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Habersham County commissioners back Clarkesville town square plan

The board's support clears a path for a project that would turn 37 downtown parking spaces into civic space for events.

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September 15, 2025: Resolution in support of the City of Clarkesville's Town Square Restoration Project

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Where it stands

The resolution in support of the City of Clarkesville's Town Square Restoration Project appeared on the board's September 15, 2025 agenda, and commissioners approved it that day by a 5-0 vote.

The story

At its May 19, 2025 meeting, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners discussed a resolution authorizing a feasibility study for replacing 37 parking spaces in downtown Clarkesville so that a town square could be created with civic space for events.

SourcesMeeting4830_7 Minutes 05.19.25 BOC Regular Meeting.pdf

A separate resolution circulated stating the county board supports the City of Clarkesville's efforts to restore its town square to its historic 1960s appearance.

Sources22 Executive Summary Needed- Resolution Supporting City of Clarkesville Town Square Restoration

The resolution in support of the City of Clarkesville's Town Square Restoration Project appeared on the board's September 15, 2025 agenda, and commissioners approved it that day by a 5-0 vote.

SourcesMeeting4834_0 Agenda for 09.15.25 BOC Meeting.pdfMinutes for 09.15.25 BOC MeetingMeeting4834_4 Minutes for 09.15.25 BOC Meeting.pdf

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proposed

Resolution supporting City of Clarkesville Town Square restoration project

the Habersham County Board of Commissioners hereby supports the City of Clarkesville’s efforts to restore its town square to its historic 1960’s appearance

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Resolution in support of City of Clarkesville's Town Square Restoration Project

Resolution in Support of the City of Clarkesville’s Town Square Restoration Project

Approved
confirmed

Resolution in support of the City of Clarkesville's Town Square Restoration Project

Resolution in Support of the City of Clarkesville's Town Square Restoration Project

Approved
confirmed

Resolution in support of the City of Clarkesville's Town Square Restoration Project

Resolution in Support of the City of Clarkesville’s Town Square Restoration Project

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discussed

Feasibility study for replacing downtown Clarkesville parking with a town square

This resolution authorizes a feasibility study for replacing 37 parking spaces in downtown Clarkesville so that a town square could be created with civic space for events.

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