On June 15, the Board of Commissioners held a first reading of the proposed FY2027 budget. Finance staff reported that the FY2026 amended budget stood at $41.154 million.
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Habersham County commissioners hold first reading on FY2027 budget
County commissioners are working through the FY2027 budget, including a proposed increase in employee health insurance costs that would add roughly $239,407 to county spending.
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June 15, 2026: First Reading of Proposed FY 2027 Budget
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At an April 20 work session, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners received a detailed update on the status of the FY2027 budget process and a financial overview.
During that same session, commissioners discussed a proposed employee health insurance premium increase of about 3%, with cost-sharing options presented. Staff projected the total increase to the county's budget at approximately $239,407.
On June 15, the Board of Commissioners held a first reading of the proposed FY2027 budget. Finance staff reported that the FY2026 amended budget stood at $41.154 million.
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Appeared on agendaproposedFY2027 proposed county budget
we are here to talk about the FY 24/7 proposed budget
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FY2027 proposed county budget
we are here to talk about the FY 24/7 proposed budget
DiscusseddiscussedFirst Reading of Proposed FY 2027 Budget
Ms. Holden reported that the FY 2026 amended budget stood at $41.154 million. While the initial
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First Reading of Proposed FY 2027 Budget
Ms. Holden reported that the FY 2026 amended budget stood at $41.154 million. While the initial
Appeared on agendaproposedFirst Reading of Proposed FY 2027 Budget
First Reading of Proposed FY 2027 Budget
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First Reading of Proposed FY 2027 Budget
First Reading of Proposed FY 2027 Budget
DiscusseddiscussedFY 2027 budget process update and financial overview
provided a detailed update on the status of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process
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FY 2027 budget process update and financial overview
provided a detailed update on the status of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process
DiscusseddiscussedEmployee health insurance premium increase and cost-sharing options for FY2027 budget
the total projected increase to the County’s budget is approximately $239,407
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Employee health insurance premium increase and cost-sharing options for FY2027 budget
the total projected increase to the County’s budget is approximately $239,407
Appeared on agendaproposedFY 2027 Budget
FY 2027 Budget
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FY 2027 Budget
FY 2027 Budget
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