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Partnership Habersham Keeps Development Authority Support, but Funding Terms Remain Unclearunder considerationHabersham’s proposed UGA Extension funding agreement still lacks a documented board decisionawaiting decisionHabersham’s Proposed FY 2026 Budget Changes Still Have No Recorded Board Decisionawaiting decisionHabersham’s FY 2027 court-cost pact remains unresolved without recorded commission actionawaiting decisionHabersham’s FY 2027 budget faced final hearing, but approval remains unresolvedawaiting decisionHabersham’s FY 2027 Budget Heads Toward Vote, With Tax and Fee Choices Still at Stakeunder considerationHabersham voters approved $52 million bond ceiling, but spending choices remain openapprovedHabersham tax commissioner pay increase was proposed, but board’s decision remains unknownawaiting decisionHabersham leaders seek full cost picture before considering more airport hangar spendingunder considerationHabersham approves $20,000 annual sheriff pay supplement without identified funding sourceapprovedHabersham airport’s proposed FY2027 budget keeps weather system as deficit prompts cutsawaiting decisionHabersham Finance Department Earns Eighth Budget Award, but No New Spending Action Followsunder consideration
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On May 12, 2026, the Alto Council adopted the 2026 Budget Proposal Resolution. Pro-tem Eddie Palmer moved for adoption, Councilman Allen Fox seconded, Councilman John Smith approved, and Councilman James Turner opposed.Historical recordMinutes record that a budget-resolution motion received a second and passed by majority vote. A separate motion to adopt the 2026 Budget Amendment Resolution received no second and died.Historical recordOn May 12, 2026, Pro-tem Eddie Palmer moved to adopt the 2026 Budget Amendment Resolution. The motion received no second and died.Historical recordAt the April 20, 2026 work session, Chairman Harkness requested a detailed accounting of hangar rental revenue, maintenance costs and utility expenses before the county considers whether further hangar investment is financially appropriate.Historical recordAt an April 20, 2026 work session, the interim finance director updated commissioners on review of department requests, capital priorities, revenue projections, anticipated expenditures and fee structures for the FY 2027 budget.Historical recordAt an April 20, 2026 work session, county officials discussed whether to absorb or share a projected $239,407 health-insurance increase. Mr. Sims said employee contributions had not increased in more than three years and requested Board guidance; no decision is stated.Historical recordAt an April 20, 2026 work session, Ms. Holden discussed a capital request of approximately $6,800 for new fitness equipment. She said existing fund-balance money could cover the purchase and described the county's rotating replacement practice.Historical recordAt its April 20, 2026 work session, the county discussed an approximately $6,800 request for new fitness equipment. Staff said the facility's existing fund balance could cover the purchase and described a rotating equipment-replacement practice.Historical record
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