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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Stephens County commissioners unanimously approve agricultural rezoning for Eastanollee parcel
The vote changes the requested zoning classification for 520 North Avenue, a single parcel tied to Matthew and Tara Mudge, after a Planning Commission recommendation earlier in July.
Stephens County commissioners unanimously approve Shady Lane rezoning for property combination
The vote changes the zoning requested for roughly 30.5 acres at 1200 Shady Lane, though the Planning Commission record does not show how that earlier body acted.
Stephens County commissioners unanimously approve Defoor Road rezoning
The vote changes a 3.33-acre Toccoa parcel from Agricultural Residential to Residential Single, though the county record does not describe a specific project for the site.
Stephens County approves revenue-linked pay supplement for tax commissioner
The unanimous June 9 action authorizes added compensation for Dene Hicks, but county documents leave the payment’s dollar value and final contract terms undisclosed.
Toccoa adopts FY2027 budget after waiving second reading
Commissioners unanimously approved the annual operating plan May 18, but the approval minutes do not state the final budget total or spell out its departmental allocations.
Stephens County’s voter-backed sales tax and $12 million debt measure still awaits a documented commission action
Commissioners placed certification of the Nov. 4 referendum returns on their March 10 agenda, but the cited minutes do not show whether they formally acted.
Toccoa Backs Police Department Move With $180,000 but No Destination
Commissioners approved the relocation Nov. 24, 2025, leaving the site, scope, timetable and future of the current police space unresolved.
Toccoa Fire Chief Seeks New Position as City Weighs Budget Needs
Commission minutes record Chief Jeff Haslup’s request during an April budget meeting but do not identify the job, its cost or a vote to create it.
Toccoa record does not document action on alleged overnight police-pay proposal
An April budget-meeting excerpt identifies no commission discussion, vote or disposition involving extra pay for officers assigned from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Stephens County approves $184,500 consolidation of coroner’s office and morgue
Commissioners voted unanimously to combine operations now split between the government building and county shop, but construction timing and contracting details remain unresolved in public records.
Stephens County adds Historic Highway 17 to speed-zone rules, but rollout remains unclear
Commissioners approved the update unanimously Jan. 13 and authorized a resolution, yet the public record does not show what limits drivers will face or when any change takes…