County commissioners voted to discuss a legal matter behind closed doors, giving residents no public record of what is being litigated or why.
The story
At its March 16, 2026 meeting, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss litigation, citing the state's open meetings law exemption for pending legal matters.
The motion, made by Commissioner Mealor and seconded by Commissioner Akins, passed 4-0. The minutes do not identify the litigation or record any subsequent public action on it.
What happened
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Motion by Commissioner Mealor, seconded by Commissioner Akins, and voted unanimously (4-0) to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing Litigation, pursuant to O.C.G.A §50-14-2
Motion by Commissioner Mealor, seconded by Commissioner Akins, and voted unanimously (4-0) to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing Litigation, pursuant to O.C.G.A §50-14-2
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