On June 30, 2026 the board voted 4-0 to release the water meter moratorium effective immediately, ending the restriction on new water connections.
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Franklin County lifts water meter moratorium after 14 months
The county board ended a ban on new water connections that began amid a supply shortfall from the City of Toccoa, after arranging to purchase water from Madison County.
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June 30, 2026: Water meter moratorium lifted effective immediately
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In April 2025 the Franklin County Board of Commissioners discussed a county water shortage after the City of Toccoa cut the county's water allocation to 640 gallons per minute, down from 800-900 gallons per minute.
On May 5, 2025 the board voted 5-0 to approve a 90-day moratorium on new water meters, citing low water tank levels on Highway 106.
The board extended the moratorium 90 days at a time repeatedly over the following year, while continuing to describe the situation as a water crisis and, by September 2025, noting 31 pending water meter requests. Votes to extend passed 5-0 on August 4, 2025; November 10, 2025 (with a carve-out for already-approved building permits); February 2, 2026; and May 4, 2026.
SourcesJune 24, 2025, Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting Agenda. MinutesJuly 29, 2025, Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting Agenda. MinutesAugust 04, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. MinutesSeptember 30, 2025, Board of Commissioners Work Session Meeting Agenda. Minutes
On May 26, 2026 county officials said they had been in talks with Madison County to purchase water, and that the additional supply might be enough to lift the moratorium.
On June 30, 2026 the board voted 4-0 to release the water meter moratorium effective immediately, ending the restriction on new water connections.
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DiscusseddiscussedWater Moratorium extension (90-day extension amid ongoing water supply issues)
we will need to extend it for an additional 90
days. We can lift the moratorium sooner if the issues are resolved.
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Water Moratorium extension (90-day extension amid ongoing water supply issues)
we will need to extend it for an additional 90 days. We can lift the moratorium sooner if the issues are resolved.
DiscusseddiscussedCounty water supply / water crisis update
Still are still in a water crisis.
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County water supply / water crisis update
Still are still in a water crisis.
ApprovedconfirmedWater meter moratorium due to low water tank levels on Highway 106
The moratorium is for 90 days, I spoke with counsel and we can lift this
moratorium at any time
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Water meter moratorium due to low water tank levels on Highway 106
The moratorium is for 90 days, I spoke with counsel and we can lift this moratorium at any time
Appeared on agendaproposedWater Meter Moratorium
Water Meter Moratorium
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Water Meter Moratorium
Water Meter Moratorium
DiscusseddiscussedCounty water supply shortage from City of Toccoa and possible moratorium on new water accounts
The City of Toccoa decreased our water
allocation to 640 gallons per minute, in the past we received 800-900 gallons per
minute.
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County water supply shortage from City of Toccoa and possible moratorium on new water accounts
The City of Toccoa decreased our water allocation to 640 gallons per minute, in the past we received 800-900 gallons per minute.
Appeared on agendaproposedCounty water discussion
Water Discussion
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County water discussion
Water Discussion
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- June 30, 2026: Water Meter Moratorium
- June 30, 2026: Water meter moratorium lifted effective immediately
- May 26, 2026: Water purchase discussions with Madison County and possible moratorium lift
- May 26, 2026: Water purchase discussions with Madison County and possible lifting of water moratorium
- May 4, 2026: Water Meter Moratorium
- May 4, 2026: 90-day extension of the water meter moratorium
- April 28, 2026: 90-day extension of the water meter moratorium
- April 28, 2026: Water Meter Moratorium
- February 2, 2026: Water meter moratorium - 90 day extension
- February 2, 2026: Water meter moratorium 90-day extension
- January 27, 2026: Water Meter Moratorium extension
- January 27, 2026: Water Meter Moratorium
- November 10, 2025: Water meter moratorium
- November 10, 2025: 90-day extension of the Water Meter Moratorium, with carve-out for approved building permits
- October 28, 2025: Countywide water meter moratorium, with recommendation to extend it 90 days at the November meeting
- October 28, 2025: Water meter moratorium
- September 30, 2025: Water supply moratorium reconsideration amid 31 pending water meter requests
- August 4, 2025: 90-day extension of the water meter moratorium
- August 4, 2025: Water Meter Moratorium 90-day extension
- July 29, 2025: Water moratorium extension discussion
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