Commission forms Claxton Elementary task force to guide sale process

May 18, 2026

Following public comment from a local real‑estate professional, the commission approved a task force with four county commissioners and four school board members to advise on disposition options for the Claxton Elementary property and to avoid pre‑selecting a procurement method without broader review.

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The commission voted to form a Claxton Elementary task force to advise on how best to market and dispose of the surplus Claxton Elementary property. The motion passed May 18 after public comment from Jason Deal, a local real‑estate broker, who urged transparency, broad market exposure, and procedures that maximize taxpayer value.

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