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Whitfield County joint meeting approves most rezonings, denies poultry‑supply commercial request after neighborhood objections At a joint meeting of the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners and the Dalton‑Varnell Planning Commission, the panel voted to approve nine rezoning or subdivision items and a special‑use permit for a 225‑foot Verizon tower while denying a request to rezone a parcel for a poultry‑equipment retail store after nearby residents raised traffic, odor and infrastructure concerns.

Whitfield County officials approved most rezoning requests but denied a controversial poultry-supply store after residents voiced strong concerns about traffic and odors.

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County commissioners approve truck purchases, grants and SRO funding The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 10 unanimously approved multiple vehicle procurements funded by SPLOST and state contracts, ratified grant increases and Byrne SCIP awards, and approved an intergovernmental agreement to fund up to 24 school resource officers.

Whitfield County is making big moves with new vehicle purchases and funding for school resource officers, paving the way for enhanced public safety and community support!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County commissioners deny large rezoning request, approve lighting, roofs, grants and appointments At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners denied a 42.7‑acre rezoning request on South Dixie Highway and approved multiple smaller rezoning requests, $892,000 in park lighting, roof replacements, vehicle purchases, grant acceptances and early SPLOST disbursements.

Whitfield County commissioners have made headlines by denying a significant rezoning request while greenlighting a series of crucial upgrades and grants for the community.

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County commissioners approve grants, rezoning changes and multiple surplus auctions The Board of Commissioners on Sept. 8 approved a slate of grants and applications — including a $300,000 culvert grant and a $750,000 recycling equipment grant application — accepted subdivision roads, approved rezoning requests and declared multiple vehicles and apparatus surplus for auction or donation.

Whitfield County commissioners have greenlit crucial funding and rezoning decisions that promise to enhance local infrastructure and environmental efforts!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County approves ARPA payroll allocation and retroactive firefighter supplements The Board approved using ARPA revenue-loss funds to support county payroll in 2022 and authorized retroactive $1,000 supplements for five firefighters after an internal paperwork error prevented state payments.

Whitfield County has taken a bold step by allocating over $3 million from ARPA funds to boost county payroll and support local firefighters, ensuring essential services remain strong!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County asks legislators to pursue voter referendum capping annual property-assessment increases The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Feb. 13 to ask the county's legislative delegation to introduce local legislation that would cap homestead property-assessment increases at 6% annually (14% max over any consecutive three years); a countywide referendum would appear on the Nov. 2023 ballot if the bill is enacted and signed.

Whitfield County is taking a stand to protect homeowners from skyrocketing property taxes by proposing a cap on annual assessment increases—will you support the change?

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County expects about $20 million in American Rescue Plan funds; commissioners seek public input Chairman Jevin Jensen told the Board that Whitfield County is expected to receive roughly $20 million from the U.S. Treasury under the American Rescue Plan and invited public input on spending priorities while federal guidance is pending.

Whitfield County is set to receive $20 million in federal funds, and residents have the chance to shape how it’s spent—what’s your priority?

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County seeks USDOT Thriving Communities technical help to improve access near Roan Street Elementary The board approved a resolution to pursue USDOTThriving Communities Program technical assistance to plan ADA-compliant sidewalks and playground upgrades around Roan Street Elementary in Census Tract 4; the assistance carries no cost to the county and was approved 4-0.

Whitfield County is set to transform access around Roan Street Elementary with a strategic plan backed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, promising safer pathways and revitalized playgrounds for the community!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County commissioners approve bridge change order, records digitization increase and multiple routine motions At its Sept. 11 meeting the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners approved a $532,170.90 change order for bridge repairs, increased a deed-digitization contract, allocated $100,000 in LATCF ARPA funds to Prater’s Mill and approved several rezoning actions and licenses. Several transit and federal grant applications were authorized.

Whitfield County commissioners just approved a major $532,170.90 contract change for bridge repairs and allocated funds to preserve local history—big moves for the community!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County commissioners approve door-to-door solicitation ordinance, contracts and rezoning; reallocate $110,186 in ARPA funds At the Nov. 10 meeting in Dalton the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners approved a second-reading ordinance on door-to-door solicitation (effective Jan. 1, 2026), ratified a $1,557,354 contract for Praters Mill site work, reallocated $110,186.17 in ARPA funds and approved multiple rezoning requests.

