The council is working through next year's spending plan, with two public hearings set for residents to weigh in before any vote.
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- October 20, 2026: FY2027 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
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- A second public hearing on the FY2027 budget is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
The state agency is reviewing a request to disturb protected stream buffers for a new Virgil Langford Road bridge over SR 316 and related intersection work near…
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- October 20, 2026: Buffer variance application for SR 8/SR 316/US 29 intersection improvements and Virgil Langford Road bridge over SR 316 (Oconee County)
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- No next step has been documented.
The council is reviewing bids and a request for proposals covering renovations to city hall, the parking lot, the post office lease and police department improvements…
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- October 20, 2026: City Hall parking lot bids
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- City Council is scheduled to consider city hall parking lot bids on October 20, 2026.
Changes to how the municipal court assesses fines and fees are up for discussion, which could affect residents who face court costs in Demorest.
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- October 20, 2026: Court Fines & Fees update
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- The council is scheduled to consider the court fines and fees update at its October 20, 2026 meeting.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has published notice of a proposed Section 401 Water Quality Certification for a Navy pier demolition and construction project at Naval Submarine Base…
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- October 20, 2026: Section 401 Water Quality Certification for P-617 Transit Protection Program Facility pier replacement, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
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- No next step has been documented.
The council's October 20 agenda includes a motion to go into executive session, closing part of the meeting to the public for topics the city can discuss privately…
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- October 20, 2026: Executive session for personnel, potential litigation, and real estate
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- No next step has been documented.
The proposed agreement would have a private company supervise misdemeanor probation cases out of Habersham County Superior Court starting in 2027.
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- October 19, 2026: Professional services agreement with CSRA Probation Services, Inc. for Superior Court probation services
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- No next step has been documented.
The county board is set to consider a resolution authorizing a tax, if needed, to repay a $15 million school district bond.
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- October 19, 2026: School District Bond Tax Levy Resolution for $15,000,000 General Obligation Sales Tax Bond, Series 2026
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- The resolution is scheduled for consideration at the Board of Commissioners' October 19, 2026 meeting.
The county is considering hiring a private company to handle probation supervision for Magistrate Court defendants starting in 2027, a service that would charge defendants a monthly fee.
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- October 19, 2026: Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with CSRA Probation Services, Inc. for misdemeanor probation services at Habersham County Magistrate Court
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- The Habersham County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider the agreement at its October 19, 2026 meeting.
A proposed amendment would raise what the county pays Trio Community Meals to feed senior center clients under a contract commissioners have renewed twice since 2025.
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- October 19, 2026: Amendment #1 to food service agreement with Trio Community Meals for FY2027 senior center meals
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- The Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider Amendment #1 to the FY2027 agreement at its October 19, 2026 meeting.
A request to rezone 5.82 acres on Cody Road from agricultural to suburban residential use goes to the county commission after planning staff recommended against it.
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- October 19, 2026: Rezoning 5.82 acres at 2101 Cody Rd (Parcel 130 187D) from AG Agricultural to SR Suburban Residential - Map Amendment Z-26-01
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- Board of Commissioners meeting on 2026-10-19
A special use permit request would let a rural property host a light duty diesel repair shop, a land-use change neighbors and county officials are reviewing.
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- October 19, 2026: Special Use Permit SUP-26-01 for Austin Fox diesel repair shop at 551 Fairview School Road
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- No next step has been documented.