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Paulding County commissioners approve equipment purchases, airport contracts and name Erica Parish DOT director
Summary
At a May 5 meeting, the Paulding County Board of Commissioners approved multiple vehicle and heavy-equipment purchases, awarded a $2.47 million road realignment contract, authorized GDOT airport contracts and confirmed Erica Parish as director of the county Department of Transportation.
Paulding County commissioners on May 5 approved a package of equipment purchases, awarded a major road realignment contract and authorized airport-related contracts while confirming the chairman's nominee to lead the county Department of Transportation.
The meeting opened with a prayer from Michael Williams, pastor at New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, and a presentation of colors by a local high-school color guard. The board then adopted the special-call meeting minutes from May 5, 2026.
Votes at a glance
- Purchase: two 2026 Ford Explorers for the sheriff's office from Hardy Family Ford for $77,250; funded from SPLAS funds; approved by voice vote. - Award: Due West Road (SR 95) realignment awarded to Wilson Construction Management LLC for $2,472,653.54; funding noted as Sploss; approved by voice vote. - Equipment purchases under Sourcewell contracts for Paulding County…
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