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Commissioners pause contract with Northeast Georgia Bridal Shelter pending multi-county funding agreement

5580756 · August 13, 2025
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The Hart County Board of Commissioners declined to sign an updated contract with the Northeast Georgia Bridal Shelter on Aug. 12, 2025, and asked staff to pursue an intergovernmental agreement and clarify board representation and funding formulas before any county signature.

The Hart County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 12 paused approval of an updated contract with the Northeast Georgia Bridal Shelter and asked staff to pursue an intergovernmental agreement that would bind other participating jurisdictions to a shared funding formula.

The move came after several commissioners said Hart County should not be the only entity legally bound to pay for shelter services without clear commitments and representation from neighboring counties and municipalities.

Commissioners said they want a single contract or an intergovernmental agreement that would include…

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