Dade County Commissioners to Address SPLOST, Board Appointments, EMS Contract at Workshop Meeting
The Dade County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop meeting Monday, February 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Dade County Administration, where commissioners are set to review a wide-ranging agenda that includes board appointments, SPLOST matters, financial reports, and emergency services.
Among the items scheduled for discussion are several proclamations, including:
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Optimist Day, recognizing the Trenton-Dade Optimist Club
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Arbor Day, set for February 20, 2026
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week, February 2–6, 2026
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American Heart Month and “Go Red” Day on February 6
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National FFA Week, February 21–28, 2026
Commissioners will also consider multiple board appointments and reappointments, including positions on the Special Use Permit Board, Department of Family and Children Services Board, and the Trenton-Dade Advisory Board.
Several SPLOST-related items are on the agenda, including:
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A monthly update on the construction of the new Elections Building
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An intergovernmental agreement related to SPLOST
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A resolution to reimpose and collect SPLOST, including a call for a referendum
Financial and operational items include:
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The FY25 Annual Financial Statement for the period ending June 30, 2025
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A report from the Dade County Senior Center, presented by Nutrition Site Manager Larry Walker
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Disposal of surplus county property
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Consideration of a FY-2026 transportation services contract for the Department of Human Services
Commissioners will also review several grant and public safety items, including:
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A Georgia County Internship Program grant
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An Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Grant for ambulance replacement
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A Request for Proposals for a 2026 Emergency Medical Services agreement
In addition, the board will discuss proposed amendments to the county’s solar power generation ordinance and consider a moratorium on solar permitting.
The workshop meeting is open to the public and will be streamed in accordance with Georgia’s Open Meetings Act.
Dade County Commissioners to Hear Reports, Presentations at Regular Monthly Meeting
The Dade County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., with a full agenda that includes department reports, community presentations, fiscal matters, and consideration of items from the workshop agenda.
The meeting will begin with a call to order, followed by the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
During the Point of Personal Privilege, county commissioners will present district reports, providing updates on issues impacting their respective areas.
Community Appearances
Several presentations are scheduled under appearances, including:
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An in-person presentation by Laura Beth Cunningham, 4-H Agent with UGA Extension Dade County
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An online presentation by Lydia Soucy, Manager of the Dade County Public Library
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An online presentation by Sandy White, President and CEO of Alliance for Dade, Inc. / Chamber of Commerce
Fiscal Matters
Commissioners will review and consider:
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Monthly financial reports, presented by Rebecca Jones, CFO/CPA
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Approval of monthly financials and investments
The agenda also includes sections for legal matters, unfinished business, and new business, with commissioners set to consider all items discussed during the earlier workshop meeting.
An executive session may be held if needed, followed by adjournment.