The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners just made major moves, from passing a new door-to-door solicitation ordinance to approving over $1.5 million in contracts for local improvements!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County approves 401-acre Planned Unit Development with conditions despite resident opposition The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning 401.19 acres to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with six conditions, moving forward despite multiple residents' public comments opposing the project. The board voted 3-0 on July 11.

Whitfield County has approved a controversial 401-acre development project, imposing strict conditions to address community concerns—what does this mean for local residents?

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County approves mid-year budget amendments and raises purchasing thresholds The Board approved June financials and multiple mid-year budget amendments Aug. 8, 2022, increasing fuel and parks funding, approving contingency transfers and raising purchase order and bidding thresholds in the county purchasing policy.

Whitfield County's Board of Commissioners just approved significant budget amendments, including major funding boosts for fuel and parks, while also raising purchasing thresholds—what does this mean for the community?

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County approves intersection upgrade, multiple rezonings and grants at Sept. 12 meeting The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 12 approved a $298,095.44 intersection contract, several rezoning and annexation responses, grant and contract amendments for CHIP administration, and a bridge change order while hearing public concerns about north-end housing growth.

Whitfield County is making significant moves with a $298K intersection upgrade and controversial rezonings, all while residents voice concerns over traffic and housing development impacts!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County approves ARPA grant applications for park, court and transit funding The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to apply for state ARPA funds for park improvements in Qualified Census Tracts and accepted several ARPA-related awards and grant applications, including a $239,582 Judicial Council award and approval to apply for a FY2024 Section 5311 transit grant.

Whitfield County is set to enhance community life with new park projects and significant funding to tackle court backlogs and improve transit!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County commissioners approve Westside Park contract, multiple grants and rezoning decisions At its May 8 meeting the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners authorized a $1.73 million Westside Park contract, ratified state and federal grant applications, approved several rezoning requests (including Tiny Tudors LLC with conditions), and took a series of personnel and procurement actions.

Whitfield County is making big moves with a $1.73 million contract for a new sports facility and several strategic grants and rezoning decisions that will shape the community's future.

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County accepts multiple state grants to fund parks, courthouse tech and public safety positions The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners on June 12 accepted several state grants — including nearly $2 million for Prater's Mill improvements, $878,994 for Edwards Park courts, $50,000 for Rocky Face Ridge trail development and a $1.25 million public-safety ARPA award — financing capital work and existing law‑enforcement positions.

Whitfield County is set to transform its parks, courthouse technology, and public safety efforts with nearly $5 million in state grants!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County to place SPLOST referendum on May 21, 2024 ballot, board says Chairman Jevin Jensen told the Whitfield County Board the county will adopt a SPLOST referendum at its January meeting for placement on the May 21, 2024 ballot, saying roads and public works make up 86% of the requests for the proposed tax.

Whitfield County is gearing up to place a crucial SPLOST referendum on the May 21, 2024 ballot, with a staggering 86% of funding requests focused on improving our roads and public works!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County commissioners approve zoning changes, park land purchase, vehicle and equipment contracts and grant award; postpone road-closure decision At the June 10 meeting the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners adopted zoning text amendments, approved purchase of 4.36 acres for a park expansion, ratified several public-works and sheriff vehicle contracts, accepted a $432,090 Drug Court grant, and postponed a proposed closure of Beulah Drive after neighbors objected.

Whitfield County commissioners have made significant strides by approving zoning amendments, purchasing land for park expansion, and securing a state grant for Drug Court operations, while postponing a controversial road closure amid community pushback.

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County commissioners approve zoning actions, capital purchases and ARPA funding On July 8, 2024 the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners approved multiple rezoning requests and denials, awarded contracts and purchases funded by SPLOST and ARPA, updated the building fee schedule to comply with state law, and amended an agreement to bring fiber into Westside Park.

Whitfield County commissioners made significant strides in community development by approving new zoning actions, vehicle purchases, and crucial funding for public facilities.

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County approves rezoning, budgets and multiple grant ratifications; votes at a glance At its Sept. 9 meeting the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners approved several rezoning requests, budget amendments and grant ratifications, including ARPA-funded infrastructure and transit grant applications. Most motions passed unanimously 4-0.

Whitfield County's Board of Commissioners made significant moves in their recent meeting, approving multiple zoning requests and a grant to support local senior meals.

