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IssueMay 21, 2026

Franklin Springs water and sewer rate increase takes effect with full customer impact still unclear

Council approved the increase in May after citing higher system costs, but the published record offers only one inside-city rate and not a complete schedule for calculating bills.

Place
City of Franklin Springs
Status
approved
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IssueJan 6, 2026

Demorest Chooses Water-Rate Method but Leaves 2026 Bills Unclear

Council unanimously adopted a cost-of-service framework in January after postponing the decision in December, while the actual charges and start date remain undocumented.

Place
City of Demorest
Status
approved
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IssueApr 7, 2026

Demorest weighs water-bill relief for some 2-inch-meter owners, but no decision is documented

The proposed two-year arrangement would bill qualifying properties at a smaller meter’s minimum rate while retaining their existing 2-inch meters.

Place
City of Demorest
Status
under consideration
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IssueDec 9, 2025

Royston Council Unanimously Fills Vacant Water-Wastewater Superintendent Post

The Dec. 9 confirmation of Jammie Cawthon gives the city a named leader for its water and wastewater department, though the public record does not say when the appointment took effect.

Place
City of Royston
Status
approved
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IssueMar 10, 2026

Alto council approves April fee increases for water, garbage, permits and broken meters

The March 10 action raises monthly utility charges and sets higher fees for inspections, minimum permits and damaged meters, though later billing records have not yet shown implementation.

Place
Town of Alto
Status
approved
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IssueJan 27, 2026

Franklin County staff seek $1.5 million deal to replace 2,082 water meters

Commissioners discussed the low-bid recommendation in January, but the record does not show a vote or contract approval.

Place
Franklin County Government
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueMay 5, 2026

Demorest approved water and sewer fee changes, but customers still cannot see the rates

Signed council minutes document a Jan. 7 approval, while a later May agenda again listed an amended fee structure without revealing charges, customer classes or an effective date.

Place
City of Demorest
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueJan 1, 2026

Cornelia tap-fee changes leave would-be utility customers without a verified price

Agenda summaries signal proposed revisions to sewer and water connection charges, but they do not disclose the rates or conclusively document adoption.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueApr 28, 2026

Cornelia utility customers face proposed annual water and sewer increases through 2029

A rate study tied to a wastewater-treatment-plant improvement returned to the Water Authority agenda in July, but no record provided establishes whether the increases were adopted.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueJan 1, 2026

Royston utility work advances, but an award-related agenda entry leaves key decisions unclear

A city manager’s progress report described near-complete raw-water work and on-schedule wastewater construction, while residents still lack a public record naming any project tied to a February “Award” item.

Place
City of Royston
Status
under consideration
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IssueSep 11, 2025

Tallulah Falls considers water-rate path that could raise typical bill to $60.94 by 2031

A September 2025 notice outlined a $47.75 monthly 2026 charge for customers using 3,000 gallons, followed by proposed annual increases; the record does not show a final town decision.

Place
Town of Tallulah Falls
Status
awaiting decision
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IssueSep 4, 2025

Demorest revisits Tallulah Falls wholesale water-rate question without public terms

Council placed an evaluation of the town’s wholesale-water rate on its July agenda, but the public notices do not say what rate or methodology was under review.

Place
City of Demorest
Status
awaiting decision
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