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Habersham commissioners table appointment to Avita board seat

The county's at-large seat on the Avita Community Partners Board of Directors remains vacant after commissioners put off naming a replacement for Brenda Hochmuth.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked October 16, 2026
What happens next

Board of Commissioners meeting on October 19, 2026

The story

Brenda Hochmuth resigned from the Avita Community Partners Board of Directors, leaving an at-large seat open. At its September 21 meeting, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0, on a motion by Commissioner Woodall seconded by Commissioner Mealor, to table the appointment to fill the vacancy.

SourcesMinutes for 09.21.26 BOC Meeting

The appointment is listed again on the agenda for the board's October 19 meeting as an at-large appointment to replace Hochmuth.

SourcesMeeting5222_0 Agenda for 10.19.26 BOC Meeting.pdf

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Appointment to Avita Community Partners Board of Directors replacing Brenda Hochmuth

Brenda Hochmuth (Resignation)- At Large Appointment

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Appointment to Avita Community Partners Board of Directors (seat vacated by Brenda Hochmuth)

Motion by Commissioner Woodall, seconded by Commissioner Mealor, and voted unanimously (5-0) to table the appointment for the seat left vacant by Brenda Hochmuth's resignation from the Avita Community Partners Board of Directors.

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