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Town Hall Meetings on County Budget

Habersham 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
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Suspension of Portions of Code



Posted by: webmaster on Mar 8, 2010
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Imposition of Curfews



Posted by: webmaster on Mar 8, 2010
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Furlough Days for Fiscal Year 2010

A resolution adopting seven (7) unpaid holidays for Fiscal Year 2010 was adopted on May 18, 2009.
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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. 

The days are as follows:

Thursday, July 2, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Friday, February 12, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010



Posted by: Jason Tinsley on Sep 10, 2009
Last Modified by: Jason Tinsley on Sep 10, 2009

January 2010 Employee Newsletter

Please 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 dog

The 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 complaints

There 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


This website provides basic information about property taxes to Georgia citizens and directs them to other resources (such as the Department of Revenue) for more information. Initially, the main feature of this website focuses on the elimination of the Home Owners Tax Relief Grant (HTRG) program. As we head into the 2010 legislative session, this feature will be modified to help educate the public about the investments that are made in their communities through property taxes as well as the impact of proposed legislation at the local level.
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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 Resurfacing

Example of Surface Treatment Application "Chip and Seal"
Example of Surface Treatment Application "Chip and Seal"

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During 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
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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.
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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.

For more information visit www.conservewatergeorgia.net. 

Click here to download PDF of entire announcement from EPD


Posted by: webmaster on Jun 10, 2009
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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

Rennie Hames Road between SR17 and Bill Ramsey Road (3/23/2009)
Rennie Hames Road between SR17 and Bill Ramsey Road (3/23/2009)

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The Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) is a resurfacing program designed to help local governments preserve the integrity of their paved road systems. 

Intersection of Rennie Hames Road and SR17 (3/23/2009)
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 Tickets

Just click on "Online Payments" at the top of the screen

Then click "Traffic Tickets" on the left menu 

Or to go directly to the page Click Here


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-line

PRESS RELEASE

County Code of Ordinances available on-line


Chairman Jim Butterworth today announced that the Habersham County Code of Ordinances is now available to the public online.

Municipal Code Corporation, the nation’s leading Code publisher, has welcomed Habersham’s Code into their Online Library. “Citizens now have total access to the Code for research and printing purposes. The site is easy to navigate and full of useful content” Chairman Butterworth said.

Habersham County’s official website contains a link to the Code, so online research is only a click away. Visitors will find that there are several helpful tools available, such as an advanced search feature (which includes detailed instructions) and full print capabilities. The user may also browse the Code by navigating through the table of contents. Citizens can even create a personal user profile to receive fully trackable technical support.

Municipal Code Corporation has been in the business of codification for over half a century, and was the first legal publisher to post Codes on the internet. In partnership with counties nationwide, they continue to keep pace with the latest technology, striving to provide the highest quality product and most professional and courteous service to government agencies and their citizens. Currently, over 1,800 municipalities across the country utilize this online service. All of these Codes are available free to the public and viewable by visiting http://www.municode.com and choosing “Online Library” from the main menu.

“The County continues to use technology in an effort to make information and services more accessible to our citizens” Butterworth added.

To view the Habersham County Code of Ordinances, please visit the county’s official website, at http://www.habershamga.com or use the direct link to the Municipal Code website, http://www.municode.com/Resources/gateway.asp?pid=13965&sid=10.


Posted by: Jonathan Taylor on Jul 26, 2007
Last Modified by: Jonathan Taylor on Jun 5, 2008
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