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The county board wants records digitized, which could make public documents easier to access and manage.
More seasonal staff could mean better-maintained roadsides and public grounds for Stephens County residents.
Stephens County commissioners talked over restructuring fire services and where a new combined public safety station could go, but made no decision.
County officials raised the question of assisting local law enforcement and schools in addressing gang violence, but no action was taken.
A possible property tax break for older residents is in early stages after the county board chairman directed staff to research it.
County commissioners discussed adding solar power to the Recreation Department gym and the timing of a federal tax credit, but have not yet voted on the project.
A sales tax for education or facilities funding could go before county voters this fall.
A nonbinding ballot question could gauge voter support for merging city and county government before any formal consolidation move.
County commissioners are still shaping which capital projects and what bond amount will go into the next local option sales tax…
Chairman Rickman wants the county to boost its online visibility, including starting a Facebook page, though commissioners have not taken formal action.
A prioritized project list could shape how the county spends limited recreation dollars this budget cycle.
County officials continue discussing how to expand and secure space at the government building, including for the court system, with no funding decision yet.