CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — The Habersham County Board of Commissioners will consider a proposed conditional use permit for a construction and demolition transfer station, a new fireworks ordinance and a pay supplement for the county sheriff when it meets Monday, Dec. 15.
Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an application by Greenworks Solutions LLC seeking conditional use approval for a 29.52-acre property at 1022 Alto Mud Creek Road to operate a construction and demolition transfer station and recycling center. The proposal is expected to draw public comment, as similar solid-waste issues have generated discussion in recent months.
Also scheduled for a public hearing is the reading and adoption of a fireworks permit ordinance that would regulate public fireworks displays in unincorporated Habersham County, establish prohibited locations and set related enforcement standards.
During public comments, David McCord is listed on the agenda to speak on “The Future of Habersham County.”
In new business, commissioners will consider a resolution authorizing an annual $20,000 pay supplement for Sheriff Robin Krockum.
The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the Nov. 17 regular meeting and executive session, setting 2026 qualifying fees, establishing fire department service fees related to the fireworks ordinance, and approving multiple contracts and agreements. Those include a coordinated transportation services agreement with Verida Inc. for fiscal year 2026, a contract with Legacy Link for senior nutrition, wellness and transportation services, and a Tyler Technologies contract amendment to expand public safety software.
Commissioners will also consider approving a standardized fairgrounds rental agreement and issuing or renewing alcohol licenses for six businesses across Clarkesville, Cornelia and Demorest.
County Manager Tim Sims is scheduled to deliver his regular report, followed by an update on the county’s new radio and E911 communications system from Interim E911/EMA Director Melanie Bellinger and Radio System Administrator Tom Priddy. Commissioners received an overview of the system during the State of the County address on Dec. 10, when Sims and Commissioner Bruce Harkness outlined upgrades aimed at improving emergency call handling, radio interoperability and overall response reliability countywide.
The agenda includes several board and authority appointments, including positions on the planning commission, library board, recreation advisory board, board of tax assessors and regional advisory councils.
The meeting will open with an employee spotlight recognizing Patty Lee of fleet maintenance. County officials will also announce holiday closures, including county offices being closed Dec. 24-26 for Christmas and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.
