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IssueSep 30, 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
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IssueSep 30, 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
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IssueSep 30, 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
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IssueSep 30, 2026

Franklin Springs denies rendering plant, moves ahead on residential wastewater treatment facility

Residents have repeatedly pressed the city over rumors of an industrial plant tied to its planned wastewater treatment facility, and officials have repeatedly denied any such deal.

Place
City of Franklin Springs
Status
under consideration
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IssueSep 30, 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
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IssueSep 30, 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
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IssueSep 30, 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
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IssueSep 30, 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
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IssueSep 30, 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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IssueSep 30, 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
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IssueSep 30, 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
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IssueSep 30, 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
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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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Habersham County School System
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Habersham County
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Budget2026

2026

Official budget document

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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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Habersham County School System
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Habersham County
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Minutes2026

Executive Summary- Budget Adjustment 2026 Resolution

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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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