Spalding County approves first reading of 'board‑up and blight' ordinance; placement in code debated

Aug 4, 2026

On first reading the board advanced a 'board‑up and blight' ordinance that adds provisions to unfit buildings and structures; commissioners debated whether boarding provisions should be placed with substandard housing or blight rules and asked staff to adjust placement for second reading.

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The Spalding County Board of Commissioners approved a first reading of a proposed 'board‑up and blight' ordinance after commissioners debated where new boarding provisions should sit within the county code.

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