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Habersham recreation board asks absent member to resign; county schedules replacement appointment

A long-vacant seat on the county's Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is moving toward being filled after members pressed the absent appointee to step down.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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June 16, 2025: Recreation Advisory Board appointment to replace Matt Shirley (resigned)

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The story

In April 2025, members of the Habersham County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board asked the County Clerk to contact absent board member Matt Shirley about submitting his resignation.

SourcesMeeting5047_Apr 15- 2025 P-R signed minutes.pdf

By June 2025, the Board of Commissioners' agenda listed an at-large appointment to replace Shirley following his resignation, but the record does not show a vote or appointment being made.

SourcesMeeting4831_0 Agenda for 06.16.25 BOC Meeting.pdf

What happened

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Appeared on agenda
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Recreation Advisory Board appointment to replace Matt Shirley (resigned)

Matt Shirley (Resignation)- At-Large Appointment

Discussed
discussed

Absent board member Matt Shirley's continued vacancy/resignation

All board members requested that the County Clerk contact the absent board member, Matt Shirley to submit his resignation

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