Habersham Commissioners Approve Cornelia’s Use of County Radio System
The unanimous Aug. 17 vote clears the way for an intergovernmental agreement covering radio-system use and maintenance, though its public terms remain unknown.
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Ponderosa Road racing-track proposal still lacks documented county decision
Commissioners scheduled an Aug. 17 hearing on Mitchell Payne’s request to use a 5.58-acre Low Intensity parcel for go-kart and remote-control-car racing…
Habersham’s airport consultant vote advances, but agreement terms remain unresolved
County commissioners selected Kimley-Horn for airport planning in June; August agendas put a master agreement before airport and county officials without documenting whether either body acted.
Habersham County weighs $50.2 million bond plan backed by tax levy
Commissioners placed a proposed Series 2026 general obligation bond resolution on their Aug. 17 agenda, but no official outcome record establishes whether it passed.
Baldwin annexation debate moves forward, but Highway 365 project still awaits a decision
After a September public hearing drew support for commercial growth and warnings about traffic and sewer capacity, council members have yet to vote on bringing 45 acres into…
Disabled veteran presses Habersham assessors for retroactive tax relief while challenging income request
At a July meeting, the resident sought a refund or credit back to 2023 and questioned why the county needed private household-income information.
Habersham voters face sales-tax-for-property-tax swap in November
Commissioners have approved a countywide agreement for a five-year 1% FLOST, but its promised millage relief depends first on the referendum and then on final calculations.
Habersham shelter veterinary contract left without a recorded decision
Commissioners discussed a proposed agreement with Leftover Pets, Inc. for comprehensive veterinary care at the county animal shelter, but the cited meeting materials do not reveal what happened…
Habersham paving program update leaves road list and work status unresolved
County Manager Tim Sims said the county’s LMIG work would be guided by road-condition ratings, but the Commission record does not document a paving vote…
Habersham commissioners approve countywide development ordinance and zoning map
The 5-0 July votes completed a process that began with a March Planning Commission hearing, though the public record provided does not establish when or how the new…
Habersham adopts new growth rules, putting data centers under special review
The unanimous July vote replaces a 1992 development ordinance after months of debate over housing, rural land and the county’s ability to assess large projects.
Habersham airport opens review of aging weather system, with key choices still ahead
Kimley-Horn will examine replacement or upgrade options for the airport’s automated weather observing system; no project, price or timetable has been selected.