The plan, covering Stephens County, Toccoa, Avalon and Martin, sets recommended character areas that will guide land use decisions across the county and its cities.
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The story
A packet before the Stephens County Board of Commissioners laid out a 2026 update to the Joint Comprehensive Plan covering Stephens County, Toccoa, Avalon and Martin, including recommended character areas for the county and its municipalities.
On June 23, 2026, the Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 update to the Joint Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Simmons made the motion to approve, and the board voted unanimously.
What happened
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2026 update to Joint Comprehensive Plan Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons
Recommended Character Areas for Stephens County and its municipalities
2026 update to Joint Comprehensive Plan
2026 update to Joint Comprehensive Plan Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons Second: Commissioner Wright Discussion: None Vote: Unanimous
Stephens County - Toccoa - Avalon - Martin
The Stephens County Joint Comprehensive Plan – 2026 represents the culmination of efforts to plan the well-being of the whole county.
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