IssueNov 14, 2026
Stephens County commissioners approve Nub Garland Road rezoning for housing development
The county has rezoned land on Nub Garland Road from agricultural to single-family residential, clearing the way for Howington Farms, LLC to build homes there.
- Place
- Stephens County Government
- Status
- approved
Open explained result →IssueNov 14, 2026
Royston annexes 8.8 acres on Ga. Hwy 17 North, caps housing at 36 units
The city council approved bringing the Hwy 17 North property into city limits for a townhome project, then moved this summer to consider switching the plan to single-family homes.
- Place
- City of Royston
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueNov 14, 2026
Franklin County commissioners deny rezoning for 258 Whiting Rd tract
The board's denial keeps the 16.4-acre Lavonia property zoned for agricultural use rather than allowing residential development.
- Place
- Franklin County Government
- Status
- rejected
Open explained result →IssueNov 14, 2026
Stephens County commissioners approve rezoning on Yow Mill Road for home site
The board's approval lets a roughly 1-acre parcel be used for a house, following a recommendation from the county's planning commission.
- Place
- Stephens County Government
- Status
- approved
Open explained result →IssueNov 14, 2026
Developer files state review for Duncan Bridge annexation, rezoning and commercial project in Baldwin
Cook Construction and Real Estate is seeking to annex and rezone land into the City of Baldwin for a mixed-use commercial development that would need state sign-off before local approval.
- Place
- Georgia Department of Community Affairs
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueNov 14, 2026
Stephens County Planning Commission approves Stancil rezoning on Brookhaven Circle
The commission's unanimous vote changes zoning on a 4.60-acre Brookhaven Circle property from agricultural-intensive to agricultural-residential use.
- Place
- Stephens County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueNov 14, 2026
Lavonia council approves first reading of Cornog Road rezoning for 53-home subdivision
The city is moving to rezone 13.60 acres on Cornog Road from heavy industrial to residential to allow a 53-home subdivision.
- Place
- City of Lavonia
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueNov 14, 2026
Franklin County planning panel tables Sandy Cross Road distribution center rezoning
A proposal to rezone roughly 30 acres at 8117 Sandy Cross Road for a distribution center has drawn opposition and is on hold while a traffic study is done.
- Place
- Franklin County Government
- Status
- on hold
Open explained result →IssueNov 14, 2026
Franklin County commissioners table rezoning of Muddy Branch Rd tract
A request to rezone a roughly 2-acre property on Muddy Branch Road from agricultural to rural residential use is on hold after the applicant asked to pause it.
- Place
- Franklin County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueNov 14, 2026
Habersham Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Cody Road Rezoning
A request to rezone 5.82 acres on Cody Road from agricultural to suburban residential use goes to the county commission after planning staff recommended against it.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueNov 14, 2026
Habersham Board of Commissioners to consider rezoning for 123 Hollywood Hills Rd.
Timothy Carrier is seeking to rezone 1.99 acres from rural residential to general commercial, a change that would allow commercial use at the Hollywood Hills Road property.
- Place
- Habersham County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →IssueNov 14, 2026
Franklin County planning commission to take up Carnesville rezoning again
A roughly 1-acre tract on I-85/Stagecoach Rd would shift from Highway Business to Light Industrial zoning for a commercial flex-space park, a change the planning commission has yet to decide.
- Place
- Franklin County Government
- Status
- under consideration
Open explained result →