Morgan County Board of Commissioners

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Morgan County BOC discusses proposed $49.6M FY26 budget

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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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Morgan County commissioners hire new attorney

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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.
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Morgan County BOC makes appointments

Hannah Barron
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners made several appointments during its April 15 meeting.The commissioners appointed Jalle Ashley, Lucy Ray, Lee Nunn, Rachel Kinsaul, and Ellen Warren to the inaugural Farmland Protection Advisory Board.
New District 1 Commissioner Carl Jones (center) and new District 5 Commissioner Nathan Park (left) were sworn in by Probate Judge Charles W. Merritt Jr. on March 27. Jones and Park served their first county commission meeting on April 1. CONTRIBUTED

New District 1 Commissioner Carl Jones (center) and new District 5 Commissioner Nathan Park (left) were sworn in by Probate Judge Charles W. Merritt Jr. on March 27. Jones and Park served their first county commission meeting on April 1. CONTRIBUTED

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Morgan BOC approves variance to renovate fuel station

Hannah Barron
Thursday, April 3, 2025
With a full board following the swearing in of new commissioners Carl Jones and Nathan Park, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners got to work Tuesday and approved a variance to required setbacks for .29 acres located at 2700 Fairplay Rd., paving the way for the renovation of Fairplay Grocery.
Carl Jones

Carl Jones

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Morgan adds commissioners; Greene passes SPLOST

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Morgan County has two new commissioners following Tuesday’s special election.Former Madison police officer Carl Jones, a Democrat, beat Republican Ed Latham and Democrat Cedric Robertson for the County Commission District 1 seat. Jones won with 58.
Candidates for the Morgan County Board of Commissioners’ District 1 and 5 seats participated in a forum last week, including (l-r) Carl Jones, Ed Latham, Cedric Robertson, Claudia Crenshaw, Nathan Park, and Zeke Lambert. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Candidates for the Morgan County Board of Commissioners’ District 1 and 5 seats participated in a forum last week, including (l-r) Carl Jones, Ed Latham, Cedric Robertson, Claudia Crenshaw, Nathan Park, and Zeke Lambert. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

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Forum introduces Morgan County BOC candidates

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Early voting for the March 18 special election kicked off last week. On Feb. 27, Madison City Hall hosted a Q-and-A forum to introduce the candidates running for the District 1 and 5 seats on the Morgan County Board of Commissioners.
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$1.1M in pay raises approved for county employees

Hannah Barron
Thursday, February 27, 2025
A room full of county employees applauded the Morgan County Board of Commissioners last Tuesday after the board unanimously approved $1.1 million in pay raises.The raises came after new Sheriff Tyler Hooks asked the board on Feb.
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Special election coming for open District 5 seat on county commission

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A special election will be held on March 18 to fill the Morgan County District 5 commissioner vacancy left by Bill Kurtz's recent resignation.Qualifying will be held at the Morgan County Elections Office (237 N. 2nd St., Madison) from 9 a.m. on Jan. 29 to 1 p.m. on Jan. 31.
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