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Proposed Franklin County library funding would keep Saturday closures and staffing cutsunder considerationFranklin County’s Courthouse Repairs Move Toward Bidding After $816,875 Funding Arrivalunder considerationFranklin County weighs higher library funding, but decision remains unclearunder considerationFranklin County approves FY2027 budget, but final spending details remain unclearunder consideration
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On June 30, commissioners approved the FY2027 budget 4–0 and authorized the chair to sign the budget resolution.Historical recordAt its June 30, 2026 work session, the county reported receiving $816,875.15 in LRA funding with no local match, allowing bidding to begin for courthouse roof, copper-repair and clock-tower painting work.Historical recordAt the June 22, 2026 budget public hearing, the Board considered an increased request for the Royston and Lavonia libraries. Branch Manager Maggie West thanked the Board for its consideration and reported that 243 children and teens had read 7,093 books or chapters in the summer-reading program; the record does not document a Board decision on the request.Historical recordAt the June 22 special called meeting and budget public hearing, Murphy presented a proposed FY2027 budget totaling $35,071,505.Historical recordAt its June 1 meeting, the Board of Commissioners discussed library operating hours, Saturday staffing, and city contributions after a representative for the Lavonia and Royston library manager said the proposed budget would cover mandated SHBP, TRS, and fund-line increases but would not restore closed hours, cut positions, or a COLA.Historical recordAt a May 26 work session, Finance Director Andrew Murphy presented the proposed FY2027 budget and answered commissioners’ questions.Historical recordAn August 21, 2025 agenda listed Budget Public Hearing #1 for 5:30 p.m., ahead of a 6 p.m. regular board meeting.Historical recordAt its Aug. 6, 2025 meeting, the Franklin County IBA approved the proposed fiscal 2026 budget unanimously after a motion and second.Historical record
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