Northeast Georgia topic
Housing, subdivisions, zoning, annexations, land use, and neighborhood change.
Where and how could the community grow?Housing & Growth issues across Northeast Georgia
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The ordinance would bar bringing used mobile homes into Demorest, changing what kind of manufactured housing can be set up within the city.
A Habersham County resident told county commissioners he has concerns about traffic safety on Level Grove Rd after the City of Cornelia annexed and rezoned a property there.
A financial report says the county's new fire insurance rating, tied to the Fire Department's water supply shuttle service…
A proposed deal would govern water service to the Cedar Ridge Subdivision, which sits near the Franklin-Banks county line.
A buyer wants to tear down the former funeral home structures at 1284 Washington Street, a step toward redeveloping the site.
A board member's report says Cornelia lacks homes priced for first-time buyers, a factor in whether new residents can afford to live in the city.
A Habersham County resident asked commissioners to address ordinances that restrict living in campers and sheds, a policy that could affect residents using them as housing.
A property owner is adding a shop with a small office/apartment on Grant Street, town council members noted.
City council members outlined infrastructure and development priorities, including expanding water capacity and planning for annexation along Highway 365, though no votes were taken.
A residential development project has moved through preliminary plat review and is now seeking a zoning variance from the city.
The proposal would set up street lighting for the Sugar Creek Subdivision through an agreement with Georgia Power.
County leaders discussed strategic planning goals touching parks and recreation, mental health partnerships, affordable housing, and future greenspace and trails.
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