State reviewers subsequently determined the Big Red Apple Innovation Corridor development warrants regional review, a required step for a project of this scale under Georgia's Development of Regional Impact process.
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Habersham developer's 284-acre Big Red Apple project must undergo regional review
A large mixed-use project planned for 1900 Level Grove Road near Cornelia — with housing, retail, industrial space and a data center — has been found by state reviewers to require regional review after an earlier version of the application was withdrawn.
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March 26, 2026: Big Red Apple Innovation Corridor Development of Regional Impact (DRI) application review
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The story
A developer proposed the Big Red Apple Innovation Corridor, an approximately 284-acre mixed-use development at 1900 Level Grove Road near Cornelia in Habersham County. The plan includes residential, commercial and retail components, and industrial space including a portion set aside for a data center.
Separately, an initial state review request was filed in June 2025 for a townhome development at the same Level Grove Road address, described as a planned unit development with three commercial outparcels, 228 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, and 73 three-bedroom townhomes along with a new lift station, greenspace and park.
An application for the Big Red Apple Innovation Corridor project, submitted by The Cook and Company- Cook Construction and Real Estate, was withdrawn on October 10, 2025.
State reviewers subsequently determined the Big Red Apple Innovation Corridor development warrants regional review, a required step for a project of this scale under Georgia's Development of Regional Impact process.
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How this issue got here
Open any step for its supporting record. A proposal remains labeled as proposed until later evidence establishes an outcome.
Appeared on agendaproposedBig Red Apple Innovation Corridor mixed-use development (DRI #4558) at 1900 Level Grove Road, Cornelia
This project is an approximately 284- acre mixed-use development. It will include some residential components, some commercial and retail components, and some industrial components, including a portion of property for a data center.
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Big Red Apple Innovation Corridor mixed-use development (DRI #4558) at 1900 Level Grove Road, Cornelia
This project is an approximately 284- acre mixed-use development. It will include some residential components, some commercial and retail components, and some industrial components, including a portion of property for a data center.
Appeared on agendaproposed1900 Level Grove Road Townhome Development - DRI initial review request
Planned Unit Development- three commercial outparcels, 228 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments, and 73 3-bedroom townhomes with new lift station, greenspace, park
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1900 Level Grove Road Townhome Development - DRI initial review request
Planned Unit Development- three commercial outparcels, 228 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments, and 73 3-bedroom townhomes with new lift station, greenspace, park
Appeared on agendaproposedDRI review of Big Red Apple Innovation Corridor mixed-use development (Level Grove Road)
This project is an approximately 284- acre mixed-use development. It will include some residential components, some commercial and retail components, and some industrial components, including a portion of property for a data center.
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DRI review of Big Red Apple Innovation Corridor mixed-use development (Level Grove Road)
This project is an approximately 284- acre mixed-use development. It will include some residential components, some commercial and retail components, and some industrial components, including a portion of property for a data center.
mentionedunknownBig Red Apple Innovation Corridor Development of Regional Impact (DRI) application review
DRI Determination
10/10/2025
Warrants regional review
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Big Red Apple Innovation Corridor Development of Regional Impact (DRI) application review
DRI Determination 10/10/2025 Warrants regional review
mentionedunknownBig Red Apple Innovation Corridor DRI application (DRI 4557), submitted by The Cook and Company- Cook Construction and Real Estate in Habersham
DRI Determination
10/10/2025
Withdrawn
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Big Red Apple Innovation Corridor DRI application (DRI 4557), submitted by The Cook and Company- Cook Construction and Real Estate in Habersham
DRI Determination 10/10/2025 Withdrawn
Appeared on agendaproposedDRI application for 1900 Level Grove Road Townhome Development in Cornelia
Initial DRI Information Form Submitted
6/24/2025
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DRI application for 1900 Level Grove Road Townhome Development in Cornelia
Initial DRI Information Form Submitted 6/24/2025
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