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Town Hall Meetings on County BudgetHabersham County Board of Commissioners Hosting Town Hall Meetings
Topic: Upcoming Fiscal Year 2011 Budget
The meetings will be held as follows: March 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont College in Stewart Hall March 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cornelia Community House March 16, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at North Georgia Tech in the Clegg Building
Posted by: Jason Tinsley on Mar 10, 2010
Last Modified by: Jason Tinsley on Mar 10, 2010 Prohibit Overcharging
Posted by: webmaster on Mar 8, 2010
Last Modified by: webmaster on Mar 8, 2010 Suspension of Portions of Code
Posted by: webmaster on Mar 8, 2010
Last Modified by: webmaster on Mar 8, 2010 Imposition of Curfews
Posted by: webmaster on Mar 8, 2010
Last Modified by: webmaster on Mar 8, 2010 Furlough Days for Fiscal Year 2010
A resolution adopting seven (7) unpaid holidays for Fiscal Year 2010 was adopted on May 18, 2009.
Read More If you have any questions regarding Habersham County's furlough days for Fiscal Year 2010 please call the County Commission office at 706-754-6270.
Posted by: Jason Tinsley on Sep 10, 2009
Last Modified by: Jason Tinsley on Sep 10, 2009 January 2010 Employee NewsletterPlease click on the download link to read the newsletter.
Posted by: Lisa Ritchie on Feb 9, 2010
Last Modified by: Lisa Ritchie on Feb 9, 2010 Sheriff's Office accepts new police dogThe Sheriff's Office has a new police dog called Oscar. You can watch the presentation of the dog to the Sheriff's Office here.
Posted by: Diana Gallegos on Feb 5, 2010
Last Modified by: Diana Gallegos on Feb 5, 2010 Animal/code violation complaintsThere is a new way to report complaints to the Animal Control and Code Enforcement departments. What is different about this method? Citizens can now track the progress of the investigation on-line. To make an animal complaint or track its progress, do the following: Go to the Animal Control page and click the link "Report Stray Animal or Problem". To add a code violation or track its progress, do this: Go to the Code Enforcement page and click the link "Report Code Violation".
Posted by: Diana Gallegos on Dec 17, 2009
Last Modified by: Jason Tinsley on Jan 27, 2010 factsaboutpropertytax.com![]() Read More
Posted by: Jason Tinsley on Aug 11, 2009
Last Modified by: Jason Tinsley on Aug 11, 2009 October 2009 Employee Newsletter
October 2009 Employee Newsletter
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Posted by: Jonathan Taylor on Oct 27, 2009
Last Modified by: Jonathan Taylor on Oct 27, 2009 Information on Road ResurfacingDuring the summer months, the County Road Department in conjunction with private contractors performs a procedure on some residential streets called "Chip and Seal". This preventative maintenance procedure rejuvenates old asphalt and creates a new riding surface. Chip and seal reduces the number of potholes and other types of pavement deterioration and extends the life of the street/road. Crews prepare streets for chip and seal by applying an asphalt crack filling material as well as selectively paving sections of streets. The first phase of the chip and seal is called "chipping" and consists of spraying a thin layer of liquid asphalt onto the road surface, then immediately applying a layer of crushed rock which binds to the asphalt. This phase takes approximately one day. You can drive on this surface within 15 minutes of applying the chips to the liquid asphalt. After approximately 3-6 days, the street is swept to pick up loose rock. Cul-de-sacs generally do not receive a chip and seal treatment as it is not always the best treatment for these areas. Usually, cul-de-sacs receive an asphalt overlay, if maintenance is needed. Helpful Hints After the chipping is done, drive slowly to avoid kicking up any loose rock and asphalt. Driving less than five mph will help prevent asphalt from getting on the finish of your vehicle. Bicyclists should use caution to avoid slipping on loose materials while the application is curing. It is best to stay off the newly chipped surface for one day to avoid tracking asphalt onto driveways and sidewalks and staining concrete. If you get asphalt on your vehicle and it has not set, water will rinse it off. If the asphalt has set, most common automotive hand cleaners will take it off. These types of cleaners should also be effective on clothes, carpet, or furniture. Please check cleaner labels for any restrictions. If chip and seal gets on vehicle tires, it will come off with driving. Crews will post signs before chip and seal work is to be done. The process is weather dependent, so please expect delays if there is inclement weather (rain, high humidity, cool temperatures or surface moisture). No on-street parking will be allowed while crews are working. Thank You The Habersham County Board of Commissioners and the Habersham County Road Department appreciates every citizens understanding and patience during this process. We are all committed to maintaining our roadways in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.
