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The commission looked at how much tax revenue the county collects from aircraft based at Habersham Airport, currently about $49,000 a year.
County commissioners are set to weigh formally terminating a 2023 consultant contract that has already been fully carried out.
The city has locked in its fee schedule for the year, but after five public hearings a final vote on how much property tax rates will rise is…
The city eliminated $100,000 in improvement funding for Henderson Falls Park in its new budget while commissioners pursue a land swap meant to make the park eligible for…
The city commission scheduled a review of the city's monthly finances, a routine check on spending and revenue.
The proposed changes would set a $125-an-hour rate and give the firm a share of building permit and plan review fees…
The council is weighing a contract for a database used by the police department, a tool that could affect how officers access information in their work.
A proposed city purchase of a large lighted holiday tree would use municipal funds for downtown decoration.
The city's approved 2026 budget funds two new Public Works employees and three permanent part-time firefighter positions.
The Board of Tax Assessors discussed printing new lobby maps, with 24 x 36 versions estimated to cost over $545.
City officials say they are talking with a company about managing impact fees, after residents repeatedly asked the council to charge new developments such fees.
A financial audit of the city's books reports outstanding note debt, a figure residents can use to gauge the city's long-term obligations.
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