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The board signed off on a vendor quote from Stryker that exceeds the county's $10,000 purchase-approval threshold.
The school board picked a contractor to replace HVAC systems at Fairview Elementary, funded by ESPLOST dollars rather than new taxes.
The list of suppliers approved for the Agriculture Department and FFA program affects how the school district purchases materials for that program.
The board's unanimous vote clears the way for the district to sell off maintenance department property no longer needed.
City commissioners are set to weigh a lease for golf course equipment, a matter that could affect upkeep of the city-run course.
City-owned properties used by the Housing Authority, Chamber of Commerce and Historical Society still lack finalized leases after a year of on-and-off discussion by the city commission.
The commission is set to weigh a supplemental agreement affecting the lighting contract at Toccoa Stephens County Airport.
Voters approved a six-year, 1% sales tax and $52 million in bonds for county projects including the new jail in November 2025…
The deal with Leftover Pets, Inc., doing business as The Pet Mechanics, sets up ongoing veterinary care for animals at the county shelter.
The annual audit gives residents a look at how the town's finances and operations compared to the prior year.
The town has signed on to a county sales tax plan that includes money for water/public works and police vehicle replacements.
The town council's approval supports the county-wide sales tax measure, which can affect local tax rates and funding.
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