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Stephens County planning commission denies recovery residence permit for Wafford Stowe Road site; county board takes up request

A conditional use permit that would let a recovery residence operate on Wafford Stowe Road in Eastanollee was rejected by the planning commission and is now before the Board of Commissioners.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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The matter then went to the Stephens County Board of Commissioners, whose agenda packet for August 26 listed a request to grant a conditional use permit allowing the property to be used as a recovery residence.

The story

Marion Dooley sought a conditional use permit for property at 99 Wafford Stowe Road in Eastanollee, listed on the Stephens County Planning Commission's agenda as a conditional use request for parcel 045 089.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 08/05/2025

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny the request. A motion for denial by Vice-Chairman Ivester, seconded by Commissioner Black, carried unanimously.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 09/02/2025Planning Commission Minutes 08/05/2025

The matter then went to the Stephens County Board of Commissioners, whose agenda packet for August 26 listed a request to grant a conditional use permit allowing the property to be used as a recovery residence.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 08/26/2025

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Conditional Use Permit for recovery residence at 99 Wafford Stowe Road (Marion Dooley)

grant a conditional use permit to allow for use as a recovery residence

Appeared on agenda
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Conditional use permit for recovery residence at 99 Wafford Stowe Road, Eastanollee (Marion Dooley)

Conditional Use Request from M arion Dooley, 99 Wafford Stowe R oad, Eastanollee. Parcel 045 089.

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Conditional use permit for recovery residence at 99 Wafford Stowe Road, Eastanollee

for denial, seconded by Commissioner Black, to deny the item. Motion carried unanimously.

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Conditional use permit for Marion Dooley to operate a recovery residence, 99 Wafford Stowe Road, Eastanollee

A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Ivester for denial, seconded by Commissioner Black, to deny the item. Motion carried unanimously.

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