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
Stephens County commissioners unanimously approve Shady Lane rezoning for property combination
Stephens County commissioners unanimously approve Defoor Road rezoning
Stephens County approves revenue-linked pay supplement for tax commissioner
Toccoa adopts FY2027 budget after waiving second reading
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Stephens postpones ASI permit-fee waiver while approving a driveway exception
Commissioners wanted firmer cost estimates before waiving permit fees for the industrial project, but separately approved its private-driveway request.
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Budget2026
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- Stephens County School System
Budget2026
county-stephens-fy2026-budget-report
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- Stephens County Government
Calendar2026
Work Session/Called Meeting — 09/10/2026
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- Stephens County School System · School Board
Calendar2026
Work Session/Called Meeting — 08/13/2026
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- Stephens County School System · School Board
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