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Mayor Aycock wants the city to commit more annual money to the program, though no funding change has been approved yet.
City council agreed to seek quotes from other landscaping companies, a step toward expanding the city's contracted landscaping work.
Board of Tax Assessors members asked why a personal property audit contract with Traylor Business Services went into effect before coming to them for approval.
The county board is set to review a $36,000 invoice from Flock Safety, a purchase large enough to require commission action.
Unaudited quarterly reports show how county revenue collections and spending compare to the adopted FY25 budget.
City Council was scheduled to review the city's capital improvement planning and its water system model, which could shape future infrastructure spending.
An outside audit of the city's FY2024 finances was presented to the city council, giving residents an independent look at how public money was handled.
The city is having an outside firm promote Franklin Springs on social media, a move that could shape how residents and visitors see the city's offerings.
The city says the July pickup was the last monthly chipping collection for residents due to budget and staff cuts.
The county's tax assessors board placed 2025 homestead exemption approvals and denials on its agenda, a listing that determines which homeowners get a property tax break.
A ground lease proposal at the county airport is headed to the Board of Commissioners, though no terms have been made public yet.
The county's agenda packet includes a fuel-related invoice for commissioners to consider paying.
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