The Franklin County Board of Commissioners' agenda for October 5, 2026 lists the rezoning as a proposed item. The records reviewed show agendas only, so no board vote on the request is recorded yet.
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Franklin County agenda lists rezoning of 258 Whiting Rd, Lavonia, from AG to RR
The request would change zoning on a 16.4-acre parcel, and the agenda notes the Planning Commission recommended denial.
What happens next
Board of Commissioners consideration of the rezoning at its October 5, 2026 meeting, as listed on the agenda.
At a glance
What this means now
The story
Applicant Daniel Wood has asked Franklin County to rezone a tract of about 16.4 acres at 258 Whiting Rd, Lavonia, from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR). The owners are listed as Bobby and Jean Watkins. The parcel is Map/Parcel 053/048 A in District 1.
The agenda states that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the request by a 4-1 vote.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners' agenda for October 5, 2026 lists the rezoning as a proposed item. The records reviewed show agendas only, so no board vote on the request is recorded yet.
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Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning 258 Whiting Rd, Lavonia, from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) (applicant Daniel Wood; owners Bobby & Jean Watkins)
Planning Commission recommended denial 4-1
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Rezoning 258 Whiting Rd, Lavonia, from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR) (applicant Daniel Wood; owners Bobby & Jean Watkins)
Planning Commission recommended denial 4-1
Appeared on agendaproposedRezone 258 Whiting Rd, Lavonia (Map/Parcel 053/048 A) from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), applicant Daniel Wood
for a +/-16.4 -acre tract located at 258 Whiting Rd Lavonia, Ga 30553; District 1 (Map/Parcel
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Rezone 258 Whiting Rd, Lavonia (Map/Parcel 053/048 A) from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR), applicant Daniel Wood
for a +/-16.4 -acre tract located at 258 Whiting Rd Lavonia, Ga 30553; District 1 (Map/Parcel
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