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. 4 to implement a pay scale recommended in a study last year for...

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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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Kurtz resigns as commissioner

Hannah Barron

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Bill Kurtz, the chairman of the Morgan County Board of Commissioners who was just sworn in for his second term as District 5 commissioner, has tendered his resignation.“After careful thought and due consideration, I find it necessary to resign my position as District 5 commissioner for Morgan...

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Donald Harris: A legend remembered

Hannah Barron

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Donald Harris, the incumbent District 1 commissioner for Morgan County and a beloved public servant, died of cancer on Dec. 6.Harris left behind his wife Geraldine and son Donald.Born Feb. 2, 1948, Harris was a native of Morgan County and a graduate of Pearl High School.His service to the community...

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Mestres addresses animal control concerns

Hannah Barron

Thursday, December 5, 2024

County manager Adam Mestres recently responded to some public comments made about animal control’s high euthanasia rates.He addressed the comments during the Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, discussing how Morgan County Animal Services handles euthanasia cases, as well as services provided...

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BOC approves event facility for safari park

Hannah Barron

Thursday, November 7, 2024

During last Tuesday's meeting, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners green-lit plans for an event facility at the Georgia Safari Conservation Park (GSCP) in Madison.According to the Planning Commission’s report, the park submitted a conditional use request for an event facility in 2015.

The Morgan County contingent of the Georgia Retired Educators Association receives a proclamation from the Morgan County Board of Commissioners designating Nov. 3 as Retired Educators Day. Pictured with the contingent during the BOC’s Oct. 15 meeting are District 1 commissioner and retired educator Donald Harris (far left) and board chairman Bill Kurtz (far right). HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County BOC proclaims Nov. 3 as Retired Educators Day

Hannah Barron

Thursday, October 24, 2024

With retired educators in attendance, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners designated Nov. 3 as Retired Educators Day with a proclamation during its meeting on Oct. 15.The proclamation followed Gov. Brian Kemp’s lead.

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Morgan County BOC approves bridal cottage for popular wedding venue

Hannah Barron

Thursday, October 10, 2024

During its Oct. 1 meeting, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a zoning map amendment from AR to AG and a conditional use request for a bridal cottage or short-term rental at The Sixty-Two off Athens Highway.Rochelle Wright, the new owner of the wedding and event venue,...

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Morgan BOC debates rules around digital signs

Hannah Barron

Thursday, September 19, 2024

An appeal to allow a digital sign in the county stirred debate during the Morgan County Board of Commissioners Sept. 3 meeting.On July 9, Lanford and Company submitted an application to install a digital billboard at the Ace Hardware property on Eatonton Highway.

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Morgan to get behavioral health site

Hannah Barron

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Morgan County residents will soon have access to an Advantage Behavioral Health site within the county.During its Sept. 3 meeting, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners approved a lease for Advantage to rent out space at the FSA building located at 205 East Jefferson St., Madison.Advantage...

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