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The Hall County Board of Commissioners will send a letter to JBS urging the beef company “to become more accountable in policies and practices concerning air and water environmental issues.”

Hall County leaders agree to a $40 million dollar fix to address courthouse concerns. After pipes burst in the cold, judges appeared to hit the breaking point.“

A commissioner criticized the work of Davis Design. The courthouse addition would be a "Taj Mahal," he said. He later pulled out a toy toilet to demonstrate cash being flushed

The commission also voted against the idea in October of 2022.

When a commissioner described herself as a fiscal conservative, another shook his head and muttered under his breath.

When a commissioner described herself as a fiscal conservative, another shook his head and muttered under his breath.

During the public hearing portion of the meeting, the board heard from four citizens who said that properties are not being assessed consistently and that property taxes are too high.

Architects presented options Tuesday for new Hall County judicial center

The Hall County Commission voted Tuesday to proceed with plans for a bond election for a new standalone courthouse.

Taxes led to a sharp exchange at a budget meeting on Monday.