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Williams said extension activities in the quarter included a home vegetable-gardening class, a forage farm tour, collaborations with Hart County, a third-grade environmental summit, and ag days. For 4-H, she reported club meetings, summer programming and competitions (including archery, livestock and wildlife teams) and multiple summer camps in June and July. In Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS), Williams continued a program at the high school called \"Independently Healthy\" teaching life skills to special-education students, ran a heart-disease prevention lunch series at the government complex, completed food-preservation training and planned future classes and a walking-for-wellness program.
Williams also announced a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service will be offered at the extension office during tax season to prepare simple tax returns for qualifying residents, and that radon education is planned because radon is a concern in the county.
Commissioners and staff encouraged Williams to coordinate with the senior center and county communications staff to publicize programs; staff said they would post events on the county website and Facebook page.
Why this matters: Extension programming provides agricultural education, youth development through 4-H, life-skills and health programming, and direct services such as VITA tax assistance that support residents with low-cost or free services.
Next steps: Williams will continue to deliver the planned programs, schedule food preservation classes and radon education, and coordinate publicity with county staff and senior services.
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Patrick told the board he bought an 8.5-acre parcel and is living in a camper with two cats while he arranges funding and a construction loan. He said he had obtained previous permission to extend permit timelines when he anticipated delays and that he is working with his builder, Stratton, to get the next-stage permit and a construction loan.
County building staff told the board the residential permit dates back to January 2024 and the camper permit was issued in July 2024; inspections completed to date include slab plumbing and slab prep but no rough-in inspection yet. Staff recommended that, if the board approves a six-month camper permit extension, the board require a passing rough-in inspection within 90 days as a condition of the extension.
The board motioned to approve the six-month extension with the 90-day passing rough-in condition; commissioners expressed concern about the applicant's finances and the risk that, if a construction loan does not materialize, the property could contain a partially built structure after the permit period ends.
Why this matters: County building codes and permit timelines regulate temporary living arrangements tied to ongoing construction. The board balanced the applicant's individual circumstances against the county's interest in ensuring active, progressing construction and safety inspections.
Details and conditions: Staff said the applicant must pay the required extension fees to the office; staff recommended approval provided a passing rough-in inspection occurs within the 90-day window. Commissioners noted the extension would not guarantee a certificate of occupancy (CO) within six months and warned the applicant that if larger funding plans fail, he might face having to vacate the lot at the end of an extended permit term.
Next steps: Applicant to submit fees and aim to complete the rough-in inspection within 90 days; building staff to inspect and report back to the board if the condition is not met.
","The board approved a six-month extension for a camper permit for William Patrick while he completes construction; the extension is conditioned on a passing rough-in inspection within 90 days and the applicant's continued effort to secure a construction loan.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6153281,"Madison County to repair three bridges, award road preservation contracts and pursue $1.04 million LMA grant",92,2812000,2904000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493709-dac49842af52ac69ff576eb010404928&start=2812&end=2904","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493709-dac49842af52ac69ff576eb010404928/thumbnail_2812000.jpg","/articles/6153281/Madison-County/Georgia/Madison-County-to-repair-three-bridges-award-road-preservation-contracts-and-pursue-104-million-LMA-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6153281-834bafcf79fb27f839d4e3654a386b0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773646521&Signature=Zk6-qSXsS9aycJQceyt2R59SeMC~XmbeoDvzB0DYMXYn3ihUpHarukEgJUYDYtHQPFtasZkUQkkPR8Pd~K32lrBWvQQaKnmKb04kkC0hO9SELloCe8OtT-EDI1BVzgcgcnwU17n3Pm49bb-WHj72bhi~oxid2tiSbN5ZKZgczgX-nr-S4wQ8q~pjuOjIQ4mnJSxJLDfEn7ccYGz2hHR0zwUdOFLeuUXF5btBIz8v9N3Nw4b9SHAmpdwZAAzSNiPvosSBkvjv6a9hZu5lEBrIGCKqIpObm1Yqa-o5HIRjYJQU7EbkI5ZrPiHPDrwHudp4xy-ju2WtSKQlEWgBTBhY5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MADISON COUNTY, Ga. — County staff reported multiple road and bridge projects July 28: repairs to three bridges, preservation work slated for August, and a large Local Maintenance and Assistance (LMA) grant award that together affect road maintenance planning for the coming year.
