Toccoa approves donation of surplus fire engine to Johnson County
Commissioners unanimously acted June 22 after the fire chief raised the older truck’s future during spring budget discussions.
Taxes & Public Money in Toccoa
Taxes & Public Money
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Toccoa’s 2026 Property-Tax Rate Is Still Undecided as Commission Takes Up Millage
City commissioners placed the annual millage-rate decision on their Aug. 31 agenda, but the posted materials did not disclose a proposed rate or record final action.
Toccoa’s airport-lighting contract supplement awaits a public outcome record
The City Commission placed a supplemental agreement for the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport lighting contract on its July agenda, extending scrutiny of a project Stephens County approved in 2024.
Toccoa considers whether growth should help pay for new infrastructure
City commissioners heard an overview of permit-linked development impact fees, but the discussion produced no ordinance, price tag or vote.
Toccoa approves doubling City Court technology fee, but start date remains unclear
The unanimous July 13 vote raises the charge from $10 to $20; city minutes do not say when court users will begin paying the higher amount.
Toccoa Approves Wastequip Dumpster Purchase Without Disclosing Cost or Deployment
The unanimous June 22 commission vote authorizes a new equipment purchase, but the meeting minutes leave residents without key details about its scale or use.
Toccoa’s Place in Proposed Homestead Sales Tax Deal Remains Unsettled
City commissioners placed possible participation with Stephens County on their June 8 agenda, but the published agenda records no decision or implementation.
Toccoa adopts FY2027 budget after waiving second reading
Commissioners unanimously approved the annual operating plan May 18, but the approval minutes do not state the final budget total or spell out its departmental allocations.
Toccoa Tent Plan Advances Without a Public Price or Delivery Date
Commissioners agreed at a May work session to pursue a Zingerly event tent, but the record leaves its cost, financing, purchase terms and rental rules unresolved.
Toccoa Donates Surplus Rescue Tool to Pierce County, With Its Own Replacement Needs Unclear
City commissioners unanimously authorized removal of a hydraulic extrication tool from Toccoa’s inventory, but the public record leaves the handoff, value and local equipment plan unresolved.
Toccoa Police Budget Discussion Leaves Firearms and Earpieces Funding Unresolved
April budget-meeting minutes place the Police Department on the agenda but do not document an equipment appropriation, vote, purchase or contract.
Toccoa approves nearly $177,000 purchase of police SUVs and pickup
Commissioners authorized three 2026 Dodge Durangos and a four-wheel-drive truck from Jacky Jones, using SPLOST VII funds; delivery and deployment remain unsettled.
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