Subject
Taxes and fees
1,796 collected facts are classified here under Government spending.
Issues
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Reporting problems delay Franklin County’s 2026 assessment notices and tax digestapprovedHabersham’s 2026 Tax-Levy Decision Remains Unclear After Scheduled Hearingawaiting decisionHabersham weighed firework-related Fire Department fees, but outcome remains unclearawaiting decisionHabersham voters face sales-tax-for-property-tax swap in Novemberon ballotHabersham recreation fee review stays tabled, leaving residents’ potential costs unknownon holdHabersham board considers lower fairgrounds charges for setup and teardownunder considerationHabersham assessors close the door on late 2025 tax appealsapprovedHabersham assessors clear recommended CUVA applications for small propertiesapprovedHabersham assessors clear faster route for some tax-bill correctionsapprovedHabersham assessors approve conservation-use tax applications for smaller propertiesapprovedHabersham airport rent debate leaves revenue plan unsettledunder considerationHabersham airport panel weighs hangar-rent increase of at least 25%under consideration
Meaningful Changes
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Staff proposed a 6:30 p.m. special called meeting on August 20, after a two-week notice period, for the Commissioners to consider adopting the FY2027 millage rate following the Board of Education’s vote.Historical recordAt the July 28 work session, staff said the Board of Commissioners needed to wait for the Board of Education’s scheduled August 20 millage-rate vote before taking county action.Historical recordOn July 20, 2026, commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the FLOST agreement with Alto, Baldwin, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Demorest, Mt. Airy and Tallulah Falls and authorize its execution. If voters approve the 1% tax, it would run for five years and devote all proceeds to millage-rate rollbacks; the first-year estimate was about 3.608 mills.Historical recordOn July 14, 2026, council approved the resolution amending the FY27 Rates and Fees Schedule for building-permit and inspection fees, with Councilman Hightower’s motion passing 6–0 after a second by Councilman Hodges.Historical recordOn July 14, 2026, the City Council approved 6-0 a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Hart County and its municipalities for a TSPLOST referendum and allocation of proceeds if voters approve it. The proposed allocation to Royston was $716,200.Historical recordThe July 14 Board of Commissioners agenda listed a proposed November LHOST referendum for public hearing and regular-meeting consideration. The agenda excerpt does not document a board action on the referendum.Historical recordAt its July 13, 2026 work session, the Toccoa City Commission heard Jerry Whites explain impact fees and the legal framework governing them. No governing-body action is stated.Historical recordClarkesville’s July 13, 2026 agenda packet put an intergovernmental agreement for a proposed 1% Floating Homestead Local Option Sales Tax before the Mayor and City Council. The proposal describes reducing county and municipal ad valorem taxes, subject to voter approval in a special election.Historical record
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