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Clarkesville council revisits developer impact fee study

A fee study that could set new charges on developers to help pay for city infrastructure is back on the council's agenda after months without action.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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April 7, 2026: Reopening discussion of developer impact fees

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In December 2025, the Clarkesville Mayor and City Council received an update on an impact fee study being done with Bill Ross and Associates. City staff member Mr. Dickerson was working with the firm to decide on the fees and what projects would be funded with the money collected.

SourcesMayor and City Council - Jan 5, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Agenda PacketMayor and City Council - Dec 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM: Agenda PacketMayor and City Council - Dec 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM: MinutesMayor and City Council - Dec 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM: Agenda

The matter did not come up again in city records until April 2026, when the Mayor and Council discussed reopening conversations about developer impact fees during a work session.

SourcesMayor and City Council - May 4, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Agenda PacketCity Council Work Session - Apr 7, 2026 - 5:00 PM: Minutes

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Developer impact fees and infrastructure funding discussion

Mayor and Council discussed reopening the conversations regarding developer impact fees.

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Reopening discussion of developer impact fees

Mayor and Council discussed reopening the conversations regarding developer impact fees.

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Update on impact fee study with Bill Ross and Associates

Mr. Dickerson is working with Bill Ross and Associates to decide on the fees and what projects will be completed with the funds.

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Update on Impact Fees

Update on Impact Fees

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Update on impact fees study with Bill Ross and Associates

Mr. Dickerson is working with Bill Ross and Associates to decide on the fees and what projects will be completed with the funds.

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Update on impact fees

Update on Impact Fees

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