Haralson County board approves grants, appointments and capital purchases; development authority IGA cleared

At its regular meeting, the Haralson County Board of Commissioners approved several routine grants, appointments and procurement items.

Grants and resolutions: The board approved a Victims of Crime Advocacy grant (AWVOCA25O71012) and passed the 2026 qualifying fee resolution after motions and voice/hand votes.

Development authority: The board approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Haralson County Development Authority to market roughly 1,600 acres of county‑owned property (the former landfill tract) for economic development. Staff said deed restrictions would prohibit future use as a landfill or transfer station and that portions have been annexed into the city of Tallapoosa.

Purchases and bids: The board approved buying a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Crisis Response Team using opioid settlement funds. Staff opened bids for the Waco Fire Station concrete project, reading a range of proposals; officials said they will verify qualifications and return for final award.

Appointments: The board completed appointments to outside authorities and county positions. Tony Ellis was reappointed to a two‑year water authority term; Michael (surname varies in transcript) was appointed to a water authority position; Ronnie Ridley was reappointed to a four‑year water authority term. Cliff Coats was reappointed to the Haralson County Airport Authority. The board appointed Julia Watson as county clerk and appointed Brian (HR director listed in transcript as Brian Casillas / Brian K.) as human resources director effective Feb. 1, 2026. The board reappointed the Tysinger/Tassinger law firm with Avery Jackson serving as lead attorney.

Votes were made by motion and carried by voice/hand vote; the transcript records motions and that they carried but does not provide roll‑call tallies. Staff will complete vendor and personnel paperwork and return later to finalize bid awards where required.