Posted by: Jason Tinsley on Aug 6, 2009
Last Modified by: Jason Tinsley on Aug 6, 2009 Property Use Ordinance Proposed
County Commissioners have proposed an ordinance to provide for the issuance of permits for assembles, demonstrations and for other uses of county property, buildings and structures.
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The new ordinance will formalize procedures and regulations regarding the use of these properties and will give the county manager authority to supervise and control the use of these properties.
CLICK HERE to read the complete text of this ordinance.
Posted by: Jonathan Taylor on Jul 6, 2009
Last Modified by: webmaster on Jul 6, 2009 Watering Ban Lifted
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has issued a non-drought schedule for outdoor water use for the first time since June 2006.
Read More Under this non-drought schedule, outdoor water use is still restricted, but allowed three days a week on assigned days using odd and even numbered addresses. Odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays Even-numbered addresses are allowed to water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Water use may occur at any time of the day on the assigned days, however landscape watering is discouraged between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. because of its limited effectiveness.
Posted by: webmaster on Jun 10, 2009
Last Modified by: webmaster on Jun 10, 2009 April 2009 Employee Newsletter
Posted by: Jonathan Taylor on Apr 9, 2009
Last Modified by: Jonathan Taylor on Apr 9, 2009 LARP Projects in full swing this spring
The Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) is a resurfacing program designed to help local governments preserve the integrity of their paved road systems.
Each year the County submits a LARP priority list to the Georgia Department if Transportation. The LARP priority list identifies roads or streets in each city or county jurisdiction which need to be resurfaced. Georgia DOT reviews each road and street submitted and develops a needs assessment and cost estimate. Funding for LARP projects comes from the State Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax. Each year Georgia DOT reviews the lists of projects received from each local government and makes selections based on need and availability of funds once the level of funding is established.
Posted by: Jonathan Taylor on Mar 23, 2009
Last Modified by: webmaster on Mar 30, 2009 Now Online - Pay for Traffic TicketsJust click on "Online Payments" at the top of the screen
Posted by: Jonathan Taylor on Nov 12, 2008
Last Modified by: Jonathan Taylor on Nov 12, 2008 January Habersham County Employee Newsletter
Posted by: Jonathan Taylor on Jul 1, 2008
Last Modified by: Diana Gallegos on Jan 12, 2009 2008 - 2009 Proposed Budget
2008 - 2009 Proposed Budget
The Habersham County 2008-2009 Proposed Budget is now available to view and download. Click Here for Full Document
Posted by: Jonathan Taylor on May 27, 2008
Last Modified by: Jonathan Taylor on Jun 5, 2008 County Real Time Alerts
Real Time Alerts
Habersham County residents can get "Real Time" important information sent as text messages to their cell phones. WCHM Radio, in cooperation with area sponsors, has developed this system to alert area residents of potential emergencies and other important news. The system provides area information about school closings, weather alerts and other vital emergency news, including Regional Amber Alerts. User may sign up for the alerts they want. The service is free, but regular text message rates do apply. Click Here
Posted by: Jonathan Taylor on Mar 17, 2008
Last Modified by: Jonathan Taylor on Jun 5, 2008 County Code of Ordinances on-linePRESS RELEASE
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