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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Spalding County

55°F (13°C)

Mostly sunny · H 57° L 34°

Population

68,8922024

Similar to communities in Georgia

Household income

$62,0712024

Similar to communities in Georgia

Home value

$228,7002024

Similar to communities in Georgia

Unemployment

3.9%2026

Similar to communities in Georgia

Violent crime

5412023

Less favorable than communities in Georgia

Work from home

7.2%2024

Similar to communities in Georgia

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Procurement

County recommends Gordian cooperative purchase for Oxford Square roof at $212,530

Staff recommended approving a cooperative purchase contract for roof replacement over three sections of Oxford Square (837 Memorial Drive); the lowest cooperative option — Gordian Source with Osprey Management and Dusty Greer Roofing — quoted $212,530, subject to county attorney review and scope confirmation.

Spalding County — Nov 3, 2026

Spalding County unveils department dashboards to boost transparency and performance tracking

Nov 3, 2026

Spalding County advances design phase for 117 E. Solomon; staff recommends $644,319.50 design contract

Nov 3, 2026

GDOT tells Spalding County developer will move SR‑16 frontage work forward; county to maintain beacon power

Nov 3, 2026

Act 457 (HB 1435) will require Spalding County to inventory parcels in airport impact areas or risk loss of LMIG funds

Nov 3, 2026

Budget

County to roll forward prior‑year encumbrances into FY27; amendments are housekeeping, not new spending

Nov 3, 2026

Taxes Millage

Spalding County adopts 2026 millage rate and consolidated tax levy; commissioners approve fire district and school millage consolidation

Nov 3, 2026

Traffic Safety

Commissioners approve 4-way stop at North Walker's Mill and High Falls roads; staff to return with solar lighting plan

Nov 3, 2026

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What stands out in Spalding County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Spalding County with communities in Georgia or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Spalding County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on income inequality (Gini coefficient).

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Recent meetings

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Nov 3Spalding County Board of Commissioners Work Session, November 2, 2026Act 457 requires airports to identify affected areas by 01/01/2027 and local governments to adopt required regulations by 07/01/2027.Nov 3Spalding County Board of Commissioners Regular Session, November 2, 2026Adopt 2026 county millage rate (4-0)Oct 28Spalding County Planning and Zoning Appeals- Zoning Hearing, October 27, 2026Commission approved readoptions individually; Bolton Parkway approved with one abstention.Oct 23Spalding County Board of Commissioners- Zoning Hearing, October 22, 2026Approve Appendix E amendment to allow digital message boards (4-0).

More coverage

County manager reports program wrap-ups, 125 miles of resurfacing and T-Sploss program ending Dec. 31

Nov 3, 2026

Vice Chair applauds downtown Halloween turnout, urges residents to vote

Nov 3, 2026

Board approves roofing quote for Oxford Square Shopping Center after noting unusually low bid

Nov 3, 2026

Commissioners approve Croix Engineering design for 117 East Solomon Street, aim to preserve historic facade

Nov 3, 2026