Coweta County discusses budget, millage rate, data center rules and cottage food law in work session
The Board of Commissioners reviewed several items shaping the FY 2027 budget and related rules during a July 14 work session.
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Coweta County employees could see changes to health insurance premium contributions, after the Board of Commissioners discussed the topic Tuesday during a work session focused on the county budget.
The Board held a Work Session on July 14 to work through four major items: the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, the 2026 millage rate, a proposed Data Center Ordinance update, and alignment of local rules with Georgia's Cottage Food Law.
On health insurance, staff outlined proposed changes to employee premium contributions. According to the county, options under consideration could affect budget and millage projections.
An updated proposed FY 2027 budget draft has been posted to the county Finance page. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled, giving residents an opportunity to weigh in.
The Board also reviewed the 2026 countywide tax digest and proposed millage rates. Additional public hearings on the millage rate are required, the county noted, due to state advertising rules.
On land use, commissioners discussed proposed amendments to the county's Data Center Ordinance, including changes to uses in certain zoning districts and requirements related to noise, buffers, and inspections. Staff were directed to draft the changes for further review.
The session also touched on potential updates to local home occupation and cottage food rules to bring them in line with Georgia state law. Staff were similarly directed to draft revisions for the Board to consider.
Why it matters — The health insurance and millage decisions made in the coming weeks will directly affect both county employees' paychecks and Coweta property owners' tax bills.
⚠ Not yet confirmed
- first time in 12 years
- July 21 public hearing at 6 p.m.
- signaled agreement that workers should begin sharing more of those costs
- cost-neutral third plan option
- reduce both budget and millage projections
- Additional public hearings on the millage rate are required in August
Reported by ga.us, thecitizen.com
