UPSON BOC WORK SESSION 5/6/26

   COUNTY  MANAGER  LONNIE  JOYCE  REPORTS  ON  WEDNESDAY'S    WORK  SESSION  OF  THE  UPSON  COUNTY  COMMISSIONERS  AND  UPDATED  THE  ZONING  ORDIANCE.  A  CONSULTANT  WILL  ATTEND  THE  PLANNING  AND  ZONING  BOARD   MEETING  MONDAY TO  DISCUSS  CHANGES  THAT  HAVE  BEEN   PROPOSED .   FINAL  CHANGES  WILL BE  MADE  AND   A   PUBLIC  HEARING    TO    BE  HELD  AT  THE  JUNE  MEETING.  THEN,  THE  ZONING  ORDIANCE  WILL  MOVE  ON  TO  THE  COUNTY  COMMISSIONERS  FOR  FINAL  APPROVAL.

THE  COMMISSIONERS  ADDED  5  MORE MILES OF  RESURFACING  TO  THE   LIST  AND  WILL  VOTE  ON  IT  AT  THE  NEXT  TUESDAY  MEETING.  MOSTLY  SMALL  ROADS  CLOSE  TO  AREAS  ALREADY  SCHEDULED  FOR  PAVING.

THE  TAX  ASSESSORS  ASKED  THAT  THE  BOC  TABLE  FOR  THE  TIME BEING    USAGE OF  BODY  CAMERAS  FOR   TAX  ASSESSORS  EMPLOYEES . 

DR. WAINE KONG OF THOMASTON HAS A NEW BOOK

 

THE ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS OF CONFUCIUS: MY YEARNING FOR THE WISDOM OF MASTER KONG                                     Basil Waine Kong, Ph.D., J.D. (Jamaican)
600 pages of wisdom and guidance that will profoundly enrich your life. Published by Spines,  Kindle: $9.95; Softcover: $30.00; Hardcover: $45.00.

Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. In fact, do me a great favor, in addition to buying a copy, send one to a friend. You will be doing them a huge favor---lots to discuss!

Confucius readily admitted that he was a transmitter of knowledge, not the creator. The “I Ching” (Book of Changes) is attributed to King Wen of Zhou preceded him by 500 years.

"He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger." — Confucius

G-DOT WANTS PUBLIC INPUT ON PIKE CO PROJECT

 

Please do not reply to NewsReleases@dot.ga.gov.     View this email in your browser For Immediate Release April 21, 2026   Contact: Gina Snider 706.646.7532 District Three Communications Georgia DOT Requests for Feedback on a Bridge Replacement Project, Pike Co, Williams Mill Road at Little Potato Creek The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is requesting review and feedback on the proposed project. We appreciate your participation in this process. This project proposes to replace an existing bridge on County Road (CR) 25/Williams Mill Road at Little Potato Creek Tributary in Pike County, located approximately 3 miles northeast of the city of Meansville. Traffic will be maintained on an offsite detour. The existing right-of-way (ROW) for CR 25/Williams Mill Road is approximately 60 feet. The project will require approximately 4,000 square feet of permanent easement for construction of slopes. GDOT has placed information about the proposed project at https://www.dot.ga.gov/GDOT/Pages/PublicOutreach.aspx. The information on the website is provided in place of an in-person meeting allowing the public to review the proposed project, provide feedback, or write in with questions.   Comments will be accepted concerning this project until May 21, 2026. Written statements may be submitted to:   Ms. Amber Phillips State Environmental Administrator Georgia Department of Transportation 600 West Peachtree Street, NW – 16th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30308

