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Haralson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
155 Van Wert Street
Buchanan, GA 30113
September 1, 2026
6:00 pm

HARALSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
155 Van Wert Street
Buchanan, GA 30113
Regular Meeting
September 1, 2026

Agenda

Chairman – Brian Walker
Vice-Chair – District 1 David Tarpley
District Commissioners - District 2 Danny Elsberry, District 3 Eddie Ivey, District 4 Ryan Farmer
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman's Report
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026
Executive Session Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026
Special Called Work Session Minutes August 7, 2026
Special Called Work Session Minutes August 18, 2026
Regular Work Session Minutes August 18, 2026
Special Called Work Session Minutes August 26, 2026
Approval of Agenda
Participation on Agenda Items
Item #1 – Ambucare Contract - Vote
Item #2 – Rezoning Request/Christopher A. Reynolds/RBW Service Group, LLC– Vote

Haralson County tax map information 0098-0073. The property is located on Rockmart and Coppermine Rd.
Present zoning is A-1 (agriculture), proposed Conditional Use for a Telecommunications Tower
Item #3 – HCBOE Tax Levy Resolution – Vote

Item #4 – Super Petroleum Annexation Request – Vote
Item #5 – Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreements with the Haralson County Development Authority dated
August 18, 2025, and January 20, 2026 – Vote
Item #6 – Intergovernmental Agreement with Haralson County Development Authority Regarding Potential Sale of
Approximately 2.5 Acres Being Part of Parcel 00750032 - Vote
Participation on Non-Agenda Items
Adjourn
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions
regarding the accessibility of the meeting, or the facilities are required to contact the ADA Coordinator at (770) 646-2002 to allow the County to
make reasonable accommodation for those persons.

Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026
Executive Session Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026
Special Called Work Session Minutes August 7, 2026
Special Called Work Session Minutes August 18, 2026
Regular Work Session Minutes August 18, 2026
Special Called Work Session Minutes August 26, 2026

HARALSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER
August 4, 2026
Regular Meeting Minutes
Chairman Walker called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and Lyndon Smith provided the invocation. The Board led the
Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners Tarpley, Elsberry, Ivey, and Farmer were present. County Attorney Avery Jackson
was also present.
Chairman’s Report
Chairman Walker stated the wife of Don Johnson, former Finance Director, passed away yesterday and to pray for him
and his family during this difficult time.
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes July 7, 2026
Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes, July 21, 2026 Special
Called Meeting Minutes July 21, 2026
Commissioner Elsberry made a motion to approve the minutes as written. This was seconded by Commissioner Ivey,
and the motion carried 5-0.
Approval of Agenda
Commissioner Farmer made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Elsberry seconded the
motion, and the motion carried 5-0.

Public Hearing on Rezoning Request
Requested by: Christopher A. Reynolds/RBW Service Group, LLC
Haralson County tax map information 0098-0073
The property is located on Rockmart and Coppermine Rd.
Present zoning is A-1 (agriculture), proposed Conditional Use for a telecommunications tower.
Chairman Walker opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to advance to the lectern.
Chris Reynolds with RBW Services Group addressed the commissioners regarding his rezoning request for the property
located on Rockmart and Coppermine Road that is zoned agricultural and is asking for conditional use for a
telecommunications tower. The tower would be 225’ tall with a 10’ lightning rod for a total of 235’. It is approximately
1100’ north of Rockmart Road and will be within a wooded area to mitigate any visual disturbance. It will be unmanned
and will not require water, sewer, or solid waste services, but a technician will visit the site at least once a month for
maintenance. The tower will enhance services for Verizon wireless customers but will also enhance 911 coverage
availability, fire/sheriff reception, provide better service for rural households, and will cause no interference with current
services.
Chairman Walker called for any other public participation for the conditional use rezoning request. Hearing none, the
Chairman closed the public hearing.
Participation on Non-Agenda Items
Lyndon Smith, chairman of the Republican Party, stated that Congressman Jack would be in town Saturday, August 8th at
9 am at the Haralson County Chamber of Commerce and invited everyone to come out and have coffee and ask any
questions you may have for him. Mr. Smith stated that the Republican Party gives two scholarships to high school
students each year, and Congressman Jack will be presenting the scholarships to the recipients at the event.

Item #1 – Executive Session Commissioner Farmer made a motion to go into Executive session for the purposes of
discussing personnel and land acquisition. This was seconded by Commissioner Ivey, and the motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Farmer made a motion to come out of the executive session. This was seconded by Commissioner Ivey,
and the motion carried 5-0. Chairman Walker stated there was no action to be taken.
Adjourn
Commissioner Farmer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. This was seconded by Commissioner Elsberry, and the
motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.
Submitted by Julia Watson
County Clerk

HARALSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 4, 2026
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Executive Session began at 6:17 pm
Attendees:
Chairman Brian Walker
Commissioner David Tarpley
Commissioner Danny Elsberry
Commissioner Eddie Ivey
Commissioner Ryan Farmer
County Attorney Avery Jackson
Tara Chapman, Harlson County Development Authority
Gary Broadstreet, Haralson County Development Authority
Tom Crawford, Haralson County Development Authority
Pete Ewing, Haralson County Development Authority
Julia Watson, County Clerk
Item #1 – Executive Session
Commissioner Farmer motioned to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing
personnel and land acquisition matters. Commissioner Ivey seconded, and the motion carried
5-0.
Upon return, Commissioner Farmer motioned to come out of Executive Session. Commissioner
Ivey seconded, and the motion carried 5-0.
Chairman Walker stated no action to be taken at this time.
Executive Session adjourned at 7:23 pm.
Submitted by Julia Watson
County Clerk

HARALSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 07, 2026
SPECIAL CALLED WORK SESSION MINUTES
Chairman Walker began the work session at 9:00 AM. Commissioners Tarpley, Elsberry,
Ivey, and Farmer were in attendance along with County Attorney, Avery Jackson.
Item # 1 – Ambucare Contract
Bill Hightower voiced his concern that it has taken so long to get through the contract
negotiations. He stated that the cost of running the ambulance service is costly with
Medicare paying 60% of the bill and private insurance paying 40%, and they are often left to
absorb the difference. He also stated that it’s difficult to retain quality Paramedics/EMT’s
because they can earn more in the metro areas. Commissioner Elsberry voiced his
concern about the 3% yearly increase that is listed in the contract due to the County having
not set a budget yet and still trying to collect outstanding property taxes for last fiscal year.
Commissioner Elsberry stated that we can reevaluate the 3% next year once we can move
through a regular cycle of collecting property taxes. Commissioner Ivey stated that if the
County cannot give the 3% salary increase to the employees that he doesn’t feel
comfortable giving a 3% increase to Ambucare.
Commissioner Tarpley asked what the status of the 4th ambulance was. Mr. Hightower
stated that he’s hired 4 of the 6 people needed to man the ambulance and would let the
County Clerk, Julia, know when it is fully staffed and in service.
Mr. Hightower stated that he will let Priority know that the BOC wants to remove the 3% and
will let Chairman Walker know their response by close of business Monday, August 10th.
Chairman Walker stated that the Board will vote on the contract at a Special Called
Meeting that will be scheduled for August 18th.
Commissioner Tarpley clarified that the new contract amount of $912,000 won’t be paid
until the 4th ambulance is in service. He also questioned why Ambucare had a contract
with Tanner for ambulance service when the County’s contract states that they aren’t
supposed to have other contracts outside of the County. Mr. Hightower clarified that the
contract they have with Tanner is for Life Flight services.
Item #2 – FY 27 Budget Discussions
4200/4250 – Roads/Sanitation Department – Terry Edwards
Mr. Edwards presented a budget of $2,735,204 and maintained that the increased budget is
due to inflation on products used for road maintenance and products in general. He also
maintained that the salary increases he added were necessary to retain good employees.
He’s asked for 4 additional positions to be closer to being fully staffed but would

