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Dates reflect when the civic action occurred or is scheduled—not when an older record was imported.
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Demorest is scheduled to consider the proposed eminent-domain proceeding for water-system expansion involving Parcels 100D 006 and 100D 006A on Sept. 16. Habersham News reported that this hearing replaces the Sept. 1 date.
The Stephens County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider rezoning about five acres at 1332 Hayes Road from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential on September 1, 2026. The 46.9-acre estate property is currently zoned Agricultural Intensive.
On September 1, 2026, the Planning Commission is scheduled to consider Sandra S. Fulghum’s request to rezone a surveyed 1.06-acre portion of a 257.32-acre property at 2095 S. Yow Mill Road from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential for a home site.
On September 1, the Planning Commission is scheduled to consider a conditional-use request for an automotive service, repair and vehicle-sales business that would rebuild salvage-title vehicles for resale. Staff recommends conditions on vehicle storage, screening, lighting, hazardous materials and site layout to prevent expansion into a junkyard, salvage yard, dismantling operation or outdoor-storage facility near residential and agricultural uses.
Demorest scheduled consideration of a proposed eminent-domain proceeding to expand its water system involving Parcels 100D 006 and 100D 006A at the end of River Street, about 430 feet beyond Hickory Nut Mountain Road in Tallulah Falls.
The Stephens County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider Arie Coles’ request to rezone about 13.77 acres at 3565 Prather Bridge Road from Agricultural Intensive to Residential Single-Family for single-family residential use.
On September 1, 2026, Demorest City Council is scheduled to consider probation-service options: an Alto Probation intergovernmental agreement and a CRSA proposal and professional-services agreement.
On September 1, 2026, the Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the Meeks’ request for a 0.34-acre variance from the one-acre minimum lot size, allowing two parcels totaling about 1.67 acres at 451 Defoor Road to be divided to create a 0.66-acre single-family residential tract.
The August 31, 2026 City Commission agenda placed consideration of Toccoa’s 2026 tax millage rate under new business. The agenda did not state a millage figure or a final action.
The Aug. 25, 2026 commissioners agenda proposed generally barring developers from petitioning for county road acceptance and maintenance until at least 90% of lots or units have certificates of occupancy, subject to board discretion. The draft also called for right-of-way deeds, compliance with traffic-control standards, and a developer-paid final inspection.
The Planning and Zoning Commission agenda listed a request to rezone about 13.16 acres at 700 Prospect Road from Agricultural to Highway Business for a proposed RV park. The agenda does not document a commission decision.
On August 20, the Board of Commissioners approved 4-0 a resolution levying an 8.352-mill tax on property in Franklin County for general county purposes. The resolution also stated that the Board of Education had recommended and established a separate 14.760-mill education levy.