Habersham leaders seek full cost picture before considering more airport hangar spending
A request for rental, maintenance and utility figures leaves the financial case for additional county investment unresolved.
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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.
Habersham approves $66,000 storm-debris contract as roadside mowing stalls
Yellowstone Landscaping will be hired to clear remaining right-of-way debris, much of it in two county work zones, after winter storms disrupted spring maintenance.
Habersham County weighs who should absorb $239,407 health-insurance increase
Commissioners were asked for direction on whether taxpayers should cover the added cost or county employees should contribute more; no final action is recorded.
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…
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.
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 County Has Yet to Act on $6,800 Fitness-Equipment Request
Commissioners discussed using a facility fund balance for replacement equipment at an April work session, but the record does not show a vote, approval or purchase.
Habersham County Considers Remounting Ambulance Unit, With Cost and Vote Still Unclear
Commissioners placed a proposed Frazer agreement on their April 20 agenda, but the public agenda does not show whether the work was authorized.
Habersham airport’s proposed FY2027 budget keeps weather system as deficit prompts cuts
Airport commissioners were scheduled to review a plan that would retain AWOS while dropping land acquisition and apron repairs…
Habersham Airport’s CAA Application Stalls Over Three-Year Fee Plan
The Corporate Aircraft Association was waiting for Habersham County to approve its FY27 airport fee schedule before acting on an application, according to April meeting minutes.
Ellis Flight-Instruction Request Returns to Habersham Airport Commission Without Approval
A unanimous vote revived a request set aside in February, leaving the terms—and even the outcome—of any proposed service unresolved.