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Habersham commissioners hear about HB 581 and FLOST as a funding option

County commissioners began looking at a state tax law and a sales tax tool as ways to pay for future capital projects, with no decision made yet.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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At a February 13, 2025 planning retreat, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners discussed HB 581 and FLOST as a possible future capital funding option, with a presentation from Phil Sutton of Rochester Consulting.

SourcesMinutes for BOC 02.13.25 Planning RetreatMeeting4882_9 Minutes for BOC 02.13.25 Planning Retreat.pdf

The retreat minutes record the topic as discussed only; no vote or decision on using HB 581 or FLOST for capital funding is recorded.

SourcesMinutes for BOC 02.13.25 Planning RetreatMeeting4882_9 Minutes for BOC 02.13.25 Planning Retreat.pdf

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HB 581 and FLOST as a future capital funding option

4. Future Capital Funding Options: a. HB 581 & FLOST Phil Sutton, Rochester Consulting

Discussed
discussed

HB 581 and FLOST as a future capital funding option

HB 581 & FLOST Phil Sutton, Rochester Consulting

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