Screven County commissioners adopt 2025 millage rate, approve opioid settlement and SPLOST-funded repairs At their Sept. 9 meeting, the Screven County Board of Commissioners adopted a 24.005 millage rate, approved joining the National Opioids Settlement Agreement, authorized SPLOST-funded repairs related to Hurricane Helene and approved several SPLOST payments and purchases, all by unanimous votes.

Screven County commissioners just made significant moves by adopting a new millage rate, joining the National Opioids Settlement, and approving crucial repairs, all with unanimous support!

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Screven County adopts solid‑waste ordinance, extends landfill moratorium and approves tax‑billing agreement The Screven County Board of Commissioners on March 16 adopted a new solid‑waste ordinance, extended a moratorium on consideration of landfill applications through June 20, 2021, and approved an agreement allowing the county Tax Commissioner to bill City of Sylvania ad valorem taxes; several other administrative items also passed unanimously.

Screven County just took major steps in solid waste management and tax agreements—find out what changes are coming to your community!

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Screven County commissioners table proposed 2nd Amendment 'sanctuary' resolution after mixed public comment After lengthy public comment both for and against, Screven County commissioners voted 6–1 to table a proposed 2nd Amendment resolution until next month; supporters said it would protect residents' rights, opponents argued the amended language was unlawful or incomplete.

Screven County commissioners have decided to delay the controversial 2nd Amendment resolution after heated public debate, leaving residents divided on the issue.

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Screven County commissioners adopt redistricting plan amid concerns about minority representation The Screven County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 5, 2022 to approve a reapportionment map and adopt a resolution approving the county’s redistricting plan. Opponents raised concerns that the draft would reduce the number of predominately minority districts; the Reapportionment Office cited a decline in minority population.

Screven County's commissioners have approved a redistricting plan, but concerns are rising over potential reductions in minority representation.

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Screven County commissioners vote to offer Optim Medical Center $800,000 a year for indigent care, with conditions The Board of Commissioners voted Oct. 13 to offer Optim Medical Center $800,000 annually to cover indigent care if the owners complete infrastructure improvements and grant the county an option to buy. The board also discussed reactivating the Hospital Authority and public commenters urged stronger community ties to the hospital.

Screven County commissioners just voted to offer Optim Medical Center $800,000 annually for indigent care, but only if the hospital commits to major improvements and gives the county a chance to buy it at a discount!

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Screven County commissioners weigh options after Optim Medical Center owners decline payment plan County commissioners discussed contingency plans after owners of Optim Medical Center Screven declined a short‑term county payment plan, raising questions about potential closure, county ownership, grant eligibility and a proposed study committee.

Screven County faces a critical crossroads as Optim Medical Center’s owners reject a payment plan, sparking urgent discussions about the hospital's future and potential closure.

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Screven County commissioners readopt six-month landfill moratorium, authorize litigation with Sylvania During executive session on June 23, the Screven County Board of Commissioners readopted a six-month moratorium on landfill applications and voted to expedite litigation with the City of Sylvania; both motions carried unanimously after the board returned to public session.

Screven County officials have just renewed a six-month moratorium on landfill applications while gearing up for expedited litigation against the City of Sylvania!

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Two men found shot in car in Screven County; GBI investigating Authorities are investigating the deaths of two men found shot in Screven County early Saturday.

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