Habersham County weighs amendment to buy Demorest’s surplus fire gear
The proposed agreement change could let county fire services acquire equipment and gear the City of Demorest no longer needs…
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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.
Tallulah Falls’ proposed 2027 utility budget remains without a recorded decision
Town agenda packets put water and sewer spending before the public this spring, but they do not show whether officials adopted or changed the proposal.
East Walnut Water Project’s Estimated Finish Passes Without Confirmation
Cornelia Water Authority agendas say Higgins Construction began the grant-backed water work in January, but the latest agenda does not say whether it was completed.
Habersham’s Proposed FY 2026 Budget Changes Still Have No Recorded Board Decision
Commissioners placed Resolution 2026-06-006 on a June 29 special-called-meeting agenda alongside the county’s FY 2027 budget and tax-rate business…
Habersham’s FY 2027 budget faced final hearing, but approval remains unresolved
Commissioners scheduled a June 29 special-called meeting to hear public comment and consider the resolution adopting the countywide spending plan, alongside tax and fee actions.
Habersham’s proposed UGA Extension funding agreement still lacks a documented board decision
Commissioners placed an FY 2027 financial agreement for Extension Services on their June 15 agenda, but the public account does not establish whether it passed…
Habersham County Puts SPLOST Bond-Issuance Step Before Commissioners
A June 15 agenda called for consideration of a notice-to-proceed resolution tied to voter-approved bonds, but the public record here does not show what the board ultimately did.
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.
Demorest put a 2025 budget amendment before City Council, but final action remains unclear
The June 9 public-hearing agenda identified a possible amendment without describing the spending changes or recording whether council adopted it.
Habersham’s FY 2027 Budget Heads Toward Vote, With Tax and Fee Choices Still at Stake
Commissioners were scheduled to hear final public comment June 29 on a proposed county budget, tax levy and fee schedule after staff spent months reviewing departmental and capital…
Habersham County weighs $6,800 fitness-equipment replacement without recorded decision
Staff told commissioners the facility’s existing fund balance could cover the proposed replacement, but the April work-session record does not show a vote or purchase.