Stephens County approves revenue-linked pay supplement for tax commissioner
The unanimous June 9 action authorizes added compensation for Dene Hicks, but county documents leave the payment’s dollar value and final contract terms undisclosed.
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Stephens County’s proposed 2026 millage calculation showed no tax increase, but final action is unconfirmed
An Aug. 14 commission agenda listed a proposed rate of 9.956, equal to the stated rollback rate; no later official record in this matter establishes a vote or…
Toccoa’s airport-lighting contract supplement awaits a public outcome record
The City Commission placed a supplemental agreement for the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport lighting contract on its July agenda, extending scrutiny of a project Stephens County approved in 2024.
Stephens County Put a November LHOST Referendum on Its Agenda, but Its Fate Is Unclear
Commissioners scheduled a July 14 public hearing and regular-meeting consideration, yet the agenda excerpt does not show a vote or explain the measure’s terms.
Stephens County Adopts $55.1 Million FY 2027 Budget, Leaving Program Details Hard to See
Commissioners approved the countywide plan unanimously after a public hearing, as insurance, pay and service-fund costs pushed selected spending changes.
Toccoa adopts FY2027 budget after waiving second reading
Commissioners unanimously approved the annual operating plan May 18, but the approval minutes do not state the final budget total or spell out its departmental allocations.
Stephens County approved a surplus-property resolution without naming the property
Commissioners voted unanimously April 28, but public records do not reveal the asset’s value or whether the county plans to sell, transfer or retain it.
Stephens County approves $184,500 consolidation of coroner’s office and morgue
Commissioners voted unanimously to combine operations now split between the government building and county shop, but construction timing and contracting details remain unresolved in public records.
Stephens County’s voter-backed sales tax and $12 million debt measure still awaits a documented commission action
Commissioners placed certification of the Nov. 4 referendum returns on their March 10 agenda, but the cited minutes do not show whether they formally acted.
Stephens County unanimously approves Pyro Shows contract for July 2 fireworks in Toccoa
Commission records show the board approved the pyrotechnics agreement March 10, while the public contract materials identify no rain date and do not state a price.
Stephens County Cleared $11,234.95 Oil Company Invoice Without Stating What It Covered
Commissioners unanimously approved the Acree Oil Co. expense in January, but the public meeting record does not identify the goods or services the county received.
Stephens County’s Mize Road sale moves ahead, but closing and contract details remain unclear
The former Casey’s Pro Tire property was bought for a planned county fleet shop, then put up for sale; WNEG Radio reports commissioners accepted a $306…
Official records
Supporting records
county-stephens-fy2026-budget-report.pdf
Stephens County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Click to view the adopted budget
Stephens County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Click to view proposed budget
Stephens County GovernmentOpen official record ↗2026
Stephens County GovernmentOpen official record ↗county-stephens-fy2025-financial-report.pdf
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