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Toccoa commission amends LHOST motion to require newspaper notice

City commissioners are weighing joining Stephens County's Local Homestead Option Sales Tax and added a requirement to publicize the matter before final action.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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The Toccoa City Commission's June 8, 2026 agenda listed consideration of the city participating in the Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) with Stephens County.

SourcesToccoa City Commission Meeting - 06/08/2026 - 5:00pm AgendaToccoa City Commission Meeting Agenda 06/08/2026

At that meeting, commissioners voted 5-0 to amend the original motion on the matter to include publicizing notice in the Toccoa Record this week.

SourcesToccoa City Commission Meeting - 06/08/2026 - 5:00pm Minutes

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Participating in LHOST (Local Homestead Option Sales Tax) with Stephens County

A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Fry to amend the original motion to include publicizing notice in the Toccoa Record this week. Motion carried unanimously.

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Participating in LHOST (Local Homestead Option Sales Tax) with Stephens County

Consideration of Participating in LHOST (Local Homestead Option Sales Tax) with Stephens County

Appeared on agenda
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Participating in LHOST (Local Homestead Option Sales Tax) with Stephens County

Consideration of Participating in LHOST (Local Homestead Option Sales Tax) with Stephens County

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