Newton County Board of Commissioners
September 16, 2025
Call to Order Special Called Meeting (0:00:10)
Pledge of Allegiance (0:00:23)
Executive Session (0:03:05)
Executive Session Adjourned (0:23:05)
1. Call to Order (0:26:51)
2. Invocation (0:27:06)
3. Pledge of Allegiance (0:27:45)
4. Adoption of the Agenda (0:28:22)
5. Citizen Comments (agenda topics only) (0:28:46)
6. Reports from the County Manager (0:29:48)
7. Consent Agenda (0:30:06)
8. (0:30:23) Consideration of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit Intergovernmental Agreement of Employment and Compensation of Court Reporters and Substitutes for Court Reporters for the Superior Courts of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit. The funds are currently budgeted.
Presenter: Ken Wynne, Chief Judge, Superior Courts
Proclamation Presentation – State Representative Sharon Henderson (0:30:21)
9. (0:40:17) Consideration of the Mission Construction, LLC., Construction Services Agreement – Jail Pod Roof Replacement, Maintenance and Repairs @ Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
Cost: $81,400.00
Funding Source: Capital Improvement
Budgeted: Yes
Presenter: Sheriff Ezell Brown
10. (0:41:21) Consideration of Gaither’s Budget Amendment Transfer for structural repairs for Harris Spring Church and the pavilion.
Transfer Amount: $50,000.00
Budgeted: Yes
Presenter: Brittany White, Director of Finance
11. (0:43:10) Consideration of the City of Social Circle annexation of property known as
Tax Parcel 0132 001E (+/- 41.55 acres) located at 1279 Cannon Drive. The request to be
annexed is for the purpose to develop a Data Center.
Deadline: September 16, 2025
Presenter(s): Attorney Molly Esswein
12. (0:47:20) Discussion and consideration – C2i Change Order #2 to the Professional Services Agreement
for RFP 22-19 Cornish Creek Water Treatment Facility In-Plan SCAD Replacement Project.
Cost: $11,515.34
Funding Source: Capital Improvements
Budgeted: Yes
Presenter: James Brown
7:30pm Public Zoning Hearing
1. (0:57:14) CUP25-000008 (Conditional Use Permit)
Location: 3198 Salem Rd
Applicant: Yaser Hana
Map & Parcel Number: 0012 167A
FLUM: DN (Development Node)
Zoning: CH (Highway Commercial)
District: 3 (Three)
Acreage: 1.17 acres
Request: Conditional use permit to operate an automotive dealership in Salem Overlay Tier 2.
On 8/26/25 the Planning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 3-1.
2. (1:11:52) REZ25-000002 (Rezoning) Companion Cases: OTC25-0001 & CUP25-000009
Location: 5242 Salem Rd
Applicant: Gladys Lee
Map & Parcel Number: 0028 019
FLUM: DN (Development Node)
Zoning: R-2 (Single-Family Residential), Salem Tier 2 Moderate Commercial
Proposed Zoning: CN (Neighborhood Commercial)
District: 4 (Four)
Acreage: 5.41 acres
Request: Rezone from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial). The
purpose is to establish a daycare center.
On 8/26/25 the Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
3. (1:23:17) CUP25-000009 (Conditional Use permit) Companion Cases: OTC25-0001 & REZ25-
000002
Location: 5242 Salem Rd
Applicant: Gladys Lee
Map & Parcel Number: 0028 019
FLUM: DN (Development Node)
Zoning: R-2 (Single-Family Residential), Salem Tier 2 Moderate Commercial
Proposed Zoning: CN (Neighborhood Commercial)
District: 4 (Four)
Acreage: 5.41 acres
Request: Conditional use permit to establish a daycare center with 7+ children in an existing
home.
On 8/26/25 the Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
4. (1:32:11) FLU25-000004 (Future Land Use Amendment)
Location: 3396 Hwy 212
Applicant: Raghupal Dimidi
Map & Parcel Number: 0032 037E
FLUM: RR (Rural Residential)
Proposed FLUM: COM (Commercial)
Zoning: A-R (Agricultural Residential)
District: 1 (One)
Acreage: 1 acre
Request: Amend FLUM of 1 acre from RR (Rural Residential) to COM (Commercial) to allow
for a rezoning of this parcel and 3400 Hwy 212 to CH (Highway Commercial). The proposed
use is a C-store w/pumps and restaurant.
On 8/26/25 the Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
5. (1:38:31) CUP25-000010 (Conditional Use permit)
Location: Williams Rd
Applicant: Jason Parker
Map & Parcel Number: 0061 024A
FLUM: IND (Industrial)
Zoning: CG (General Commercial)
District: 5 (Five)
Acreage: 6 acres
Request: Conditional use permit for a special events facility for Central Community Outreach
Church.
On 8/26/25 the Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
13. Citizen comments (1:51:49)
14. Board Comments (1:52:39)
15. Adjourn (1:54:12)
