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Stephens County commissioners approve rezoning of 30.5 acres on Shady Lane for property combination

The rezoning lets Matthew and Tara Mudge combine roughly 30.5 acres at 1200 Shady Lane under a single agricultural residential designation.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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Matthew and Tara Mudge requested rezoning of approximately 30.5 acres at 1200 Shady Lane, Toccoa, from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential to allow a property combination. The Stephens County Planning Commission took up the request on July 7 and voted unanimously to approve it, with county staff recommending approval and no discussion recorded.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 07/07/2026Planning Commission Agenda Packet 08/04/2026Planning Commission Minutes 07/07/2026

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners considered the same rezoning request on July 28. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve it, with Commissioner Wright making the motion to approve.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 07/28/2026Board Of Commissioners Minutes 07/28/2026Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 08/11/2026

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Appeared on agenda
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Rezoning request from Matthew Mudge & Tara Mudge, 1200 Shady Lane, Toccoa (Parcel 043 186P), AI to AR for property combination

to rezone approximately 30.5 acres to agricultural residential for property combination.

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 07/28/2026to rezone approximately 30.5 acres to agricultural residential for property combination.
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Rezoning approximately 30.5 acres at 1200 Shady Lane, Toccoa (Matthew & Tara Mudge) to Agricultural Residential for property combination

Rezoning Request from Matthew Mudge & Tara Mudge, 1200 Shady Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 043 186P. Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 08/11/2026Rezoning Request from Matthew Mudge & Tara Mudge, 1200 Shady Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 043 186P. Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright
Approved
confirmed

Rezoning approximately 30.5 acres on Shady Lane, Toccoa (Matthew & Tara Mudge) from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential for property combination

Rezoning Request from Matthew Mudge & Tara Mudge, 1200 Shady Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 043 186P. Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright

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MinutesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 07/28/2026Rezoning Request from Matthew Mudge & Tara Mudge, 1200 Shady Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 043 186P. Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright
Approved
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Rezoning approximately 30.5 acres at 1200 Shady Lane, Toccoa from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential for property combination (Matthew & Tara Mudge)

To Rezone approximately 30.5 Acres to Agricultural Residential for Property

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AgendaPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 08/04/2026To Rezone approximately 30.5 Acres to Agricultural Residential for Property
Approved
confirmed

Rezoning 520 North Avenue, Eastanollee (Parcel 043 186P) from Residential Single to Agricultural Residential – Matthew & Tara Mudge

Proposal: To Rezone to Agricultural Residential for Agricultural Purposes. Current Zoning: Residential Single Staff Recommendation: Approve as requested Motion to Approve: Vice-Chairman Ivester Second: Commissioner Black Discussion: No discussion Vote: Unanimous

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MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes 07/07/2026Proposal: To Rezone to Agricultural Residential for Agricultural Purposes. Current Zoning: Residential Single Staff Recommendation: Approve as requested Motion to Approve: Vice-Chairman Ivester
Approved
confirmed

Rezoning approximately 30.5 acres at 1200 Shady Lane, Toccoa (Parcel 043 186P) from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential for property combination – Matthew & Tara Mudge

Current Zoning: Agricultural Intensive Staff Recommendation: Approve as requested Motion to Approve: Vice-Chairman Ivester Second: Commissioner Black Discussion: No discussion Vote: Unanimous

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MinutesPlanning Commission Minutes 07/07/2026Current Zoning: Agricultural Intensive Staff Recommendation: Approve as requested Motion to Approve: Vice-Chairman Ivester Second: Commissioner Black Discussion: No discussion Vote: Unanimous
Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning of approximately 30.5 acres at 1200 Shady Lane (Matthew & Tara Mudge) to Agricultural Residential for property combination

Rezoning Request: Matthew Mudge & Tara Mudge, 1200 Shady Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 043 186P. Proposal: To Rezone approximately 30.5 Acres to Agricultural Residential for Property Combination.

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AgendaPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 07/07/2026Rezoning Request: Matthew Mudge & Tara Mudge, 1200 Shady Lane, Toccoa. Parcel 043 186P. Proposal: To Rezone approximately 30.5 Acres to Agricultural Residential for Property Combination.

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