Habersham weighs turning former Fairview school into emergency-training site
Commissioners were scheduled to consider an agreement with the school board, but the documented record does not show whether the proposal was approved.
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Ellis Flight-Instruction Request Returns to Habersham Airport Commission Without Approval
A unanimous vote revived a request set aside in February, leaving the terms—and even the outcome—of any proposed service unresolved.
Habersham County Weighs Demorest Lease for Fire-Station Use
Commissioners discussed using a city-owned facility at 125 Ivy St. for fire operations, but the public meeting record does not show whether the agreement was approved.
Habersham’s District 3 election plan remains unconfirmed after special-election resolution reached board agenda
Commissioners were set to consider filling the remainder of former Commissioner Jimmy Tench’s term, but the agenda does not show whether they authorized an election or set its…
Habersham airport commission weighs whether flight instructors need local approval
A Feb. 10 discussion focused on businesses operating from leased airport space, but commissioners recorded no rule, vote or decision.
Habersham airport weighs hangar rent increases, but leases limit when they can take effect
Airport officials discussed new rental rates June 9 after finding that most tenant agreements allow changes only at renewal, leaving the size and timing of any increase unresolved.
Habersham leaves behavioral-health advisory seat vacant after second unanimous delay
Commissioners have twice tabled the appointment to replace Jeremy Noles on the state Region 1 advisory council, leaving the remainder of a term ending in 2027 without a…
Habersham chief appraiser retirement agreement reached commissioners, but outcome remains unclear
The Board of Tax Assessors recommended the proposed agreement for Joan Church, and a resident addressed the commission before the item appeared on the Oct. 20 consent agenda.
Habersham’s proposed limits on zoning comments remain unresolved
Commissioners considered sending zoning-related remarks exclusively through formal public hearings, but the cited record never shows whether they acted.
Habersham proposal could move zoning debate out of general public comment
Commissioners considered routing comments on zoning-hearing cases through formal hearings, but the published meeting text does not establish whether the change became a county rule.
Habersham assessors tie tax-office staff rules to county handbook
A unanimous October 2025 vote also extends future commissioner-approved handbook changes to the Tax Assessors Office, though the immediate effect on individual workplace rules is not detailed.
Habersham fills development-authority vacancy after stalled nomination
Commissioners chose David Lovvorn 4-1 for the at-large Joint Development Authority seat tied to Mike Beecham’s expired term, ending a months-long gap in county representation.
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Unified Development Ordinance Approved 7-20-26
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Draft of Proposed Unified Development Ordinance (v 06.01.26)
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗5- Unified Development Ordinance 02.19.26 Draft
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗5 Executive Summary- Unified Development Ordinance UDO Public Hearing
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