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Commissioner Jones proposes temporary increase to volunteer fire departments' monthly stipend

Upson County Board of Commissioners · May 6, 2026
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Summary

Commissioner Paul Jones asked the board to consider a temporary increase in volunteer fire department stipends from $750 to $1,000 per month to offset higher gas prices and inflation; the transcript does not show a vote or implementation plan.

Commissioner Paul Jones asked the board to consider increasing the monthly stipend for Upson County volunteer fire departments from $750 to $1,000 temporarily, citing higher gas prices and inflation.

The agenda notes the discussion item and the transcript records the proposal and the rationale. The excerpt does not record a motion to adopt the increase, a funding source, or a timeline for when the change would take effect if approved.