GEORGIA COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE ELIZABETH DALLAS GOBEIL OF THOMASTON

 IF  YOU CHOOSE  TO  CAST  YOUR  VOTE  FOR  A  NATIVE  THOMASTONIAN       SELECT  A  NON-PARTISAN  BALLOT    IN  EARLY  VOTING     FOR  ELIZABETH  DALLAS  GOBEIL  WHO  SERVES  ON  THE GA.  COURT  OF  APPEALS,  VICE-CHAIR  JUDGE  OF  THE  COURT. JUDGE  GOBEIL  HAS  SERVED  FOR  NEARLY  8  YEARS AFTER  BEING  APPOINTED  BY  GOVERNOR  NATHAN  DEAL IN   2018  AND  WAS  ELECTED  STATEWIDE  IN   2020.  AMONG  HER  PROFESSIONAL  ENGAGEMENTS, JUDGE  BOBEIL  SERVES ON  THE  EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE  OF  THE  COURT OF  APPEALS,  THE  CHIEF JUSTICE'S  COMMISSION  ON  PROFESSIONALSIM,  AND  THE  JUDICIAL  COUNCIL  OF  GEORGIA'S  SUBCOMMITTEE  ON  ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE   AND  THE  COURTS.

UPSON BOC WORK SESSION 5/6/26

 UPSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Work Session

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

9:00 A.M.

Thomaston/Upson County Airport Meeting Room

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Dan Brue

II. NEW BUSINESS

a. Discussion on recommendations for roof repairs for the Drake Building, 

Archives and Jail from Merik

b. Discussion on the usage of Body Cameras for the Tax Assessor’s 

Employees

c. Discussion to add additional roads to the 2026 Resurfacing Project

d. Discussion to repair the Kendall Branch Culvert on Logtown Road

e. Update on the 2026 1st Quarter Financials

f. Discussion on the annual 2025 Budget Amendments

g. Discussion on the use of SPLOST funds for capital repairs per the 

Town Creek Sewer Agreement

h. Discussion on the usage of SPLOST funds for the renovation of the 

former Probate Court office for Building & Zoning

i. Update on the Zoning Ordinance

THOMASTON CITY COUNCIL 5/5/26

 CITY OF THOMASTON 

MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 

MAY 5, 2026 – 7:00 P.M. 

CITY-COUNTY MEETING ROOM – MAIN FLOOR 

THOMASTON-UPSON GOVERNMENT COMPLEX 

AGENDA 

 

A. Call Meeting to Order / Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance

B. Approval of Minutes for April 23, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting

C. Adoption of Agenda

D. City Attorney’s Report

E. City Clerk’s Report

F. City Manager’s Report

1. Second Read and Vote of Rezoning Request for Multiple Parcels on Cottage Court (Parcel Nos. T21 182, T21 

183, T21 184, T21 184A, T21 186, T21 187, T21 193, T11 140A)

2. Second Read and Vote of Special Use Permit Request of 328 N Hightower Street (Parcel No. T22 100) to 

Operate as a Used Merchandise and Thrift Store

3. Public Hearing and Vote of Variance Request for 1082 Highway 19 North (Parcel No. 043C 003)

4. Discussion and Potential Approval of Plat for Multiple Parcels on Cottage Court

5. Discussion and Potential Approval of Plat for 5136 Indian Trail (Parcel No. 046 055)

6. Discussion and Potential Approval of Bid Award for 2024 CDBG Water & Sewer Improvements

7. Discussion and Potential Authorization of Safe Sidewalk Proposal for Silvertown West

8. Discussion and Potential Approval of Plans for the Boy Scout Hut at Greatest Generation Memorial Park

9. Discussion and Potential Authorization of Letter of Support for Approved LIHTC Project

10. Discussion and Potential Authorization of RWHI Development Agreement Amendment

11. Discussion and Potential Approval of Appointment to Historic Preservation Commission

12. Discussion of Potential Land Transfers to the Urban Redevelopment Authority

G. Other Business

H. Executive Session

I. Adjournment 

UPSON CO WRECK 36 EAST

 101  BREAKING  NEWS--THERE IS  A  REPORT  OF  A  TRAFFIC  ACCIDENT  ON   36  EAST-BARNESVILLE  HIGHWAY   AT  THE  WALTHALL  STORE   FRIDAY  4PM.    EMS  ENROUTE-- MOTORISTS  SHOULD  BE  PREPARED  TO  YIELD  TO  EMERGENCY  TRAFFIC

EX-UPSON CO SHERIFF DON PEACOCK HAS PASSED

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Donald Peacock passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Donald dedicated his life to service and community.  He honorably served with the Georgia State Patrol for 34 years before continuing his commitment to public service as Sheriff of Upson County, where he faithfully served three terms.  Throughout his life, Donald was known for his integrity, leadership, and unwavering dedication to helping others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jewel Peacock, and his beloved wife, Cheryl Peacock.