County staff said Suncoast Restoration Waterproofing will repair three bridges — one on Rogers Mill Road and two on Calvert Danielsville Road — and that the county hopes the work can be completed by August 2025. Staff told the board the contractor delivered equipment to the Rogers Mill Road site the same week. The county aims to get Rogers Mill Road open before school starts, if not shortly thereafter.
The county also awarded micro-treatment, pavement-preservation, and striping work for the 2025 preservation program to Asphalt Pavement Systems; that work was scheduled to begin in August. Separately, staff reported the chairman's office submitted an application and was awarded $1,037,295 in LMA grant funds for 2026 and earlier noted a SAP (State Aid Program) award of $581,950 for restriping, signage updates and some road widening projects.
Why this matters: Bridge repairs and preservation treatments affect school transportation routes, emergency access and long-term maintenance costs. The LMA and SAP awards provide state-level funding that reduces the county's direct capital burden for those projects.
Details and field issues: Staff described current field work and utility-locate challenges on certain roads tied to upcoming projects, including coordination with AT&T, Windstream and pipeline locates. They also discussed right-of-way questions and resident concerns where fences and landscaping encroach on the county right of way; staff said field crews are working to minimize impacts and to move utilities where feasible. The county reminded residents to keep driveway entrances and approaches clear for emergency vehicles and said it has been undertaking more aggressive right-of-way clearing this year to reduce future maintenance.
Contractors and awards mentioned: Suncoast Restoration Waterproofing (bridge repairs), Asphalt Pavement Systems (micro-treatment/preservation/striping), and a reported LMA grant award for $1,037,295; SAP award of $581,950 referenced by county staff.
Next steps: Contractors plan to begin work in August; staff will continue locates and field assessments to minimize impacts to private property and finish preservation work this month.
","The county reported bridge repairs awarded to Suncoast Restoration Waterproofing, micro-treatment and striping contracts to Asphalt Pavement Systems, and a submitted LMA grant award of $1,037,295; county staff said they aim to reopen Rogers Mill Road before school starts.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6153286,"Madison County schedules budget work sessions and public hearings; staff presents millage-rate scenarios",139,2066000,2205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493709-dac49842af52ac69ff576eb010404928&start=2066&end=2205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493709-dac49842af52ac69ff576eb010404928/thumbnail_2066000.jpg","/articles/6153286/Madison-County/Georgia/Madison-County-schedules-budget-work-sessions-and-public-hearings-staff-presents-millage-rate-scenarios","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6153286-f6f8ec8d0b16d3f23a28c5882d5f7cd1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773646521&Signature=VMBLWdNc0P8Ro69PYASLPA0Qln7j-eMkHfI4YBinwUxk2oSFdP9H2nWfVZo9PmfwvsSVLUlFE1dWNPj1QlUzeFlBNQwnm87jBMrog8VM9tEbJGMKu1gBQnhJHn8MqtyDApCVqdMU8DuaZV7ASdUNWCehUyV4uQCuIJYD55DVoJ4xBrxa5dC-gKMz4PC9hXasyGKF5QHKqpf-6em8XMcplMLq7aj2Y6YMQZx~LiF6PTAWBnjq6Y01HSHlbt7S2j38~Fso93JGS04my5iNnC04m1YXfBX2NITQ2rRcBSWOMRyvYfIWFGem-im7Hq4JdbLWnff6KLjlHXxvSF3xuOHAvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MADISON COUNTY, Ga. — County staff on July 28 outlined the public hearing schedule and work sessions for the 2026 budget year and presented initial millage-rate scenarios, including one that holds the millage rate steady.
Staff notified the board that two public hearings required by state law were rescheduled to Aug. 18 and Aug. 22 after a missed advertising deadline; state law requires at least one hearing to be held at 6 p.m. when an increase is expected. Staff also scheduled budget work sessions on Aug. 11 (6:30 a.m.) and two daytime sessions in the same month with departmental staff.
