IssueOct 2, 2026
Habersham County school board keeps approving monthly financial reports, with occasional delays
The board has routinely signed off on the district's monthly and year-end financial reports over the past two budget cycles, though the reports closing each fiscal year have twice been tabled before final approval.
- Place
- Habersham County School System
- Status
- approved
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Cornelia commission awards Circle Drive water, sewer and storm project to Higgins Construction
The city is moving ahead on water, sewer and storm-drainage upgrades near Circle Drive and Myrtle Street after landing a $1 million federal CDBG grant.
- Place
- City of Cornelia
- Status
- approved
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Franklin County commissioners adopt an animal control ordinance and shelter agreement
The new ordinance and a related shelter agreement give the county's Marshal's Office authority to enforce animal control after commissioners noted the county had none.
- Place
- Franklin County Government
- Status
- approved
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Habersham County commissioners approve 2026 millage rates, raise EMS levy
The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to set the 2026 property tax rates, including a higher Emergency Medical Services millage meant to fund more EMS staff.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- approved
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Stephens County voters reimpose 1% SPLOST, board approves $12 million bond
The sales tax, passed at the ballot box in November, funds capital projects across the county, Toccoa, Martin and Avalon backed by up to $12 million in county-issued bonds.
- Place
- Stephens County Government
- Status
- approved
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Tallulah Falls council advances water tank funding for Hickory Nut Mountain fire protection
The town is pursuing state funding and land for a water tank meant to improve fire protection on Hickory Nut Mountain, even as residents raise concerns about land acquisition, easements and backup power.
- Place
- Town of Tallulah Falls
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Cornelia's DDA and city commission fund, then finish, Big Red Apple centennial event
The city commission put $25,000 toward marking 100 years of the Big Red Apple monument after the downtown development authority took over planning the June 6 celebration at the new park.
- Place
- City of Cornelia
- Status
- approved
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Tallulah Falls' Rock House renovation into police offices stalls over septic system problem
The town council approved turning the Rock House into police offices and public meeting space, but the project is now delayed because the building's septic system must be relocated or an easement obtained from the state park.
- Place
- Town of Tallulah Falls
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Habersham County plans to rebid tax assessor field work now done by McCormick
The county hired McCormick Solutions last fall to handle appraisal field work and interim Chief Appraiser duties, but commissioners now plan to put the field work out for bid since a permanent Chief Appraiser is in place.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Habersham County tracks SPLOST VII project spending as voters renew tax with SPLOST VIII
The sales tax funds county capital projects like the Animal Control Facility and a new Fire/EMA/E911 headquarters, and residents recently voted to extend it for future work.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Stephens County's FY2025 audit shows $18.2 million general fund balance, solid waste losses
The county's independent auditors gave a clean opinion on the FY2025 financial statements, but the report shows the solid waste fund again lost money and needed a general fund transfer to cover it.
- Place
- Stephens County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Baldwin council approves FY26 fee schedule, holds five hearings on a millage rate increase
The city has locked in its fee schedule for the year, but after five public hearings a final vote on how much property tax rates will rise is not yet on the record.
- Place
- City of Baldwin
- Status
- under consideration
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