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IssueHabersham Countyunder consideration

Habersham commissioners consider probation services contract with CSRA Probation Services

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.
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Habersham commissioners to weigh tax levy for $15 million school bond

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.
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Habersham commissioners weigh probation services contract for Magistrate Court

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.
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Habersham commissioners weigh cost-of-living increase for senior center meals contract

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.
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Habersham Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Cody Road Rezoning

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
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Habersham County weighs Georgia Power grant application for ambulance defibrillators

The county is seeking grant funding to replace 10 outdated defibrillators on its ambulances, equipment tied to patient survival during emergency calls.

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October 19, 2026: Georgia Power grant application for Habersham County Safety Equipment (replacement of 10 outdated ambulance defibrillators)
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No next step has been documented.
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Habersham commissioners table, then revisit appointment to conservation council seat

A seat on the Chestatee-Chattahoochee Resource Conservation & Development Council left vacant by John Hagadorn's resignation remains unfilled as commissioners prepare to take it up again.

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October 19, 2026: Appointment to Chestatee-Chattahoochee Resource Conservation & Development Council replacing John Hagadorn
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October 19, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting
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Habersham commissioners to weigh ratifying firefighter grant for ten cardiac monitors

The county is set to decide whether to ratify its acceptance of a federal firefighter grant that would fund ten Stryker Lifepak cardiac monitors for ambulances.

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October 19, 2026: Ratification of acceptance of FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for purchase of 10 Stryker Lifepak 35 cardiac monitors
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Habersham County Board of Commissioners meeting on October 19, 2026, where the ratification is on the agenda.
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Habersham County to consider radio-network agreements with five more cities

The county, which already lets Cornelia use its shared radio system, is weighing similar access and maintenance deals with Alto, Baldwin, Demorest…

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October 19, 2026: Intergovernmental Agreement with Alto, Baldwin, Demorest, Mt. Airy, and Tallulah Falls for county radio system use and maintenance
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Habersham County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider/approve the IGA with Alto, Baldwin, Demorest, Mount Airy and Tallulah Falls at its October 19, 2026 meeting.