Staff described a baseline scenario that holds the millage rate (no rollback and no increase) and noted the tax-ad notice language will show a 6.83% percentage as required for the advertisement. Staff said they are still running two other rollback scenarios and will finalize revenue estimates later this week before further review with the board.
Why this matters: Scheduling and advertising public hearings and work sessions is a legal step in the county budget process. The millage-rate choice affects taxpayers'bills and the amount of revenue available for county services.
Details and next steps: Staff said the board will hold the required public hearings and then consider adoption; the final budget vote is scheduled for the September meeting. The county provided a five-year history with three scenarios and said staff will meet to comb through numbers this week. Two public hearings were delayed because of an internal misunderstanding about the newspaper deadline; staff called the published schedule a \"worst-case scenario\" and said they hope to refine numbers before the hearings.
","County staff outlined the 2026 budget calendar, three public hearings (two rescheduled), and an initial scenario holding the millage rate steady while indicating a 6.83% tax-penalty percentage for ad language; further staff work will refine rollback scenarios.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6153290,"Madison County commissioners approve SPLOST intergovernmental agreement and ask elections superintendent to call ballot question",187,1219000,1406000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493709-dac49842af52ac69ff576eb010404928&start=1219&end=1406","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493709-dac49842af52ac69ff576eb010404928/thumbnail_1219000.jpg","/articles/6153290/Madison-County/Georgia/Madison-County-commissioners-approve-SPLOST-intergovernmental-agreement-and-ask-elections-superintendent-to-call-ballot-question","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6153290-6ab5d4c3a94bfd279c55565e5c76ede8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773646521&Signature=UvHI3ILwmXDWi0dqW4m-mnCWi65BIAQSxuKB2zG5H5SakcEqpuuZ8JcQ6oQpsUXwjSaRjnL-oDwKD7uTI4MUBRjU0GrPiMQ~~gqf~OnRahJbO9PT6Tp~ZBf7G46U6jWvAD4hAaPxKMKMZusP9eKC5mVicC~zs5hToAXATkfCoZlvBYl1f3Ukoxd42ReBgHXX7~TevmBeVQ6TxYUdetF7n0qgcvE-q1tL0RiBMxjCV6500fbyAPyS5SWW8Is1D2TF9W-UYzTIM3mw758~beVggI7MdMhFUYtav~utmn6Lt-8D5igkmHlatMpLnIAhtd3s~DqdlLEa9gsQ1DiL5gnLWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MADISON COUNTY, Ga. — The Madison County Board of Commissioners voted July 28 to approve an intergovernmental agreement with municipal partners to place a 1% special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) on the ballot and authorized the board chair to execute the agreement.
The approval includes a companion resolution asking the election superintendent to call an election and to use ballot language attached as an exhibit to the resolution.
The SPLOST agreement lists projects and distribution percentages for each participating city and gives the county authority to collect the tax. Commissioners moved and seconded the resolution in open session; the board recorded affirmative votes and adopted both the intergovernmental agreement and the election-resolution language.
County staff said the agreements and the ballot verbiage will be forwarded to the election superintendent after final signatures are collected from the participating cities. County staff also thanked staff attorney Mike Pruitt for preparing the package of resolutions and documents.
Why this matters: A SPLOST approval by voters would authorize a dedicated local sales tax for capital outlay projects across the county and its cities; the agreement being approved tonight determines which projects and what shares each city receives if voters approve the tax.
Details and procedure: County staff described this item as the intergovernmental agreement that lists projects and distribution percentages and noted two related resolutions would also be voted on that evening. Commissioners discussed whether any jurisdiction could request funds upfront; staff said that question was premature at this stage because the item before the board was placement of the question on the ballot. The board then voted to adopt the agreement and the resolution authorizing the chairman to sign.
Next steps: County staff will collect remaining signatures on the agreement from cities, then deliver the signed intergovernmental agreement and the board's resolution to the election superintendent so the question can be placed on the ballot. The ballot language itself is attached as an exhibit to the resolution and will be what voters see if the election is called.
","The board approved an intergovernmental agreement allocating projects and percentages for a 1% special purpose local option sales tax and passed a resolution asking the election superintendent to place the SPLOST question on the ballot.","actionData","errors"]

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