compromise with 2 new positions to ease the burden on the current staff. He also asked
for raises for some employees to be competitive with surrounding counties and feels this
raise will further retain good employees. The Commissioners commended Mr. Edwards for
his years of staying within his budget and providing services to the citizens of Haralson
County despite inflation on services. The consensus of the commissioners was to leave
his budget as presented which includes the 4 new employees he’s requested.
1550 – Tax Assessor – Zachery Smith
Mr. Smith presented a budget of $655,873 which includes salary increases for the staff.
Other than the salary increases, other factors for the higher budget are due to appraisal
staff maintaining state certifications. He has a full staff and is not requesting any
additional positions. The requested amount will be reduced by 6%, as Mr. Smith did not
realize that the 3% COLA and 3% performance increase was already added to the overall
amount.
3300/3326/3350/3360 – Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff Stacy Williams
Sheriff Williams submitted a budget of $7,672,035. Sheriff Williams stated that he went
through his budget and identified 24-line items he could reduce for a total of $118,600. He
stated that they do not include the social security, medical, or health insurance to their
numbers, as he relies on the Finance Department to add in that information.
Commissioner Tarpley asked Sheriff Williams how he calculated his salary line and how he
came in under his salary line for FY 26. Commissioner Tarpley questioned several raises
issued to employees after the budget was set last year. Sheriff Williams explained that he
would need to do some research to provide an answer. Sheriff Williams did convey that
some employees received raises due to a promotion in position. Sheriff Williams stated
that they implemented a new system in the jail division where they take inmates that have
drug charges and move them into rehab (if they qualify) to hopefully get them in a better
position to reduce recidivism which has saved the County $300K-$400K a year.
6100 - Recreation Department – Mike Daniel
Mr. Daniel submitted a budget of $734,279. He stated that field maintenance is an
additional cost in the budget because of the new fields being built. He has been handling it
himself but has received a quote for a company to handle. Lighting is always an issue, and
$10,000 is the quote received for replacing lights. Growth for participation is anticipated to
increase once the new field pod is completed. When the new field pod is completed, he
will bring back the 13-14 age group. Commissioner Ivey questioned the cost for all terrain
tires for the recreation trucks. The budget shows $1400 per set which was incorrect. It will
be $1400 for 2 sets. The new field pod will increase the need for additional help in the
concession stands, but registration costs will absorb some of those increases. Mr. Daniel
wants to add an additional coordinator position to assist with managing the increase in
games. Commissioner Tarpley questioned Mr. Daniel about 2 raises he received over the
past year. Mr. Daniel explained that the increase was due to his pay and overtime, and he
was compensated for the overtime by being made a salary employee.

2200 - District Attorney – Jaeson Smith
Mr. Smith submitted a budget of $$355,891. He reiterated the need for the new software
upgrade that will assist with transferring large files. They currently utilize DropBox, but the
subscription is about to end, and they don’t want to renew the subscription if the
commissioners will approve the new software. Mr. Smith stated that the State of Georgia
appears to be on board with implementing the same software which will mean the State of
Georgia will begin paying the costs for the software storage. He also mentioned that they
submitted for a grant through Senator Warnock’s office for the software costs but won’t
know the outcome anytime soon. The District Attorney’s office is exhausting all avenues to
try and fund the software, but they need it ASAP. Another cost in their budget is the
maintenance and repairs on the vehicles they utilize. The State of Georgia provided the
cars but does not provide any funding for repairs and maintenance. Training/travel
expenses increased because they would like to have 3 county employees GCIC trained.
They’ve asked for new desks which was determined could come from SPLOST funding and
would reduce their budget by $10,000.
3500/3920 - Fire/EMA – Ryan Dobbs
Interim Fire Chief Dobbs submitted a budget of $3,826,655. County Attorney Avery Jackson
is working to determine which is the best pay strategy for our group. At this time, the group
is paid on a 28-day cycle. There are currently 13 vacant positions, so 1-man trucks are how
the trucks run due to lack of coverage. Many of the firemen are working through their
career matrix which is what allows them to receive raises. Mr. Dobbs stated he’d like to
begin giving raises for specialty teams. He highlighted several employees who have
completed their career matrix and received raises. An increase in the budget comes with
the higher cost of fuel which is out of the County’s control. Commissioner Ivey stated that
he’d like to see the quick response vehicles used more in place of the fire trucks if possible.
Doing so will reduce the use of fuel. Mr. Dobbs stated that overtime, repairs, and
maintenance are the main components of increasing the budget.
2600 - Juvenile Accountability Court – Danielle Simpson
Ms. Simpson asked to increase the budget to $101,224, which is what the CJCC grant will
reimburse. She stated she desperately needs a part-time case manager which will be paid
no more than $14 an hour. The out-of-pocket cost for the county is $26,000, which is the
vested amount required by the grant program.

After hearing the departments discuss their budget needs, it was the consensus of the
commissioners that it seems each department’s budget has increased due to inflation and
the need to increase salaries to retain employees. The commissioners aren’t in favor of
utilizing the fund balance to compensate for the additional funds and raising property taxes
is the most noteworthy option to explore.

HARALSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 18, 2026
SPECIAL CALLED WORK SESSION MINUTES
Chairman Walker began the work session at 5:00 PM. Commissioners Tarpley, Elsberry,
Ivey, and Farmer were in attendance.
Item # 1 – Fire Department Evaluation Report – Eddie Robinson
Mr. Robinson began his evaluation by providing a brief background of his career in fire
fighting where he recently retired as the fire chief with Cherokee County. He was asked by
Haralson County to evaluate and assess the fire department to identify organizational
weaknesses, operational concerns, and opportunities for improvement. Mr. Robinson
stated that he didn’t want to place blame anywhere but wanted to find a solution. He
stated that the greatest obstacle currently facing the HCFD is not found exclusively inside
the fire stations but is found in the system of governance surrounding the department. He
noted that he found a three-fold issue: informal chain of command, commissioners
involving themselves in the fire department conflicts, and bypassing HR. He strongly
recommended that the commissioners refrain from getting involved and cited the
propose/duties of what the commissioners are tasked with. During his evaluation, he
determined that HR was bypassed many times and insisted that the HR personnel be
involved as much as possible. He stated that the Board of Commissioners should formally
adopt a governance policy establishing that operational authority for the HCFD rests with
the Fire Chief. The Board should establish expectations, the Fire Chief should manage the
Department, and the Board should hold the Fire Chief accountable for the results.
Mr. Robinson also stated that the Fire Department also faces challenges involving
apparatus and equipment, staffing, experience, recruitment and retention, officer
development, personnel practices, accountability, policies, and organizational trust. He
recommended that the County hire a County Manager/County Administrator to strengthen
the leadership structure.
Mr. Robinson provided his priority recommendations:
1. Restore and protect the Fire Department chain of command.
2. Clearly separate Board governance from Fire Department management.
3. Conduct a professional, competitive search for a highly qualified permanent Fire
Chief.
4. Give the Selected Fire Chief clearly defined authority and hold that Chief
accountable for results.
5. Strongly consider creation of a professional county manager/administrator position.
6. Conduct an immediate, independent safety inspection of every frontline and reserve
apparatus and every SCBA placed in emergency service.
7. Develop a funded 10-year apparatus and equipment replacement plan.

