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The county's agenda packet lists a bill over $10,000 for commissioners to consider, a routine check on how public money is spent.
City commissioners are set to weigh a lease agreement involving Ping's, though no vote has yet been recorded.
The authority's June meeting agenda lists its operating and SPLOST account balances as of the end of May, showing residents how much cash the authority holds.
State law now requires the city to show an estimated rollback millage rate on property assessment notices, a step meant to make tax increases more visible to homeowners.
The advisory board considered possible parks and recreation projects for a future sales tax program, though no decisions were recorded.
Commissioners are slated to weigh a local-share commitment letter for Legacy Link's fiscal 2026 funding.
The purchase would affect equipment used in the county's recycling operations.
The adopted budget raises general operating spending while cutting water and wastewater spending as state loan funding for capital projects drops.
The proposal followed a board request for the Industrial Building Authority's audit and financial records before any decision on its separate millage rate.
The city's annual audit, presented to the Lavonia City Council, shows the city's overall financial position and reports how much of its main operating fund is uncommitted.
The town has roughly $30,000 remaining in funds set aside for recreational use, according to council discussion.
The board has not yet hired an attorney for its legal representation, a decision that would need county commission approval.
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