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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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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