The board overseeing the city's water and sewer utility did not convene in January, leaving no action taken at that meeting.
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- January 27, 2026: January 27, 2026 Water Authority meeting lacked quorum
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- No next step has been documented.
The Highway 145/Highway 29 roundabout is projected to cost $3.6 million and isn't expected to be built until 2031.
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- January 27, 2026: Highway 145/Highway 29 roundabout project in Franklin Springs
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- No next step has been documented.
A financial review tied to the county's 5-year capital improvement planning could cost county taxpayers $15,000 to $25,000.
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- January 27, 2026: Davenport Presentation
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- No next step has been documented.
A rate study under review by the water and sewer authority recommends raising water and sewer rates, which could mean higher bills for Cornelia customers starting in 2027.
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- January 27, 2026: Water & Sewer Rate Study recommending 2027-2029 increases
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- No next step has been documented.
The county's year-end financial report and a recommendation to hire a full-time finance director could shape how Franklin County manages its books going forward.
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- January 27, 2026: County audit presentation and recommendation for full-time finance director
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- No next step has been documented.
The county board has yet to finalize who collects trash at its solid-waste convenience sites, a service residents use directly.
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- January 23, 2026: Solid waste (dumpster) collection contract and reform
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- No next step has been documented.
The county board wants records digitized, which could make public documents easier to access and manage.
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- January 23, 2026: Digitizing county records
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- No next step has been documented.
More seasonal staff could mean better-maintained roadsides and public grounds for Stephens County residents.
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- January 23, 2026: Increasing Public Works staffing during mowing season
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- No next step has been documented.
Stephens County commissioners talked over restructuring fire services and where a new combined public safety station could go, but made no decision.
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- January 23, 2026: Fire/Rescue/EMS station
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- No next step has been documented.
County officials raised the question of assisting local law enforcement and schools in addressing gang violence, but no action was taken.
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- January 23, 2026: County assistance to law enforcement and schools on gang violence
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- No next step has been documented.
A possible property tax break for older residents is in early stages after the county board chairman directed staff to research it.
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- January 23, 2026: Property tax exemption for residents 65 and older
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- No next step has been documented.
County commissioners discussed adding solar power to the Recreation Department gym and the timing of a federal tax credit, but have not yet voted on the project.
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- January 23, 2026: Solar installation for Recreation Department gym
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- No next step has been documented.