Monroe County Board of Commissioners

06/12/2026

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in the normal meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Monroe County Administration Building. Items scheduled to be discussed on Tuesday include:

Proclamation for Men’s Health Month – Commission Chairman Alan Gibbs will read a proclamation recognizing June 2026 as Men’s Health Month in Monroe County to commemorate National Men’s Health Week, which is a nationwide initiative to educate men about the importance of preventative health screenings, early detection, and healthy lifestyles.

Deputy Chief Josh Wagner-Professional Certified Emergency Manager – Monroe County Emergency Services (MCES) and Georgia Emergency Management Association officials will present MCES Deputy Chief Josh Wagner with his Professional Certified Emergency Manager Certification.

Animal Control Manager Introductions – County Manager Lorri Byrd will introduce Monroe County’s new Animal Services Manager, Jennifer McGettigan. McGettigan has more than 17 years of experience in Animal Services, having previously served in the same capacity in Jones County.

FY2025 Final Budget Amendment – Monroe County Finance Director Angie Sorrow will present a final budget amendment for 2025 to complete all necessary 2025 audit requirements for the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Ray Hartley Road Water Line Easement – County Attorney Ben Vaughn will present a utility easement agreement between Oglethorpe Power and Monroe County that grants Monroe County access to the future water line along Ray Hartley Road for its construction, maintenance, and operation. Oglethorpe Power will pay for the construction of the water line with Monroe County responsible for maintaining it once it’s completed.

UDO-Road Requirements Discussion – Monroe County Community Development Director Kelsey Fortner will discuss possible updates to road requirements within the county’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

UDO-Accessory Dwelling Unit Clarification – Monroe County Community Development Director Kelsey Fortner will discuss possible updates to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) requirements within the county’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

06/12/2026

District 1 Commissioner Lamarcus Davis joined county leaders from across the country June 1-3 for the County Leadership Institute (CLI), designed to enhance the capability of county officials to identify and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges facing county government.

Nominated by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, Commissioner Davis joined 20 other county officials in this year’s CLI in Washington, D.C., where they learned how to effectively address the demands of personal leadership in a new era of government. The Institute was offered by the National Association of Counties (NACo). Commissioner Davis was the lone commissioner in the state of Georgia who was selected to participate in this year’s CLI.

Commissioner Davis said, “I have learned from past graduates how great the CLI is and how much they learned from it. I also believe in that in order to be a good leader you must first learn how to lead effectively. By attending the CLI, I feel that the new tools I have in my toolbox will not only help me become a better leader but will also help strengthen our Board of Commissioners.”

Throughout the three days, participants gained exposure to the adaptive leadership framework and were able to consult with faculty on a current challenge facing them and the community they serve. Commissioner Davis shared with his cohorts and instructors about the challenge that rapid growth represents for Monroe County.

Commissioner Davis said, “The most important thing I learned from the CLI was the Authority: Role/Hierarchy, which is P – Protection, O – Order, and D – Direction, which is the Contract for Service. I also learned to survive and thrive by staying connected to the purpose of why I ran for office. In addition, I learned to separate myself and the role I am in so that I can serve the citizens of Monroe County by making the right decision for all citizens by removing myself from the equation.

“The next step is to share with my colleagues some of the things I learned about and how they may be helpful to our Board,” Commissioner Davis said. “We are better together.”

06/11/2026

The Monroe County Solid Waste Department collected 299 tires from local residents today (Thursday, June 11) at the county's 4th Scrap Tire Amnesty Day at the Monroe County Landfill. Monroe County Recycle Center attendants Curtis Moore, Horace McClendon, Mannon Zellner and Monroe County Solid Waste Director Nathan Dumas were on hand to help unload the tires from citizens' vehicles. Monroe County looks forward to providing this service again for citizens in the future.

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