Georgia court affirms $30.1 million Chatham fire-charge refund
The Supreme Court of Georgia upheld a judgment awarding a certified class $26.85 million in refunds and $3.27 million in interest over Chatham County’s fire-protection charge.
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Groveland CSD approves fire-assessment oversight committee after July vote result
The Groveland Community Services District appointed an advisory committee after its July 8 fire-assessment hearing, but vote totals and the assessment’s status remain unavailable.
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Wenonah residents face Aug. 1 tax and water-sewer deadlines as 2026 ordinances remain on borough agenda
Wenonah mailed property-tax and water/sewer bills with Aug. 1, 2026, due dates while its 2026 archive lists ordinances involving affordable housing, a fire vehicle, development fees and a capital bond.
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Elverado Fire District Moves Toward Board Appointment for Elkville
Voters approved the new district in March. Legal paperwork was submitted for court approval, while Elkville, Dowell and Vergennes fire departments continue operating independently during the transition.
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Burgaw adopts $11.4 million budget with higher property-tax rate and $3.86 million in first-year capital projects
Burgaw’s FY 2026–27 budget raises the townwide property-tax rate and funds or advances public-safety, transportation, recreation and utility projects.
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Manchester approves $350,000 zero-interest loan for Mountain Springs water and sewer extension
Manchester approved a capped, zero-interest loan to extend water and sewer service to the Mountain Springs development, including larger water lines, a force main and new fire hydrants.