Five-minute weekly update · Northeast Georgia
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This week
2 Issue updates this week · 16 current matters
Habersham voters face sales-tax-for-property-tax swap in November
Franklin County approves AutoZone tax settlement, leaving local shares to 2026 rates
Franklin County Sets 8.352-Mill Levy, Edging Above Staff’s Rollback Estimate
Toccoa approves donation of surplus fire engine to Johnson County
Habersham paving program update leaves road list and work status unresolved
Franklin County weighs higher library funding, but decision remains unclear
Royston backs agreement framework for possible Hart County transportation tax vote
Habersham Commissioners Approve Cornelia’s Use of County Radio System
Franklin County approves steep Convenience Center fee hikes for double-axle trailers
Habersham adopts new growth rules, putting data centers under special review
Stephens County approves Howington Farms rezoning, leaving any subdivision for later review
Stephens County commissioners unanimously approve agricultural rezoning for Eastanollee parcel
Franklin County approves shelter pact for new animal-control rules, but start date is unresolved
Stephens County commissioners unanimously approve Shady Lane rezoning for property combination
Stephens County commissioners unanimously approve Defoor Road rezoning
Coming up
Dates to put on your radar.
Public Hearing #2- Budget — 09/03/2026Franklin County School System · Officially scheduled timeOfficial city council schedule - Monday, September 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.City of Canon · Officially scheduled timeOfficial school board schedule — September 8, 2026Franklin County School System · Time not verifiedWork Session/Called Meeting — 09/10/2026Stephens County School System · Officially scheduled time
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