County Government: Where Decisions Are Being Made
 

Some of the most consequential decisions affecting taxes, growth, infrastructure, schools, and elections in Coweta County are made outside of campaign season, at regularly scheduled county meetings. These boards and authorities set policy, approve contracts, and oversee operations that directly affect daily life for Coweta families.
 

Below are several areas of county activity worth paying attention to in the weeks ahead:
 

Key County Boards & Authorities:

• Coweta County Water & Sewerage Authority
  This board oversees critical infrastructure that supports residential growth, business development, and long-term planning. The Authority meets monthly and reviews major contracts, operational updates, and capital projects. 
   

• Coweta County Board of Elections & Registration
  This board plays a central role in election administration, voter registration, and election readiness. As candidate qualifying and the May primary approach, its meetings become increasingly important for candidates, poll watchers, and voters who care about well-run elections.
   

• Coweta County Board of Commissioners
  The Commission sets county policy, adopts budgets, and makes decisions affecting taxes, zoning, growth, and public services. Commission meetings and work sessions are where many long-term county priorities are debated and decided.
   

• Coweta County School Board
  School board decisions directly affect education policy, spending, and a significant portion of local tax dollars. These races are nonpartisan, but the impact of the board’s decisions is anything but neutral.
  
   

Why This Matters

County government does not slow down between elections. Budgets are built, contracts are approved, and policies are set year-round. Understanding when these boards meet, what they oversee, and how to follow their work is an important step toward informed civic engagement.
 

We encourage Coweta residents to:

• Review meeting agendas in advance

• Attend meetings when possible

• Watch livestreams or recordings

• Pay attention to how decisions today shape future elections and policy debates
   

Local leadership matters most when it is informed, prepared, and engaged before decisions are made—not after.

View calendars and agendas here

March County Calendar image provided below

ty or department websites.