Topic
Business and economy
2,436 collected facts are classified here, including all narrower subjects below.
Issues
Toccoa approves alcohol-license request for restaurant at 620 Big A RoadapprovedStephens County logged dual malt-beverage license request without naming business or siteawaiting decisionRoyston Considers Entertainment-District Boundaries, but Locations and Outcome Remain Unclearunder considerationFranklin Springs Asked to Reconsider Drive-Thru Sales BanapprovedFranklin Springs Asked to Reconsider Ban on Sunday and Drive-Through SalesapprovedCornelia DDA scrutinizes salon grant quote tied to owner’s familyunder considerationCornelia DDA Backs Rae Co Salon Sign but Holds Facade Grant for New Paint Quoteapproved
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A November 14, 2024 agenda placed ratification of a Project Hill due-diligence extension before the authority for consideration.Historical recordThe October 28 agenda scheduled a second reading and consideration of the amendment regulating brew pubs, breweries, distilleries, micro-breweries and micro-distilleries.Historical recordThe October 14 agenda placed an alcohol-ordinance amendment regulating brew pubs, breweries, distilleries, micro-breweries and micro-distilleries before the Toccoa City Commission for consideration.Historical recordA September 19, 2024 agenda packet listed a pedestrian plan, infill design guidebook, downtown-structure inventory and build-out scenario among strategies for consideration.Historical recordA September 19, 2024 agenda packet presented needs-and-opportunities mitigation strategies addressing rural growth, U.S. 441 traffic and development, affordability, and economic development coordination. Proposed measures included reviewing development and signage ordinances, identifying sites for heavy development, limiting expansion of water, sewer and paved roads, developing a greenspace strategy, and preparing long-term capital improvement plans.Historical recordA September 12, 2024 agenda placed a Phase II Project Hill due-diligence extension before the authority for consideration.Historical recordOn September 12, 2024, the Development Authority approved 18-month maturity extensions for Piedmont University’s 2013 and 2014 revenue bonds, 4–0. The minutes say the authority and county have no financial obligation; Jeff Bruns recused himself.Historical recordOn August 8, 2024, the Development Authority discussed a statement that the Board of Commissioners had removed $34,000 in annual FY2025 support for Partnership Habersham, leaving a $1,000 county contribution. The Authority's separate annual contribution remained $15,000.Historical record
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