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The city council signed off on two big-ticket purchases — street repaving and a new backhoe — that exceeded what the City Manager could approve on his own.
County commissioners are set to review a fuel invoice over $10,000 that requires their sign-off.
The board signed off on fixing factual errors and issuing refunds tied to the county's FY2026 property tax records.
The county board signed off on payments to four vendors, including a $41,491 quote from Billy Cain Ford, using taxpayer funds.
The vote authorizes a one percent homestead sales tax meant to offset property taxes for county residents through an agreement between Habersham County and its cities.
The vote authorizes a fire local option sales tax resolution for the city.
Defendants in Toccoa city court will now pay a $20 technology fee, up from $10, after commissioners approved the increase.
The city will pay to fix roads that were cut open for utility work, addressing pavement left damaged after underground repairs.
City commissioners have been weighing whether to add impact fees on top of water and sewer tap costs, which could raise what residents and developers pay to connect…
City officials are sorting bids and bond details for renovations to city hall, the post office lease and a parking lot, with a decision still pending.
The city is weighing a resolution to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement setting up a floating homestead exemption sales tax…
The city already bought a trailer for the water department on an emergency basis, and council is set to formally sign off on that purchase.
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