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Stephens County rezones 2325 Nub Garland Road parcel for combination with neighboring lot

The county has changed a 0.23-acre parcel at 2325 Nub Garland Road from agricultural to residential zoning so it can be combined with an adjacent residential property.

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At a glance

What this means now

Where it stands

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners then took up the same request and approved it unanimously on February 24, 2026, on a motion by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Simmons, with no discussion.

The story

John and Karen Hicks requested rezoning of their 0.23-acre parcel at 2325 Nub Garland Road, Toccoa (parcel 023 115), from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single so it could be combined with an adjacent parcel.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 02/03/2026

The Stephens County Planning Commission approved the rezoning unanimously on February 3, 2026, on a motion by Commissioner Black, seconded by Vice-Chairman Ivester, with no discussion.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 03/03/2026Planning Commission Minutes 02/03/2026

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners then took up the same request and approved it unanimously on February 24, 2026, on a motion by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Simmons, with no discussion.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 02/24/2026Board Of Commissioners Minutes 02/24/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 03/10/2026

What happened

How this issue got here

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning Request from John and Karen Hicks, 2325 Nub Garland Road, to combine 0.23 acres into adjacent residential parcel

Rezoning Request from John and Karen Hicks, 2325 Nub Garland Road, Toccoa. Parcel 023 115.

Approved
confirmed

Rezoning request from John and Karen Hicks, 2325 Nub Garland Road, from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single for combination purposes

1. Rezoning Request from John and Karen Hicks, 2325 Nub Garland Road, Toccoa. Parcel 023 115. Motion to approve: Commissioner Whitlock Second: Commissioner Simmons Discussion: None Vote: Unanimous

Approved
unknown

Rezoning of 2325 Nub Garland Road (Hicks) from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single

Rezoning Request from John and Karen Hicks, 2325 Nub Garland Road, Toccoa. Parcel 023 115. Motion to approve: Commissioner Whitlock

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning 2325 Nub Garland Road (John and Karen Hicks) from AR to RS for parcel combination

Rezoning Request John and Karen Hicks, 2325 Nub Garland Road, Toccoa. Parcel 023 115.

Approved
unknown

Rezoning John and Karen Hicks, 2325 Nub Garland Road, Toccoa (0.23 acres, Agricultural Residential to Residential Single)

Motion to Approve: Commissioner Black Second: Vice-Chairman Ivester Discussion: No discussion Vote: Unanimous

Approved
confirmed

Rezoning of 2325 Nub Garland Road (John and Karen Hicks) from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single

Rezoning Request John and Karen Hicks, 2325 Nub Garland Road, Toccoa. Parcel 023 115.

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