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IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

County attorney says resident lacks standing to appeal chairwoman's property matter

The opinion concerns an appeal tied to Chairwoman Long's chicken houses, after commissioners closed session on the underlying litigation with her recused in December.

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January 5, 2026: Attorney Kevin Epps' legal opinion on Mr. Lunsford's appeal regarding Chairwoman Long's chicken houses/property
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IssueLavoniaunder consideration

Lavonia audit reports reallocation of Bank of America debt tied to capital improvement project

The city's annual financial report shows debt and fund balance changes linked to a city-wide capital improvement project financed through Bank of America…

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December 31, 2025: Bank of America debt financing for City-wide capital improvement project (reallocated between governmental and business-type activities)
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Lavonia's FY2025 audit shows a $394,943 drop in net position

The city's annual financial report shows spending outpaced revenue for the year, though the city still holds about $23.6 million more in assets than liabilities.

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December 31, 2025: FY2025 Annual Financial Report and independent auditor's opinion for the City of Lavonia
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IssueHabersham Countyunder consideration

Habersham County parks board tables half-day Fairgrounds rental rule, puts it off to next year's budget talks

A proposal to let renters book half days on Fridays and Sundays for set-up and clean-up around Saturday events at the Fairgrounds has been discussed…

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December 17, 2025: Fairgrounds Rental Agreement (revised form, formerly "Fairgrounds Rental Contract")
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The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board said it would consider the rental rules again next year at budget time.
IssueHabersham Countyunder consideration

Habersham commissioners again table appointment to DBHDD advisory council seat

A county advisory council seat has sat vacant for months as commissioners repeatedly table filling it for lack of applicants.

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December 15, 2025: Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Region 1 Advisory Council appointment (replacing resigning member Jeremy Noles)
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The appointment is listed on the Board of Commissioners' December 15, 2025 meeting agenda.