The county's general fund budget grows 5.82% for the year ahead, and commissioners have now set the property tax rates, including for county residents and the school board…
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- August 14, 2026: Adoption of 2026 County Millage Rate and Board of Education recommended Millage Rate
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The change, approved unanimously, amends the city code section that sets sewer rates for residents.
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- August 13, 2026: Ordinance amending Section 38-21 regarding Sewer Rates
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A property tax refund request for a parcel owned by Tony and Julia Souther is on the county tax assessors' agenda.
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- August 11, 2026: Refund request: Souther, Tony & Julia
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The city will work with the Hart County branch of Wreaths Across America on its wreath-laying program at the cemetery.
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- August 11, 2026: Partnership with Wreaths Across America for the Hart County branch's wreath-laying program at the cemetery
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The county will pay more than $26,000 at signing and again after one year for aerial imagery services used for GIS and tax assessor work.
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- August 11, 2026: Master Services Agreement and Order Form with Eagleview (Pictometry International Corp.) for aerial imagery services
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The city is considering adding running trails at Royston Wellness Park, which could expand recreation options for residents.
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- August 11, 2026: Proposed creation of running trails at Royston Wellness Park
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The panel that oversees Habersham County's airport signed off on its governing by-laws, which now need county commissioners' approval to take effect.
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- August 11, 2026: Review/Approve/Recommend Airport Commission by-laws to the BOC
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- Board of Commissioners final approval of the by-laws
The county will pay A&T Fence, Inc. over $17,000 for fencing work approved by commissioners.
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- August 11, 2026: A&T Fence, Inc. quote
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The city will continue leasing the Cherry Street Gym to Brian Edens for another year after a unanimous council vote.
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- August 11, 2026: Renewal of Cherry Street Gym lease with Brian Edens
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The council met privately to discuss a potential property acquisition and pending litigation with its attorney, with no public details of the matters disclosed.
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- August 11, 2026: Executive session on acquisition of real estate
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A conservation use application, which if approved would affect the property's tax assessment, is on the county tax assessors' agenda.
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- August 11, 2026: Conservation Use application: K & J Cattle Company
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- No next step has been documented.
The Board of Tax Assessors has scheduled a 2025 valuation of CenturyLink Communications' public utility property, which can affect the company's local tax bill.
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- August 11, 2026: Public Utilities valuation: CenturyLink Communications
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- No next step has been documented.