Habersham tax commissioner pay increase was proposed, but board’s decision remains unknown
Commissioners put a higher county-funded supplement for June Black-Warren on their March 16 agenda, following a $6,000 annual supplement approved in 2022.
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Habersham Finance Department Earns Eighth Budget Award, but No New Spending Action Follows
County commissioners publicly recognized an outside finance association’s fiscal 2026 honor on March 16; the meeting record shows no accompanying appropriation or policy change.
Habersham Considers Lease-to-Buy Plan for Demorest Fire Truck
County commissioners discussed gaining access to a 2022 pumper truck owned by Demorest, but the public meeting record does not show whether the proposed agreement moved forward.
Habersham assessors clear recommended CUVA applications for small properties
The unanimous March 12 vote advances qualifying 2026 conservation-use applications, but the public record does not identify the parcels or show their later assessment treatment.
Habersham County board authorizes penalty notices over possible conservation-use breaches
The unanimous March 12 action formally notifies affected property taxpayers, but county minutes leave the alleged violations and any penalties unspecified.
Habersham County put court staff-attorney post and budget change before commissioners
A Feb. 16 agenda proposed one new Mountain Judicial Circuit position, but the public record cited here does not show whether the board acted.
Habersham Airport Commission Considers Split Search as Lead Edge Contract Nears Expiration
Commission members discussed separate engineering and planning service packages for the county airport, but the record does not show a vote or a new solicitation.
Habersham Hangar Wait-List Fee Remains Undecided After County Discussion
Officials examined another airport’s $500 nonrefundable application charge and $1,000 deposit, but the Feb. 10 meeting record shows no county action on a Habersham policy.
Habersham Airport Weighs Hangar Repairs Against Limits on New Fees
A $25,000 budget line for airport hangar work could support rental revenue, while board discussion raised concerns about a three-year fee freeze and credit-card costs.
Habersham’s proposed Higgins airport hangar lease remains without a recorded board decision
Commissioners considered a revised agreement in January for a 60-by-60-foot box hangar at Habersham County Airport, but the meeting materials do not show whether the county authorized it.
Habersham airport hangar lease remains unresolved in the public record
Commissioners considered a revised agreement with FBO Drive for a 60-by-60-foot box hangar, but the cited meeting excerpt does not show what they decided.
Habersham airport panel weighs hangar-rent increase of at least 25%
The proposed FY2027 airport fee schedule could raise costs for hangar tenants, but commissioners have not publicly set final rates or an effective date.
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Habersham commissioners put a floating sales-tax question on the November ballot
- What the record shows
- Commissioners voted 5-0 to call a November 3, 2026 special election on a five-year, 1% floating local option sales tax.
- What happens next
- Watch for the official ballot language, voter information, and election result.
Official records
Supporting records
Meeting5419_12 Minutes 03.12.26 Departmental Budget Review Meeting.pdf
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Meeting5418_11 Minutes 03.11.26 Departmental Budget Review Meeting.pdf
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Meeting5417_10 Minutes 03.10.26 Departmental Budget Review Meeting.pdf
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Habersham County BOC Special Called Meeting for FY 2027 Budget - Public Hearing #2
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗FY22-FY26-Budget-Comparison.pdf
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Help improve the public record
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