8. Complete a comprehensive staffing, compensation, recruitment, and retention
analysis.
9. Establish objective, promotional standards and enforce them consistently.
10. Require annual and mid-year performance evaluations.
11. Integrate Human Resources into Fire Department personnel administration.
12. Rewrite and modernize Fire Department policies.
13. Establish a formal officer-development and succession program.
14. Develop measurable annual Fire Department performance objectives and report
them publicly to the board.
15. Commit as a governing body to ending individual political intervention in routine Fire
Department personnel and operational matters.
Mr. Robinson commended the current Fire Department staff for their continual efforts to
assist citizens in their times of need and for functioning with what’s available to them. He
concluded his presentation with charging the County leadership with giving the Fire
Department the organizational structure, equipment, staffing, leadership, and the support
they need to succeed.
The work session concluded at 6:05 pm.
Submitted by Julia Watson
County Clerk

HARALSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AUGUST 18, 2026
WORK SESSION MINUTES
Chairman Walker opened the work session at 6:13 pm. Commissioners Tarpley, Elsberry,
Ivey were in attendance along with County Attorney Avery Jackson. Commissioner Farmer
was absent.
Item #1 – Haralson County School District 2026 Tax Levy Resolution
Chairman Walker deferred to County Attorney Avery Jackson to explain the resolution. Mr.
Jackson stated that the School Board is issuing a bond and the voters of the county already
approved it, and it’s a formality for the Board of Commissioners to approve it. Chairman
Walker stated that this item would be placed on the September 1st agenda for a vote.
Commissioner Ivey asked how much the bond is for, and Mr. Jackson responded that it’s for
$8M and isn’t sure what it’s for. Chairman Walker clarified for the audience that by law, the
BOC must approve their bonds and milage rates.
Item #2 – DOAA Sales Ratio Audit – Zachery Smith, Tax Assessor
Zachery Smith stated that every year the tax assessor’s office is audited by the State of
Georgia. Part of what preempted the 2025 rebound was because of where we stood on our
ratio studies. From 2020 to 2025, Haralson County steadily declined on the ratio studies. In
2024, Haralson County was deficient on 9 of 13 metrics which triggered the rebound we
experienced. It was discussed to have a vendor assist with the rebound process, but due to
extensive costs, the BOC and Board of Assessors decided it was not cost effective to go
with the vendor but rather to handle it in house. Based on the 2025 digest ratio analysis, we
had an overall equalized ratio of 39.95, and the goal is 40. Compliance is anywhere from 44
down to 36 and for the sake of public utilities, we want to be between 42 and 38. COD is
referred to as the measurement of uniformity throughout the county. For residential
properties, it is acceptable to be anywhere between 0 and 15, and the residential COD for
2025 was 11.66. For agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties, uniformity is
considered anywhere from 0 to 20. The COD for agricultural, commercial, and industrial
for 2025 was 12.34. The PRD, which is the measure of bias, for residential is slightly
progressive at 99.76 with the acceptable metric being anywhere between 95 to 110. The
PRD for agricultural, commercial, and industrial the number is at 100.63.
Item #3 – Super Petroleum Annexation Resolution
Ben Vaughn, attorney for Super Petroleum, spoke to the BOC and asked for their
consideration in approving the annexation resolution. TA Travel Center would like to locate
their facility at the Waco exit, and the property is considered to be in the City of Bremen.
The City of Bremen does not provide water/sewer services to that location. Super
Petroleum wants to be reannexed into the City of Waco in order to obtain water/sewer
services. Super Petroleum notified the City of Bremen of their appearance at the BOC
meeting and needs the resolution approved by Haralson County before they can file for deannexation with the City of Bremen.

Chairman Walker adjourned the work session at 6:28 PM.
Submitted by Julia Watson
County Clerk

HARALSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 26, 2026
Joint Meeting with the Haralson County Municipalities
SPECIAL CALLED WORK SESSION MINUTES
Chairman Walker began the work session at 10:00 am.
Meeting Attendees:
Cole Allen, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission
Kisha Moore, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission
Brian Walker, BOC Chairman
Danny Elsberry, BOC District 2 Commissioner
Brett Jones, Mayor, City of Tallapoosa
Philip Eidson, City Manager, City of Tallapoosa
McKay Kelley, City of Tallapoosa
Nicholas Gorzynski, City of Tallapoosa
Sherry Taylor, City Clerk, City of Buchanan
Angie Hood, Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Buchanan
Stephen Nowlin, City Manager, City of Waco
Tara Chapman, President, Haralson County Chamber
Holly Ray, 911 Director, Haralson County
Ryan Dobbs, Interim Fire Chief, Haralson County Fire Department
Matt Williams, Haralson County Fire Department
Mike Daniel, Haralson County Recreation Department
Zachery Smith, Haralson County Tax Assessor
Grace Baughman, UGA Extension Office
Garrick Ratcliff, HBOC Finance Director
Brian Krasielwicz, HBOC HR Director
Julia Watson, HBOC County Clerk
Item # 1 – Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Comprehensive Plan
Cole Allen with Northwest Georgia Regional Commission thanked everyone for attending
the meeting and introduced his partner, Kisha Moore. Mr. Allen stated that he provided
various handouts to the group that are specific to the cities/county and planned to refer to
the handouts during the meeting. Mr. Allen stated that the goal for the day was to focus on
strengths and opportunities for Haralson County and the cities. He asked the group about
what makes Haralson County great. The group determined the following:
1. Interstate 20
2. Proximity to Atlanta and Birmingham
3. Proximity to the Atlanta airport
4. Land availability
5. Marketable space for industrial use that’s already zoned

6. Population growth
7. Control over construction with ordinances requires 5 acres per house in Haralson
County
8. Maintaining ruralness
9. Planning and Zoning remains compatible with the cities
Mr. Allen asked what opportunities the group would like to include in the 5-year plan. Mr.
Eidson and Mayor Jones of the City of Tallapoosa stated that they’d like to beautify the exit
area at I-20 and to upgrade it from being a truck stop.
Mr. Allen stated that water planning is also something that needs to be addressed and is a
component in the plan. Most of the northwest region is in the Coosa Valley water region;
however, Haralson County is in the Middle Chattahoochee region. Based off water
planning, they do expect water usage to increase in this region due to mostly agricultural
usage from now until 2060.
Mr. Allen asked Haralson County attendees to review the accomplishments list and
respond back to his office within the next few weeks. He also stated that he’d like to finish
the process by 10.31.26 in order to adopt the new plan by February of 2027.
The meeting concluded at 10:30 am.
Submitted by Julia Watson
County Clerk

