Elections & Local Government in Franklin County
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Commissioners have adopted both an animal-control ordinance and an agreement with the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter, yet the public record does not say when enforcement or shelter operations…
A Royston resident and volunteer coach cited restroom, equipment and communication concerns during public comment; the meeting record shows no county action yet.
A 5-0 June 1 vote turned a work-session recommendation into a formal reappointment, though the meeting minutes do not state the appointment term.
Commissioners heard that the three radio-tower structures are complete and equipment is being installed, but their May work session produced no documented appointment or formal delay for the…
A May 26 work-session discussion revived a nomination tabled last November and raised concerns about the committee’s meeting schedule, but the record shows no vote or appointment.
Commissioners unanimously appointed Jim Briley to the District 3 seat May 4, ending an opening the county manager said had produced no applications a month earlier.
Commissioners discussed a district-organized Planning and Zoning report in an April work session, but the public minutes identify no property, recommendation or decision.
The April 22 action followed a discussion with the Georgia Department of Revenue and applies to parcel 0 30-010.
The April 8 action followed a discussion with the board attorney involving Rayford, Lawrence Sr. and Erika; the minutes do not document what administrative steps follow.
Commissioners’ unanimous vote empowers the county attorney to pursue the records, but no lawsuit or court decision has been confirmed.
The board set aside an appointment involving two law-firm options after discussion turned to a proposed $1,500 flat fee and the firms’ experience.
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