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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 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 30, the council unanimously approved Budget 4, Option 1, deleting $5,000 from Dues and Fees, by a 4–0 vote. The minutes also state that the council agreed on a 6.593 rollback rate, though they do not give voting details for that agreement.Historical recordAt the October 30 hearing, the council considered Budget 3 and Budget 4 options. Budget 4, Option 1 retained a police department position and current staffing levels, while several members supported a full rollback.Historical recordAt an October 21 public hearing, the council considered budget options with millage rates of 7.17, 6.99, and 6.953. Members expressed different preferences and the mayor urged further review before voting.Historical recordOn October 21, 2025, the council unanimously approved the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant resolution, 4-0, after a motion by Councilman Allen and a second by Councilman Ferguson.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 record
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