Greene County Board of Commissioners

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Called meetings scheduled on budget, courthouse

Mark Engel

Thursday, July 18, 2024

The Greene County Board of Commissioners has announced that it will hold special meetings on Friday, July 26, and Monday, July 29, both at 8 a.m. The meetings are open to the public and will be held at the BOC Conference Room (Suite 201) at 1034 Silver Dr. in Greensboro.

Commissioner Angela Deering urged the board to discuss the status of the courthouse before approving the construction of a new building for some county services. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

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Courthouse question pops up at BOC meeting

Mark Engel

Thursday, July 11, 2024

A motion to construct a new building for Greene County’s Planning and Zoning, Tax Commissioner and Tax Assessors office was disrupted Tuesday night by the controversy over the status of the Greene County Courthouse.

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Commissioners consider ways to clean up county

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, February 22, 2024

With the traffic off Route 44 and the systemic growth of the county, many would be surprised to learn that Greene County and its 387.5 square miles of land are largely unincorporated. With that comes the many legacy families that have made the county home for generations.

Retired Navy Commander Steve Broadbent recently announced his candidacy for Greene County Commissioner District 4 seat. CONTRIBUTED

Retired Navy commander announces campaign for District 4 BOC seat

Steve Broadbent

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Retired Navy Commander Steve Broadbent announced Monday his candidacy for Greene County Commissioner – District 4. The Republican primary election will be held on May 21.

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Usry announces re-election campaign for Greene County Board of Commissioners chairman

Gary Usry

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Greene County Board of Commissioners Chairman Gary Usry has officially announced his re-election campaign. A longtime influential member of the community, Chairman Usry is motivated to continue the success that he and the board have worked to achieve.

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Commissioners cut millage rate for Greene County property owners

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, September 7, 2023

In a called meeting last week, Greene County Commissioners announced a decrease in the millage rate. Greene County continues to grow, and with that comes more revenue to pay for the county’s operational and infrastructure costs. The new rate set last week is 4.

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Commissioners address key ordinance changes

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Much to the chagrin of some attendees of last week’s Greene County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting, the board passed significant resolutions for amending the zoning code for all Planned New Developments (PUD).

Greene County residents expressed a desire for the county to remain rural. The Future Development Map (above) allows for strategic growth, while maintaining the majority of the county’s land for conservation, farmland and forestry. CONTRIBUTED

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Greene County identifies areas for housing, retail and industry

Mark Engel

Thursday, June 15, 2023

The Greene County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved a wide-ranging update to the Comprehensive Plan that sets up specific areas of the county for future housing, industrial and commercial developments as well as community services, recreation, and broadband internet.

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Preliminary plat approvals signal continued growth

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, May 18, 2023

If there ever was a doubt Greene County – with its manicured subdivisions, lakeside beauty and enviable location among east and west neighbors Augusta and Atlanta was growing – recent preliminary plat approvals dispel that.

County Assistant Chris Edwards (left) discusses planning initiatives with area residents. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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County presents strategic plan before final adoption

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, April 6, 2023

There was a large community turnout to review the initial comprehensive strategic plan for Greene County. Held last week, more than 50 county residents came to hear and see planning boards that outline supportive measures and to understand the plans underway.

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