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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A July 2026 agenda placed a resolution to amend Royston’s FY27 Rates and Fees Schedule for building-permit and inspection fees before officials for consideration.Historical recordOn April 14, 2026, the airport commission discussed a proposed FY2027 fee schedule. Kiani recommended increasing hangar rents by at least 25% and raising other fees to generate revenue and rebuild the fund balance.Historical recordThe Habersham County Board of Commissioners scheduled consideration of Resolution 2025-12-002, which would establish Fire Department fees for services performed in connection with the firework ordinance.Historical recordOn December 11, 2025, the council approved a Homestead Abatement Resolution for residents 65 and older. The minutes say the resolution was signed and sent to Alan Powell's office, with the next step identified as the 2026 legislative session.Historical recordThe Board of Assessors unanimously approved a motion to deny Tax Year 2025 appeals filed late.Historical recordAt its November 13, 2025 meeting, the Board received a refund request for Julie Esslinger. The minutes excerpt does not state that the Board voted on or otherwise decided that request; the unanimous vote described concerns late-filed appeals.Historical recordAt its November 13, 2025 meeting, the board tabled Julie Esslinger’s refund request covering tax years 2023, 2024, and 2025 after discussion. The minutes separately record a unanimous vote to deny late-filed 2025 appeals.Historical recordRoyston City Council unanimously adopted rollback millage rates with no tax increase: 7.884 for Madison County, 8.070 for Hart County, and 7.907 for Franklin County.Historical record
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