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IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

Franklin County commissioners hear complaints against recreation director, then meet in closed session

Residents raised concerns about the Recreation Department's operations and its director, prompting a joint closed-door personnel discussion with the county's Recreation Board.

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August 3, 2026: Executive session to discuss a personnel matter, joint with the Recreation Board
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IssueFranklin Countyapproved

Franklin County commissioners approve Highway 320 rezoning after tabling it in May

The vote clears a 4-acre tract at 8016 Highway 320 for agricultural zoning, a change residents near the property will see reflected in what can be built there.

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July 16, 2026: RZ-2026-006 Rezone for John Harold Payne III, 8016 Highway 320, Toccoa, from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Residential (RR)
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IssueFranklin Countyon hold

Franklin County planning commission postpones vote on I-85/Stagecoach Rd rezoning

A proposal to rezone a roughly 1-acre tract near Carnesville for a commercial flex-space park is delayed, leaving the property's zoning unchanged for now.

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June 18, 2026: Rezoning on I-85/Stagecoach Rd, Carnesville (RZ-2026-012) from Highway Business to Light Industrial for a commercial flex-space park
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Planning Commission meeting on July 16, 2026
IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

Franklin County commissioners discuss new agricultural use definitions for zoning code

The changes could affect how farm stands, agritourism activities and other farm-related businesses are allowed to operate under the county's zoning rules.

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April 20, 2026: Update of UDC Sections 2-1 and 2-2 use tables
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Mr. Norwood will update Sections 2-1 and 2-2 of the UDC and distribute revised tables for Board review and feedback as part of the formal amendment process.