The Columbia County Observer

CCBOC 10.06.2026 Meeting Notes

All Commissioners present

Oct 7 • The Columbia County Observer

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Columbia County Leaders Blame Democrats for Blocking Tax Relief. Records Show the County Was Pushing a Different Plan

County-paid lobbyists sought Democratic support for Columbia County’s property-tax plan while raising concerns about provisions in a separate, broader…

Oct 5 • The Columbia County Observer

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September 2026

Behind the Billions: How Columbia County’s Data Center Tax Deal Works

A 35-year fiscal analysis projects $12.1 billion in net public revenue, but the forecast includes uncommitted future investment and relies on project…

Sep 23 • The Columbia County Observer

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CCBOE 09.22.2026 Work Meeting Notes

Call To Order: 5:30 pm

Sep 23 • The Columbia County Observer

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CCBOC 09.15.2026 Meeting Notes

Call To Order 6:00pm

Sep 16 • The Columbia County Observer

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CCBOE 09.08.2026 Regular Meeting Notes

Call To Order: 5:30 pm

Sep 9 • The Columbia County Observer

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CCBOC 09.01.2026 Meeting Notes

Call To Order: 6 pm

Sep 2 • The Columbia County Observer

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August 2026

CCBOE 08.25.2026 Meeting Notes

Call To Order: 5:30 pm

Aug 26 • The Columbia County Observer

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CCBOC 08.18.2026 Meeting Notes

All Commissioners Present

Aug 19 • The Columbia County Observer

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CCBOE 08.11.2026 Meeting Notes

Board Members Present: Chairman David Dekle, D1 Philip Kent, D2 Kristi Baker, D3 Judy Teasley, D4 Katie Allen

Aug 12 • The Columbia County Observer

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CCBOC 08.04.2026 Meeting Notes

Commissioners Present: Chairman Doug Duncan, D1 Connie Melear, D2 Jim Steed, D3 Michael Carraway, D4 Alison Couch

Aug 5 • The Columbia County Observer

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July 2026