Media release from Floyd County, GA:
At their October 13 meeting, the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved public safety projects, accepted federal and private grant awards, and recognized local community contributions.
The Board awarded a bid to Vision Development & Construction for the Police Department Shooting Range & Training Center in the amount of $1,510,310. This project is funded through the 2023 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, and no budget change is required.
The Commission also moved forward with operational upgrades for the Jail, awarding a bid to Southeastern Laundry Equipment Sales in the amount of $63,150 for a new commercial washer-extractor and gas drying tumbler.
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) secured two major funding boosts to enhance local safety operations:
- A COPS Technology and Equipment Grant in the amount of $1,731,500 awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice. This federal funding allows upgrades to components within the public safety radio network which began operation in 2012.
- A Georgia Power Foundation Grant in the amount of $6,500 will be used to upfit emergency response trailers, improving response for incidents and community events.
The Board also approved a memorandum of understanding with Pirelli through the Rome-Floyd Development Authority.
Commissioners adopted an ordinance to close an unopened area of right-of-way on Lindsey Road, following a resolution from their September 22 meeting. They also approved an Atlanta Gas Light easement on Burlington Road, which will pay $22,000 to the county with no budget change required.
A three-year contract extension was approved for financial auditing services with Mauldin & Jenkins.
In other business, Senator Chuck Hufstetler was recognized for receiving the ACCG Legislative Service Award for his work with county government during the 2026 General Session.
The Commission also recognized Likia Wilson of Boxed Beauty Builds for creating and donating a detailed, handcrafted cardboard replica of the Historic Courthouse.
Proclamations were presented to the Rome-Floyd Fire Department to celebrate 50 years of fire prevention and fire education, along with proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness and Retired Educators Day.
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