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Planning commission recommends rezoning for Prather Bridge Road property

A roughly 13.77-acre parcel on Prather Bridge Road could shift from agricultural to residential use, a change now before county commissioners for a final decision.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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September 22, 2026: Rezoning request, Arie Coles, 3565 Prather Bridge Road (13.77 acres, AI to RS)

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Where it stands

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners placed the rezoning request on its agenda for September 22, 2026, where final approval would rest with the commissioners.

The story

Arie Coles requested rezoning of about 13.77 acres at 3565 Prather Bridge Road, parcel 039 027B, from Agricultural Intensive to Residential Single-Family, so the land could be used for residential purposes.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 09/01/2026

The Stephens County Planning Commission took up the request at its September 1, 2026 meeting and voted unanimously to approve it.

SourcesPlanning Commission Agenda Packet 10/06/2026

The Stephens County Board of Commissioners placed the rezoning request on its agenda for September 22, 2026, where final approval would rest with the commissioners.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 09/22/2026

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning request, Arie Coles, 3565 Prather Bridge Road (13.77 acres, AI to RS)

Rezoning Request from Arie Coles, 3565 Prather Bridge Road, Toccoa. Parcel 039 027B.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning: Arie Coles, 3565 Prather Bridge Road (~13.77 acres AI to Residential Single)

To rezone approx. 13.77 acres to Residential Single for residential purposes.

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Rezoning 3565 Prather Bridge Road to Residential Single (Arie Coles)

To rezone approx. 13.77 acres to Residential Single for residential purposes.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Rezoning 3565 Prather Bridge Road from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Residential Single-Family (RS)

The applicant requests to rezone approximately 13.77 acres from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to

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