Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Pamela D. Turner’s organization
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Ben Hill County Board Of Commissioners Regular Monthly Meeting
The board received a report on library operations and a county manager's update regarding a CDBG grant for road paving and attendance at an upcoming conference. New business included the approval of a resolution declaring property surplus and authorizing its disposal, the authorization to file a Department of Transportation grant application, and the approval of the 2026 LMIG/LRA bid for road resurfacing. The board also authorized the purchase of a 420XE backhoe and two dump trucks, and appointed a voting delegate for the Legislative Leadership Conference. Additionally, a discussion was held regarding the criteria and processes for road paving projects.
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The board meeting primarily focused on the adoption of the 2026 millage rate for the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the county. The approved millage rates were set at 13.823 mills for Ben Hill County and 14.596 mills for the Ben Hill County School District.
Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ben Hill County Board Of Commissioners Regular Monthly Meeting
The board meeting featured reports from Legacy Behavioral Health regarding mental health services and the Legacy Prevention Initiative regarding youth substance abuse prevention. The County Manager provided updates on road repairs following recent rainfall and the 2025 preliminary ratio study. An auditor presented on the 2025 audit and the financial health of the General Fund. The Board approved a resolution revising the Emergency Operations Plan, authorized the conveyance of property along Ed Ward Road, and approved funding for roads under the 2026 LMIG program. Public comments addressed property drainage concerns and access to tax assessor records.
Jul 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ben Hill County Board of Commissioners Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
The meeting included a public hearing regarding a special exception for a single-chair salon. The EMA director provided updates on the transition to the Hyper-Reach notification system. The County Manager reported on road conditions and projects. The board approved an alcohol application for Tri County Seafood Shell Shack, reappointed a member to the Department of Family and Children Services, and approved a special exception for a salon. Additionally, the board authorized a property disposal resolution, approved the Public Defender FY 2026-2027 budget and contract, and awarded a contract for Flint Road repairs to Griffin Grading and Concrete LLC.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
