On August 17, 2026, commissioners again discussed Cook Construction and Real Estate's annexation application, described in county records as covering roughly 45 acres (with the rezoning packet again listing 65.92 acres) for potential medical office, senior living and commercial uses. No decision on this application is recorded.
IssueHabersham Countyunder consideration
Habersham commissioners object to Cook Construction's Baldwin annexation; smaller version resurfaces months later
The disputed annexation and rezoning along the Highway 365 corridor could add commercial development and traffic near Baldwin, and the county has formally objected once already.
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August 17, 2026: Annexation and rezoning of Cook Construction and Real Estate property (65.92 acres) into City of Baldwin for medical office/senior living/commercial development
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In February 2026, Cook Construction and Real Estate filed a petition to annex 88.44 acres across five parcels into the City of Baldwin. County records describe plans to rezone the land, plus additional acreage already inside city limits, from Agricultural to Highway Business along the GA Highway 365 corridor.
On February 16, 2026, the Habersham County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution objecting to the annexation under O.C.G.A. § 36-36-113 and directed the county attorney to file timely notice of objection, citing traffic impacts.
By July 20, 2026, the matter returned to the board as a notice of rezoning tied to the accepted annexation petition, now covering 65.92 acres and proposing a change from Low Intensity to Highway Business. The item was removed from the agenda that day.
On August 17, 2026, commissioners again discussed Cook Construction and Real Estate's annexation application, described in county records as covering roughly 45 acres (with the rezoning packet again listing 65.92 acres) for potential medical office, senior living and commercial uses. No decision on this application is recorded.
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Appeared on agendaproposedCity of Baldwin annexation of ~45 acres from Cook Construction and Real Estate (parcels 050 002C, 050 047B, 048 022, 048 022A, 048 023) with proposed rezoning to HB Highway Business
PURPOSE: As required by Georgia law, the City of Baldwin has notified Habersham County of a proposed
annexation application consisting of five (5) parcels totaling approximately 45 acres.
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City of Baldwin annexation of ~45 acres from Cook Construction and Real Estate (parcels 050 002C, 050 047B, 048 022, 048 022A, 048 023) with proposed rezoning to HB Highway Business
PURPOSE: As required by Georgia law, the City of Baldwin has notified Habersham County of a proposed annexation application consisting of five (5) parcels totaling approximately 45 acres.
Appeared on agendaproposedDiscussion of Cook Construction and Real Estate's application to annex 45 acres into the City of Baldwin
Discussion Regarding Cook Construction and Real Estates Application for Annexation of 45 Acres
of Property (Parcel 050 002C, 050 047B, 048 022, 048 022A and 048 023) into the City of Baldwin
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Discussion of Cook Construction and Real Estate's application to annex 45 acres into the City of Baldwin
Discussion Regarding Cook Construction and Real Estates Application for Annexation of 45 Acres of Property (Parcel 050 002C, 050 047B, 048 022, 048 022A and 048 023) into the City of Baldwin
Appeared on agendaproposedAnnexation and rezoning of Cook Construction and Real Estate property (65.92 acres) into City of Baldwin for medical office/senior living/commercial development
65.92 Acres Designated as Habersham County Tax Parcel(s): p/o
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Annexation and rezoning of Cook Construction and Real Estate property (65.92 acres) into City of Baldwin for medical office/senior living/commercial development
65.92 Acres Designated as Habersham County Tax Parcel(s): p/o
mentionedunknownRezoning request for 65.92 acres (Cook Construction/City of Baldwin annexation petition) removed from agenda
Removal of “New Business” item “c. Discussion on Notice of Rezoning Request Pursuant to
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Rezoning request for 65.92 acres (Cook Construction/City of Baldwin annexation petition) removed from agenda
Removal of “New Business” item “c. Discussion on Notice of Rezoning Request Pursuant to
TabledconfirmedNotice of Rezoning Request by Cook Construction and Real Estate to City of Baldwin for 65.92 acres (Habersham tax parcels 050 002C, 050 047B, 048 022, 048 022A, 048 023) from LI to HB
This item of business was removed during the adoption of the agenda.
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Notice of Rezoning Request by Cook Construction and Real Estate to City of Baldwin for 65.92 acres (Habersham tax parcels 050 002C, 050 047B, 048 022, 048 022A, 048 023) from LI to HB
This item of business was removed during the adoption of the agenda.
Appeared on agendaproposedNotice of rezoning request by Cook Construction and Real Estate (via annexation to City of Baldwin) to rezone 65.92 acres of Habersham County tax parcels from LI-Low Intensity to HB-Highway Business
Discussion on Notice of Rezoning Request Pursuant to Accepted Annexation Petition Submitted by
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Notice of rezoning request by Cook Construction and Real Estate (via annexation to City of Baldwin) to rezone 65.92 acres of Habersham County tax parcels from LI-Low Intensity to HB-Highway Business
Discussion on Notice of Rezoning Request Pursuant to Accepted Annexation Petition Submitted by
Appeared on agendaproposedAnnexation petition by Cook Construction and Real Estate for 88.44 acres into the City of Baldwin
Discussion Regarding Annexation Petition Filed by Cook Construction and Real Estate for Annexation of
88.44 Acres (Parcel 048 022, Parcel 050 047B, Parcel 048 023, Parcel 048 023A, Parcel 048 024) into the City
of Baldwin
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Annexation petition by Cook Construction and Real Estate for 88.44 acres into the City of Baldwin
Discussion Regarding Annexation Petition Filed by Cook Construction and Real Estate for Annexation of 88.44 Acres (Parcel 048 022, Parcel 050 047B, Parcel 048 023, Parcel 048 023A, Parcel 048 024) into the City of Baldwin
Appeared on agendaproposedObjection to City of Baldwin's annexation of ~100 acres (5 parcels) for Cook Construction/Cook Development shopping center
COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON: February 16, 2026
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Objection to City of Baldwin's annexation of ~100 acres (5 parcels) for Cook Construction/Cook Development shopping center
COMMISSION ACTION REQUESTED ON: February 16, 2026
Appeared on agendaproposedAnnexation and rezoning of Cook Construction's Duncan Bridge Project along GA Hwy 365/Duncan Bridge Road from Agricultural to Highway Business (HB)
for the purpose of
annexing 88.44 acres into the City of Baldwin and rezoning multiple parcels located along the GA Highway 365 Corridor
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Annexation and rezoning of Cook Construction's Duncan Bridge Project along GA Hwy 365/Duncan Bridge Road from Agricultural to Highway Business (HB)
for the purpose of annexing 88.44 acres into the City of Baldwin and rezoning multiple parcels located along the GA Highway 365 Corridor
ApprovedconfirmedResolution objecting to Cook Construction and Real Estate annexation petition of 88.44 acres into City of Baldwin
to adopt the resolution
objecting to the annexation application pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-36-113 and authorizing the
County Attorney to provide timely notice of objection
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Resolution objecting to Cook Construction and Real Estate annexation petition of 88.44 acres into City of Baldwin
to adopt the resolution objecting to the annexation application pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-36-113 and authorizing the County Attorney to provide timely notice of objection
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