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IssueJul 1, 2026

Stephens County’s SPLOST VIII Talks Left a Countywide Capital Plan Still Undecided

Commissioners discussed roads, public safety, facilities and municipal allocations, but the reported process did not establish a final project list, referendum result or tax start.

Place
stephens county ga
Status
on ballot
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IssueFeb 5, 2026

Stephens County ESPLOST vote was reported for May, but official result remains unresolved

The proposed continuation of the one-cent education sales tax would fund school-system capital projects, according to WNEG Radio’s coverage.

Place
stephens county ga
Status
on ballot
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IssueFeb 2, 2026

Franklin County pulls TSPLOST ballot item before commissioners act on it

A unanimous agenda change ended consideration at the Feb. 2 meeting, leaving the measure’s substance and future unresolved in the official minutes.

Place
Franklin County Government
Status
on ballot
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IssueJun 15, 2026

Habersham County Puts SPLOST Bond-Issuance Step Before Commissioners

A June 15 agenda called for consideration of a notice-to-proceed resolution tied to voter-approved bonds, but the public record here does not show what the board ultimately did.

Place
Habersham County Government
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueJul 20, 2026

Habersham voters face sales-tax-for-property-tax swap in November

Commissioners have approved a countywide agreement for a five-year 1% FLOST, but its promised millage relief depends first on the referendum and then on final calculations.

Place
Habersham County Government
Status
on ballot
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IssueJul 20, 2026

Habersham paving program update leaves road list and work status unresolved

County Manager Tim Sims said the county’s LMIG work would be guided by road-condition ratings, but the Commission record does not document a paving vote, project list or completed work.

Place
Habersham County Government
Status
under consideration
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IssueJul 14, 2026

Royston backs agreement framework for possible Hart County transportation tax vote

Council’s unanimous action could position the city for a proposed $716,200 share, but the tax still requires a countywide referendum and key steps remain unresolved.

Place
City of Royston
Status
on ballot
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IssueJun 13, 2026

Habersham school board agenda puts FY 2027 budget and 9.048-mill tax levy before taxpayers

The June 15 agenda in Clarkesville paired the district’s proposed spending plan with pay, ESPLOST and school-service decisions, but does not document what the board ultimately approved.

Place
habersham county ga
Status
under consideration
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IssueNov 17, 2025

Habersham voters approved $52 million bond ceiling, but spending choices remain open

The referendum also continued a one-cent sales tax for six years, yet county records do not identify a bond sale, project list or timetable.

Place
Habersham County Government
Status
approved
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IssueApr 20, 2026

Habersham County Weighs $1.04 Million Landfill Compactor Replacement

Commissioners discussed using SPLOST VIII money and a lease-purchase structure, but the April work session record shows no final action.

Place
Habersham County Government
Status
under consideration
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IssueApr 20, 2026

Habersham commissioners advance $1.04 million bid for road resurfacing and guardrails

The unanimous April 20 vote authorizes a request for state aid, but it does not award money, identify a construction schedule or put crews on the road.

Place
Habersham County Government
Status
approved
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IssueSep 9, 2025

Baldwin weighs $157,781 Public Works upgrade for access and equipment security

A work-session proposal would pave a gravel lot for ADA compliance and fence heavy equipment, but the public record does not show a final council vote or work beginning.

Place
City of Baldwin
Status
under consideration
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Other2025

County SPLOST VIII Detailed Project List

Official document

Issued by
Habersham County Government
Edition
Habersham County
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Minutes2025

Draft SPLOST VIII Project List 07.09

Official minutes

Issued by
Habersham County Government
Edition
Habersham County
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Other2025

IGA for SPLOST VIII

Official document

Issued by
Habersham County Government
Edition
Habersham County
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Meeting Item Result2025

IQM2 item result — Discussion of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST)

Official document

Issued by
City of Toccoa
Edition
Toccoa
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Other2025

Resolution Calling for SPLOST VIII and Bond Election

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Issued by
Habersham County Government
Edition
Habersham County
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Other2024

SPLOST Update

Official document

Issued by
Habersham County Government
Edition
Habersham County
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