The Madison County Board of Commissioners handled several routine and administrative items at its Dec. 29 meeting, including proclamations, licenses, a tax‑foreclosure resolution and a subdivision preliminary plat.

Proclamation: The board adopted a proclamation recognizing Beck Farms (Jerry Beck and family) as a Georgia Centennial Family Farm, citing the Georgia Centennial Farm program and its partners. The proclamation text and a photo presentation were included in the meeting record.

Licenses: County staff reported 22 beer and wine license applications for 2026 had met requirements for advertising, posting, fingerprinting and background checks. The board approved the 2026 beer and wine license applications (list on file with county clerk). Staff noted several applicants must pay licensing fees before picking up final licenses.

Judicial tax foreclosure resolution: The board adopted a resolution authorizing the tax commissioner to pursue judicial foreclosure under Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 5 of the Official Code of Georgia in appropriate cases of ad valorem tax delinquency. Commissioners discussed that the authority is intended for rare or specific cases and that it remains a county‑level tool when nonjudicial processes are insufficient.

Subdivision preliminary plat: The board reviewed and approved the preliminary plat for Madisonville Subdivision (developer Rose Founders LLC). Representative Matt Kattu described the plan — 65 cottages and 82 estate lots, a homeowners association with architectural controls, and proposed amenities including a cabana, pool and pickleball courts — and confirmed water and sewer arrangements and emergency access plans. The board moved and approved the preliminary plat as presented.

Ending: Several items were postponed for lack of documentation (an agreement with the court circuit was removed until contracts are finalized), and staff will return outstanding items to a subsequent meeting for final action.