Habersham County Commissioners to Spotlight Local Agriculture, Food Security, and County Operations at Tonight’s Meeting

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners meets tonight at 6 p.m. for its regular session, with a full agenda highlighting local agriculture, food assistance efforts, and several key county operations.

Presentations & Announcements

Commissioners will open the meeting with a series of presentations and updates:

Solid Waste Department Spotlight

The Solid Waste Department will be featured in this month’s Department Spotlight, recognizing the team’s work managing the county’s landfill, transfer stations, and solid waste services.

Farm-City Week Proclamation

The board plans to proclaim November 19–27, 2025, as “Farm-City Week” in Habersham County, celebrating the strong relationship between local farms and business communities that support the county’s economy.

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Proclamation

Commissioners will issue a proclamation supporting the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, honoring its efforts to reduce hunger and provide food assistance throughout the region.

“Share the Harvest” Food Drive & Fundraiser

County officials will highlight the ongoing Share the Harvest Food Drive and Fundraiser, running from November 10 through December 13, encouraging residents to donate canned goods, nonperishables, and financial contributions to support local families in need.

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

The county will announce its upcoming holiday schedule:

• County offices will be closed November 27–28 for Thanksgiving.
• The Habersham County Landfill will close on November 27 and reopen on November 28.

Consent Agenda

Commissioners are expected to consider and possibly approve several routine items, including:

• Approval of minutes from the October 20, 2025 regular meeting
• A lease agreement with Shaun Brautigan for Hangar E-3 at the Habersham County Airport
• A resolution adopting the Local Emergency Operating Plan with proposed amendments for submission to GEMA
• An adjusted contract amount for Yellowstone Landscaping to reflect corrected centerline mileage and finalized scope of work for right-of-way mowing and trimming
• Renaming a segment of Hollywood Hills Road—between Rockford Creek Road and U.S. 23—to Hollywood Hills Connector
• Alcohol license issuance/renewal for:
  1. Adam Business, LLC (dba Shore’s County Store)