The vote sets how much county property tax Franklin County residents will pay for 2026, capping a budget and millage cycle that also funded a new Industrial Building…
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- August 20, 2026: 2026 millage rate
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The change, approved unanimously, amends the city code section that sets sewer rates for residents.
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- August 13, 2026: Ordinance amending Section 38-21 regarding Sewer Rates
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The agreement sets how the county works with the Circuit Public Defender's office to provide legal representation for residents who cannot afford an attorney.
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- August 3, 2026: Indigent Defense Agreement
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Residents and non-residents dropping off loads by trailer or box truck at the county's convenience centers will now pay more.
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- August 3, 2026: Convenience Center Fees
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The retail alcohol license sought for a Carnesville truck stop remains pending after commissioners postponed a decision.
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- August 3, 2026: Alcohol license application for retail sale/consumption on premises, Sandy Cross Truck Stop Inc., 9961 Sandy Cross Rd Ste B, Carnesville
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The vote clears the way for county attorneys to proceed on an agreement to interconnect the two counties' radio systems.
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- August 3, 2026: Waiver of conflict for Franklin County-Habersham County IGA on interconnecting radio systems
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Residents raised concerns about the Recreation Department's operations and its director, prompting a joint closed-door personnel discussion with the county's Recreation Board.
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- August 3, 2026: Executive session to discuss a personnel matter, joint with the Recreation Board
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The county resolved a dispute over AutoZone's tax exemption, giving the retailer a $50,000 credit for 2026.
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- August 3, 2026: AutoZone Settlement Agreement
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A single repair estimate puts the cost of fixing vehicle damage to the Veterans Memorial Wall at roughly $120,000.
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- July 28, 2026: Veterans Memorial Wall vehicle damage and repair
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The board's vote lets a Rural Residential-zoned tract near Canon be used for vehicle parking and equipment storage tied to Liberty Propane operations.
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- July 16, 2026: V-2026-004 Variance for Statement Development/Liberty Propane Operations, Hwy 17 Canon - parking lot use on RR-zoned property
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The vote clears a 4-acre tract at 8016 Highway 320 for agricultural zoning, a change residents near the property will see reflected in what can be built there.
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- July 16, 2026: RZ-2026-006 Rezone for John Harold Payne III, 8016 Highway 320, Toccoa, from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
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A request to rezone a 14-acre tract near Carnesville for industrial flex-space use remains undecided after two postponements.
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- July 16, 2026: RZ-2026-011, RZ-2026-012, RZ-2026-013 Rezones for Stanton Porter/Paradigm Communities Inc. on Old Stagecoach Rd/I-85, Carnesville, from Agricultural and Highway Business to Light Industrial for a commercial flex-space park
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