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Stephens County rescinds local state of emergency after weather response

Stephens County Board of Commissioners · February 10, 2026

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Summary

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners voted to rescind the county's local state of emergency, praising public works for their response during recent winter weather events and authorizing the chairman to sign a resolution to that effect.

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners voted to rescind a local state of emergency and authorized the chairman to sign a resolution formally ending the emergency.

Staff said the county's public works department did a "phenomenal job" operating during the emergency and that it was appropriate to rescind the declaration as conditions improved. "This is a great item to add... We're certainly happy that the state of emergency has passed," a staff member said, and the board moved to rescind the declaration.

The motion to rescind was seconded and carried on a voice vote. The transcript records appreciation for staff efforts and no further public comment on the rescission. The board's action concludes the local emergency status recorded earlier in county proceedings.