The Board of County Commissioners convened on a somber note, beginning their meeting with a moment of silence for the victims of a recent school shooting in Georgia. Commissioner Hartley led a prayer, emphasizing the need for peace and support for those affected.

The agenda was approved with a minor adjustment, moving a discussion on heirs property assistance to later in the meeting due to the speaker's traffic delays. The board also approved the consent agenda without further discussion.

In a significant portion of the meeting, the commissioners addressed the selection of members for the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). New statutory requirements necessitated that the chair of the VAB be a commission member. After some deliberation, Commissioner Anderson was nominated as chair, with Commissioner Murphy serving as vice chair. The board confirmed the dates for the organizational meeting and VAB hearings, set for September 24 and October 9, respectively.

Public comments included a proposal from Larry Porterfield, representing the Baker County Governor's Council, who discussed plans for a car cruise event to support local veterans. Initially intended for a lake venue, the event is now proposed for the fairgrounds due to anticipated attendance exceeding capacity. Porterfield expressed gratitude for the county's support of veterans, highlighting Baker County's notable veteran population per capita.

The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of newly elected commissioners and a discussion on a grant application for the Fair Association, indicating ongoing community engagement and support initiatives. The commissioners reiterated their commitment to serving the county and its residents, particularly in supporting local veterans and community events.