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Stephens County commissioners approve 2026 Joint Comprehensive Plan update

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.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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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.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 06/23/2026

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.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 06/23/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 07/14/2026

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2026 update to the Joint Comprehensive Plan

2026 update to Joint Comprehensive Plan Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons

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2026 Joint Comprehensive Plan - Character Areas element (Stephens County, Toccoa, Avalon, Martin)

Recommended Character Areas for Stephens County and its municipalities

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2026 update to the Joint Comprehensive Plan

2026 update to Joint Comprehensive Plan

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2026 update to the Joint Comprehensive Plan

2026 update to Joint Comprehensive Plan Motion to approve: Commissioner Simmons Second: Commissioner Wright Discussion: None Vote: Unanimous

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2026 Joint Comprehensive Plan for Stephens County, Toccoa, Avalon and Martin

Stephens County - Toccoa - Avalon - Martin

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2026 Joint Comprehensive Plan for Stephens County, Toccoa, Avalon, and 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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