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Toccoa Considers Public Works Tractor, but No Purchase Is on Recordunder considerationStephens County approves revenue-linked pay supplement for tax commissionerapprovedStephens County approves $184,500 consolidation of coroner’s office and morgueapprovedStephens County approved a surplus-property resolution without naming the propertyapprovedStephens County Minutes List $212,214 Workers’ Compensation Charge Without Clear Board Decisionunder considerationStephens County Cleared $11,234.95 Oil Company Invoice Without Stating What It CoveredapprovedStephens County Adopts $55.1 Million FY 2027 Budget, Leaving Program Details Hard to SeeapprovedFlood-Damaged Public Works Site Puts Toccoa’s Next Capital Choices in Focusunder consideration
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The City Commission unanimously waived the second reading and approved the FY2027 operating budget on a motion by Commissioner Fry, seconded by Commissioner Carter.Historical recordThe commission held a public hearing and first reading of the FY2027 operating budget. The $56.8 million proposal was discussed, including water, wastewater and solid-waste increases; no citizens commented at the hearing.Historical recordAt its May 11, 2026 work session, the Toccoa City Commission agreed to purchase a Zingerly tent after staff recommended it. Commissioners also discussed leaving the tent plain, using seasonal banners, potential rentals to other cities or events, and a future update on permanent staging.Historical recordThe Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution for surplus property on April 28, 2026. Commissioner Simmons made the motion and Vice-Chairman Oglesby seconded it.Historical recordThe April 27, 2026 City Commission agenda placed a proposal before commissioners to declare a hydraulic extrication tool surplus.Historical recordOn April 27, 2026, the City Commission unanimously declared the hydraulic extrication tool surplus property and approved its donation to the Pierce County Fire Department.Historical recordAt an April 13, 2026 budget meeting, Fire Chief Jeff Haslup said he would like to surplus or donate the older fire truck to a station south of Toccoa while discussing a new truck, personnel and a requested position.Historical recordAt the April 13, 2026 budget meeting, Assistant Chief Charlie Littleton requested a one-hour shift differential for officers working 6:00 PM–6:00 AM. The budget discussion stated that it included funding for new firearms and earpieces, but the record does not document a commission action on that funding.Historical record
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