Demorest Approves Revised DDA Map Without Settling District Expansion
A 4-0 City Council vote changed how the historic area is shown on the authority’s map, while the extent and outcome of a proposed broader footprint remain unclear.
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Habersham weighs turning former Fairview school into emergency-training site
Commissioners were scheduled to consider an agreement with the school board, but the documented record does not show whether the proposal was approved.
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…
Habersham assessors approve conservation-use tax applications for smaller properties
The unanimous May 12 action clears recommended 2026 applications, but county minutes do not identify the parcels or owners affected.
Demorest’s GoGov Decision Stalls, Leaving Digital City Services in Limbo
Council tabled the proposed one-year contract after seeking more information, then revisited the $10,352 plan without recording a final action.
Demorest approved water and sewer fee changes, but customers still cannot see the rates
Signed council minutes document a Jan. 7 approval, while a later May agenda again listed an amended fee structure without revealing charges, customer classes or an effective date.
Demorest abandons Walnut–Ohio alley, leaving property-transfer terms unresolved
The unanimous May 5 vote removes the unopened right of way from public use, but city records do not show whether adjoining owners were notified or whether the…
Demorest Street Work Remains Unsettled Despite $45,653.89 in State Funding
Council considered using FY2026 LMIG LRA money on parts of Georgia Street, Wisconsin Street and Fisk Avenue, but the published minutes do not record whether members approved the…
Demorest Council Takes Up Request for Public Hearing From Baker and Smith
A May 5 agenda put the request before City Council, but it does not show whether officials approved a hearing or set a date.
Habersham’s road-aid request advances, but state funding and construction remain uncertain
County commissioners unanimously authorized a 2026 application to GDOT for road assistance, without committing the state to an award or any work on a specific road.
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…