A year later, on September 21, 2026, county staff asked the board to approve a revision to the agreement, lengthening the repayment period to 36 months while keeping the $8,500 amount and 9% interest rate the same.
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Habersham County board approves EMS/fire recruit training reimbursement agreement, now weighs revising its repayment term
Recruits who get county-funded EMS or fire training must repay the county if they leave early, under a deal commissioners approved and may soon extend.
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In September 2025, Habersham County staff proposed a Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement for county Emergency Services employees entering EMS or fire-related training, setting terms of $8,500 to be repaid over 30 months at 9% annual interest if a recruit leaves before completing that period.
The Board of Commissioners approved the agreement form on a 5-0 vote on September 15, 2025, and authorized the county manager to sign agreements with recruits.
A year later, on September 21, 2026, county staff asked the board to approve a revision to the agreement, lengthening the repayment period to 36 months while keeping the $8,500 amount and 9% interest rate the same.
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Appeared on agendaproposedRevision of Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement for EMS/Fire recruits
To gain approval from the Board for revision of the Training and Reimbursement Agreement
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Revision of Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement for EMS/Fire recruits
To gain approval from the Board for revision of the Training and Reimbursement Agreement
Appeared on agendaproposedEmergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement
Habersham County Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement
Agreement Form and Authorize County Manager to Sign Agreements
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Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement
Habersham County Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement Form and Authorize County Manager to Sign Agreements
ApprovedconfirmedHabersham County Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement
Habersham County Emergency Services Recruit Training and
Reimbursement Agreement Form and Authorize County Manager to Sign Agreements
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Habersham County Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement
Habersham County Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement Form and Authorize County Manager to Sign Agreements
Appeared on agendaproposedRecruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement for HCES EMS/Fire trainees
I move to recommend the use of the Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement for employees of
Habersham County Emergency Services entering any EMS and/or Fire Related Training
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Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement for HCES EMS/Fire trainees
I move to recommend the use of the Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement for employees of Habersham County Emergency Services entering any EMS and/or Fire Related Training
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