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The county is weighing a SPLOST-funded lease-purchase deal for new volunteer fire department trucks that would cost $510,000 a year for 12 years.
Two additional bridge replacements are on the county's radar, meaning future construction and possible detours for residents.
A proposed long-term partnership would supply water to the region, but county commissioners have not yet voted on the plan.
Tonya Powers told commissioners the IBA has brought 800-1000 new jobs to the community.
Franklin County's elections oversight will be led by the newly named chair.
Bridges now leads the county office that runs local elections.
The hire fills a county finance role that residents rely on to keep the county's books.
The Board of Commissioners has put impact fees on a work session agenda, a step toward deciding whether new development would help pay for county costs.
The request would let a 35.95-acre tract be used more intensively for agriculture, affecting neighbors near 1142 Pullian Rd.
The proposed agreement would cover preparation of the tax digest and collection of ad valorem taxes affecting Lavonia property owners.
County commissioners are being asked to fill two seats on a regional council after a presentation on the group.
A proposal to rezone 8.8 acres on Cole Road from agricultural to rural residential use went before the county board, but no vote outcome is recorded.