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Government spending
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Habersham 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 considerationHabersham County weighs who should absorb $239,407 health-insurance increaseunder considerationHabersham County weighs $6,800 fitness-equipment replacement without recorded decisionunder considerationHabersham County weighs $50.2 million bond plan backed by tax levyawaiting decisionHabersham County put court staff-attorney post and budget change before commissionersawaiting decisionHabersham County board authorizes penalty notices over possible conservation-use breachesapprovedHabersham County Puts SPLOST Bond-Issuance Step Before Commissionersawaiting decision
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On May 12, 2026, Pro-tem Eddie Palmer moved to adopt the 2026 Budget Amendment Resolution. The motion received no second and died.Historical recordThe May 5, 2026 City Council agenda scheduled consideration of bids for City Hall renovations, the parking lot, and the Post Office lease. It does not state a decision.Historical recordCouncil unanimously voted 4-0 to postpone a decision until the following month so staff could complete a cost study for adjusting the multiplier to 1.75%.Historical recordThe May 5, 2026 City Council agenda listed consideration of a public-hearing request from Alan Baker and Philip Smith.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 record
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