IssueOct 1, 2026
Resident asks Tallulah Falls council to fund travel, education for officials and staff
A public comment at a town council meeting raised the question of whether elected officials and staff should have a budget for travel and education.
- Place
- Town of Tallulah Falls
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 1, 2026
Tallulah Falls official cites expected savings on legal expenses in FY2027 budget
A town official told the council that legal costs are expected to come in lower than in past years, a factor in the town's upcoming budget.
- Place
- Town of Tallulah Falls
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 1, 2026
Commissioners ask for ranked list of recreation projects before budget talks
A prioritized project list could shape how the county spends limited recreation dollars this budget cycle.
- Place
- Stephens County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 1, 2026
Franklin Springs audit shows General Fund spending topped final budget by $2,320 in FY2025
A year-end financial report shows the city spent slightly more than its adopted General Fund budget for the fiscal year that ended in 2025.
- Place
- City of Franklin Springs
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 1, 2026
Cornelia adopts FY2026 budget adding Public Works and Fire Department staff
The city's approved 2026 budget funds two new Public Works employees and three permanent part-time firefighter positions.
- Place
- City of Cornelia
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 1, 2026
Baldwin ends monthly chipping pickup, cites budget and staff cuts
The city says the July pickup was the last monthly chipping collection for residents due to budget and staff cuts.
- Place
- City of Baldwin
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 1, 2026
Habersham County schools' FY2025 spending exceeded budget by $2.24 million across several functions
A financial report shows the Habersham County school district spent past board-approved appropriations in Instruction, General administration, Debt service and other budget functions during fiscal year 2025.
- Place
- Habersham County School System
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 1, 2026
Franklin County commissioners review FY2026 preliminary budget
The proposed county budget for next year is smaller than the current one, which could affect county spending decisions ahead.
- Place
- Franklin County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 1, 2026
Development Authority member reports attending county budget hearing
A Habersham County Development Authority member updated the board on a budget hearing held with county commissioners, though no funding decision has been recorded yet.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 1, 2026
Cornelia commission considers budget adjustment for bulletproof vest grant
The city would adjust its budget to account for a $3,350 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for police bulletproof vests.
- Place
- City of Cornelia
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 1, 2026
Habersham County landfill running on $2.78 million FY25 budget
The county landfill, which operates as a self-funded enterprise fund, is spending $2.78 million this fiscal year.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 1, 2026
Cornelia commission to consider budget adjustment for damaged vehicle
The city is weighing a budget change to pay for replacing a vehicle that was damaged, a cost that would come from city funds.
- Place
- City of Cornelia
- Status
- under consideration
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