Elections & Local Government in Habersham County
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Who decides, and what rules are changing?Elections issues in Habersham County
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Habersham County's parks advisory board is working through venue and parking details for a proposed high school prom at the Aquatic Center.
The county board voted unanimously to go behind closed doors for a legal matter, but the public record does not say what the litigation involves or what…
The county board considered formally recognizing local agriculture with a proclamation for the week of November 19-27, 2025.
The proclamation would put the county commission on record supporting an organization the document says serves thousands of residents in the area.
A shorter work week could change hours and service availability for county offices, but no proposal has been formally taken up yet.
The county's Board of Tax Assessors got an update on the pace of property appeals, a factor in how quickly disputed tax bills get resolved.
The board planned to discuss personnel and real estate matters outside of public view, a routine step that keeps those discussions from being heard by residents.
Voters chose a new representative for Baldwin's Post 4 council seat in a special election.
Baldwin voters filled the Post 5 council seat in a special election with a single candidate on the ballot.
Baldwin voters chose their next mayor in the November 4 election.
Johnston defeated Rick Coulon for the council seat, giving residents a new representative on the city council.
Van Rainwater secures the council seat after running without opposition in the November election.
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