Treutlen County Commissioner Appointed to National Committee

The Treutlen County Board of Commissioners concluded its recent meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, with a significant recognition — Commissioner Cali Hollis has been appointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee.

Chairman Phil Jennings praised Hollis’s appointment, stating, “It’s great to have someone from Treutlen County representing us on a national level.” Hollis's term will begin on August 1, 2025.

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counties remain strong and capable of serving their communities. (e Agri – cultural and Rural A-airs Committee focuses on policies and initiatives that support rural economies, infrastructure, and sustain- ability – key issues for Treutlen County and other rural areas. Other items in the agenda included several local matters, including the renaming of GA HWY 199 Spur to Old GA Hwy 199 Spur and passing the SPLOST Renewal Reso lution, which will allow voters to renew the Spe- cial Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) in March. Officials empha- sized that this is a continu – ation of the 2019 SPLOST and not a new tax.

The board also approved a $1,090,299 bid from The Scruggs Com- pany, a Hahira, GA-based contractor, for 2025 Trans – portation Investment Act (TIA) projects on Norris – town and Orianna Road. The project will be 100% funded by TIA, ensuring no additional financial im- pact on local taxpayers.

Additionally, commis sioners voted unanimously to request that the state legislature allow county court-eligible employees to contribute to the state retirement system. Chairman Jennings stressed that this will not increase costs to the county, stating, “This will not change what employees are paid, but it gives them the opportunity to invest in their retire- ment." County AGorney James Garner confirmed that the measure merely formalizes an existing state judicial process.

County Manager TJ Hudson provided updates on storm debris removal, announcing that collection ended on February 3, 2025, as the county met the 120-day FEMA limit. While an executive order could extend the timeline, no additional debris pick up is currently scheduled.