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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At its February 10, 2026 meeting, officials discussed St. George Regional Airport’s wait-list policy, including a $500 nonrefundable application fee for administrative processing and a $1,000 deposit held until an applicant executes an agreement or withdraws.Historical recordOn February 3, 2026, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution amending the Carnesville Schedule of Fees to add rental fees for the city park splash pad pavilion and three picnic shelters.Historical recordAt its February 2, 2026 regular meeting, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners amended its agenda to remove the TSPLOST ballot item.Historical recordAt the January 27, 2026 work session, the Board discussed opting in to HB 581 after property assessments were equalized. Commissioners agreed to vote on opting in at the February 2 meeting, and Ken Jarrard was to prepare a resolution.Historical recordOn January 13, commissioners considered a proposed schedule of $600 for Class B-2/C-2, $700 for Class B-3/C-3, and a $300 application fee plus class categories.Historical recordAn agenda listed a proposed resolution to authorize an intergovernmental agreement with Hart County and its municipalities for a TSPLOST referendum and allocation of proceeds if voters approve it.Historical recordA commission agenda listed a resolution requesting local legislation to enact a municipal-court technology fee. Its “Approved 4 - 0” notation does not by itself establish a commission vote or adoption.Historical recordThe advisory board agenda lists the Fee Schedule Review as old business and says it was tabled in March. No possible fee amounts or other costs are stated.Historical record
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