County to Hold Public Hearing on UDC
The county’s unified development code (UDC) has been in development since early 2020. After many public meetings, public hearings with the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners, and general discussions,…
Election Notice
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Rule 183-1-12-.02 (3) (b) of the Rules of the Georgia State Election Board, Logic and Accuracy Testing of the Ballot Marking…
Health Department has 24/7 COVID-19 PCR Testing Kiosk
The Harris County Health Department, located at 210 Forest Hills Drive in Hamilton, has a new 24/7 COVID-19 PCR Testing Kiosk to conveniently test for COVID-19. Below is a link…
2022 PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE
PRESS RELEASE The Harris County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2022-23 annual budget on June 21, 2022 after four public budget work sessions, two public hearings, and much…
County Water Rates to Increase
The Board of Commissioners, during the annual budget process, approved an increase in water rates. Therefore, the July water bill that is due in August will reflect the new rates.…
Harris County to Begin Public Transportation Services
Beginning Tuesday, July 5, 2022, Harris County will begin curb to curb on-demand public van service to transport citizens to and from medical appointments, shopping, jobs, school, recreation, and senior…
Harris County Unified Development Code Update-January 21, 2020 Listening Sessions with Harris County Commissioners
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. – January 21, 2020 Listening Sessions with Harris County Commissioners – Summary Issues & Needs Land Use/Zoning Codes need to be evaluated, refined and…
Harris County Prison Warden Named President of GPWA
Harris County Prison Warden Named President of GPWA Harris County Prison Warden, Cynthia Nelson, was named President of the Georgia Prison Wardens’ Association (GPWA) for 2022-23. The GPWA, created in…
County to Begin Courthouse Renovations
The Board of County Commissioners, during their June 7, 2022 commission meeting, approved Phase I of courthouse renovations. 2WR Architects from Columbus developed an assessment of the courthouse during 2021…
County to Improve Solid Waste Transfer Station
The Board of County Commissioners, during their June 7, 2022 commission meeting, approved the construction of various improvements to the Solid Waste Transfer Station located on Barnes Mill Road in…