A proposed rule would require new subdivisions to set up homeowners' associations, which residents could end up paying into and relying on for upkeep of shared areas.
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- February 24, 2026: Mandatory homeowners association (HOA) for all major subdivisions
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- No next step has been documented.
The Board of Tax Assessors has scheduled a discussion involving McCormick Solutions, but the record does not yet show what action, if any, was taken.
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- February 24, 2026: McCormick Solutions
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- No next step has been documented.
The county's property tax appraisal board discussed a personnel issue behind closed doors, so residents don't know what, if anything, was decided.
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- February 24, 2026: Executive Session on personnel matter
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- No next step has been documented.
The proposal would let landowners split property into up to three lots without exceeding the minimum lot size set for their zoning district.
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- February 24, 2026: Minor subdivision standards (three lots or less)
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- No next step has been documented.
State legislation that would phase out homestead property taxes by 2032 could cost the county and city millions in revenue, according to a county fiscal estimate.
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- February 24, 2026: Miscellaneous items: impact fees, HB 1114 & HB 1116, customer service campaign, website updates, historic bell
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- No next step has been documented.
The proposed change would let developers build multi-family housing on Suburban Residential-zoned land, affecting where higher-density housing could go in the county.
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- February 24, 2026: Multi-family housing density allowance in Suburban Residential (SR) district
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- No next step has been documented.
A proposed zoning change would set rules for accessory dwellings built on the same property as a main home.
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- February 24, 2026: New standards for accessory dwellings on the same property
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- No next step has been documented.
A proposed zoning category would let developers negotiate custom mixed-use rules instead of following standard district requirements.
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- February 24, 2026: Creation of Planned Development (PD) zoning district
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- No next step has been documented.
The SPLOST-funded building meant to house county fire, emergency management and 911 operations is being built in stages, with the second phase's estimated construction cost now approaching $14…
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- February 24, 2026: Fire/EMA/9-1-1 Headquarters (Phase II Central Base Fire Station) design and value engineering
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- No next step has been documented.
Both pools at the county aquatic center are set for resurfacing, but as of mid-February the work still had no date on the calendar.
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- February 17, 2026: Aquatic Center pool remodel scheduling
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- No next step has been documented.
With 52 teams registered, the county's parks and recreation advisory board says it has struggled to find enough gym space for practices…
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- February 17, 2026: Basketball goal collapse at Blue Gym and 12u girls' tournament relocation to Stephens County
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- No next step has been documented.
The county-funded position, shared across the circuit, would come with an $81,000 cost and a budget adjustment.
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- February 16, 2026: Creation of one new Staff Attorney position for the Mountain Judicial Circuit and associated budget adjustment
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- No next step has been documented.