County officials discussed a strategic planning goal to continue resurfacing local roads, a program that affects which streets get repaved.
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- February 13, 2025: Transportation strategic goals (next phase of LMIG resurfacing, SS4A roadway safety grant, dedicated transportation funding)
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- No next step has been documented.
A federal notice now tells pilots at the county airport that the runway lighting can't be trusted to be fully accurate.
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- February 11, 2025: Runway lighting failures, bulb shortage and FAA NOTAM on inaccurate lighting system
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- No next step has been documented.
Staff training tied to the county's tax assessment work is set to start without a signed contract in hand, the Board of Tax Assessors noted.
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- February 11, 2025: Training contract dispute with the Gap Group / McCormick regarding staff training (Gregg Reese/Tracy Thomas)
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- Training with Gregg Reese or Tracy Thomas was expected to begin the Wednesday following the meeting, per the board's discussion.
Faster gate access at the airport could speed emergency helicopter and ambulance responses in Habersham County.
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- February 11, 2025: Emergency gate access for Air Methods helicopter and county ambulances
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- No next step has been documented.
The school board plans to publicly recognize the county's FFA chapters at an upcoming meeting.
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- February 10, 2025: Special recognition for the FFA Chapters
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- No next step has been documented.
The board planned a briefing on the Food to Kids program, which could affect how the district addresses student food needs.
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- February 6, 2025: Food to Kids program discussion
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- No next step has been documented.
The board of education scheduled a review of the district's Strategic Plan progress and a presentation on mental health specialists.
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- February 6, 2025: Strategic Plan progress report and mental health specialists presentation
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- No next step has been documented.
The county is weighing a paid instructor agreement that would set fees for one-on-one adaptive swim lessons and group water fitness classes.
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- February 6, 2025: Contracted Instructor Agreement with Tonya Jones for Adaptive Aquatics and Group Water Aerobics/Strength classes
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- No next step has been documented.
The board of education is set to take up a request to approve a field trip.
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- January 29, 2025: Field Trip Request
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- No next step has been documented.
Incorrect property sketches entered into the county's appraisal software could affect how properties are valued for tax purposes.
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- January 28, 2025: WinGap appraisal system data entry problems (Terry & Kelly McCormick presentation)
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- No next step has been documented.
Dozens of property owners who appealed their tax assessments did not show up for scheduled hearings, with a handful still to be rescheduled.
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- January 28, 2025: Status update from Chief Appraiser on Board of Equalization hearing results
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- No next step has been documented.
A Windstream representative briefed the Board of Commissioners on the company's local field operations, a matter of interest for residents relying on the provider's broadband service.
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- January 27, 2025: Windstream broadband presentation by local manager Josh Baker
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- No next step has been documented.