Topic
Government and elections
16,935 collected facts are classified here, including all narrower subjects below.
Issues
37–48 of 55
Ellis Flight-Instruction Request Returns to Habersham Airport Commission Without ApprovalapprovedDemorest’s proposed event-license rewrite remains unresolvedawaiting decisionDemorest’s proposed charter rewrite leaves authority over mayoral backup and city checks unresolvedawaiting decisionDemorest’s documented downtown spending was for Halloween, not a tree-lightingapprovedDemorest weighs shifting special-event permit approvals to city managerunder considerationDemorest weighs charter change that could speed ordinance approvalsunder considerationDemorest council unanimously approves new charter rule for city property sales and leasesapprovedDemorest council fills mayor pro tem and check-signer roles over one dissentapprovedDemorest council adopts charter rules that set quorum and tie-vote proceduresapprovedDemorest considers shifting mayoral appointments and council administrative rolesunder considerationDemorest approves four charter changes, but final language remains out of public viewapprovedDemorest approves Fenders alcohol service for Circle of Hope event at Piedmontapproved
Meaningful Changes
9–16 of 529
The City Commission agenda scheduled consideration of appointments to the Downtown Development Authority.Historical recordClarkesville’s June 17, 2026 called-meeting agenda scheduled discussion and a vote on approving project-management roles and responsibilities, alongside discussion of the wastewater infrastructure project.Historical recordJune 9, 2026 minutes record consideration of placing Ordinance 1007 on first reading to recodify the Royston Code of Ordinances through May 14, 2024.Historical recordOn June 2, 2026, the Carnesville City Council unanimously approved an ordinance adopting the recodified City of Carnesville Municipal Code of Ordinances and waived the second reading.Historical recordOn June 1, commissioners approved the Animal Control Ordinance 5-0. The ordinance assigns enforcement responsibility and discretion to the Marshal's Office, includes a fee table, and references work with the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter.Historical recordAt the June 1 regular meeting, commissioners approved Leslie McFarlin’s reappointment to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission on a 5–0 vote.Historical recordOn May 26, commissioners discussed whether to proceed with a Recreation Committee appointment previously tabled in November 2025. Commissioner Smith recommended waiting for regular committee meetings to resume, and Chair Long said follow-up was needed; no Board appointment decision is stated. The County Manager also reported that construction of all three 911 radio towers was complete, equipment installation was underway, and system testing was anticipated by year’s end.Historical recordAt the May 26 work session, the county manager said a Recreation Committee appointment had been tabled in November 2025. Commissioner Smith recommended postponing appointments until the committee resumes regular meetings, and Chair Long called for follow-up with the recreation department and committee. No appointment action is stated.Historical record
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