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Franklin County board approves rezoning of Grady School Road tract for poultry houses

The vote clears the way for poultry houses on a 140-acre tract in Canon, with a condition requiring a wider driveway.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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The Planning Commission's minutes from its June 18, 2026 meeting also note the Board of Commissioners' 3-0 approval with the 100-foot driveway condition.

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The Franklin County Planning Commission recommended rezoning a +/- 140.31-acre tract at 700 Grady School Rd in Canon from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Intensive (AI) for poultry houses, voting 4-0 to approve on May 21, 2026.

SourcesMay 21, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda. AgendaMay 21, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda. Minutes

The request, filed by applicant Brian Nguyen and property owners Brian Q. and Marilyn Anh Nguyen as trustees of the Marilyn Anh Nguyen Trust, went before the Franklin County Board of Commissioners on June 1, 2026. The board approved the rezoning 3-0, with a contingency requiring a minimum 100-foot driveway.

SourcesJune 01, 2026, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Agenda. AgendaJune 01, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. AgendaJune 01, 2026, Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Agenda. MinutesJune 01, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda. Minutes

The Planning Commission's minutes from its June 18, 2026 meeting also note the Board of Commissioners' 3-0 approval with the 100-foot driveway condition.

SourcesJune 18, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda. MinutesJune 18, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda. Agenda

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Rezoning at 700 Grady School Rd, Canon (RZ-2026-009) from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive for poultry houses

Board of Commissioners voted to approve w/ condition of minimum 100ft driveway 3-0

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RZ-2026-009: Rezone 700 Grady School Rd, Canon from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Intensive (AI) for poultry houses

Board of Commissioners voted to approve w/ condition of minimum 100ft driveway 3-0

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Rezoning 700 Grady School Rd, Canon from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Intensive (AI) for poultry houses

RZ-2026-009: Brian Nguyen, Applicant and Brian Q & Marilyn Anh Nguyen as Trustees O/T Marilyn Anh Nguyen Trust, Property Owners have filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Intensive (AI) for a +/- 140.31 -acre tract

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Rezoning RZ-2026-009 for Brian Nguyen/Nguyen Trust at 700 Grady School Rd, Canon (AG to AI) for poultry houses

Motion to Approve with the contingency of a 100 fi. min. driveway: Commissioner Smith

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RZ-2026-009: Rezone 140.31-acre tract at 700 Grady School Rd, Canon from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Intensive (AI) for poultry houses (Nguyen)

application for Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Intensive (AI) for a +/- 140.31 -acre tract located at 700 Grady School Rd Canon, GA 30520

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Rezoning 700 Grady School Rd from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Intensive (AI) for poultry houses

RZ-2026-009: Brian Nguyen, Applicant and Brian Q & Marilyn Anh Nguyen as Trustees O/T Marilyn Anh Nguyen Trust, Property Owners have filed an application for Rezone from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Intensive (AI)

Approved
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RZ-2026-009 Rezone of 140.31-acre tract at 700 Grady School Rd, Canon from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Intensive (AI) for poultry houses

Kenneth Dove made a motion to approve and Guerry Hall 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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proposed

Rezoning 700 Grady School Rd Canon from Agricultural (AG) to Agricultural Intensive (AI) for poultry houses

Rezone from Agricultural (AG ) to Agricultural Intensive (AI ) for a +/- 140.31 -acre tract located at 700 Grady School Rd Canon, GA 30520 ; District 3 (Map/Parcel 064/056 ). Proposed use: Poultry Houses

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