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Franklin County board approves rezoning of 2203 Grady School Rd from agricultural to rural residential

The 2.86-acre Canon property changes from Agricultural General to Rural Residential zoning, clearing the way for the owner to sell the home on the tract.

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January 22, 2026: Rezoning of 2203 Grady School Rd, Canon (Herring) from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)

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Gerald Herring and the Herring Family Trust applied to rezone a +/- 2.86-acre tract at 2203 Grady School Rd in Canon from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR). The Franklin County Planning Commission took up the request on December 18, 2025, and approved it by a 3-0 vote.

SourcesDecember 18, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). AgendaDecember 18, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Minutes

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners considered the rezoning, tracked as RZ-2025-031, at its January 5, 2026 meeting, where the Planning Commission's 3-0 recommendation to approve was noted along with applicant comment from Gerald Herring that he was seeking the rezoning in order to sell the home. The board voted 5-0 to approve the rezoning.

SourcesJanuary 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. AgendaJanuary 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. AgendaJanuary 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. MinutesJanuary 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Minutes

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Rezoning of 2203 Grady School Rd, Canon (Herring) from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)

Canon, GA 30520; District 3 (Part of Map/Parcel 064/014 B). Proposed use: Residential Board of Commissioners voted to approve 5-0

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AgendaJanuary 22, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). AgendaCanon, GA 30520; District 3 (Part of Map/Parcel 064/014 B). Proposed use: Residential Board of Commissioners voted to approve 5-0
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Rezoning 2203 Grady School Rd, Canon from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) (RZ-2025-031)

Vote: motion carried 5-0 (Approved)

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MinutesJanuary 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. MinutesVote: motion carried 5-0 (Approved)
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Rezone RZ-2025-031 from Agricultural General to Rural Residential at 2203 Grady School Rd, Canon

Planning Commission Recommended approval 3-0

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AgendaJanuary 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. AgendaPlanning Commission Recommended approval 3-0
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RZ-2025-031 Rezone at 2203 Grady School Rd, Canon from Agricultural General to Rural Residential

Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.86 -acre tract located at 2203 Grady School Rd Canon, GA 30520

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AgendaJanuary 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. AgendaRezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.86 -acre tract located at 2203 Grady School Rd Canon, GA 30520
Discussed
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RZ-2025-031 Rezone at 2203 Grady School Rd from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), 2.86 acres

Planning Commission Recommended approval 3-0 Applicant Comment: Gerald Herring — requests rezone to sell the home.

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MinutesJanuary 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting Agenda. MinutesPlanning Commission Recommended approval 3-0 Applicant Comment: Gerald Herring — requests rezone to sell the home.
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Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), 2203 Grady School Rd, Canon

Bob Ragsdale asked for a motion. Beverly Folsom made a motion to approve and Kenneth Dove seconded. A vote was taken by the show of hands The motion carried by (3) YES votes to (0) NO votes. The YES votes were Kenneth Dove, Beverly Folsom, and Bob Ragsdale

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MinutesDecember 18, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). MinutesBob Ragsdale asked for a motion. Beverly Folsom made a motion to approve and Kenneth Dove seconded. A vote was taken by the show of hands The motion carried by (3) YES votes to (0) NO votes. The YES v
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Rezone 2203 Grady School Rd, Canon from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) - Gerald Herring/Herring Family Trust

have filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.86 -acre tract located at 2203 Grady School Rd Canon, GA 30520

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AgendaDecember 18, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF). Agendahave filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural General (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) for a +/- 2.86 -acre tract located at 2203 Grady School Rd Canon, GA 30520

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