The Habersham County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, 5-0, on January 20, 2026, to approve the conditional use as recommended by the Planning Commission, with the same conditions.
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Habersham commissioners approve conditional use for farm tours and event center on Preacher Campbell Road
The 35-acre property can now host agritourism activities, horse boarding, riding lessons and private events under conditions meant to limit impacts on neighbors.
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January 20, 2026: CU-26-01: Conditional use permit for Doug Campbell, 850 Preacher Campbell Rd, event center and farm tours
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Doug Campbell sought a conditional use to operate Farm Tours, including agritourism, horse boarding, riding lessons and private events, on his property at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd.
The Habersham County Planning Commission approved the conditional use 5-1 on January 6, 2026, attaching conditions including hours of operation limited to 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, private events only, and Public Works approval of driveway sight distance.
The request covered 35 acres in the Low Intensity District, identified as parcel 020 036.
The Habersham County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, 5-0, on January 20, 2026, to approve the conditional use as recommended by the Planning Commission, with the same conditions.
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ApprovedconfirmedCU-26-01: Conditional use for event center and farm tours on 35 acres at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd
voted unanimously (5-0) to
approve the conditional use as recommended by the Planning Commission with the following conditions
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CU-26-01: Conditional use for event center and farm tours on 35 acres at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd
voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the conditional use as recommended by the Planning Commission with the following conditions
ApprovedconfirmedCU-26-01: Conditional use for event center and farm tours at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd (Doug Campbell)
Motion by Commissioner Woodall, seconded by Commissioner Akins, and voted unanimously (5-0) to
approve the conditional use as recommended by the Planning Commission with the following conditions:
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CU-26-01: Conditional use for event center and farm tours at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd (Doug Campbell)
Motion by Commissioner Woodall, seconded by Commissioner Akins, and voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the conditional use as recommended by the Planning Commission with the following conditions:
Appeared on agendaproposedConditional Use CU-26-01: Doug Campbell Event Center & Farm Tours at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request with conditions to attempt to relieve
some of the potential impacts on the surrounding properties.
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Conditional Use CU-26-01: Doug Campbell Event Center & Farm Tours at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request with conditions to attempt to relieve some of the potential impacts on the surrounding properties.
Appeared on agendaproposedCU-26-01: Conditional use permit for Doug Campbell, 850 Preacher Campbell Rd, event center and farm tours
CU-26-01: Application from Doug Campbell Seeking Conditional Use of 35 Acre Property Located
at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd (Parcel 020 036) in the LI, Low Intensity District
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CU-26-01: Conditional use permit for Doug Campbell, 850 Preacher Campbell Rd, event center and farm tours
CU-26-01: Application from Doug Campbell Seeking Conditional Use of 35 Acre Property Located at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd (Parcel 020 036) in the LI, Low Intensity District
ApprovedconfirmedCU-26-01: Conditional Use for Doug Campbell to operate Farm Tours (agritourism, horse boarding, riding lessons, private events) at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd.
Doug Campbell is seeking a Conditional Use to be able to operate Farm Tours on their property
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CU-26-01: Conditional Use for Doug Campbell to operate Farm Tours (agritourism, horse boarding, riding lessons, private events) at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd.
Doug Campbell is seeking a Conditional Use to be able to operate Farm Tours on their property
ApprovedconfirmedConditions attached to approval of CU-26-01 (hours of operation, private events only, Public Works driveway sight distance approval)
Hours of operation shall be limited to 8 am — 10 pm daily.
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Conditions attached to approval of CU-26-01 (hours of operation, private events only, Public Works driveway sight distance approval)
Hours of operation shall be limited to 8 am — 10 pm daily.
Appeared on agendaproposedConditional Use for Farm Tours at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd. (Doug Campbell)
CU-26-01; Doug Campbell is seeking a Conditional Use to be able to operate Farm Tours on their property
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Conditional Use for Farm Tours at 850 Preacher Campbell Rd. (Doug Campbell)
CU-26-01; Doug Campbell is seeking a Conditional Use to be able to operate Farm Tours on their property
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