Heard County commissioners reach consensus on $2-per-hour raise for county employees
May 21, 2026
At a May 21 work session the Heard County Board of Commissioners agreed informally to a $2-per-hour raise for all county employees, estimated to cost about $1 million; raises are scheduled to begin with the second paycheck in December after a payroll shift tied to T‑SPLOST.
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The Heard County Board of Commissioners reached consensus May 21 to provide a $2-per-hour raise for all county employees, both full- and part-time, officials said. The board discussed timing and funding during a budget work session and did not take formal action or hold a recorded vote.
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