BOC places temporary moratorium on data centers after inquiries

Film and data center regulations were discussed at the Morgan County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 7, leading to policy changes and a temporary moratorium.Early in the meeting, the board approved updates to the Morgan County Film and Video Policy, as discussed in the prior meeting.

BOC approves countywide radio system for public safety

Morgan County Fire Rescue is officially upgrading its public safety radio system, a move officials say will significantly improve communications for first responders throughout the county.

Commissioners split vote for third FY27 proposal

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners officially adopted its FY27 budget on Jun 16, after several weeks of conflict over its two initial proposals, A and B. The board ultimately presented a third option, Budget C, as a compromise between the two initial proposals and worked on developing it...

BOC denies appeal to months-long zoning conflict

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 14, the second meeting of the month.

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.Shortly before addressing the new business...

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.

BOC discusses plans for 2026 roadwork

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners briefly met Jan. 21 for its second monthly meeting.

MCCS asks BOC for $4.2M road project support

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held its first meeting of the year Jan. 6 with multiple developments on the agenda.A majority of the meeting was devoted to a presentation from the Morgan County Charter School system on a road improvement project at the intersections of East Avenue, College...

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.