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IssueAltounder consideration

Alto council weighs buying a dump truck

The town council has discussed acquiring a dump truck, including one with attachments that could be bought from the county, but has not yet voted on a purchase.

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April 14, 2026: Possible purchase of a dump truck with spreader/scraper from the County
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No next step has been documented.
IssueStephens Countyunder consideration

Planning Commission Approves Setback Variance for Princess Nancy Lane Home, Board of Commissioners to Weigh In

A single-family home planned for Princess Nancy Lane needs a smaller front yard setback than county rules normally allow…

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September 22, 2026: Variance request, Chris Irvin, Princess Nancy Lane, 20-foot front yard setback off Bryant Drive
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Board of Commissioners consideration of the variance request.
IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

EPD proposes updates to erosion and sedimentation control rules, sets stakeholder meeting

State environmental regulators are revising buffer variance and local enforcement rules under the state's erosion control law, with a virtual meeting and public comment period ahead of any…

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October 15, 2026: Public comment period deadline for proposed erosion and sedimentation control rule revisions
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Public comment period closes October 23, 2026, following the October 15 stakeholder meeting.
IssueStephens Countyunder consideration

Planning commission to consider variance for two manufactured homes on small Eastanollee parcel

GBC Properties LLC is asking Stephens County to let two manufactured homes stay on a parcel smaller than the two acres normally required.

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October 6, 2026: Variance to allow two residential structures on under two acres at 106 Welcome Road (GBC Properties LLC)
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Stephens County Planning Commission meeting on October 6, 2026
IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

Franklin County board to consider variance for undersized home floor area on Hwy 320

A property owner is asking the county to allow a home smaller than the minimum floor area normally required on Rural Residential land.

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August 20, 2026: Variance for minimum heated floor area (737 sq ft vs 800 sq ft) on Rural Residential property at 7291 Hwy 320
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Franklin County Planning Commission meeting of 2026-08-20