By Becky Holland
Bleckley County Sole Commissioner Mike Davis met Thursday, Aug. 20, for the county’s regular monthly meeting, the first regular meeting since June.
According to minutes from the June 18 meeting, the regularly scheduled July 16 meeting was canceled, with the next meeting set for Aug. 20. The minutes did not state a reason for the cancellation.
Among the items on Thursday’s agenda was recognition of Emmie Davis for earning the highest honor of Eagle Scout.
Lisa Chastain was appointed to the Tessie W. Norris Library Board.
The agenda also listed the appointment of Dianne Lester and reappointment of Roger Bryant to the Bleckley County Department of Family and Children Services Board.
Road projects were also part of the meeting, with a 2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant bid opening and Transportation Investment Act project bids included on the agenda.
Minutes from the June 18 regular meeting were also presented.
During that June meeting, Davis signed a contract between the Heart of Georgia Community Action Agency and Bleckley County regarding meals at the Senior Center. The contract runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
June reports included 103 calls handled by the Bleckley County Fire Department during May. The department had also purchased aqua eyes and a dive trailer with grant funds.
County officials reported continued progress on road projects, including work associated with the 2026 LMIG program. At the time, Red Dog Farm Road and Purser Braddy Road were among roads connected to ongoing construction work.
Elections Supervisor Cheryl Yates reported in June that 8,755 voters were registered in Bleckley County.
This Thursday’s agenda also included officials’, directors’ and citizen input before adjournment.
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