Agenda Item #1
Ambucare Contract

STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF HARALSON
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, Georgia Law 1989, § 8(20), f 3546 and 3552 authorizes the Board Commissioner of
Haralson County, Georgia (hereinafter referred to as "The County") to provide for services established
under Article IX,§ II, f III of the 1983 Constitution of the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Article IX, §11, 1 III (a) (3) of the 1983 Constitution authorizes the county to provide
ambulance and emergency rescue services, and O.C.G.A. § 36-60-13, as amended authorizes the county to
enter into a multi-year contract for the furnishing of services; and
WHEREAS, the county deems that the furnishings of quality emergency medical services within
the corporate limits of each municipality in the county and within the unincorporated limits of the county
is important to its citizens and does not unnecessarily duplicate services and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services should be operated as economically and efficiently as
possible to serve, safeguard, and protect the public health and general well-being of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, AMBUCARE, LLC, hereinafter referred to as ("The Contractor") is licensed to
operate emergency medical services in Georgia and desirous of furnishing the citizens of Haralson County,
Georgia, with emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the mutual benefits and consideration accruing to each of the
parties hereto and for the benefit of the citizens of Haralson County, which benefits are hereby expressly
acknowledged, Haralson County, Georgia hereby contracts with the contractor for the following purposes:
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
SECTION 1. REPRESENTATION OF THE PARTIES.
Each party hereto makes the following representations and warranties, which are specifically relied upon
by all of the other parties as a basis for entering this agreement:
Unless otherwise authorized by its articles of incorporation, bylaw, or a resolution of the Board of
Commission, the contractor has authority to execute and deliver this agreement.
The County is a political subdivision of the State of Georgia and has validly adopted a resolution
to authority the entity to enter this agreement at a public meeting pursuant to the Open Meeting [Act,
O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1 et seq.
SECTION 2. TERMS OF CONTRACT AND RENEWAL PROVISIONS.
The term of this agreement shall commence on July 1, 2026 and shall automatically renew each subsequent
Fiscal year through June 30, 2029 unless otherwise terminated under the terms of this agreement. In
accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-60-13, as amended, this contract shall terminate absolutely and without
further obligation on the part of the county at the close of each fiscal year provided, however, this
agreement may be automatically renewed unless official action is taken by the county to terminate the
Agreement at the close of said fiscal year. In the event this contract is renewed, the term shall be extended
for (1) fiscal year. Said contract shall automatically renew within a 90 day time period prior to renewal

date.
SECTION 3. LICENSE AND FRANCHISE.
The county agrees to adopt a resolution recognizing the contractor as the exclusive agent to furnish
emergency and non-emergency ambulance service within the county. The county acknowledges that the
contractor is to receive all E-911 calls. Contractor agrees to comply with each and every provision of the
Emergency Medical Service Act of the State of Georgia as modified in O.C.G.A. §31-11-1 et, seq., as
amended, with rules and regulations to carry out the provisions thereof as established by the Georgia
Department of Human Resources at Chapter 290-5-30 et. Seq., as amended and all traffic laws and rules
within the various municipalities within the County.
SECTION 4. COMPENSATION.
The county agrees to provide a subsidy for emergency medical services that originates within the limits of
Haralson County, Georgia. Haralson County hereby agrees to allocate and appropriate to contractor, in
addition to such income from fees for services, an amount of $60,041.67 each month, which monthly
amount shall increase to $76,000.00 each month upon notice and confirmation of a fourth ambulance
becoming fully operational as required in Section 2 of Exhibit A, so long as the contractor substantially
complies with this agreement, the laws of the State of Georgia, the Rules and Regulations thereof, which
affect the performance of the obligation is of contractor herein, and the ambulance ordinances adopted by
Haralson County, Georgia, and previously incorporated herein. Monthly payments shall be paid on or
before the 15th day of each calendar month. The county agrees that once Ambucare, LLC has a fourth
ambulance that becomes fully operational, as required in Sec. 2 of Exhibit A, (i.e. operates 24 hours a day,
7 days a week), then the monthly subsidy for emergency medical services shall be $76,000.00. In the event
that an increase to the monthly rate becomes effective on any day other than the first day of a calendar
month, the total monthly installment due for that specific month shall be prorated on a daily basis for the
month.
In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-60-13, as amended, the obligation of the County under this Agreement
shall be $720,500.00 for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, which amount shall increase to
$912,000.00 upon the Contractor having a fully operational fourth ambulance as set forth above, plus any
additional monies to which the Contractor may be entitled under Section 4 of this Agreement. The payment
of funds referenced in this paragraph is consideration for the Contractor's performance of the obligations
set forth in this Agreement.
The contractor may apply to negotiate an adjustment to contractor's emergency care subsidy payment in
the event changes in service significantly increases the contractor's cost to perform its obligation set under
this agreement. All such negotiations shall be conducted at least 90 days prior to renewal date according to
the contractual terms. Failure to notify parties within the 90 day time period will result in automatic renewal
of existing contractual agreement. The burden of proving the facts supporting such an application shall rest
with the contractor. The amount of such an adjustment shall be only as the Contractor and the county agree.
SECTION 5. ADDITIONAL TERMS.
Additional terms of this agreement (Exhibit A) are included in the document entitled "Specifications for
Emergency Medical Service Agreement" (attached hereto and herein after "Specifications" and Exhibit
A)), which is expressly incorporated into the provisions of this agreement. Contractor agrees to provide, at

a minimum, the level of services identified and required by the county as part of the "Specifications for
Emergency Medical Service Agreement".
SECTION 6. INSURANCE.
Contractor agrees to provide insurance coverage as provided by the Specifications and for all ambulance
vehicles maintained and operated in Haralson County, Georgia.
SECTION 7. INDEMNIFICATION.
As between the county and the contractor, the contractor shall assume responsibility and liability for any
damage, loss, or injury, including death, of any kind or nature whatever to person or property, including
employees and property of the county, caused by or resulting from any error, or omission of the contractor,
or the negligent act of the contractor or its subcontractors or any of their officers, agents, servants, or
employees, arising from the performance of the work under this agreement. The contractor shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the county and all of its officers, agents, servants, or employees from and
against any and all claims, damages, charges, or expenses to which the county or any of its officers, agents,
servants, or employees may be put or subjected by reason of any such damage, loss or injury. The
contractor expressly agrees to defend against any claims brought or actions filed against the county, where
such claims or actions involves, in whole or part, the subject of the indemnity contained herein, whether
such claims or actions challenge, in whole or in part, the provisions of this agreement, or whether such
claims or actions are rightfully or wrongfully brought or filed by third parties.
SECTION 8. ASSIGNMENT.
The contractor shall not assign any interest under this agreement or monies due there from without the prior
written consent of the county. The contractor shall retain personal control and shall provide personal
attention to the fulfillment of its obligations pursuant to this agreement.
SECTION 9. TRANSFER TO SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST.
Contractor shall not transfer this agreement without the prior written consent of the county.
SECTION 10. REMEDIES.
In the event a party to this agreement commits an act of breach as described in this agreement, written
notice of the breach shall be forwarded to the breach party by certified mail.
SECTION 11. ARBITRATION
The parties hereby agree to submit any controversy arising under this agreement to arbitration pursuant
to the provisions of 0. C. G. A. 9-9 ET. Seq., the Georgia Arbitration Code. The provisions of the arbitration
code shall in all respects govern such arbitration. The parties hereby agree to comply with and to be
governed by the provisions of said arbitration code as to any controversy so submitted to arbitrations. The
arbitration decisions shall be enforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction.
SECTION 12. MODIFICATIONS.

