Morgan County Board of Commissioners

Donald B. Harris/CONTRIBUTED

Donald B. Harris/CONTRIBUTED

Harris collapses at Tuesday's Morgan BOC meeting

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
According to Morgan County Board of Commissioners Chairman Ben Riden, District 1 representative Donald B. Harris “collapsed” during Tuesday night’s meeting. “It happened about two-thirds of the way through the meeting,” Riden said on Wednesday. “I didn’t see it occur, but it happened so fast.
Lance McCurley/File Photo

Lance McCurley/File Photo

Graduation rate at its highest point ever in Morgan County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Morgan County Charter School System heard good news at its monthly meeting Oct. 10. MCCSS Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole called the meeting to order. The board approved the minutes from its Monday, Sept. 12 meeting, as well as the special called meeting in August.
Commissioner Ben Riden during a BOC meeting earlier this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Commissioner Ben Riden during a BOC meeting earlier this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

BOC hears zoning requests on livestock, subdivisions

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning for its first meeting in the month of October. The meeting first began with board chairman Ben Riden opening the meeting by discussing the consent agenda.
File Graphic

File Graphic

JDA reports $111M in grants received for Rivian project

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met this past Tuesday to discuss a wide variety of items on their agenda. The meeting began with Bob Hughes of the Joint Development Authority updating the board on its financial situation and the upcoming projects they have. “We were awarded $111.
(Photo Courtesy of MadisonGa.com)

(Photo Courtesy of MadisonGa.com)

Morgan County Courthouse getting a facelift

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The Morgan County courthouse, located in downtown Madison, will soon be getting some “much-needed” repairs. The Morgan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the request at Tuesday’s meeting.
Commissioner Philipp van Hanstein was the only Morgan BOC member to vote down the FY 2023 budget.

Commissioner Philipp van Hanstein was the only Morgan BOC member to vote down the FY 2023 budget.

FY23 budget approved by Morgan County Commissioners

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners approved the budget for FY2023 during the second meeting in June this past Tuesday. Chairman Ben Riden opened the meeting by acknowledging the board’s prior meeting minutes before moving into new business.
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