The Baldwin City Council will hold a public hearing during its work session on Tuesday, January 7, to discuss a zoning change request for a property in the city. The property owner has submitted an application for the zoning change, and the council is seeking public input before making a decision.
Other business
In addition to the zoning discussion, the council will review several important items during the work session. One key agenda item is a jail agreement with the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office. This agreement would allow the Baldwin Police Department to house arrested offenders at the Habersham County Jail for a nominal fee.
The council will also discuss Baldwin’s participation in the First Responder PTSD Program. The initiative is designed to support first responders dealing with mental health challenges caused by trauma encountered during their duties.
Training opportunities for the Baldwin Fire Department will also be a topic of discussion. The council will review the training facility agreements for the upcoming year, as the Baldwin Fire Department offers training services to nearby departments.
The council will consider HB 581, a new statewide law providing property tax relief through a floating homestead exemption and a potential local option sales tax. This law is designed to assist property owners by offering new tax relief opportunities.
Tax bill updates
The city has announced that due to unforeseen circumstances, there has been a delay in the distribution of the 2024 property tax bills. However, the city has confirmed that the bills have now been mailed. The new due date for property tax payments is February 28, 2025. Property owners with questions can contact City Hall at 706-778-6341 or email [email protected].
The Baldwin City Council’s work session will take place on Tuesday, January 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Baldwin Municipal Courtroom located at 155 Willingham Avenue in Baldwin.