This agreement may be changed or modified in writing and signed by all parties. Otherwise, agreement,
together with the specifications, constitutes the sole and entire agreement between parties.
This agreement includes the specifications to the ambulance agreement, the agreement between the parties,
and all oral agreements or understandings incorporated herein. This agreement shall not be altered, changed
or amended except in writing signed by all parties hereto.
SECTION 13. GOVERNING LAW.
This agreement and all transactions contemplated hereby, shall be governed by, construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 14. SEVERABILITY.
Should any provision of this agreement or application thereof to any persons or circumstance be held invalid
or unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement, or the application of such provision, to any person or
circumstance, other than those to which it is held invalid or unenforceable to the full extent permitted by
law.
SECTION 15. NOTICE.
All notice, demands, or request require or permitted to be given pursuant to this agreements shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been properly given or served and shall be effective on being deposited
in the United States mail, postage prepaid and registered, or certified with return receipt requested to the
addresses shown below or when transmitted to any telephone number appearing below, provided, however,
in those cases where a telephone number is stated on the execution page for a particular party, notice to
such party must be given by telephone message to such number to be effective notice hereunder.
HARALSON COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
155 Van Wert Street
Buchanan, Georgia 30113
Tele: (770) 646-2002

AMBUCARE, LLC
P.O. Box 664
Bremen, Georgia 30110
Tele: (770) 537-1946

WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting by and through their duly authorized officers, have
hereunto set their is in triplicate, each of which shall be considered and on this the _____ day of
, 2026.
HARALSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BUCHANAN, Georgia
Brian Walker, Chairman; Haralson County
Board of Commissioners

Attest: Julia Watson, County Clerk

William P. Hightower, CAO Ambucare, LLC

EXHIBIT A
SPECIFICATIONS FOR HARALSON COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
SECTION 1
STATEMENT OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish emergency ambulance service for the citizens of the County. The Contractor
shall manage the day-to-day operations, field operations, billing, collections, purchasing, and other
operational functions. The Contractor shall negotiate mutual aid agreements and provide such notification
to Haralson County E-911.
SECTION 2
MINIMUM NUMBER OF ASSIGNED EMERGENCY (ALS) UNITS
The Contractor will provide a minimum of four (4), 24-hour, seven (7) day per week ALS units in Haralson
County for emergency coverage. Under no circumstances will these units be used for Contract Work,
however, they may be used for non-emergency calls.
Unit Locations:
Four (4) Ambulances in Service for Emergency Calls-One, with a minimum of 1 unit in the Buchanan Area,
1 unit in the Bremen Area, 1 unit in the Tallapoosa area, and 1 rotating unit place in peak volume areas.
SECTION 3
INSURANCE REQUIREMENT
Contractor shall maintain the minimum insurance coverage limits as prescribed by applicable Georgia
Laws. Insurance shall be evidence by delivery of Certificates of Insurance executed by a suitable financially
stable insurance carrier that is licensed or permitted in Georgia to underwrite insurance, listing coverage
and limits, expiration dates and terms of policies. Insurance requirements shall remain in effect throughout
the term covered in the agreement and any extensions.
SECTION 4
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIME REQUIREMENTS
(A) The County has designated priorities with which the Contractor must comply by meeting specified
Emergency Response Times. The designation of a request for service as life threatening emergency' is
accomplished by presumptive prioritization by the E-911 Communication Officer (dispatcher) in
accordance with the current Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) protocols.
(B) The Emergency Response Time requirement is measured from the time the Haralson County E- 911
dispatches the medical unit, to the arrival of that unit at the designated street address. The

average response time for all EMS calls in any monthly period shall be equal or less than thirteen (13)
minutes, without an unrealistic increase in call volumes.
SECTION 5
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR

(A) Maintain good working relationships with Public Safety Officials.
(B) Provide the public with information concerning EMS services
(C) Contractor shall not delay or deny any treatment due to patient's ability to pay.
(D) If emergency assets permit, participate in all EMA and local hospital disaster exercises.
TRANSPORTATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS
Ambucare, LLC will provide transportation of Public Safety Officers on duty whenever an ambulance
reasonably necessary for such trips within Haralson County. For trips required outside of the county
Haralson County shall pay Ambucare, LLC one-half the normal base rate for such trips and one half of the
mileage.
TRANSPORTATION OF PRISONERS
Ambucare, LLC will transport prisoners held at either the Haralson County Jail or any city holding facility
within the boundaries of Haralson County whenever an ambulance is reasonably necessary for such trips
within Haralson County at no charge. For trips required outside the county, Haralson County shall pay
Ambucare, LLC one-half the normal base rate and one half of the mileage..
TRANSPORTATION OF DEMISED PERSONS
Contractor transport demised persons upon the request of the Haralson County Coroner's Office or a
representative of that office to local hospital if services are available, or morgues for identification and/or
examination at no charge.
SECTION 6
SPECIAL EVENTS STAND-BY COVERAGE
The contractor shall provide Haralson County necessary assets to ensure safety during Public Safety
training activities if units are available to the County, the unit should remain in a centrally zoned location
and the Public Safety training held in abeyance pending confirmation of additional emergency response
assets.
SECTION 7
COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS
(A) All services furnished by the Contractor shall be rendered in compliance with all applicable federal, state
and local laws, rules and regulations. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to maintain compliance under
such laws, rules and regulations under CAAS Accreditation that apply to services rendered under this
agreement.

(B) Contractor shall remain in good standing the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Medicaid and
Medicare.
(C) The Contractor shall hold appropriate state ambulance license or permits upon demand. The Contractor
shall show proof of its employee's state and local certifications if applicable.
(D) Contractor shall remain in good standing with the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services
and hold that accreditation valid.
SECTION 8
VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

(A) Ambulance furnished under the agreement shall meet or exceed vehicle specifications as specified in the

document entitled "Federal Specifications Ambulance Emergency Medical Care Vehicle" as published· by
the General Service Administration, DOT Federal Specifications KKK 1822 in effect at the time of
manufacture. In the alternative, Contractor may use ambulances approved or licensed by the Georgia
Department of Human Resources.

(B) Each Ambulance shall be equipped with all required equipment and supplies for operations as required by

State and Local regulations as well as the regulations of the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance
Services and approved medical protocols. The specific intent of this provision is to ensure that the
Contractor has adequate equipment to service the county.
SECTION 9
COMMUNICATIONS

(A)

Each Ambulance shall be equipped with mobile radio with radio frequency approved by the E-911 Director
that can communicate with Haralson County E-911, and all other public safety agencies within the
boundaries of Haralson County. Each ambulance crew shall have a portable radio and/or pager, which can
be accessed by Haralson County E-911. The E-911 center shall be responsible for only those units assigned
to the center for emergency calls as defined by the Haralson County Medical Director.

