On March 2, 2026, the council took final action, described on that meeting's agenda as covering a proposed retail store on the site. It unanimously approved the second read of the annexation and unanimously approved the B-2 Local Business District zoning for the 32.603 acres.
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Lavonia City Council approves annexation and B-2 rezoning for 32.6 acres on State Route 17
The council's final votes clear the way to bring a 32.603-acre tract on State Route 17 into the city and zone it for business use.
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March 2, 2026: RZ-2026-01 rezoning to B-2 Local Business District for 32.603 acres on State Route 17 (map parcel 053/179)
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The story
The Lavonia Planning & Zoning Commission considered a request from Danny Rueckel and Don Whitlow to annex and zone B-2, Local Business District, a 32.603-acre tract fronting State Route 17 (map parcel 053/179). On January 27, 2026, the commission voted 3-0 to approve the annexation and rezoning.
The Lavonia City Council took up the request on February 9, 2026. It unanimously approved a first read of the annexation and, separately, unanimously voted to zone the property B-2 Local Business District if it is annexed.
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ApprovedconfirmedAX-2026-01 annexation of 32.603 acres on State Route 17 (map parcel 053/179)
Jeremy Madden moved to approve the second read for annexation of the property. Andrew Murphy seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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AX-2026-01 annexation of 32.603 acres on State Route 17 (map parcel 053/179)
Jeremy Madden moved to approve the second read for annexation of the property. Andrew Murphy seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Appeared on agendaproposedAnnexation and B-2 zoning of 32.603 acres on State Route 17 for Danny Rueckel/Don Whitlow (retail store)
seeks annexation and B-2, Local Business District zoning of 32.603 acres
fronting on the north side of State Route 17, map parcel 053/179
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Annexation and B-2 zoning of 32.603 acres on State Route 17 for Danny Rueckel/Don Whitlow (retail store)
seeks annexation and B-2, Local Business District zoning of 32.603 acres fronting on the north side of State Route 17, map parcel 053/179
ApprovedconfirmedRZ-2026-01 rezoning to B-2 Local Business District for 32.603 acres on State Route 17 (map parcel 053/179)
Michael Schulman moved to approve the B-2 Local Business District Zoning. Eddie Floyd seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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RZ-2026-01 rezoning to B-2 Local Business District for 32.603 acres on State Route 17 (map parcel 053/179)
Michael Schulman moved to approve the B-2 Local Business District Zoning. Eddie Floyd seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ApprovedconfirmedRZ-2026-01/AX-2026-01: Zoning of 32.603 acres on SR 17 (Rueckel/Whitlow) to B-2 upon annexation
Council Member Andrew Murphy moved to zone the property B-2 Local Business District if annexed into the city. Council Member Michael Schulman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
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RZ-2026-01/AX-2026-01: Zoning of 32.603 acres on SR 17 (Rueckel/Whitlow) to B-2 upon annexation
Council Member Andrew Murphy moved to zone the property B-2 Local Business District if annexed into the city. Council Member Michael Schulman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Appeared on agendaproposedAnnexation and rezoning to B-2 of 32.603 acres on State Route 17 (Rueckel/Whitlow)
seeks annexation and B-2, Local Business District zoning of 32.603 acres
fronting on the north side of State Route 17, map parcel 053/179
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Annexation and rezoning to B-2 of 32.603 acres on State Route 17 (Rueckel/Whitlow)
seeks annexation and B-2, Local Business District zoning of 32.603 acres fronting on the north side of State Route 17, map parcel 053/179
ApprovedconfirmedAX-2026-01: Annexation of 32.603 acres on SR 17 (Rueckel/Whitlow), first read
Council Member Jeremy Madden moved to approve the annexation of this property as a first read. Council Member Andrew Murphy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
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AX-2026-01: Annexation of 32.603 acres on SR 17 (Rueckel/Whitlow), first read
Council Member Jeremy Madden moved to approve the annexation of this property as a first read. Council Member Andrew Murphy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
ApprovedconfirmedAnnexation and rezoning to B-2 for Danny Rueckel/Don Whitlow, 32.603 acres on State Route 17
Motion to approve the annexation and rezoning made by Ms. Stone, seconded by Ms. Whitworth. Motion passed 3-0.
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Annexation and rezoning to B-2 for Danny Rueckel/Don Whitlow, 32.603 acres on State Route 17
Motion to approve the annexation and rezoning made by Ms. Stone, seconded by Ms. Whitworth. Motion passed 3-0.
Appeared on agendaproposedAnnexation and B-2 zoning for 32.603 acres on State Route 17 (Rueckel/Whitlow)
seeks annexation and B-2, Local Business District zoning of 32.603 acres fronting on the north side of State Route 17, map parcel 053/179
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Annexation and B-2 zoning for 32.603 acres on State Route 17 (Rueckel/Whitlow)
seeks annexation and B-2, Local Business District zoning of 32.603 acres fronting on the north side of State Route 17, map parcel 053/179
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