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Tax assessors board goes into closed session on personnel matter

The Habersham County Board of Tax Assessors met behind closed doors to discuss a personnel issue, a step state law allows for such matters but that keeps the details out of public view.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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The record does not show what was decided in the closed session or whether the board took any public action afterward.

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The Habersham County Board of Tax Assessors voted unanimously on July 8, 2025 to leave its regular meeting and enter executive session, citing a personnel matter.

SourcesMeeting4741_July 8 Minutes.pdf

The board's minutes state it entered the closed session under Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Georgia Code, the state provision allowing closed meetings for personnel discussions.

SourcesMeeting4741_July 8 Minutes.pdf

The record does not show what was decided in the closed session or whether the board took any public action afterward.

SourcesMeeting4741_July 8 Minutes.pdf

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Executive session to discuss personnel matter

Motion made by John King to adjourn the regular meeting and enter Executive Session at 10:53 a.m.; seconded by Jimmy Dean; voted unanimously to approve motion.

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Closed session of the Board of Tax Assessors for personnel matters

That this BTA now enter into closed session as allowed by Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Georgia Code for the purpose of discussing the following:

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