The story
On September 15, 2025, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners took up a Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement for county Emergency Services employees entering EMS and/or fire-related training, with terms set at $8,500 over 30 months at 9% interest per annum.
The board approved the agreement form and authorized the county manager to sign agreements, by a 5-0 vote.
A year later, on September 21, 2026, the board considered a revision to the agreement, seeking approval to change the repayment term from 30 to 36 months while keeping the $8,500 amount and 9% annual interest rate.
The board approved the revisions to the Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement by a 5-0 vote.