Morgan County Board of Commissioners

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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Citizen frustrated with permitting; roads resurfaced

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met on May 5 for its first session of the month.A majority of the meeting consisted of public comment, following the commissioners’ decision to approve the consent agenda, as discussed during their previous meeting.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Neighbors ask questions about Newborn’s Burnt Pine Farm

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a work session on Feb. 17 in place of their second regularly scheduled business meeting. Multiple Morgan County residents spoke to the board during the two-hour meeting, expressing concerns about the meeting’s agenda.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOC discusses plans for 2026 roadwork

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners briefly met Jan. 21 for its second monthly meeting. The meeting lasted less than half an hour, with only “new business” items on the agenda.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOC approves $137,500 for farm protection grant

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met to discuss multiple updates and business concerns on Sept. 2.The meeting began with a presentation from the Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau to highlight the board’s 2024-25 report.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Millage rates now set in Morgan County

Morgan County’s taxing entities all set millage rates over the past week.The Morgan County Board of Commissioners set the 2025 rate Aug. 5 at 9.466, which represents the rollback rate, down from last year’s rate of 9.686.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County Board of Commissioners adopt FY26 budget

During its meeting on Tuesday, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners approved the final FY26 general fund budget of roughly $30.77 million. The entire budget, including capital project and special revenue funds, amounts to about $49.63 million.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County BOC discusses proposed $49.6M FY26 budget

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners discussed a broad agenda of concerns during its May 20 meeting. The FY26 budget was the primary focus of the meeting, with the board showcasing the budget proposal to the public.The FY26 budget report proposes a total budget of approximately $49.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County commissioners hire new attorney

Morgan County finally has legal representation after not having an attorney since January, following the termination of Christian Henry.The Board of Commissioners hired “governmental boutique” Jarrard & Davis as the county attorney during a special-called meeting on May 13.