Habersham County weighs amendment to buy Demorest’s surplus fire gear
The proposed agreement change could let county fire services acquire equipment and gear the City of Demorest no longer needs…
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Sean Rogers Takes Over as Alto Police Chief, Effective Immediately
Mayor Gail Armour announced the leadership change at the Town of Alto’s April 14 meeting; the public record does not explain the appointment process.
Toccoa Police Night-Shift Pay Proposal Still Lacks a Public Record of Action
The April 13 budget-meeting minutes cited for the issue discuss boat-house rentals and Fire Department matters, not a differential for officers assigned overnight shifts.
Toccoa Fire Chief Seeks New Position as City Weighs Budget Needs
Commission minutes record Chief Jeff Haslup’s request during an April budget meeting but do not identify the job, its cost or a vote to create it.
Toccoa record does not document action on alleged overnight police-pay proposal
An April budget-meeting excerpt identifies no commission discussion, vote or disposition involving extra pay for officers assigned from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Franklin County Hazard Plan Has State Approval but Leaves Its Next Steps Unclear
County officials say the plan will remain effective through 2030, while the public meeting record does not identify projects, funding or an implementation schedule.
Franklin County Tower Work Advances, but Royston Installation Is Still on Hold
County commissioners were told March 31 that the Highway 326 tower has power and is up, while an unspecified problem has kept work from beginning in Royston.
Franklin County’s 911 tower is up, but Royston site remains stalled
County officials reported power at the Highway 326 tower and equipment on hand for Royston, but gave no timetable for resolving the issue blocking construction there.
Lavonia Resident Urges Franklin Commissioners to Add Spay-and-Neuter Rules to Animal Ordinance
Susan Wesson backed the county’s proposed Animal Control Ordinance at a March 31 work session while asking commissioners to make sterilization requirements explicit.
Franklin County sheriff’s range still lacks a public site or completion record
Commissioners received an April update and photos, but meeting minutes still do not say where the planned training facility is located or whether it has entered service.
Tallulah Falls weighs linking unpaid school-zone camera fines to vehicle renewals
A March 12 proposal would let the town seek state registration holds after repeated notices, but no record here shows the governing body put the tool into effect.
Tallulah Falls Considers $1,365 Safety-Alarm Order for Police Department
A March 12 agenda packet proposes 90 personal alarms for the department, but it does not show whether town officials authorized the purchase.
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