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