Habersham commissioners advance $1.04 million bid for road resurfacing and guardrails
The unanimous April 20 vote authorizes a request for state aid, but it does not award money, identify a construction schedule or put crews on the road.
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Cornelia’s $1.1 million Hazel Creek pump upgrade still lacks a public completion record
A July Water Authority agenda continued to list J. Brennon Construction for work intended to strengthen raw-water pumping capacity…
Habersham airport rent debate leaves revenue plan unsettled
A June 9 discussion put a possible $27,000 annual rent increase alongside calls for more airport business and hangar space, but no action is recorded.
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 County Weighs $1.04 Million Landfill Compactor Replacement
Commissioners discussed using SPLOST VIII money and a lease-purchase structure, but the April work session record shows no final action.
Habersham assessors clear recommended CUVA applications for small properties
The unanimous March 12 vote advances qualifying 2026 conservation-use applications, but the public record does not identify the parcels or show their later assessment treatment.
Demorest fire pact advances while Habersham’s countywide consolidation study has no public resolution
Commissioners approved county fire protection for Demorest in October 2025, but the separate feasibility study has not produced documented findings or a countywide service decision.
Habersham board approves two off-site reunification locations for Mountain Ed School emergencies
The Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center parking lot will serve as the first pick-up site, with the Fairgrounds lot designated as a backup for the evening school program.
Esslinger Tax-Refund Request Leaves Habersham Board Action Unclear
A November 2025 Board of Assessors record confirms the request was presented but does not show whether the county approved, denied or deferred it.
Habersham tire-amnesty plan wins reimbursement path, with landfill fund facing projected overage
Commissioners unanimously ratified an agreement that could reimburse up to $75,000 in eligible scrap-tire costs, while county staff projected local landfill operations would cover expenses above the state…
Cannon Bridge Road Storage Plan Stalls After Failed County Motion
Commissioners heard William Gary’s proposal for roughly 300 storage units and 51 boat and RV spaces, but the record does not show what motion failed or whether the…
Blair Road rezoning remains unresolved in county’s published record after September hearing
Habersham commissioners delayed a request to shift 26.239 acres from agricultural to light-intensity zoning; the September minutes show discussion but no recorded final vote.