Habersham airport tie-down leases remain unresolved after second delay
Airport Commission agendas show the paperwork was tabled in September and again in October, without documenting proposed terms, fees or a final vote.
Taxes & Public Money in Habersham County
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Assessors Cleared McCormick Contract, but Final County Action Remains Unclear
Habersham County’s Board of Assessors voted unanimously in October 2025 to advance the contract to county commissioners, whose final decision is not documented in the public account here.
Habersham board considers lower fairgrounds charges for setup and teardown
A September discussion raised the possibility of charging renters differently for short pre- and post-event access, but the signed minutes show no adopted policy or recorded vote.
Habersham Fairground contract changes remain stalled pending county review
Members set aside every proposed revision to Fairground forms and contract language in September, leaving both the scope of the review and any eventual rewrite unresolved.
Habersham County pauses Fairground contract language over legal questions
Commissioners unanimously tabled the matter Sept. 16, directing a deeper review before deciding whether any forms or contract terms should change.
Habersham roof contract for AVITA and Health Department remains unresolved in public record
Commissioners considered a proposed award for roof replacements at two county-serving facilities, but the cited meeting item identifies neither a final vote nor a contractor, cost or schedule.
Habersham record leaves Horizon Dreams lease amendment unresolved
A flight-instruction operator asked commissioners about the amendment in February, but the approved minutes document no decision, terms or timetable.
Partnership Habersham Keeps Development Authority Support, but Funding Terms Remain Unclear
At the authority’s January 2025 meeting, the economic-development group described ongoing airport business-park marketing and thanked officials for continued backing without seeking or receiving a documented new funding…
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Habersham County Government
Habersham commissioners put a floating sales-tax question on the November ballot
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- Commissioners voted 5-0 to call a November 3, 2026 special election on a five-year, 1% floating local option sales tax.
- What happens next
- Watch for the official ballot language, voter information, and election result.
City of Baldwin
Baldwin adds finance and animal-control funding while rejecting a communications post
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- Council voted 4-0 to add a finance director position to the fiscal 2026 budget.
- What happens next
- Watch for the job posting, salary range, and hiring decision.
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