Stephens County approves Howington Farms rezoning, leaving any subdivision for later review
The unanimous July 28 vote changes the zoning of a Nub Garland Road parcel, but no neighborhood layout or plat application has been presented.
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Shady Lane rezoning reaches Stephens commissioners, but final decision remains unclear
A unanimous Planning Commission recommendation would shift about 30.5 acres at 1200 Shady Lane from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural Residential…
Disabled veteran presses Habersham assessors for retroactive tax relief while challenging income request
At a July meeting, the resident sought a refund or credit back to 2023 and questioned why the county needed private household-income information.
Cornelia’s $1.114 million Garden Gate utility plan awaits a grant decision
A July Water Authority report confirms the city applied for CDBG funding for proposed water and sewer work in Garden Gate and Whispering Wood…
Toccoa’s airport-lighting contract supplement awaits a public outcome record
The City Commission placed a supplemental agreement for the Toccoa-Stephens County Airport lighting contract on its July agenda, extending scrutiny of a project Stephens County approved in 2024.
Toccoa Put Its 2026 Growth Plan Up for Approval, but the Outcome Remains Unclear
City Commission agendas show the Joint Comprehensive Plan advanced from general consideration to an approval item in July, while leaving residents without a recorded decision.
Habersham voters face sales-tax-for-property-tax swap in November
Commissioners have approved a countywide agreement for a five-year 1% FLOST, but its promised millage relief depends first on the referendum and then on final calculations.
Habersham shelter veterinary contract left without a recorded decision
Commissioners discussed a proposed agreement with Leftover Pets, Inc. for comprehensive veterinary care at the county animal shelter, but the cited meeting materials do not reveal what happened…
Habersham paving program update leaves road list and work status unresolved
County Manager Tim Sims said the county’s LMIG work would be guided by road-condition ratings, but the Commission record does not document a paving vote…
Habersham commissioners approve countywide development ordinance and zoning map
The 5-0 July votes completed a process that began with a March Planning Commission hearing, though the public record provided does not establish when or how the new…
Habersham adopts new growth rules, putting data centers under special review
The unanimous July vote replaces a 1992 development ordinance after months of debate over housing, rural land and the county’s ability to assess large projects.
Opposite rezoning requests leave Highway 320 tract’s status unresolved
Franklin County agendas show two proposed zoning directions for the same four-acre Toccoa property, but do not conclusively establish its final classification.