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The county's property tax appraisal board discussed a personnel issue behind closed doors, so residents don't know what, if anything, was decided.
Mayor Hellenga issued a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month in Toccoa.
The commission set time at its retreat to work out priorities for the coming year, but no goals have been adopted yet.
The city's long-range comprehensive plan is set for a status check by city commissioners.
The change would let taxpayers and business owners, not just residents, serve on the Downtown Development Authority board.
The council plans to discuss possible property purchase, sale or lease deals and personnel decisions behind closed doors.
Both pools at the county aquatic center are set for resurfacing, but as of mid-February the work still had no date on the calendar.
With 52 teams registered, the county's parks and recreation advisory board says it has struggled to find enough gym space for practices…
The resolution, known as HR 97, would transfer the Lee Arrendale property into county ownership.
The mayor and city council scheduled a closed-door session to discuss a personnel matter, though the record does not say which.
City commissioners met privately to discuss a real estate matter but did not vote on or decide anything.
The commission plans to choose its chair, vice-chair and secretary, setting leadership for the board overseeing the county airport.
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