The agreement sets how the county works with the Circuit Public Defender's office to provide legal representation for residents who cannot afford an attorney.
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- August 3, 2026: Indigent Defense Agreement
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The vote backed an application that later brought the city $1 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission and $1 million from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for downtown…
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- August 3, 2026: Downtown streetscape project grants from Appalachian Regional Commission and Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank
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- No next step has been documented.
Residents and non-residents dropping off loads by trailer or box truck at the county's convenience centers will now pay more.
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- August 3, 2026: Convenience Center Fees
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The retail alcohol license sought for a Carnesville truck stop remains pending after commissioners postponed a decision.
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- August 3, 2026: Alcohol license application for retail sale/consumption on premises, Sandy Cross Truck Stop Inc., 9961 Sandy Cross Rd Ste B, Carnesville
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- No next step has been documented.
The council filled the city clerk's post on an interim basis, ensuring the office overseeing city records and meetings continues to be staffed.
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- August 3, 2026: Appointment of Barbara Busby as Interim City Clerk
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The city honored water treatment and water/street department staff for their work.
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- August 3, 2026: Employee recognitions for Public Works water treatment and water/street department crews
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A new beer and wine license would let AanviOm, LLC sell alcohol at a Grant Street location in Clarkesville.
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- August 3, 2026: Alcohol license for AanviOm, LLC to sell beer and wine at 183 Grant Street
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- No next step has been documented.
The vote clears the way for county attorneys to proceed on an agreement to interconnect the two counties' radio systems.
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- August 3, 2026: Waiver of conflict for Franklin County-Habersham County IGA on interconnecting radio systems
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The council's unanimous vote closes out an independent review of the city's 2025 finances.
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- August 3, 2026: Acceptance of the 2025 Financial Audit conducted by Rushton and Associates
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Residents raised concerns about the Recreation Department's operations and its director, prompting a joint closed-door personnel discussion with the county's Recreation Board.
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- August 3, 2026: Executive session to discuss a personnel matter, joint with the Recreation Board
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- No next step has been documented.
The city is moving ahead with a multi-phase overhaul of its water treatment plant, backed by state loans, after earlier discussing a joint water plant with Franklin County…
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- August 3, 2026: GEFA Phase II resolution to borrow up to $5,000,000 for water plant upgrade
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- No next step has been documented.
The county resolved a dispute over AutoZone's tax exemption, giving the retailer a $50,000 credit for 2026.
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- August 3, 2026: AutoZone Settlement Agreement
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- No next step has been documented.