IssueOct 2, 2026
Commissioners ask Sheriff for invoice paperwork to pay for K-9 with opioid funds
Stephens County commissioners are looking at covering the cost of a Sheriff's Office drug dog using opioid settlement (DATE) money rather than the general budget.
- Place
- Stephens County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Tallulah Falls budget proposes camera-fund spending on police vehicles and gear
A town budget document proposes using camera fund money for law enforcement vehicles, gear and equipment, though no vote on the spending is on record.
- Place
- Town of Tallulah Falls
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Cornelia proposes $51,000 to rebuild fire ladder truck's engine
A blown head gasket has prompted a proposed increase to the Fire Department's vehicle maintenance budget to repair the city's ladder truck.
- Place
- City of Cornelia
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Cornelia budgets $55,000 for SPLOST VIII pavilion at Oak Street Park
The city's draft FY27 budget sets aside SPLOST VIII sales tax funds for a new pavilion and restrooms at Oak Street Park.
- Place
- City of Cornelia
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Tallulah Falls Council reviews 3.8% cost-of-living salary adjustment
A proposed pay increase for town employees tied to inflation could affect department budgets and town finances.
- Place
- Town of Tallulah Falls
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Water department office staffing rose from 2 to 3 full-time employees
The increase explains higher payroll costs in the water department's budget, town officials said.
- Place
- Town of Alto
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Habersham commissioners review Fitness Center finances, equipment request
The county board discussed the Fitness Center's budget and a request for new workout equipment, which could affect the facility's offerings for residents.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Toccoa commission discusses Lake Toccoa pool pricing for the season
Proposed rates would set daily admission at $3, with pass options for individuals, families and seniors.
- Place
- City of Toccoa
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
DA's Office requests new circuitwide office manager position in budget hearing
Habersham County commissioners are reviewing a District Attorney's Office request to fund a new position, which would add to county payroll costs if approved.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Habersham County proposes $60 million five-year capital plan
The plan would guide county capital spending through 2031, with the largest single-year outlay proposed for 2028.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Demorest council work session to review year-to-date financials
City council is set to hear an update on the city's year-to-date finances, giving residents a look at how the budget is tracking.
- Place
- City of Demorest
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Cornelia estimates $340,000 to fix Front Street sinkhole and storm drain
A failing storm drain that caused a sinkhole on Front Street will need to be replaced, with the city expecting to budget for the roughly $340,000 project in 2026.
- Place
- City of Cornelia
- Status
- under consideration
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