The town has signed on to a county sales tax plan that includes money for water/public works and police vehicle replacements.
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- July 14, 2026: 2027 Banks County SPLOST Resolution
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The vote addresses a gap in enforcement after the County Judge stopped hearing animal control cases and the town's prior agreement with the county expired.
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- July 14, 2026: Habersham Co Amendment to IGA for Animal Control Provisions
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- No next step has been documented.
The town council's approval supports the county-wide sales tax measure, which can affect local tax rates and funding.
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- July 14, 2026: Habersham Co FLOST Resolution
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The town is in early talks to lease or buy private land for a new water tank site to serve the town's water system.
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- July 14, 2026: Possible lease or sale of Whealler property on Cornelia/Gainesville Highway for a water tank
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- No next step has been documented.
The council formally closed out the town's 2025 spending plan with an amendment recommended by the CFO.
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- June 25, 2026: Final 2025 Budget Amendment
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The council postponed a vote on raising the millage rate, which sets how much property owners pay in local taxes, until more information is provided.
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- October 21, 2025: Raising millage rate to 6.2
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A repair on the town's sewer main near the Mill is underway after a locate request came in, town officials said.
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- May 12, 2026: Sewer main repair near the Mill addressing lingering odor complaint
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The increase explains higher payroll costs in the water department's budget, town officials said.
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- May 12, 2026: Water department staffing increase to 3 full-time office employees
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The Town of Alto Council agreed to hold a public meeting to explain the ESPLOST referendum to residents.
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- April 14, 2026: Town Hall meeting to promote ESPLOST to the public
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- Town Hall meeting on ESPLOST, May 14, 5:30-7pm
A water line extension along Apple Pie Ridge Road has moved through a second construction phase but is now running higher pressure than expected…
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- February 10, 2026: Apple Pie Ridge water line excess pressure
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Residents will be able to drop off non-perishable food items at the Police Department for distribution to the community over the holidays.
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- November 11, 2025: Police Department holiday non-perishable food drop-off
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The annual audit gives residents a look at how the town's finances and operations compared to the prior year.
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- July 14, 2026: 2025 Audit overview presented by Mayor
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- No next step has been documented.