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IssueHabersham Countyunder consideration

Habersham County estimates $12.1 million revenue loss from state homestead tax phase-out bills

State legislation that would phase out homestead property taxes by 2032 could cost the county and city millions in revenue, according to a county fiscal estimate.

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February 24, 2026: Miscellaneous items: impact fees, HB 1114 & HB 1116, customer service campaign, website updates, historic bell
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Habersham County considers text amendment allowing multi-family housing in Suburban Residential district

The proposed change would let developers build multi-family housing on Suburban Residential-zoned land, affecting where higher-density housing could go in the county.

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February 24, 2026: Multi-family housing density allowance in Suburban Residential (SR) district
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Habersham County splits Fire/EMA/911 headquarters project into phases as cost estimate climbs

The SPLOST-funded building meant to house county fire, emergency management and 911 operations is being built in stages, with the second phase's estimated construction cost now approaching $14…

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February 24, 2026: Fire/EMA/9-1-1 Headquarters (Phase II Central Base Fire Station) design and value engineering
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IssueToccoaunder consideration

Toccoa Commission hears pitch on leasing tower sites to Milestone Towers

Milestone Towers has asked whether the City would partner on additional sites, including the TV tower above Lake Toccoa and the water tower above Patterson Pump.

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February 23, 2026: Possible tower-site lease partnership with Milestone Towers on City properties (TV tower above Lake Toccoa, water tower above Patterson Pump)
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