(B) Haralson County shall provide the Contractor with twenty-four (24) hour per-day emergency dispatch along
with time and voice recordings (maintained for 30 days only). Haralson County will furnish to the
Contractor that information and/or documentation.
(C) The Contractor shall maintain a radio frequency license with the appropriate authorities that are compatible
with Haralson County 911.
(D) Any expense incurred to maintain the communication between the Contractor and E-911 shall be the
responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor equipment installed (on-site) at the E-911 Center shall remain
the responsibility of the Contractor except in those cases where negligence by a county employee(s) (E911 contributed to the failure).
SECTION 10
OTHER PROVISIONS
(A) Review and Assessment: During normal business hours, officers so designated by the Commissioner of
Haralson County, may review and assess the Contractor's operations. The Contractor shall make available
to the County information with respect to all maters covered by this agreement.

(B) Rights and Remedies not waived: Payment under this agreement shall not be a waiver by the County of
any claims for breach or default.
(C) Extrication: Haralson County Fire Department agrees to release Contractor from carrying such extrication
equipment on assigned ambulance units in Haralson County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting by and through their duly authorized officer, have
here to set their seals in triplicate, each of which shall be considered and original, on this the _____ day of
, 2026.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
HARALSON COUNTY, GEORGIA
Brian Walker, Chairman, Haralson County
Board of Commissioners

Attest: Julia Watson, County Clerk

William P. Hightower, CAO Ambucare, LLC

Agenda Item #2
Rezoning Request/Christopher A. Reynolds/RBW Service Group, LLC

Agenda Item #3
HCBOE Tax Levy Resolution

A RESOLUTION OF THE HARALSON COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS LEVYING AN ANNUAL AD
VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF HARALSON
COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (GEORGIA) GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2026
WHEREAS, the voters of the Haralson County School District (the “School District”)
approved at a referendum held on November 4, 2025, the issuance of general obligation bonds of
the School District; and
WHEREAS, the Haralson County Board of Education (the “Board of Education”) has
authorized the issuance of $8,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Haralson County School
District (Georgia) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 (the “Bonds”), pursuant to such voter
approval, and the Bonds have been validated by judgment of the Superior Court of Haralson
County; and
WHEREAS, the Bonds are general obligations of the School District payable from the
proceeds of the Sales Tax for Education and, to the extent necessary, from an ad valorem tax,
unlimited as to rate or amount, levied on all taxable property within the School District; and
WHEREAS, “Sales Tax for Education” means the 1% sales and use tax for educational
purposes which is expected to commence on January 1, 2027, or upon the earlier termination of
the current (1%) sales and use tax for educational purposes, approved by the voters of the Haralson
County School District at a referendum held on November 4, 2025, and imposed pursuant to
Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has requested that the Haralson County Board of
Commissioners levy an annual ad valorem tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the
Bonds as the same become due; and
WHEREAS, Article IX, Section V, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia
requires provision for the assessment and collection of an annual tax sufficient to retire such debt.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Haralson County Board of
Commissioners as follows:
Section 1.
Levy of Tax. An annual ad valorem tax is hereby levied, without limitation
as to rate or amount, on all taxable property within the Haralson County School District subject to
taxation for school bond purposes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds, as
the same become due and payable.
Section 2.
Sales Tax Proceeds. Debt service on the Bonds shall first be paid from the
proceeds of the Sales Tax for Education. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the
unconditional obligation to levy and collect ad valorem taxes sufficient to pay the Bonds.
Section 3.
Annual Certification. The amount levied each year shall be the amount
certified by the Board of Education as necessary to pay principal and interest coming due.

Section 4.
Collection and Application. Taxes levied pursuant to this Resolution shall
be collected and deposited into the Debt Service Account and are hereby irrevocably pledged and
appropriated to the payment of the Bonds. “Debt Service Account” means the account established
pursuant to the Bond Resolution adopted by the Board of Education on August 11, 2026, with
Pinnacle Bank, a Tennessee bank, dba Synovus Bank, as Debt Service Account Custodian, for the
deposit of funds to be applied to the payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds.
Section 5.
Compliance with Law. The Board of Commissioners and the Board of
Education shall comply with Ga. Code Ann. § 48-5-32 and all other applicable laws relating to the
establishment and publication of annual millage rates.
Section 6.

Repealer. All resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

PASSED, ADOPTED, SIGNED, APPROVED, AND EFFECTIVE at Buchanan, Georgia,
on the 1st day of September, 2026.
HARALSON
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS

BOARD

By:
Name: Brian L. Walker
Title: Chairman, Board of Commissioners

Attest:
Name: Julia Watson
Title: County Clerk
(S E A L)

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OF

EXHIBIT A
$8,000,000
Haralson County School District (Georgia)
General Obligation Bonds
Series 2026
SEMI-ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE
Date

Principal

Coupon

Yield

Interest

Semi-Annual
Total P+I

Annual
Total P+I

03/01/2027
09/01/2027
03/01/2028
09/01/2028
03/01/2029
09/01/2029
03/01/2030
09/01/2030
03/01/2031
09/01/2031
03/01/2032

1,450,000.00
1,520,000.00
1,595,000.00
1,675,000.00
1,760,000.00

5.00%
5.00%
5.00%
5.00%
5.00%

2.62%
2.71%
2.78%
2.88%
2.95%

197,777.78
200,000.00
200,000.00
163,750.00
163,750.00
125,750.00
125,750.00
85,875.00
85,875.00
44,000.00
44,000.00

197,777.78
200,000.00
1,650,000.00
163,750.00
1,683,750.00
125,750.00
1,720,750.00
85,875.00
1,760,875.00
44,000.00
1,804,000.00

197,777.78
1,850,000.00
1,847,500.00
1,846,500.00
1,846,750.00
1,848,000.00

Total

$8,000,000.00

-

-

$1,436,527.78

$9,436,527.78

$9,436,527.78

STATE OF GEORGIA,
HARALSON COUNTY
CLERK’S CERTIFICATE
The undersigned, Julia Watson, Clerk of the Haralson County Board of Commissioners
(the “Board of Commissioners”), DOES HEREBY certify that the foregoing pages of typewritten
matter constitute a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the members of the Board of
Commissioners, in a meeting duly assembled and open to the public at which a quorum was
present, on the 1st day of September, 2026, the original of which has been duly recorded in the
Minute Book of the Board of Commissioners, which is in my custody and control.
GIVEN this the 1st day of September, 2026.

