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Stephens County commissioners adopt updated hazard mitigation plan after twice amending GMRC agreement

The votes keep the county's hazard mitigation planning agreement and plan document current with the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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On June 9, 2026, commissioners voted unanimously to adopt updates to the Stephens County Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The story

On April 8, 2025, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement with the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) and authorized the chairman to sign it.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 04/08/2025Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 04/08/2025

On June 24, 2025, commissioners approved a second amendment to the same agreement with GMRC, again authorizing the chairman to sign, with the motion carrying unanimously.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 06/24/2025Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 07/08/2025Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 06/24/2025

On June 9, 2026, commissioners voted unanimously to adopt updates to the Stephens County Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 06/09/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 06/09/2026

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2024 Stephens County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Stephens County 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Adoption of updates to the Stephens County Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan

Adopt updates to the Stephens County Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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Adoption of updates to the Stephens County Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan

Adopt updates to the Stephens County Joint Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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Second amendment to the Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission

to approve second amendment to the Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) and authorize Chairman to sign amendment. Motion carried unanimously.

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Second amendment to Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC)

A motion was made by Commissioner Oglesby, seconded by Vice-Chairman Rickman, to approve second amendment to the Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) and authorize Chairman to sign amendment. Motion carried unanimously.

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Second amendment to Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC)

Board to consider motion to approve second amendment to the Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) and authorize Chairman to sign amendment.

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Amendment to Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission

to approve amendment to Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) and authorize Chairman to sign amendment.

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proposed

Amendment to Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission

approve amendment to Hazard Mitigation Plan Agreement with Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) and authorize Chairman to sign amendment

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