Votes at a glance: Columbia County commissioners, Feb. 17, 2026
February 17, 2026 | Columbia County, Georgia
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The Columbia County Board of Commissioners took several formal actions at its Feb. 17 meeting. Key votes and motions are summarized below.
Ordinance 26‑01 (dangerous‑dog control) — second reading: Commissioner Steve moved to approve the ordinance’s second reading to align county code with Georgia law by designating the Columbia County Probate Court as the appeal authority for dangerous or vicious dog classifications. The motion was seconded and approved by the board. The change removes appeal hearings from the Animal Services Advisory Board but does not otherwise alter the board’s structure.
Resolution 2066 (Foundations for the Future) — adoption: Speaker 4 moved to adopt Resolution 2066, which approves the Foundations for the Future comprehensive plan and authorizes transmittal to the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The motion included a map modification (removing a purple industrial/technology designation south of I‑20 and east of Highway 221 tied to the Pumpkin Center rezoning). After public testimony the board approved the resolution by voice/hand vote.
MCM 100 LLC (Harlem Wine and Spirits) — extension: Speaker 4 moved to grant a 60‑day automatic‑forfeit extension through April 2026 to MCM 100 LLC (DBA Harlem Wine and Spirits) to allow the applicant time to complete state licensing and finish construction. Speaker 12 seconded; the board approved the extension and noted additional extensions would require board review.
Frank and Laura Pizzi — moving expenses: Speaker 21 moved to approve payment of $29,118.88 to Frank and Laura Pizzi (Parcel 0671408) for moving expenses tied to the Hereford Farm widening project; Speaker 12 seconded and the board approved the payment.
Adjournment: The board moved and seconded to adjourn; meeting adjourned.
Ordinance 26‑01 (dangerous‑dog control) — second reading: Commissioner Steve moved to approve the ordinance’s second reading to align county code with Georgia law by designating the Columbia County Probate Court as the appeal authority for dangerous or vicious dog classifications. The motion was seconded and approved by the board. The change removes appeal hearings from the Animal Services Advisory Board but does not otherwise alter the board’s structure.
Resolution 2066 (Foundations for the Future) — adoption: Speaker 4 moved to adopt Resolution 2066, which approves the Foundations for the Future comprehensive plan and authorizes transmittal to the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The motion included a map modification (removing a purple industrial/technology designation south of I‑20 and east of Highway 221 tied to the Pumpkin Center rezoning). After public testimony the board approved the resolution by voice/hand vote.
MCM 100 LLC (Harlem Wine and Spirits) — extension: Speaker 4 moved to grant a 60‑day automatic‑forfeit extension through April 2026 to MCM 100 LLC (DBA Harlem Wine and Spirits) to allow the applicant time to complete state licensing and finish construction. Speaker 12 seconded; the board approved the extension and noted additional extensions would require board review.
Frank and Laura Pizzi — moving expenses: Speaker 21 moved to approve payment of $29,118.88 to Frank and Laura Pizzi (Parcel 0671408) for moving expenses tied to the Hereford Farm widening project; Speaker 12 seconded and the board approved the payment.
Adjournment: The board moved and seconded to adjourn; meeting adjourned.
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