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Government spending
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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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In the November 4, 2025 special election, the bond and sales-tax referendum passed 4,270 to 1,876, with all four precincts reported.Historical recordOn October 21, 2025, officials discussed the Fitness Center’s long-term solvency as equipment ages. Lannon recommended a replacement schedule, and Ms. Holden said she would ask the county grant writer to explore grant support.Historical recordThe Oct. 18, 2025 agenda lists an FFA alumni request for a fee waiver for a January event for consideration.Historical recordA September 29, 2025 special-called-meeting agenda put a proposed Finance Director position addition to the FY26 budget before the Baldwin City Council.Historical recordBaldwin approved adding a social media coordinator position to the FY26 budget in a 4-0 motion.Historical recordAt the September 29, 2025 special called meeting’s public hearing, Marcia Batson said chipping had been cut to accommodate the budget and questioned ending a service she said benefits many residents. The comments document public concern but do not establish a Council decision on chipping service.Historical recordOn September 29, 2025, the Baldwin City Council approved adding a Finance Director position to the FY26 budget, 4-0. The minutes say the position had to be funded before it could be posted.Historical recordAt its September 29, 2025 special called meeting, Baldwin approved Nancy Lehman’s motion, 4-0, to strike the social media coordinator position from the FY26 millage-rate options.Historical record
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