The city commission scheduled a review of the city's monthly finances, a routine check on spending and revenue.
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- October 13, 2025: Monthly Financial Report
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The city eliminated $100,000 in improvement funding for Henderson Falls Park in its new budget while commissioners pursue a land swap meant to make the park eligible for…
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- October 13, 2025: Land and Soil compliance property swap at Alewine Park for Training Center/Fire Department land
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- No next step has been documented.
A county-awarded paving job on River Street, which the town must help pay for through SPLOST, is on hold until underground pipe work is done.
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- October 9, 2025: River Street paving as part of Habersham County paving package
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- Paving was expected to begin in Habersham the week after the October 9, 2025 meeting, once the pipe crossing work is done.
The Tallulah Falls Town Council discussed recognizing Chief Tonya Elrod for her response to a student's serious car accident.
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- October 9, 2025: Commendation for Police Chief Tonya Elrod's response to student accident
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The Habersham County Board of Tax Assessors planned to discuss a personnel matter behind closed doors, a session not open to public review.
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- October 7, 2025: Executive session on personnel matter
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- No next step has been documented.
The proposed changes would set a $125-an-hour rate and give the firm a share of building permit and plan review fees…
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- October 7, 2025: Bureau Veritas of North America contract amendment (building/zoning administration fees)
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- No next step has been documented.
A property owner is asking the city to allow construction closer to the street than current rules permit.
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- October 7, 2025: Variance request to reduce front setback at 26 East Athens Street from 35' to 20'
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- No next step has been documented.
The city's approved 2026 budget funds two new Public Works employees and three permanent part-time firefighter positions.
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- October 7, 2025: New staffing: 2 Public Works employees and 3 permanent part-time Fire Department positions
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Property owners with pending assessment appeals should note the Board of Equalization hearings moved to a different set of dates.
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- October 7, 2025: Change in Board of Equalization (BOE) hearing dates from October 13-14 to November 3-4
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The council is weighing a contract for a database used by the police department, a tool that could affect how officers access information in their work.
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- October 7, 2025: Police Department database contract with TLO
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- No next step has been documented.
The city's fire department is set to get a chief sworn in before the City Council.
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- October 7, 2025: Swearing in of Fire Chief Ross Jackson
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- No next step has been documented.
Residents on Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Tower Terrace can expect repaving next year after the city commission approved SPLOST funding in the 2026 budget.
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- October 7, 2025: SPLOST 2026 paving and sidewalk project (MLK, Rosa Parks, Tower Terrace resurfacing; Wells Street sidewalk; Rosa Parks parking lot design; final payment for Fire Trucks and Patrol Vehicles)
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- No next step has been documented.