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IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

Georgia EPD asks EPA to exclude 18 prescribed-fire pollution days from Macon's PM2.5 standard

Excluding the days from the calculation could affect whether the Macon-Allied monitor shows the area meeting the federal annual soot standard.

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September 21, 2026: Exceptional Events Demonstration requesting exclusion of 18 PM2.5 exceedance days at the Macon-Allied monitor caused by prescribed (silviculture) fire smoke
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EPA review of the demonstration and concurrence decision, following the 30-day public comment period that opened September 21, 2026.
IssueTallulah Fallsunder consideration

Tallulah Falls Town Council approves FLOST intergovernmental agreement with Habersham County

The council's unanimous vote sets a one percent sales tax under the agreement for five years, affecting taxes collected in the town.

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July 9, 2026: Resolution and Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to implement a Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) in Habersham County
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