Alewine Drive School Permit Still Lacks a Recorded County Decision
Stephens County commissioners were scheduled to consider Aaron Santor’s request to operate a small private school on commercially zoned land in Toccoa…
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Stephens County data-center rules remain unresolved after public hearing
Commissioners heard a dozen speakers on a proposed ordinance after the Planning Commission recommended allowing data centers as a conditional use in commercial-industrial districts.
Staff Supports Currahee Circle Rezoning, but County’s Final Action Is Unclear
The request would shift a 1.17-acre Toccoa property from Residential Single to Agricultural Residential for agricultural purposes, though no documented vote has been identified.
Burns rezoning request expands to 2.5 acres, but Stephens County decision remains unclear
A Planning Commission agenda recommended approval to shift part of a Martin property from multi-family residential to residential single use, after an earlier record described a smaller tract.
Stephens County’s proposed 2026 planning guide still lacks a documented commission decision
Commissioners scheduled consideration of a countywide framework for land use, development and coordinated improvements, but the June 23 agenda does not show whether the plan became policy.
Stephens County’s Growth Plan Still Awaits a Recorded Commission Decision
A June agenda outlined public input and a five-year implementation program for a joint 20-year plan involving Stephens County, Toccoa, Avalon and Martin…
Stephens County accessory-structure rules remain unsettled after spring agenda actions
Commissioners scheduled a hearing and later put an update resolution before the board, but the public agenda documents do not show the final vote or the rules now…
Stephens County adopted accessory-structure update, but residents still cannot see the new rules
Commissioners’ April action completed a change to the county land-use ordinance, while a repeated May agenda item leaves the measure’s follow-through unclear.
Stephens County logged dual malt-beverage license request without naming business or site
Commissioners’ May 8 minutes show a wholesale-and-retail application, but leave residents without an applicant, address or recorded outcome.
Stephens Planning Commission backs narrower side-yard setback at North Century Drive parcel
The advisory vote would allow a five-foot side setback on Tax Parcel 071E 042, while leaving the property’s residential use and allowed density unchanged.
Stephens County rezoning proposal would shift parcel to agricultural-intensive district
Planning staff backed the requested change for Tax Parcel 028 019B, saying it would align adjoining land under one classification without adding homes or changing its current use.
Stephens County setback variance remains in force amid conflicting planning record
A recorded 3–1 commissioners’ approval would let Korbin Towe build 15 feet closer to the front property line at 610 Pheasant Mountain Road…