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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- No next step has been documented.
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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- No next step has been documented.
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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- No next step has been documented.
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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- No next step has been documented.
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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- No next step has been documented.
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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- No next step has been documented.
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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- No next step has been documented.
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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- No next step has been documented.
The change to the city's building regulations affects how inspections are handled for construction projects in Royston.
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- July 14, 2026: Ordinance 1008 second reading to amend Chapter 18 building inspection procedures
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- No next step has been documented.
The city has signed onto a countywide agreement setting up a vote on a transportation sales tax and how its proceeds would be split among Hart County and…
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- July 14, 2026: Intergovernmental agreement with Hart County for TSPLOST referendum and proceeds allocation
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- No next step has been documented.
The city could give up its Bowers/Franklin Springs Street parcel to acquire a Bond Street property under a deal council has cleared staff to negotiate.
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- July 14, 2026: Exchange of city-owned real property (Bowers/Franklin Springs St. parcel) for property at 200 Bond Street
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- No next step has been documented.
The change to what the city charges for building permits and inspections could affect costs for anyone building or renovating in Royston.
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- July 14, 2026: Amend FY27 Rates and Fees Schedule for building permit and inspection fees
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- No next step has been documented.