The Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials receives significant amount of office and school supplies. These items are free to educators.
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Click HERE for more information.
Teacher Reuse Store
Voter Qualifications and Registration
Voter Qualifications and Registration
What is a Poll Worker?
Campaign Finance Reporting
Campaign Finance Reporting
Campaign Finance Reporting
A Poll Worker, one of the many mechanisms necessary for a successful election, is a citizen hired or volunteering to work the polls on Election Day abiding by rules and regulations set forth governing elections.
Good Ground, Deep Roots
The Oglethorpe County Building Official is responsible for ensuring the public safety through the enforcement of construction standards. The Building Official reviews building plans, issues building permits, and performs inspections to ensure compliance with codes related to aspects of life-safety, structural integrity, handicap accessibility, and electrical, plumbing, fuel gas, heating and air conditioning systems. Oglethorpe County enforces the International Building Codes as prescribed by the International Code Council, mandated by and amended by the State of Georgia.
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In 2014, Oglethorpe County passed Resolution 2014-001 to allow owners of property to waive inspections under certain conditions. Owners may complete work on their own homes as permitted by O.C.G.A. § 43-14-13. Waiving inspections is permitted, but discouraged. Owners must complete a Waiver of Inspections form for every permit to waive and submit in-person or through the portal. You can also provide a notarized copy in office. For a full text of the approved resolution and conditions, click here.
*You can download a copy of the Inspection Waiver on the Permit Portal
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PERMITS
Please direct all permitting questions to our email address - permits@oglethorpecountyga.gov or call the office at 706-743-5270.
For building permits, please click the "Online Permit Portal" link below for permits not listed on this page.
INSPECTIONS
For Inspection Requests, please click the "Inspection Requests" link below. Once in the portal, click "Search or Pay Existing Permits". Once you locate your permit, you can request an inspection. Inspections are not available until a permit has been submitted.
NOTE: We are in the process of transitioning our permit and inspection portals. If you cannot find your permit to request an inspection online, please contact Teresa Campbell at 706-405-2436 and we will assist you.
There are no same-day inspections or same-day permits. Please expect a turn around time of 2-7 business days for all requests.
Teresa Campbell
Permitting Coordinator
Jeff Sharp
Planning Director &
Code Compliance
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 261
Lexington, Georgia 3064
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Physical Address:
341 West Main Street
Lexington, GA 30648
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Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Friday:
8 am - 12 pm, 1 pm to 5 pm
(closed from 12-1 pm daily)
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Phone:
(706) 743-5270
Email:
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Fees
Temporary Use Permit
BOC Approval Required
Special Event Permit
Beer + Wine
​Commercial Building Permit
PERMIT FILLED IN OFFICE ONLY
Plans Review Required