The Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved the rezoning unanimously on February 24, 2026, on a motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Simmons.
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Stephens County commissioners approve rezoning of church's 40 Elrod Road property
The unanimous vote changes the zoning of New Hope Baptist Church's property from residential to commercial general to allow church-related use.
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What this means now
The story
New Hope Baptist Church sought to rezone its roughly 2.6-acre property at 40 Elrod Road in Toccoa, parcel 035 094, from Residential Single to Commercial General for church function purposes.
The Stephens County Planning Commission approved the rezoning request unanimously on February 3, 2026.
The Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved the rezoning unanimously on February 24, 2026, on a motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Commissioner Simmons.
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How this issue got here
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ApprovedunknownRezoning of 40 Elrod Road (New Hope Baptist Church) from Residential Single to Commercial General
Rezoning Request from New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094.
Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright
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Rezoning of 40 Elrod Road (New Hope Baptist Church) from Residential Single to Commercial General
Rezoning Request from New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094. Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning Request from New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, from Residential Single to Commercial General for church function
Rezoning Request from New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094.
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Rezoning Request from New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, from Residential Single to Commercial General for church function
Rezoning Request from New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094.
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning application (Zoning Map Amendment) for parcel 035-094
(C) Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment)
1. Existing zoning district(s) for the subject property:
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Rezoning application (Zoning Map Amendment) for parcel 035-094
(C) Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment) 1. Existing zoning district(s) for the subject property:
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning application for New Hope Baptist Church property
Petitioner states that she/he has read, understands and has completed this application. Approval of an application for
rezoning by the Stephens County Board of Commissioners does not constitute a waiver
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Rezoning application for New Hope Baptist Church property
Petitioner states that she/he has read, understands and has completed this application. Approval of an application for rezoning by the Stephens County Board of Commissioners does not constitute a waiver
ApprovedconfirmedRezoning request from New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, from Residential Single to Commercial General for church function purposes
2. Rezoning Request from New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094.
Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright
Second: Commissioner Simmons
Discussion: None
Vote: Unanimous
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Rezoning request from New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, from Residential Single to Commercial General for church function purposes
2. Rezoning Request from New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094. Motion to approve: Commissioner Wright Second: Commissioner Simmons Discussion: None Vote: Unanimous
ApprovedconfirmedRezoning of 40 Elrod Road (New Hope Baptist Church) from Residential Single to Commercial General
Rezoning Request New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094.
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Rezoning of 40 Elrod Road (New Hope Baptist Church) from Residential Single to Commercial General
Rezoning Request New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094.
Appeared on agendaproposedRezoning 40 Eldon Road (New Hope Baptist Church) from RS to CG for church function purposes
Rezoning Request New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Eldon Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094.
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Rezoning 40 Eldon Road (New Hope Baptist Church) from RS to CG for church function purposes
Rezoning Request New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Eldon Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094.
ApprovedunknownRezoning New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa (Residential Single to Commercial General for church function)
Rezoning Request New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094.
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Rezoning New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa (Residential Single to Commercial General for church function)
Rezoning Request New Hope Baptist Church, 40 Elrod Road, Toccoa. Parcel 035 094.
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