The approval lets the county chairman sign the paperwork to seek state transit funding that helps pay for Habersham County Transit's operations next year.
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- September 30, 2026: FY2028 GDOT Section 5311 Rural Transit Grant Application for Habersham County Transit
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- No next step has been documented.
The application would bring over $1 million in state road money to resurface a dozen county roads, with the county covering part of the cost.
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- August 17, 2026: LMIG 2027 grant application
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- No next step has been documented.
A public comment to the airport commission flagged deteriorating asphalt near the T-hangars and Air Methods area, raising questions about aircraft-area maintenance.
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- August 11, 2026: Public comment on deteriorating pavement and drainage near T-hangars and Air Methods area
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- No next step has been documented.
A GDOT-funded rebuild of the airport's runway and taxiway lighting is finished after a monthlong runway closure, but the county has not yet paid out roughly $117…
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- August 11, 2026: Airport lighting project retainage payment pending closeout
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- No next step has been documented.
Landing-aid lights installed in February remain uncertified months later, a gap that can limit their use by pilots.
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- August 11, 2026: PAPI lights FAA flight check delay
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- No next step has been documented.
The board is weighing new radio equipment for the district's school bus fleet, though no funding or contract decision has been recorded.
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- July 23, 2026: New districtwide bus radio system
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- No next step has been documented.
More state road-paving money means the county expects to repave roads worth roughly $2.3 million this year, though no new spending has been voted on.
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- July 20, 2026: LMIG road paving program funding update (approx. $2.3 million in paving work)
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- No next step has been documented.
The new rules set requirements for businesses that provide commercial aeronautical services at the county airport.
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- July 20, 2026: Amendments to Habersham County Airport Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Services
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- No next step has been documented.
The airport's automated weather system, which pilots rely on for conditions at the field, has broken down more than once and now has spotty radio reception…
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- July 14, 2026: AWOS radio reception problems and possible system upgrade
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- Kimley-Horn is to look into options for replacing or upgrading the AWOS system.
The longer lease term and a string of RFP awards let private builders put up box hangars at the county airport…
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- June 15, 2026: Ground lease with Roland Manarin for construction of a 60x60 hangar at the Airport
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- No next step has been documented.
Two newly installed runway lights were damaged in a gear-up landing, and the airport is pursuing an insurance claim to cover repairs.
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- June 9, 2026: Runway lights damaged in gear-up landing, insurance claim in process
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- No next step has been documented.
The airport's manager has told commissioners more than once that staff and equipment aren't enough to keep up with mowing and grounds work.
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- April 14, 2026: Grounds maintenance staffing and equipment shortfall
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- No next step has been documented.