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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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The February 2026 commission agenda listed amphitheater bond paperwork, including a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign. The agenda’s copied status language does not by itself confirm commission action.Historical recordA July 2026 commission agenda listed an engineer’s recommendation for the FY 2025 CDBG project. The agenda does not state the commission’s decision.Historical recordCornelia’s March 2026 commission agenda summary records a 4–0 approval of the Community House HVAC Emergency Repair and a related budget adjustment. Repair terms are not stated.Historical recordCommission minutes record a 5-0 vote approving a $20,000 annual salary supplement for Sheriff Robin Krockum. The sheriff said the amount was not included in the budget but believed it could be absorbed.Historical recordThe Board of Commissioners agenda placed Resolution 2025-12-003 before commissioners to authorize a $20,000 annual pay supplement for Sheriff Robin Krockum.Historical recordOn November 17, 2025, commissioners approved a resolution declaring the election results for up to $52 million in general-obligation bonds and continuation of the 1% sales tax. The vote was 3-1, with Chairman Tench dissenting.Historical recordIn 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 record
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