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The Habersham County Airport Commission is weighing a ground power unit purchase that officials say could pay for itself through usage fees.
The county board's agenda includes fuel invoices topping $30,000 combined that require board approval under the county's purchasing threshold.
State legislation affecting how the county elects its Chief Appraiser and issues property assessment notices is still being sorted out.
City Council is weighing whether to sell the bicentennial trailer and put the proceeds toward a portable stage.
Changes to what residents pay to rent Habersham County parks and recreation facilities have stalled in committee even after commissioners approved one fee amendment last fall.
The county board discussed the Fitness Center's budget and a request for new workout equipment, which could affect the facility's offerings for residents.
The county's airport commission is asking for annual funding to maintain county-owned hangars and a review of what tenants pay to rent them.
A replacement landfill compactor priced at over $1 million would be funded through SPLOST VIII, affecting how the county pays for solid-waste operations.
The town council has discussed acquiring a dump truck, including one with attachments that could be bought from the county, but has not yet voted on a purchase.
The Town of Alto Council agreed to hold a public meeting to explain the ESPLOST referendum to residents.
The county tax assessors board has an appeal case on its agenda involving a correction to a property assessment.
The airport commission's proposed budget for next fiscal year projects a deficit, before any vote to adopt it.
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