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County commissioners approve multiple rezoning requests and contract awards At its June 9 meeting, the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several rezoning requests, awarded contracts and change orders for park and emergency equipment projects funded in part by SPLOST 2024, and confirmed an appointment to the regional EMS council.

Whitfield County commissioners have made significant strides by approving multiple rezoning requests and vital contracts to enhance local parks and emergency services.

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County approves ARC grant application, accepts multiple justice and transportation grants and signs major equipment lease At its July 14 meeting the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners approved applying for a $2.0 million Appalachian Regional Commission infrastructure grant (with a $2.2 million local match), accepted criminal‑justice and Safe Streets grants, authorized a $532,542 courthouse ramp contract, and ratified a $2.78 million Motorola radio lease funded by 2024 SPLOST.

Whitfield County is stepping up its game with a $2 million grant application aimed at enhancing local infrastructure, public safety, and court services!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County commissioners approve parks, public‑safety purchases, rezoning and two alcohol licenses The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners on May 12 unanimously approved multiple project contracts and purchases — including Edwards Park court repairs and Hurst extrication equipment — accepted grant applications, confirmed several rezoning recommendations and approved two alcohol licenses for Dalton businesses.

Whitfield County commissioners just made significant moves to enhance local parks, public safety, and business opportunities—what's next for the community?

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield commissioners approve Core Scientific rezoning for Old Tilton Road, 3-2 The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on March 10 to rezone 173.3 acres on Old Tilton Road to Heavy Manufacturing (M-2) for Core Scientific, conditioning approval on access to Enterprise Drive to limit truck traffic on Old Tilton Road.

Whitfield County has officially greenlit a controversial rezoning for a massive data center, raising eyebrows and concerns among local residents!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County OKs $903,650 sewer force‑main agreement with Dalton Utilities, to be paid with ARPA funds The Board of Commissioners approved a $903,650 intergovernmental agreement with Dalton Utilities to install a force‑main sewer from Mill Creek Road to Westside Park; the board authorized using ARPA funds and approved related local sewer repairs.

Whitfield County has greenlighted a $903,650 sewer project funded by ARPA, paving the way for improved utilities from Mill Creek Road to Westside Park!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County board approves SPLOST intergovernmental agreement, places $80 million referendum on May ballot The Board approved an intergovernmental SPLOST agreement with four municipalities and voted to put a four-year SPLOST referendum (estimated to raise about $80 million) on the May 21, 2024 primary ballot; the motion cited O.C.G.A. § 48-8-115(b).

Whitfield County is gearing up for a major decision that could bring in $80 million for vital projects—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County approves participation in Varnell Tax Allocation District for Patterson Farms in 3-2 vote On Aug. 14, 2023 the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to enter an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Varnell to participate in a Tax Allocation District for the Patterson Farms development, after extended public comment and debate.

Whitfield County has taken a significant step towards revitalizing the community by approving a Tax Allocation District for Patterson Farms, promising new housing and retail options.

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County commissioners approve contracts, grants and budget adjustments in October meeting At its Oct. 9 meeting, the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts and grants — including traffic-signal work, park lighting, IT upgrades, and a mass spectrometer grant — and adopted budget amendments and ordinance changes; most actions passed unanimously, 4-0.

Whitfield County's commissioners made significant strides in public safety and infrastructure by approving contracts worth over $1 million during their latest meeting.

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County directs ARPA funds to library, creates nonprofit review committee and authorizes RAISE grant application The board approved removing the Dalton-Whitfield Library from a special tax district to enable new funding arrangements, authorized a $42,000 ARPA reimbursement to the library, formed a local ARPA nonprofit application review committee (5% of ARPA funds reserved), and approved a resolution to apply for the federal RAISE grant (deadline April 14, 2022).

Whitfield County is revolutionizing library funding and community support with new grants and an innovative nonprofit review committee!

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3 weeks ago

Whitfield County OKs opioid-settlement funds to hire drug-abuse counselors shared with Murray County The Board approved using Whitfield County’s opioid settlement funds, combined with Murray County’s allocation, to hire and equip certified drug-abuse counselors to serve residents of both counties; the move implements a state-local MOU governing settlement funds.

Whitfield County is taking a significant step toward combating the opioid crisis by approving funds to hire certified drug-abuse counselors, aiming to enhance support for its residents.

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