Two Habersham County sheriff's deputies are being commended for helping save a patient's life.
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- August 29, 2026: Employee commendation for Deputy Andrew Rabern and Deputy Darius Dorsey for life-saving CPR assistance
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The county's new 911 radio system, including towers, determines how emergency calls and dispatch communications are handled countywide.
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- August 25, 2026: 911 system upgrade installation and testing
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The county board has approved nearly $48,400 in repairs to stop a leaking courthouse roof and restore the building's clock tower.
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- August 25, 2026: Courthouse roof repair project scheduled to begin August 31
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The approval lets the Plaisteds build with a rear yard setback of just 3 feet instead of the standard 10…
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- August 25, 2026: Variance request from Aaron & Heather Plaisted for reduced rear yard setback at 553 Currahee Point, Toccoa
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The county has moved forward with a new criminal investigations building tied to the jail, approving a construction contract and furniture purchase this year.
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- August 25, 2026: Furniture quote for new CID building
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A homestead exemption question tied to Brent Reems' property was placed before the county's tax assessors, a step that can affect the property's tax bill.
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- August 25, 2026: Homestead exemption matter for Reems, Brent, parcel 131-145U
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The county's tax assessors board included a potential closed-door personnel discussion on its meeting agenda.
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- August 25, 2026: Executive session on a personnel matter
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The county board signed off on two fuel bills covering gasoline and diesel purchases from Acree Oil.
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- August 25, 2026: Acree Oil invoices for gasoline and diesel
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The board has scheduled a review of public utility tax assessments, which can affect how much utility companies are taxed locally.
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- August 25, 2026: Public Utility Taxes
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The board recognized the county's emergency management efforts with a formal proclamation.
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- August 25, 2026: Proclamation: National Emergency Management Awareness Month
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Property owners who filed late appeals of their 2026 tax assessments await a decision from the county's tax assessors.
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- August 25, 2026: 2026 Late Appeals
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The variance lets a roughly 23-acre Hayes-Wilbanks Road property build closer to the road than county rules otherwise allow.
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- August 25, 2026: Variance request from ASI Southeast, Inc., Hayes-Wilbanks Road, Eastanollee (front yard setback)
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- No next step has been documented.