Donald is survived by his sister, Joyce Wilder; his son, Eric Peacock and his wife Amy; his daughter, Kim and her husband Clay; and his cherished grandchildren, Cole (fiancé' Sara-Lee), John Michael, Brayden, Nathan, and Khloe.

If you ever met Donald Peacock, you met a new friend.  His warmth, kindness, and genuine spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to his many friends and extended family for the visits, thoughts and prayers during this time.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from Northridge Church.  Burial will follow at Crystal Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Northridge Church.  

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Valorous Church at 2100 Firetower Rd. Little River, SC 29566, or Northridge Church at 430 Hickory Ridge Rd. Meansville, GA 30256.  

NEW SUNDAY PROGRAMMING ON FUN 101FM

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DOWNTOWN THOMASTON WRECK

 TRAFFIC  BACKED-UP  IN  DOWNTOWN  THOMASTON  AFTER  A  THREE  VEHICLE  ACCIDENT  AT   CENTER  AND MAIN  INTERSECTION  WEDNESDAY  AROUND  5PM.  ONE  PERSON  WITH  A  SEAT  BELT  COMPLAINT  TREATED  AT  THE  SCENE  BY  EMT'S.

ACCORDING  TO  CAPTAIN  BRIAN  HAMMOCK,  THOMASTON PD--A  CHEVY  PICK-UP  RAN  THE  RED LIGHT  AND  REAR-ENDED  A  VEHICLE INTO   THE  REAR  OF  A  TRACTOR-TRAILER  ON  EAST  MAIN.

NEW BIZ IN THE AREA

 NEW  BIZ  IN  THE  AREA  WEBB  BROTHERS  LAWN  CARE--GRASS  CUTTING,  TRIMMING   SHURBS,  REMOVING  LARGE  TREES  VETERAN  OWNED--LICENSED  AND  INSURED.  PHONE 706-741-2971.

SPALDING CO AQUATIC CENTER TEMPORARILY CLOSED

 29, 2026 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Spalding County Aquatic Center Temporarily Closed Due to AT&T Landline 

Service Outage

Spalding County Aquatic Center is temporarily closed due to an unexpected outage 

affecting the facility’s AT&T landline telephone service.

The landline is a required safety and operational component of the aquatic center, 

ensuring reliable communication with emergency services. Because the line is 

currently out of service, the facility will remain closed until service is fully restored.

AT&T was immediately notified to resolve the issue. Facility closure is a required 

action when land line service is inoperable.

We apologize for the inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and appreciate 

the public’s understanding as we prioritize safety. The facility will reopen as soon as 

the landline service is restored, and all safety requirements are met.

