CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Habersham County residents will have an opportunity this week to connect directly with local officials and learn more about the services provided throughout the community during the upcoming “Meet Your Government” event.
The event will take place Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, and organizers are encouraging citizens to stop by, ask questions, and engage with county departments.
The event is designed to give residents a better understanding of how local government operates and how various departments serve the public on a daily basis. Representatives from numerous Habersham County offices will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.
Departments and offices expected to participate include:
- Animal Control
- Landfill
- County Clerk
- Parks & Recreation
- Elections
- Planning & Development
- Public Works
- Emergency Services
- Sheriff’s Office
- Environmental Health
- Senior Center
- Facilities
- Tax Assessor
- Finance
- Tax Commissioner
- Human Resources
- and several additional county services
Organizers say the goal is to encourage citizen engagement while helping residents better understand the resources available to them through county government.
Community members are invited to drop in at any time during the three-hour event. County officials hope strong attendance will foster greater communication between residents and the departments that serve Habersham County every day.
