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Clarkesville council approves SPLOST VIII agreement with Habersham County for jail bond funding

The deal sets how sales-tax revenue for the county jail bond flows to the city, with Clarkesville expected to receive $2.3 million over seven years.

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At a July 7 work session, Clarkesville City Council discussed a SPLOST VIII intergovernmental agreement covering funding for the county jail bond. Officials estimated the city would receive $2.3 million over seven years, with the county paying a portion of the bond and dispersing the remaining funds.

SourcesCity Council Work Session - Jul 7, 2025 - 5:00 PM: MinutesMayor and City Council - Aug 4, 2025 - 6:00 PM: Agenda Packet

On July 23, the City Council voted 5-0 to approve the SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement with Habersham County.

SourcesMayor and City Council - Sep 8, 2025 - 6:00 PM: Agenda PacketMayor and City Council - Jul 23, 2025 - 9:00 AM: Minutes

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SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement with Habersham County

made a motion to approve the SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement with Habersham County

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SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement with Habersham County

made a motion to approve the SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement with Habersham County

Discussed
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SPLOST VIII intergovernmental agreement for jail bond funding

the City will receive $2.3 million over 7 years. The county will pay a portion the bond then disperse the remaining funds.

Discussed
discussed

SPLOST VIII intergovernmental agreement for county jail bond funding

estimating that the City will receive $2.3 million over 7 years

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