By late November 2025, county work session minutes reported the Highway 326 tower structure had been completed, with construction on a related 911 tower scheduled to begin the following week.
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Franklin County commissioners approve cell tower conditional use on Highway 326
The approval clears the way for a wireless telecommunication facility on agricultural land near Carnesville tied to the county's communications network.
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November 25, 2025: Hwy. 326 communications tower and 911 tower construction project
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The Franklin County Planning Commission took up an application from Nick D'Amico, with property owners Dwight and Barbara Eavenson, for a conditional use to allow a wireless telecommunication facility on a +/-61.67-acre tract on Highway 326 in an Agricultural General zoning district. On July 17, 2025, the commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners considered the same application on August 4, 2025. Minutes note the Planning Commission's 4-0 recommendation and record the Board voting to approve the conditional use 5-0. A related set of minutes from that date discusses the facility in connection with the county's public safety radio network.
SourcesAugust 04, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. AgendaAugust 04, 2025, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. AgendaAugust 04, 2025, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. MinutesAugust 04, 2025, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. Minutes
Planning Commission records dated August 21, 2025 again document the conditional use application and note the Board of Commissioners' 5-0 approval vote.
By late November 2025, county work session minutes reported the Highway 326 tower structure had been completed, with construction on a related 911 tower scheduled to begin the following week.
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DiscusseddiscussedHwy. 326 communications tower and 911 tower construction project
The Hwy. 326 tower structure has been completed and construction on the 911
tower is scheduled to begin next week
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Hwy. 326 communications tower and 911 tower construction project
The Hwy. 326 tower structure has been completed and construction on the 911 tower is scheduled to begin next week
ApprovedunknownConditional use C-2025-002: cell tower on Eavenson property, Highway 326, AG district
C-2025-002 Conditional Use: Nick D’Amico, applicant and Dwight Eavenson and Barbara Eavenson, Property Owners, have filed an application for conditional use for a Wireless telecommunication facility
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Conditional use C-2025-002: cell tower on Eavenson property, Highway 326, AG district
C-2025-002 Conditional Use: Nick D’Amico, applicant and Dwight Eavenson and Barbara Eavenson, Property Owners, have filed an application for conditional use for a Wireless telecommunication facility
ApprovedconfirmedConditional use permit for a wireless telecommunication (cell tower) facility on Highway 326, Carnesville (C-2025-002)
conditional use for
a Wireless telecommunication facility or equipment in an Agricultural General (AG)
zoning district." for +/- 61.67 acre tract located on Highway 326 Carnesville, GA
30521; District 1 (Map/Parcel 014/015). Proposed use: Cell-Tower Board of
Commissioners voted to approve 5-0
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Conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunication (cell tower) facility on Highway 326, Carnesville (C-2025-002)
conditional use for a Wireless telecommunication facility or equipment in an Agricultural General (AG) zoning district." for +/- 61.67 acre tract located on Highway 326 Carnesville, GA 30521; District 1 (Map/Parcel 014/015). Proposed use: Cell-Tower Board of Commissioners voted to approve 5-0
Appeared on agendaproposedConditional use application (C-2025-002) for a wireless telecommunication facility/cell tower on Highway 326, Carnesville
Wireless telecommunication facility or equipment in an Agricultural General (AG)
zoning district for +/- 61.67 -acre tract located on Highway 326 Carnesville, GA
30521
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Conditional use application (C-2025-002) for a wireless telecommunication facility/cell tower on Highway 326, Carnesville
Wireless telecommunication facility or equipment in an Agricultural General (AG) zoning district for +/- 61.67 -acre tract located on Highway 326 Carnesville, GA 30521
ApprovedconfirmedC-2025-002 Conditional Use for a wireless telecommunication facility (cell tower) in an AG district on Highway 326, Carnesville (Nick D'Amico/Dwight & Barbara Eavenson)
Planning Commission Recommended Approval 4-0
Chair Long asked for a motion to approve, deny, and/or table.
Motion to Approve: Commissioner Busby
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C-2025-002 Conditional Use for a wireless telecommunication facility (cell tower) in an AG district on Highway 326, Carnesville (Nick D'Amico/Dwight & Barbara Eavenson)
Planning Commission Recommended Approval 4-0 Chair Long asked for a motion to approve, deny, and/or table. Motion to Approve: Commissioner Busby
DiscusseddiscussedConditional use C-2025-002: wireless telecommunication facility (cell tower) on Highway 326 for county public safety radio network
filed an application for conditional use for
a Wireless telecommunication facility or equipment in an Agricultural General (AG)
zoning district for +/- 61.67 -acre tract
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Conditional use C-2025-002: wireless telecommunication facility (cell tower) on Highway 326 for county public safety radio network
filed an application for conditional use for a Wireless telecommunication facility or equipment in an Agricultural General (AG) zoning district for +/- 61.67 -acre tract
Appeared on agendaproposedConditional use for a wireless telecommunication facility (cell tower) on Highway 326 in an Agricultural General district
conditional use for a Wireless telecommunication facility or equipment in an Agricultural General (AG) zoning district
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Conditional use for a wireless telecommunication facility (cell tower) on Highway 326 in an Agricultural General district
conditional use for a Wireless telecommunication facility or equipment in an Agricultural General (AG) zoning district
Appeared on agendaproposedConditional use for wireless telecommunication facility (cell tower) on Highway 326 (C-2025-002)
conditional use for a Wireless telecommunication facility or equipment in an Agricultural General (AG) zoning district." for +/- 61.67 acre tract located on Highway 326 Carnesville, GA 30521
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Conditional use for wireless telecommunication facility (cell tower) on Highway 326 (C-2025-002)
conditional use for a Wireless telecommunication facility or equipment in an Agricultural General (AG) zoning district." for +/- 61.67 acre tract located on Highway 326 Carnesville, GA 30521
ApprovedconfirmedConditional use permit for a cell tower on Highway 326, Carnesville (D'Amico/Eavenson)
Carolee Coker made a motion to approve and Beverly
Folsom seconded. A vote was taken by the show of hands The motion carried by (4)
YES votes to (0) NO votes.
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Conditional use permit for a cell tower on Highway 326, Carnesville (D'Amico/Eavenson)
Carolee Coker made a motion to approve and Beverly Folsom seconded. A vote was taken by the show of hands The motion carried by (4) YES votes to (0) NO votes.
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