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IssueHabersham Countyunder consideration

Habersham County tax assessors keep approving Tax Year 2026 homestead exemption listings

The Board of Tax Assessors has approved batches of homestead exemption applications at nearly every meeting since January, extending the property tax break to qualifying homeowners as applications…

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August 25, 2026: 2026 Homestead Exemption Approval Listing
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The August 25, 2026 Board of Tax Assessors agenda lists a 2026 approval listing for consideration.
IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

EPD recommends amended air permit letting Vulcan add portable stone plant, raise output at Siloam quarry

The proposed amendment would raise production limits and emissions caps at the quarry, a step that affects local air quality near the site.

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August 25, 2026: Air Quality Permit Amendment No. 1423-133-0018-S-02-2 for Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC – Siloam Quarry (adds portable stone processing plant, raises production limits)
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IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

Franklin County planning panel to weigh HB rezoning, RV park at 700 Prospect Rd

A roughly 13-acre Prospect Road property would shift from agricultural to highway business zoning to allow a recreational vehicle park, under applications set for planning commission review.

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August 20, 2026: Conditional use for RV Park in Highway Business zoning district at 700 Prospect Rd
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Franklin County Planning Commission meeting to consider the applications
IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

Franklin County board to consider variance for undersized home floor area on Hwy 320

A property owner is asking the county to allow a home smaller than the minimum floor area normally required on Rural Residential land.

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August 20, 2026: Variance for minimum heated floor area (737 sq ft vs 800 sq ft) on Rural Residential property at 7291 Hwy 320
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Franklin County Planning Commission meeting of 2026-08-20