Board Of Commissioners

Agenda — 6 items

1. Approval to execute a landlord consent form authorizing Verizon's environmental consultant to conduct a site walk in support of Phase 1 due diligence for the proposed lease of space on the County-owned radio tower, with no impact to E-911's budget, and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
2. Approval to award a unit price contract pursuant to Solicitation 25-032 to Baldwin Paving Co. to supply county wide FY26 asphalt materials for in-house needs and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
3. Approval to award a unit price contract pursuant to Solicitation 25-033 to Martin Marietta to supply county wide FY26 gravel materials for in-house needs and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
4. Authorization to accept the FY26 Enhancement and Innovation Award from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) (AW-ACFP-26-454-125) in the amount of $24,180 with a $4,267 in-kind match (Director's Salary) to provide GPS and Alcohol monitoring for participants in the Douglas Circuit Accountability Courts, amend the budget, and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
5. Approval to award a unit price contract pursuant to Solicitation 25-031 to Short Load Ready Mix Concrete LLC dba Quick Mix Concrete to supply county wide FY26 asphalt materials for in-house needs and authorize the Chairman to sign all related documents pending final legal review.
6. Join District 1 Commissioner Henry Mitchell III for a Joint Town Hall Meeting with City of Douglasville Councilman Sam Davis (Ward 3, Post 2) and Councilman Devetrion Caldwell (Ward 3, Post 1). The event will be held this Saturday, January 10 beginning at noon at 8599 Braylen Manor Drive in Douglasville. Come learn about current and future developments in District 1 and the City of Douglasville and engage with fellow citizens. We look forward to seeing you there!<br><br>Congratulations to District 3 Commissioner Martin Raxton who was recently honored with the <strong>Rising Star Award </strong>presented by the Georgia Association of Black County Officials. This award reflects Commissioner Raxton’s leadership, service, and impact within the community and state which embody the mission and values of the organization. We applaud Commissioner Raxton on this outstanding achievement and are grateful for his service to Douglas County!Join Keep Douglas County Beautiful on Saturday, January 10, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Home Depot Lithia Springs, for the “Bring One for the Chipper" Christmas tree and wreath recycling event! Remember to bring live trees and wreaths that are unbound and without decorations. Looking forward to seeing you there!In commemoration of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Keep Douglas County Beautiful (KDCB) will provide free tree saplings to the community on Friday, January 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse. The giveaway will include Elite Loblolly and Piedmont Loblolly seedlings, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Join us as we continue to foster a clean, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing environment for all citizens.Douglas County Government, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs is conducting the bi-annual Point-In-Time count to determine the number of unhoused people in our community. The PIT count raises public awareness, promotes collaboration across the region and provides needed demographic and survey data, which enables communities to apply for increased housing funds. Volunteers are needed on the evening of Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, to assist agency partners with facilitating the count. For more information or to register to volunteer, please contact Constituent Services Manager, Wendy Caudle, at 770-920-7440 or via at: email: constituentservices@douglascountyga.gov. The Douglas County State DUI and Drug Court is excited to announce the launch of its new website with assistance from the START Foundation! Visit www.dcstart.org to learn more about their programs, access helpful resources, stay informed about upcoming events, and connect with program staff. The START Foundation provides funding for important program activities, including the new website, participant resources, graduations, and other events. This support allows State DUI and Drug Court programs to better serve participants throughout their recovery journey.The 2026 Citizens Academy application is now available! Citizens Academy is a 10-week interactive program that provides Douglas County residents with a deeper, more nuanced understanding of local government. Participants will engage directly with county leaders, staff, and experts to explore the inner workings of county government, from policy making to departmental structure and key services/functions. The program is free and open to citizens 18 and older. Apply today! For more information email constituentservices@douglascountyga.gov or visit the Constituent Services page on our website: douglascountyga.gov.

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