Franklin County pauses data-center projects while it writes zoning rules
A unanimous July vote puts a temporary moratorium through December 2026 and broadens it to similar facilities, but the final wording and future standards have not yet been…
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Franklin County approves shelter pact for new animal-control rules, but start date is unresolved
Commissioners have adopted both an animal-control ordinance and an agreement with the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter, yet the public record does not say when enforcement or shelter operations…
Franklin County approves $48,398 repair contract for courthouse clock tower
United Contract & LLC is set to replace roofing around the tower, repair copper components and repaint the courthouse feature after a unanimous commission vote.
Stone Bridge Road repairs falter as Franklin County action remains unclear
County officials discussed heavy truck traffic tied to the future Lavonia Tractor Supply development, but the June 30 work-session minutes record no repair decision or cost agreement.
Stone Bridge Road Damage Leaves Franklin County Facing Repair-Cost Question
Heavy dirt hauling for Lavonia’s future Tractor Supply site was linked to potholes and failed recent repairs, but commissioners recorded no decision on a fix or who would…
Franklin County’s new road funding opens bidding, but Stone Bridge Road repair remains unresolved
County officials reported receiving $816,875.15 with no local match required, yet the June 30 record does not tie the money or any upcoming contract to the pothole-damaged road.
Franklin County’s Courthouse Repairs Move Toward Bidding After $816,875 Funding Arrival
County officials say the state-linked LRA money requires no local match, but commissioners have not yet awarded a contract for dome, copper-roof and clock-tower work.
Franklin County considers rules that could govern future data centers
Commissioners discussed adding data-center provisions to the Unified Development Code, but no vote, adopted language or timetable is documented.
Franklin County approves FY2027 budget, but final spending details remain unclear
Commissioners voted 4–0 on June 30 after a May review and a June public hearing on a proposed $35.1 million plan.
Franklin County Secures $816,875 for Road Work, but Where It Will Be Spent Remains Unclear
Commissioners say the state LRA money removes the need for a county match and opens the way to bidding…
Franklin County Considers Data-Center Safeguards, but Leaves Key Rules Undecided
Commissioners discussed folding new protections into the county’s development code at a June 30 work session, with no recorded vote or adopted ordinance.
Habersham’s Proposed FY 2026 Budget Changes Still Have No Recorded Board Decision
Commissioners placed Resolution 2026-06-006 on a June 29 special-called-meeting agenda alongside the county’s FY 2027 budget and tax-rate business…