Franklin County approves public-defender pact without disclosing funding details
Commissioners voted 5-0 to ratify an agreement with the Circuit Public Defender, but the published minutes leave the county’s cost and allocation unanswered.
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Franklin County clears legal conflict waiver as Habersham radio-link pact remains pending
Commissioners voted 5-0 to let one law firm assist both counties on a proposed public-safety radio interconnection, but have not approved the agreement itself.
Gumlog resident asks Franklin County to weigh animal-control rules for all communities
Commissioners heard a call for an animal-control ordinance and equal treatment at a May 26 work session, but the meeting record shows no board action.
Franklin County completes 911 tower construction, but radio system is not yet ready for testing
All three tower structures were finished by May 26, county officials said; crews were still installing the equipment needed to bring the new public-safety network toward operation.
Franklin County Weighs New Animal-Control Rules Without a Recorded Vote
Commissioners sought details on fees, outreach and equipment as they reviewed an ordinance update tied to the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter agreement.
Franklin County’s 911 Radio-Tower Build Moves to Equipment Installation, With Service Still Unconfirmed
County Manager Terry Harris says construction of three towers is complete and equipment installation is underway, but the county has not publicly identified coverage…
Franklin County’s animal-control plans remain unresolved after May discussion
Commissioners sought details on citations, fees and enforcement equipment, but the cited May 26 work-session record does not show an ordinance vote or a commitment to fund enforcement.
Royston 911 radio project is awaiting steel, but Franklin County minutes show no next board action
A county-manager update places the public-safety communications project in a construction-related holding pattern without a delivery date or completion timetable.
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.
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