Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Citizens will have the opportunity to discuss local transportation needs, infrastructure priorities, and much more. Location to be determined.Vice-Chair and District 4 Commissioner Mark Alcarez and Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds are inviting the public to the St. Andrews Cookout on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at The Lakes at St. Andrews, 8531 St. Andrews Pkwy. in Winston. Come enjoy great eats and treats, music, games, and plenty of fellowship. We hope to see you there!Douglas County Senior Services will host its 6th Annual Health and Wellness Festival at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center on Friday, September 18, beginning at 10 a.m. Citizens will receive free health screenings, chiropractic services, health insurance information, and much more. This event is free to the public. We hope to see you there!September Saturdays is back! The family-friendly event will return with two weekends of community celebration and family fun. The first weekend will take place on September 19th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Boundary Waters Park. The festivities will continue Saturday, September 26th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse. For event details, vendor opportunities, and additional information, email constituentservices@douglascountyga.gov. We look forward to seeing you there!In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Douglas County Government is proud to present its newest art exhibit: “Voices of Heritage: Together We Are More.” This exhibit highlights culture, identity, tradition, and the collective strength of heritage. It will be on display in the 3rd floor art gallery at the Douglas County Courthouse now through October 30, 2026. Congratulations to the Office of Communications and the Graphic Operations team for winning two national 'Silver Circle' Savvy Awards from the City-County Communications and Marketing Association or 3CMA. The awards were given in recognition of the team's innovative 2026 State of the County video and for the Douglas County's Parks and Recreation logo redesign. We applaud the team's hard work, creativity, and commitment to excellence!
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