Under the agreement's terms, it takes effect once signed by the county and the town, and runs until specified termination conditions are met.
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Tallulah Falls Town Council approves FLOST intergovernmental agreement with Habersham County
The council's unanimous vote sets a one percent sales tax under the agreement for five years, affecting taxes collected in the town.
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The Tallulah Falls Town Council took up a resolution and intergovernmental agreement with Habersham County to regulate and implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax, or FLOST, at its July 9, 2026 meeting. The agreement as proposed set a rate of one percent for a term of five years.
The council approved the resolution and agreement unanimously. Councilperson Augustine moved to approve, with Councilperson Weatherly seconding.
Under the agreement's terms, it takes effect once signed by the county and the town, and runs until specified termination conditions are met.
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Appeared on agendaproposedHabersham County FLOST (Flexible Local Option Sales Tax) Intergovernmental Agreement
This Agreement shall commence upon execution of the Agreement by the County and shall
terminate upon the later of:
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Habersham County FLOST (Flexible Local Option Sales Tax) Intergovernmental Agreement
This Agreement shall commence upon execution of the Agreement by the County and shall terminate upon the later of:
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution approving IGA to regulate and implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST)
Resolution – IGA to Regulate and Implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax
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Resolution approving IGA to regulate and implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST)
Resolution – IGA to Regulate and Implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax
ApprovedunknownResolution and intergovernmental agreement to regulate and implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST)
Councilperson Augustine made a motion to approve the resolution and intergovernmental agreement, seconded by Councilperson Weatherly.
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Resolution and intergovernmental agreement to regulate and implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST)
Councilperson Augustine made a motion to approve the resolution and intergovernmental agreement, seconded by Councilperson Weatherly.
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution and Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) in Habersham County
Resolution – IGA to Regulate and Implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax
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Resolution and Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) in Habersham County
Resolution – IGA to Regulate and Implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax
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