Habersham’s proposed limits on zoning comments remain unresolved
Commissioners considered sending zoning-related remarks exclusively through formal public hearings, but the cited record never shows whether they acted.
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Habersham proposal could move zoning debate out of general public comment
Commissioners considered routing comments on zoning-hearing cases through formal hearings, but the published meeting text does not establish whether the change became a county rule.
Demorest approves Fenders alcohol service for Circle of Hope event at Piedmont
The unanimous single-event permit lets Fenders serve alcohol away from its usual premises, while council also considered whether city rules should be updated for such requests.
Habersham assessors tie tax-office staff rules to county handbook
A unanimous October 2025 vote also extends future commissioner-approved handbook changes to the Tax Assessors Office, though the immediate effect on individual workplace rules is not detailed.
Demorest’s documented downtown spending was for Halloween, not a tree-lighting
Downtown Development Authority minutes approved up to $400 for Oct. 31 food and listed Dec. 4 holiday-program details without recording a related vote or spending.
Habersham fills development-authority vacancy after stalled nomination
Commissioners chose David Lovvorn 4-1 for the at-large Joint Development Authority seat tied to Mike Beecham’s expired term, ending a months-long gap in county representation.
Royston DDA vacancy remains unresolved in public record after council motion
Council considered Spencer Risner for a downtown-development board seat through 2027, but the Sept. 9 minutes do not record a vote or final disposition.
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