Updates regarding the reopening will be shared through social media platforms, 

Facebook: IN Spalding, Spalding County Leisure Services and Instagram: Spalding 

Aquatics Center

For questions or addition

UPSON COUNTY CFO ALLEN SALTER LEAVING FOR LAGRANGE

 FOLLOWING  EXECUTIVE  SESSION  TUESDAY--THE  UPSON  COUNTY  COMMISSIONERS    VOTED    TO   ALLOW  COUNTY  ATTORNEY  HEATH  ENGLISH  TO  WORK  WITH  CITY  OF  THOMASTON  ATTORNEY  JOHNNIE  CALDWELL  IN  A  SETTLEMENT  OF  A  LAW  SUIT  OVER  CITY  MANAGER  RUSSELL  THOMPSON  APPLYING  TO  SERVE  ON  THE  COUNTY    BOARD OF  EQUALIZATION.  THE  COUNTY  WITHDREW  THE  OBJECTION  TO  THE  GRAND JURY  THAT  APPOINTS  MEMBERS  TO  THE  BOC  AND  INSTEAD  BROUGHT  A  SUIT  AGAINST  HIM  PERSONALLY  FOR  APPLYING.  ACCORDING  TO  COUNTY  MANAGER   LONNIE  JOYCE,  CITY  ATTORNEY  CALDWELL  SENT  TERMS  TO  THE  COUNTY  THAT  WERE  AGREEABLE  AND  COUNTY  ATTORNEY  ENGLISH  WILL  BE  WORKING  WITH  THE  CITY  ATTORNEY  TO  FINALIZE  THE  ISSUE.

UPSON  COUNTY'S  CHIEF  FINANCIAL OFFICER  ALLEN  SALTER  IS  LEAVING  AT  THE  END  OF  MAY  TO  BECOME  CFO OF  THE  CITY OF  LAGRANGE. COUNTY  MANAGER  LONNIE  JOYCE  SAYS  THE  COUNTY  WILL  BEGIN  THE  PROCESS  OF  CHOOSING  A  NEW FINANCE  DIRECTOR--AND  HE  WILL  BEGIN  A  JOB  SEARCH  AS  WELL  AS  ANALYZE  INTERNALLY  TO  FIND  A  PROPER   CANDIDATE  TO  HELP  THE  COUNTY  MOVE  FOWARD.  THE  COUNTY   MANAGER  TOLD   101  NEWS  ALLEN  SALTER  HAS  BEEN  AN  AMAZING  ASSET  FOR  THE  COUNTY  AND  WILL BE  HARD  TO  REPLACE  BUT THE  COUNTY  WILL  DO    ITS    BEST  TO  NAME  A  NEW  CFO.

T-U CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GRAND OPENING THURSDAY 4/30/26

 THE  THOMASTON-UPSON  CHAMBER OF  COMMERCE  WILL  HOLD  RIBBON  CUTTING   THURSDAY   FOR  ITS  NEW  HOME  IN  THE  FORMER  THOMASTON  FEDERAL  BUILDING  AT  NORTH  CHURCH  AND  THOMPSON  AT  4;30.

UPSONIAN COY BOWLES OF ZAC BROWN BAND IN TOWN THIS WEEK

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I’ll be at the Upson Lee Primary School all day Tuesday promoting Literacy in collaboration with Upson Lee Primary School. I’ll also be playing music during each class visit.

Parents will receive a slip of paper in their kids folder with a purchase order form. Those books will be sold to the kids on Wednesday during the school day. I’ll be signing the books that are sold as well as taking photos with kids and hanging out Wednesday.

I’m excited to be back in my home town supporting the commmunty community and bringing awareness to the importance of Literacy in collaboration with Uspon Lee Primary School. I’d like to thank Suzy Burgess for helping with all of this. I’d also like to thank the community of Thomaston and Upson county for their support through all the years. For more information on all the projects I’m working on or to order books if you missed out go to Coybowles.com for more details. 

EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY IN GA.

 EARLY  VOTING  IS  UNDERWAY   IN  GA.   FOR  THE  MAY 19TH  GENERAL  PRIMARY,  WITH  GOVERNOR  ON  THE  BALLOT.  EARLY  VOTING  CONTINUES  IN  THOMASTON  AT  THE  CIVIC  CENTER  THROUGH  MAY  15TH  MONDAY-FRIDAY  8;30AM   TO   5PM  AND  SATURDAY  VOTING  MAY  2ND  AND  MAY  9TH.  OTHERS    SHOULD    CHECK  WITH   YOUR  COUNTY  ELECTION  OFFICIALS  TO  SEE  THE  DATE  ,  TIMES  AND  PLACE    FOR  EARLY  VOTING.