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Spalding County lays out seven 2026 priorities; officials flag SR‑155 funding loss and water‑system concerns
Summary
County manager presented seven budget priorities including jail needs and tax evaluation. Commissioners reacted to a Georgia DOT letter declining SR‑155 redesignation funding and pressed for contingency planning after a recent water incident flagged insufficient notification and alternative supply options.
The Spalding County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 2 reviewed seven priorities officials will use to shape the fiscal‑year 2027 budget and heard updates on transportation funding and a recent water incident that raised readiness questions.
County Manager Dr. Ledbetter outlined the board's retreat priorities for 2026: addressing jail needs; evaluating taxes; strengthening code enforcement; improving transportation infrastructure; enhancing animal control services; managing trash and waste; and supporting efforts to reduce homelessness. He said staff will use those priorities during budget preparations and provide monthly updates to the board.
Dr. Ledbetter also told the board the Georgia Department of…
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