Lowndes County board approves intent to issue general obligation note, authorizes $5 million road plan advertisement

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on April 15 to approve a resolution of intent to sell and issue a general obligation note to fund additional road paving and equipment and to authorize advertisement of a $5 million road plan.

The motion to approve the resolution of intent was made by Supervisor Jeff Smith and seconded by Supervisor Andy Williamson; the board's vote was 5-0. Representatives from Government Consultants, Inc. (Steve Pittman) and Butler Snow (Sue Fairbank) were listed as present for the agenda item. Separately, Purchase Clerk Carrie Stephenson requested permission to advertise the $5 million road plan; Supervisor Williamson moved to advertise, Supervisor Smith seconded, and the vote was 5-0.

The board record notes the resolution of intent but does not specify the principal amount, interest rate, or repayment schedule for the proposed general obligation note. The advertisements authorized for the $5 million road plan similarly aim to publicize the county's planned use of funds; the meeting minutes do not provide further detail about specific project lists, timelines, or the proposed distribution of the $5 million.

Board members framed the items as part of routine capital planning. Golden Triangle Planning and Development was on the agenda the same…