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IssueJan 6, 2026

Demorest road-repair grant plan leaves local cost and next steps unresolved

Officials discussed seeking state maintenance money for portions of Laurel, Fisk and West Central avenues, but the record does not show a filed application, award or construction schedule.

Place
City of Demorest
Status
under consideration
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IssueSep 29, 2025

Baldwin Council Ratifies Banks County FLOST Agreement, but Terms Remain Unreleased

A unanimous Sept. 29 vote put Baldwin on record in the tax-related intergovernmental agreement, while the meeting minutes leave residents without the document’s terms or a recorded decision on a proposed finance-director post.

Place
City of Baldwin
Status
approved
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IssueMar 3, 2026

Demorest clears $24,800 for East Mize Road pump work, but service status remains unknown

A unanimous council vote authorizes payment for a budgeted pump-and-motor installation; city records cited do not yet confirm payment, installation or operation.

Place
City of Demorest
Status
approved
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IssueJul 28, 2026

Cornelia’s $1.114 million Garden Gate utility plan awaits a grant decision

A July Water Authority report confirms the city applied for CDBG funding for proposed water and sewer work in Garden Gate and Whispering Wood, but it records no award or approval to build.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueJun 9, 2026

Stephens County hazard-planning action leaves approval and follow-through unresolved

Commissioners put a joint hazard mitigation plan and a resolution authorizing the chairman to sign it before the board June 9, but the public account does not say what happened next.

Place
Stephens County Government
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueJun 15, 2026

Habersham’s proposed UGA Extension funding agreement still lacks a documented board decision

Commissioners placed an FY 2027 financial agreement for Extension Services on their June 15 agenda, but the public account does not establish whether it passed, changed or was set aside.

Place
Habersham County Government
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueAug 4, 2026

Demorest weighs $5.1 million overhaul of Iron Ore water lines

The proposal was the largest single project listed under the council’s water-capital agenda item, but the public record does not yet show what action, if any, the council took.

Place
City of Demorest
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueJul 9, 2026

Tallulah Falls weighs $6,650 lightbar purchase for volunteer fire-rescue vehicles

A July 9 council agenda placed two blue-and-white LED lightbars before town officials, but no documented outcome yet shows whether the equipment was approved or bought.

Place
Town of Tallulah Falls
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueApr 13, 2026

Toccoa Police Night-Shift Pay Proposal Still Lacks a Public Record of Action

The April 13 budget-meeting minutes cited for the issue discuss boat-house rentals and Fire Department matters, not a differential for officers assigned overnight shifts.

Place
City of Toccoa
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueJan 1, 2026

Habersham airport weighs hangar rent increases, but leases limit when they can take effect

Airport officials discussed new rental rates June 9 after finding that most tenant agreements allow changes only at renewal, leaving the size and timing of any increase unresolved.

Place
Habersham County Government
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueJan 1, 2026

Cornelia’s $97,200 Galloway Street Stream-Bank Contract Still Lacks a Recorded Outcome

A February commission agenda proposed approving Wilcorp’s bid and adding $28,200 to the project budget, but no linked minutes or award record establishes what commissioners ultimately did.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueJan 1, 2026

Cornelia Puts Old Cleveland Road Sale on Agenda, but Public Terms Are Still Missing

A January 2026 commission agenda paired a proposed agreement for 1190 Old Cleveland Road with a budget adjustment, without naming a buyer or stating a price.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
awaiting decision
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Minutes2026

Executive Summary-UGA Extension Services FY27 Annual Financial Budget Agreement

Official minutes

Issued by
Habersham County Government
Edition
Habersham County
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Minutes2026

1st Public Hearing FY27 Budget Summary April 9, 2026

Official minutes

Issued by
Habersham County School System
Edition
Habersham County
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Budget2026

2026

Official budget document

Issued by
Stephens County Government
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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

Official budget document

Issued by
City of Cornelia
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Cornelia
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