[SEAL]
______________________________________
Julia Watson, County Clerk
Board of Commissioners

Agenda Item #4
Super Petroleum Annexation Request

RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HARALSON COUNTY,
GEORGIA, CONSENTING TO THE DEANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
FROM THE CITY OF BREMEN, GEORGIA PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. § 36-36-131
WHEREAS, Haralson County, Georgia is a duly created and validly existing political
subdivision of the State of Georgia under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the Haralson County Board of Commissioners is the governing authority of
the County, elected by the qualified electors of Haralson County, Georgia and vested with fiscal
and legislative responsibilities necessary to the managing of the affairs of the County government;
and
WHEREAS, all of the owners of certain real property located within the corporate limits
of the City of Bremen, Georgia, Parcel No. 0081 0022A, and more particularly described on
Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the “Property”), intend to
submit an application requesting that the Property be deannexed from the corporate limits of the
City of Bremen, Georgia pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-36-131; and
WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. § 36-36-131 requires the consent of the governing authority of the
county in which the property is located prior to the deannexation of such property; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located within the corporate limits of the City of Bremen,
Georgia, but is geographically located within the territorial jurisdiction of Haralson County,
Georgia;
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Haralson County have reviewed the proposed
deannexation and find that it is appropriate to consent to the deannexation of the Property from the
municipal limits of the City of Bremen, Georgia upon the denannexation from the City of Bremen;
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Haralson County have reviewed the location
of the Property and have determined that, upon deannexation from the City of Bremen, Georgia,
the Property would be contiguous to the unincorporated area of Haralson County, Georgia;
WHEREAS, upon deannexation from the City of Bremen, Georgia, the Property will
revert entirely to the jurisdiction of the unincorporated area of Haralson County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Haralson County, Georgia shall have no obligation or responsibility to
provide, construct, or maintain any utilities or utility-related infrastructure to the Property as a
result of the proposed deannexation from the City of Bremen;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF HARALSON COUNTY, GEORGIA, that the foregoing preamble and whereas provisions
set forth hereinabove constitute, and shall be considered to be, substantive provisions of this
Resolution and are hereby incorporated by reference into this provision.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing WHEREAS provisions are and should
be substantive provisions of this resolution.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Haralson County,
hereby consent to the deannexation of the Property, as described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto
and incorporated by reference, from the corporate limits of the City of Bremen, Georgia, pursuant
to O.C.G.A. § 36-36-131.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the effective date of the deannexation
ordinance adopted by the City of Bremen, Georgia, the Property shall cease to be a part of the
corporate limits of the City of Bremen, Georgia and shall be subject to the jurisdiction and
governmental authority of Haralson County, Georgia.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners to sign this Resolution on their behalf and further authorizes the Clerk to attest all
signatures and take such further action or actions as may be necessary to carry out the purpose and
intent of this resolution.
ADOPTED THIS ______ DAY OF ___________________, 2026.

ATTEST:
____________________________________
Julia Watson, Clerk
(COUNTY SEAL)

___________________________________
Brian L. Walker, Chairman
Haralson County Board of Commissioners

Agenda Item #5
Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreements with the Haralson County
Development Authority dated August 18, 2025, and January 20, 2026

AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
THIS AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS (“Amendment”)
is made as of the ___ day of __________, 2026 (the “Amendment Effective Date”), by and
between HARALSON COUNTY, acting by and through its Board of Commissioners (hereinafter
sometimes referred to as the “County”), a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and the
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF HARALSON COUNTY (hereinafter sometimes referred
to as the “Authority”), an authority created and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the County and the Authority entered into that certain Intergovernmental
Agreement dated August 18, 2025 (the "Initial IGA"), concerning the County’s sale to the
Authority of approximately 600 acres of land located in Haralson County, Georgia for economic
development purposes and the ultimate resale of such property to an end user for development and
operation as a data center; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Authority subsequently entered into that certain
Intergovernmental Agreement dated January 20, 2026 (the "Second IGA"; together with the Initial
IGA, collectively, the "Intergovernmental Agreements"), which amended and superseded certain
terms of the Initial IGA and expanded the transaction to include approximately 1,000 additional
acres of adjacent property located in Haralson County, Georgia, for a combined total of
approximately 1,600 acres (collectively, the "Property"), on terms and conditions set forth therein;
and
WHEREAS, the Authority and GA Tallapoosa Land, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company (together with its permitted successors and assigns, the "Purchaser") have entered into
that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated __________, 2026 (the “Purchase Agreement”),
pursuant to which, following the County’s conveyance of the Property to the Authority in
accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreements, the Authority has agreed to sell the Property
to the Purchaser for development of a data center project, subject to the terms and conditions set
forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Authority desire to amend the Intergovernmental
Agreements to approve the Purchase Agreement and to provide that the Intergovernmental
Agreements shall conform to, and be interpreted and applied consistently with, the Purchase
Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the County and the Authority agree as follows:
Amendment; Conformity with Purchase Agreement. The County and the Authority
hereby approve the Purchase Agreement and amend the Intergovernmental Agreements to conform
to the terms thereof with respect to all matters relating to the conveyance, use, and development
of the Property. To the extent any provision of the Intergovernmental Agreements is inconsistent
with or addresses a matter also addressed by the Purchase Agreement, the Intergovernmental
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Agreements are hereby amended to conform to the Purchase Agreement, and shall be interpreted
and applied in a manner consistent therewith. A copy of the Purchase Agreement is available for
public inspection at the offices of the County located at 155 Van Wert Street, Buchanan, Georgia
30113.
Purchase Price. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Intergovernmental
Agreements, the parties agree that the total Purchase Price for the Property and the Adjacent
Property to be paid to the County shall be not less than the purchase price set forth in the Purchase
Agreement; and the County agrees to transfer to the Authority ten percent (10%) of said proceeds
from the closing solely for economic development purposes.
2.

Counterparts; Authority to Execute. This Amendment may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. The County and the Authority each
represent that the individuals executing this Amendment on their behalf are duly authorized to do
so pursuant to actions taken at a public meeting, duly called and held, of their respective governing
bodies.
3.

4.
Further Negotiations and Closing. The Authority agrees, and does hereby authorize.
Gary Broadstreet as Chairman, as well as the Secretary of the Authority (or any successors to these
roles within the Authority), to sign any and all documents needed to accomplish the transactions
described herein on behalf of the Authority. Likewise, the County agrees, and does hereby
authorize, Brian L. Walker, as Chairman, as well as the County Clerk (or any successors to these
roles within the County), to sign any and all documents needed to accomplish the transactions
described herein on behalf of the County. To the extent that further negotiations of these
transactions is required, the County and the Authority authorize Brian L. Walker, County
Commission Chair, Tara Chapman, Authority CEO, and Gary Broadstreet, Chairman of the
Authority (or any successors to these roles within the Authority or the County), to negotiate such
further terms and take such further actions as might be required to facilitate the closings and
transaction described herein.
5.
Governing Law. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. This Amendment is authorized pursuant to the
general provisions of O.C.G.A. §36-34-2 and Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the
Constitution of the State of Georgia.

[SIGNATURES FOLLOW]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County and the Authority have executed this Amendment
as of the date first above written.
COUNTY:
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of:

HARALSON COUNTY, GEORGIA, acting by and
through its Board of Commissioners
By:

WITNESS

Brian L. Walker, Chairman

NOTARY PUBLIC

Attest:
Julia Watson, Clerk
(COUNTY SEAL)

AUTHORITY:
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of:

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
HARALSON COUNTY
By:

WITNESS

Gary Broadstreet, Chairman

NOTARY PUBLIC

Attest:
Tara Chapman, Executive Director
(AUTHORITY SEAL)

[Signature Page to Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreements]

Agenda Item #6
Intergovernmental Agreement with Haralson County Development Authority
Regarding Potential Sale of Approximately 2.5 Acres Being Part of Parcel 00750032

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT, is made and entered into
effective this the _______ day of ______________, 2026, by and between HARALSON
COUNTY, acting by and through its Board of Commissioners (hereinafter sometimes
referred to as the “County”), a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, and the
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF HARALSON COUNTY (hereinafter sometimes the
“Authority”), an authority created and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia.

