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Haralson County approves $1.7 million tax anticipation note, awards $3.02 million road contract

Haralson County Board of Commissioners · February 16, 2026

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Summary

Commissioners approved a $1.7 million tax anticipation note to shore up cash flow, awarded a $3,022,250 road contract to CW Matthews covering about 21.34 miles, and approved several smaller expenditures in a called meeting.

Haralson County commissioners voted to authorize a $1.7 million tax anticipation note to cover early‑year cash‑flow shortfalls and approved the county’s largest road contract for 2026.

Unidentified Speaker 7, presenting loan details, said, “The amount of the loan from American Commerce Bank would be $1,700,000,” and that the rate is about 4% to help the county through delayed property tax collections. Unidentified Speaker 5 moved to approve the tax anticipation note of $1,700,000 at 4% with the understanding the note would be paid off as tax revenues arrive; the motion was seconded by Unidentified Speaker 7 and passed by voice vote.

On procurement, Unidentified Speaker 4 recommended awarding the 2026 road work to CW Matthews as the lowest bidder at $3,022,250. Unidentified Speaker 1 moved to approve the bid, which passed after Unidentified Speaker 3 declared an abstention. County staff said the work represents about 21.34 miles of road repairs.

Votes at a glance - Tax anticipation note: $1,700,000 at ~4% from American Commerce Bank; approved (motion by Unidentified Speaker 5; second Unidentified Speaker 7). Due date stated as on or before 12/31/2026 in the motion language. - Road award: C.W. Matthews, $3,022,250; approved (motion by Unidentified Speaker 1; second Unidentified Speaker 2). One commissioner abstained. - Bell Tower Bash donation: $2,000 to the City of Buckhannon; approved. - ARPA judicial equipment: $60,000 previously allocated to judges; expenditure approved. - Clerk millage temporary resolution: authorized for the clerk to record under current millage rates until new rates are set; approved.

The board’s approvals are intended to maintain county operations and capital programs through the start of 2026. The tax note was described as a short‑term measure expected to be repaid once property tax statements are mailed and collections begin. The meeting adjourned to an executive session on property matters.