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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Budget2027

FY27 Budget Advertisement

Official budget document

Issued by
Franklin County School System
Edition
Franklin County
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Minutes2026

1st Public Hearing FY27 Budget Summary April 9, 2026

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Issued by
Habersham County School System
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Habersham County
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Budget2026

2026

Official budget document

Issued by
Stephens County Government
Edition
Stephens County
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Agenda2026

3rd Public Hearing FY27 BUdget Agenda May 5, 2026

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Issued by
Habersham County School System
Edition
Habersham County
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Minutes2026

Executive Summary- Budget Adjustment 2026 Resolution

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Issued by
Habersham County Government
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Habersham County
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Budget2026

Approved Budget for 2026 17.5 MB

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City of Cornelia
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Cornelia
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