W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the County and the Authority have discussed the potential purchase
and sale of that tracts of land containing approximately 2.5 acres, more or less, and being part of
parcel 0075 0032, the current location of the Haralson County Health Department in Buchanan,
Georgia, and being more particularly shown on the drawing attached as Exhibit “A” (the
“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the County and the Authority agree that the Property is strategically
located for purposes of further economic development within the County, and the County and the
Authority further agree that the Property is uniquely situated for the continued economic
development of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has located a potential purchaser (the “Potential
Purchaser”), and has entered into discussions with the same, and said discussions have made
clear the need for an intergovernmental agreement with respect to the Property as it is part of a
parcel of land owned by the County; and
WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the Constitution and laws of the
State of Georgia to accept transfers of title to property, and help facilitate financing of that
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property, in order to promote health, welfare, economic growth, and to provide further general
benefits to the citizens of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and the County have determined that the sale of such
Property will facilitate and promote the economic growth and development of the County and
thereby enhance the quality of life of the citizens of the County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the financing of the purchase
of the property, and other good and valuable considerations, the parties do hereby agree as
follows:
1.
The County and the Authority acknowledge and agree that they shall take steps
towards completing the sale of the above-described Property. The structure of the transaction
with the Potential Purchaser shall generally be as follows:
(a)

The Authority shall purchase the Property from the County for the sum

paid by the Potential Purchaser, but no less than $40,000.
(b)

Simultaneously with this purchase, the Authority shall sell the Property to

the Potential Purchaser for a sum of not less than $40,000.
(c)

At closing, the County shall pay the Authority $20,000 for economic

(d)

The Authority and the County acknowledge and agree that the closing of

development.

the above transactions shall be contingent upon the consummation of all transactions
simultaneously.
2.
The Authority acknowledges that the County shall have no obligation to cure any
title objections or take any corrective action with respect thereto, and that the County will only
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give a quitclaim deed for said tract at Closing. The County and the Authority also acknowledge
and agree that the County shall have the ability to comment upon and participate in negotiations
related to the sale of the Property to the Potential Purchaser. Furthermore, the County shall have
the right to continue to market the Property and execute back-up contracts to be consummated in
the event that the closing of the sale to the Potential Purchaser does not occur within twelve (12)
months after the effective date of this Agreement. The sale to the Authority includes the
following contingencies:
(a)

The final boundaries of the Property shown on the new survey obtained by

the Potential Purchaser shall be subject to the written approval of the County.
(b)

The County may reserve easements across the Property for access and

utilities upon terms acceptable to the County.
(c)

Approval of the lot split and lot combination by the City of Buchanan.

(d)

Consent and approval of the current occupant and lessee, including but not

limited to, the Haralson County Health Department, Haralson County Board of Health, and/or
the State of Georgia.
(e)

The Potential Purchaser shall provide a buffer of fencing, screening, and

vegetation acceptable to the County and the current lessees and occupants, including, but not
limited to the Haralson County Health Department, Haralson County Board of Health, and/or the
State of Georgia, pursuant to an approved plat.
(f)

To the extent that further negotiations are required, the County and the

Authority authorize the County Commission Chair, the Authority CEO, and the Chairman of the
Authority to negotiate such further terms and take such further actions as might be required to
facilitate an ultimate closing of such purchase and sale.

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(g)

The Closing with the Potential Purchaser shall occur within twelve (12)

months of the effective date hereof; provided, however, that this date may be extended by mutual
agreement of the parties. Tisinger Vance, P.C. shall be the closing attorney and Potential
Purchaser shall pay all the closing costs and survey costs.
3.
The Authority agrees, and does hereby authorize the Chairman, as well as the
Secretary of the Authority, to sign any and all documents needed to accomplish the transactions
described herein on behalf of the Authority. Likewise, the County agrees, and does hereby
authorize the County Commission Chair, as well as the County Clerk, to sign any and all
documents needed to accomplish the transactions described herein on behalf of the County.
4.
The Authority and the County agree to accept title to the respective properties
described herein subject to the terms, conditions, and covenants contained in this
Intergovernmental Agreement. The parties further agree that no individual member of the
County Commission or the Authority shall have any individual, personal liability related to the
transactions described herein.
5.
This Agreement is to be construed as a joint contract of services between
governmental entities, authorized pursuant to the general provisions of O.C.G.A. §36-34-2, and
specifically sub-section (5) thereof, and Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of
the State of Georgia. As such, the term of this Agreement shall be fifty (50) years; or for so long as
performance may be allowed and/or required by these laws or other similar provisions of law which
may govern this Agreement.

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The parties make the following representations and warranties to each other, as
conditions precedent to their joint execution of this agreement:
(a) Except as set forth in Section 2(e), no approval, or other action by any other
governmental authority or agency or other person (other than the Potential Purchaser) are required
with regard to this undertaking; and
(b) This agreement is executed based upon the approval at a public meeting, duly
called and held, of the respective parties; and
(c) The execution, delivery and performance of this agreement does not violate any
ordinances, by-laws, resolutions, regulations or other statutes of either party to this agreement, and
does not constitute a breach of, or a default under, any existing administrative regulation, mortgage,
release or other instrument to which either party may be bound;
(d) There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, before any court,
public board or body, pending, to the knowledge of either party, threatened against them, which
could materially and adversely affect the financial condition of either party to perform the terms of
this agreement or could limit, enjoin or otherwise restrict their respective performance of this
agreement.
7.
This writing contains the entire Agreement of the parties concerning the matters
contained herein, and no modification or change in any manner of the terms, provisions or
conditions of this Agreement shall be effective, unless reduced to writing and attached hereto. This
Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their respective successors, legal representatives and
assigns.

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8.
In the event any portion of this Agreement should be determined to be invalid, then
the remaining portions thereof shall continue and shall nonetheless be of full force and effect, to the
extent allowed by applicable law. In the event this Agreement is no longer authorized nor allowed
by any act of federal or state law, or any provisions that would allow the enforceability of this
Agreement are no longer allowed by law, this Agreement shall be null and void.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties (based upon the authority of the officers
executing this Agreement by their representative governing authorities) have signed this Agreement
in triplicate, with each copy being original evidence hereof. Effective on the day and year first
above written.

[The immediately following page is the signature page.]

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HARALSON COUNTY, GEORGIA, acting by
and through its Board of Commissioners
BY:____________________________________
Brian L. Walker, Chairman
ATTEST: ______________________________
Julia Watson, Clerk

(COUNTY SEAL)

[Signatures continued from previous page.]

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[Signatures continued from previous page.]
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
HARALSON COUNTY
By: ___________________________________
Title: __________________________________
Attest: ______________________________
Title: __________________________________

(AUTHORITY SEAL)

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EXHIBIT “A”

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