IssueOct 2, 2026
Toccoa cuts Henderson Falls Park funding, works to restore grant eligibility
The city eliminated $100,000 in improvement funding for Henderson Falls Park in its new budget while commissioners pursue a land swap meant to make the park eligible for state and federal recreation grants again.
- Place
- City of Toccoa
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Baldwin Council Tables Habersham County Animal Control Bill Twice, Still Unresolved
The city owes Habersham County more than budgeted for animal control services, and after being tabled at two meetings the payment still has not been approved.
- Place
- City of Baldwin
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Baldwin City Council approves FY26 Enterprise Fund budget, raises Demorest water rate 2.5%
The budget that funds the city's water, sewer and garbage operations is now approved, with a rate increase on water sold to Demorest and reserve funds set aside for wastewater treatment plant work.
- Place
- City of Baldwin
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Habersham tax assessors track 2026 digest growth, approve mailing new assessment notices
The county's 2026 property tax digest, which sets the base for tax bills, saw growth reported through the spring and hundreds of appeals filed by July.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Stephens County board approves final Sheriff's Office purchase from SPLOST VII fund as account winds down
The sales-tax-funded capital projects account that paid for jail repairs, HVAC and other county upgrades is set to make its last debt payment next year with no further tax collections expected.
- Place
- Stephens County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Tallulah Falls Council Approves Investing Reserve Funds in CDs and T-bills
The town will put a large share of its public-safety reserves into interest-bearing certificates of deposit and government securities, including $400,000 earmarked to cover a new police officer's salary for three years.
- Place
- Town of Tallulah Falls
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Toccoa commission approves FY27 paving grant, covers local match with SPLOST funds
The city will receive nearly $197,000 in state paving grant money for FY27, with the required local match coming from voter-approved sales tax funds rather than the general budget.
- Place
- City of Toccoa
- Status
- approved
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Habersham County splits Fire/EMA/911 headquarters project into phases as cost estimate climbs
The SPLOST-funded building meant to house county fire, emergency management and 911 operations is being built in stages, with the second phase's estimated construction cost now approaching $14 million.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Cornelia commission approves applying for CDBG grant for Garden Gate, Whispering Wood water/sewer work
The city is seeking federal community development funding to replace water and sewer lines serving the Garden Gate and Whispering Wood areas.
- Place
- City of Cornelia
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Cornelia water authority awards $1.7 million contract for Scott, Esta, Maple, Short Ave. infrastructure work
The award covers water, sewer and storm system upgrades on several Cornelia streets that the water authority had been planning since early 2025.
- Place
- City of Cornelia
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Habersham County parks board tables half-day Fairgrounds rental rule, puts it off to next year's budget talks
A proposal to let renters book half days on Fridays and Sundays for set-up and clean-up around Saturday events at the Fairgrounds has been discussed for months but remains unresolved.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueOct 2, 2026
Habersham County weighs subaward agreement for Soque River fly-fishing mitigation project
The agreement would bring $499,952 in federal Clean Water Act funds to a Soque River watershed mitigation project, with the county pledging in-kind matching funds.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
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