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.

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. Board members discussed various topics of concern during its nearly three-hour-long meeting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.