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Long County residents press commissioners over proposed 2024 millage increase, call for audits and development moratorium At public hearings Aug. 30, Long County residents urged the commissioners to reject a proposed millage increase, cited school overcrowding and asked for third‑party and GBI forensic audits, plus a moratorium on new subdivisions; officials said suggestions were noted.

Long County residents are raising alarms over a proposed property tax hike and demand urgent action on school overcrowding and county financial transparency.

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Long County approves conditional use for proposed Talmadge Road solar farm After a public hearing, the Long County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Conditional Use Requests CU-024-001 and CU-024-002 for parcels off Talmadge Road to allow a solar farm; the planning board had recommended approval and county leaders said the vote was not based on promises of lower utility rates.

Long County has taken a major step towards renewable energy by unanimously approving a new solar farm, but will it really lower your utility bills?

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Long County commissioners approve LMIG road contract, ordinance changes and personnel actions At its Feb. 2 meeting, the Long County Board of Commissioners awarded a $517,766.38 LMIG contract, amended local ordinances on sewage and subdivision access, approved animal-control fine changes, made multiple appointments, added the county attorney to county-paid health insurance and terminated the recreation director.

Long County commissioners have approved a $517,766.38 contract for vital road repairs along with significant ordinance amendments and personnel changes that could reshape the community's future.

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Long County lowers millage rate and approves multiple fee increases, code updates Long County commissioners set the millage rate at 14.749 and approved a package of fee and code changes in August 2022, including a sanitation fee increase from $13 to $21, impact fees raised from $1,000 to $3,000 (with new allocation percentages), higher building‑permit fees, and a 90‑day R1 moratorium extension.

Long County takes action to lower the millage rate while implementing significant fee increases to tackle rising operational costs and infrastructure demands.

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Long County commissioners deny rezoning for proposed ATV park near wetlands and schools On Feb. 3 the Long County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to deny rezoning request Z09292025-05 that would have changed three parcels from Agricultural Forestry to C-2 to allow an ATV park and campground. Critics cited wetlands, flood risk and lack of professional studies; supporters emphasized jobs and tax revenue.

Long County commissioners just voted 3-2 against a controversial rezoning request that could have turned wetlands into an ATV park, sparking heated debate over jobs versus environmental safety.

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Long County commissioners approve industrial rezoning and subdivision plat, decline inmate contract and accept Fort Stewart shelter deal; county administrator ( At June 2 and June 16 meetings the Long County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning 53.41 acres at the Long County Industrial Park to General Industrial, approved a 21‑lot final plat for Huntington Subdivision Phase IV, voted not to renew the inmate housing contract, accepted an animal shelter contract from Fort Stewart and accepted County Administrator Chuck Scragg's resignation, naming Russell Simmons interim.

Long County commissioners made pivotal decisions this month, including the unanimous rezoning of land for industrial use and the acceptance of a vital animal shelter contract.

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Long County approves telecom tower permit and rezones 14.34 acres for apartments; larger rezoning tabled pending wetlands work The Long County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional-use permit for a telecommunications tower and rezoned 14.34 acres for multi-family housing on Dec. 3, 2024, while tabling a separate 34.73-acre rezoning until wetlands are delineated and a study is completed.

Long County is set for change as commissioners approve a new telecommunications tower and rezone 14.34 acres for multi-family housing, but a larger development proposal is on hold due to wetland concerns.

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Long County commissioners approve conditional use for 150‑megawatt solar farm On April 2, 2024, Long County commissioners unanimously approved Conditional Use CU‑024‑003 to allow CROS bn, LLC to build a 150‑megawatt solar farm; planners said the project would use about 2,466.7 acres of a combined 14,302.43‑acre parcel and would be built beginning in 2026 with decommissioning planned after 30–40 years.

Long County just approved a groundbreaking 150-megawatt solar farm that could transform the local economy and environment for decades to come!

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Long County OKs 18.707 millage rate after public hearing as residents demand financial transparency After a public hearing in which residents raised concerns about budgeting and development, the Long County Board of Commissioners approved an 18.707 millage rate on Sept. 6 by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Jeremy Hall opposed.

Long County residents are raising alarms over a newly approved 18.707 millage rate, questioning the transparency of the county's budget and demanding accountability from their commissioners.

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Long County accepts county manager’s resignation as auditors flag compliance issues Long County commissioners accepted County Manager Chuck Scragg’s resignation effective Dec. 5, 2025, and heard that the county is currently non-compliant with audit requirements, which limits eligibility for grant funds; commissioners also received multiple facility and finance updates.

Long County is facing a leadership change as County Manager Chuck Scragg resigns amid critical financial compliance issues that could impact future grants.

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Long County commissioners approve road and safety contracts, advance subdivision plats and honor NFL draftee At its May 4 meeting the Long County Board of Commissioners awarded a $369,791.35 TSPLOST road contract, approved the Palmer Place preliminary plat 3–1, awarded a $57,207.20 LMIG safety contract, made Development Authority appointments, approved a $22,000 surplus-property sale and adopted a resolution honoring Jamin Davis.

Long County is making strides with new road contracts, subdivision approvals, and a heartfelt tribute to local NFL star Jamin Davis!

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