The county's outside auditor found no material problems with last year's books, but the report shows the general fund balance fell for the year even as the county…
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- January 20, 2026: 2025 County Financial Audit Report
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City council has twice polled residents on allowing Sunday sales of beer and wine as it considers whether to change local alcohol rules.
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- January 15, 2026: Informal poll results on Sunday alcohol sales and alcohol by the drink
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Chief Thompson told the city council that officers from Franklin Springs, Royston, Franklin County and other first responders worked together after a shooting at the Vape Store.
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- January 15, 2026: Police response and mutual aid following shooting at Vape Store
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Habersham County's airport commission is setting up a regular inspection process for tenant hangars, some of which have electrical and maintenance concerns, as required by lease agreements.
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- January 13, 2026: Hangar lock replacement and tenant hangar inspection process
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Royston City Council's agenda lists a swearing-in for the Post 5 seat, held by David Pressley.
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- January 13, 2026: Swearing in of Council Member Post 5 - David Pressley
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The council is set to name a Mayor Pro-tem, who fills in for the mayor when needed.
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- January 13, 2026: Appointment of Mayor Pro-tem
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The Clarkesville business at 1425 Washington St needs commission approval before it can repaint, add awnings and install new signage.
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- January 13, 2026: 1425 Washington St (Madison's on Main) - Commercial facade alteration
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- An email vote once the applicants submit the additional information the commission requested.
The county's independent auditors gave a clean opinion on the FY2025 financial statements, but the report shows the solid waste fund again lost money and needed a general…
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- January 13, 2026: FY25 audit presentation by Mauldin & Jenkins
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The council swore in newly elected members before a disagreement over the meeting's order of business preceded a unanimous vote to discuss a personnel matter behind closed doors.
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- January 13, 2026: Swearing in of newly elected/re-elected council members: John Smith (Post 1), Allen Fox (Post 3), Debbie Turner (Post 5)
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A Habersham County property owner's bid for a roughly $1,877 tax refund has stalled for months after the tax assessors board couldn't reach her.
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- January 13, 2026: Property tax refund request: Julie Esslinger
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The county's tax assessors board put the list of tax-exempt properties for 2026 on its agenda for discussion.
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- January 13, 2026: 2026 Exempt Property Digest
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The city council's agenda scheduled a swearing-in for the council's Post 1 seat, currently held by Bob Adamson.
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- January 13, 2026: Swearing in of Council Member Post 1 - Bob Adamson
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