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Election Notice
October 3, 2022
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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Rule 183-1-12-.02 (3) (b) of the Rules of the Georgia State Election Board, Logic and Accuracy Testing of the Ballot Marking
County Courthouse Renovations to Begin
September 7, 2022
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Phase I of courthouse renovations will begin early January. River City Contracting of Fortson will begin courthouse renovations by replacing the entire roof of both the historic portion and the
U.S. 27 in Troup County to be Closed Beginning January
August 31, 2022
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The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will be replacing the bridge on U.S. 27 over Flat Shoal Creek in Troup County beginning in January 2023. This bridge is being replaced
County Water Works to Participate in Water Bill Assistance Program
August 17, 2022
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The Harris County Board of Commissioners approved for the county’s Water Works Department to participate in the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). This public assistance program is operated
County to Construct New EMS/VFD Facility
August 17, 2022
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The Board of Commissioners approved Headley Construction Company from Newnan, Georgia to construct a new EMS/VFD facility in the Northwest Harris Business Park on SR 103 and Progress Blvd. near
Health Department has 24/7 COVID-19 PCR Testing Kiosk
August 5, 2022
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The Harris County Health Department, located at 210 Forest Hills Drive in Hamilton, has a new 24/7 COVID-19 PCR Testing Kiosk to conveniently test for COVID-19. Below is a link
County to Hold Public Hearing on UDC
July 27, 2022
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The county’s unified development code (UDC) has been in development since early 2020. After many public meetings, public hearings with the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners, and general discussions,
2022 PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE
July 18, 2022
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PRESS RELEASE The Harris County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2022-23 annual budget on June 21, 2022 after four public budget work sessions, two public hearings, and much
County Water Rates to Increase
July 7, 2022
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The Board of Commissioners, during the annual budget process, approved an increase in water rates. Therefore, the July water bill that is due in August will reflect the new rates.