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County okays $13,000 for airport tree removal, allows TSPLOST funding use

Dodge County Board of Commissioners · July 6, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a $13,000 request from Heart of Georgia Regional Airport for tree removal, with the stipulation that Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) funds could be used.

Jeff Fordham, manager of Heart of Georgia Regional Airport, requested $13,000 for tree removal at the airport. Commissioner Sharon Cobb Flanagan moved to approve the request; Commissioner Brian Watkins seconded with the stipulation that TSPLOST funds could be used. Attorney Ron Daniels affirmed the funding option and the board voted unanimously to approve the $13,000 expenditure.

The minutes show the approval included allowance to use TSPLOST funds but do not list whether the county will allocate funds immediately or require further administrative steps; the board’s vote authorized the expenditure in principle during the meeting.