IssueSep 30, 2026
Commissioners get update on state, federal grant funding and a project advanced in federal budget process
The county reported millions in state and federal grant awards and said a county project moved forward in the federal FY25 appropriations process, which could bring additional funding to the county.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueSep 30, 2026
Toccoa Commission Sets February Financial Report for Review
The city's monthly financial report gives residents a look at how Toccoa's budget is tracking so far this year.
- Place
- City of Toccoa
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueSep 30, 2026
Habersham County receives $175,729 federal transit grant
The federal funding is intended to help cover costs of the county's transit operations.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueSep 30, 2026
Habersham County budget report details 2024 LMIG road resurfacing project
A county budget document describes a road resurfacing effort covering nearly 18 miles across dozens of local roads.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueSep 30, 2026
Habersham County's paramedicine program remains grant-funded at $100,000 a year
A county budget document shows the Community Paramedicine Program continues to run on annual grant money rather than general county funds.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueSep 30, 2026
Habersham County FY2025 capital project requests total $22 million
County departments have asked for about $22 million in capital improvement spending for fiscal year 2025, a request that has not yet been voted on.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueSep 30, 2026
Habersham County animal control facility construction bid out, awarded to at-risk manager
A new 15,000-square-foot animal control facility funded by SPLOST VII has had its construction work bid out and awarded, according to the county's budget report.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueSep 30, 2026
Habersham County Approves FY2025 Wage Adjustments for Emergency Services Department
The pay changes are intended to help the county recruit and keep paramedics and firefighters.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueSep 30, 2026
Habersham County budget report shows 43 new position requests for FY2025
County departments have asked for 43 additional staff positions in the FY2025 budget, a request that could affect county payroll costs if approved.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueSep 30, 2026
Toccoa budget document eliminates Currahee St Beautification department
A city budget document shows the Currahee St Beautification department cut, ending a $3,500 line item residents may have relied on for street upkeep.
- Place
- City of Toccoa
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueSep 30, 2026
Toccoa's proposed budget includes $388,500 lease for new garbage truck
The city's approved fiscal year 2027 budget sets aside lease funding for a new commercial garbage truck, part of the equipment residents' waste collection service depends on.
- Place
- City of Toccoa
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueSep 30, 2026
Document floats statewide 3% cap on county property tax revenue growth
A proposal reviewed by the Habersham County Board of Commissioners would bar local governments from raising property tax revenue by more than 3% in a budget without voter approval, starting in 2032.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →