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An Explanation of Property Assessment Notices

There were three new homestead exemptions signed into law last year. These became effective for the 2025 Property Tax Assessments, which were mailed last week. Below is a brief explanation of what these will mean for your property.. Case 1:  Homestead Exemption +...

District 3: 2630 Old Cornelia Hwy

Next Hearing: 5:15 p.m., August 18th Board of Commissioners District 3: Rezone from Suburban Shopping to Light Industrial at 2630 Old Cornelia Hwy Purpose of Hearing: Request to amend zoning on a 0.91 acre tract from Suburban Shopping to Light Industrial to allow for...

District 3: 2614 Old Cornelia Hwy

Next Hearing: 5:15 p.m., August 18th Board of Commissioners District 3: Request to rezone from Agricultural Residential to Light Industrial for Heavy Equipment Storage Purpose of Hearing: Request to amend zoning on a 13.17 acre tract from Agricultural Residential to...

District 2: 6266 Yellow Creek Rd

Final: The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to deny the application for rezoning. Purpose of Hearing: Rezone a portion of a 253.58± acre tract from Agricultural Residential 1 (AR1) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) for a 191-lot residential subdivision. Result...

District 4: 2353 Athens Highway

Final Decision: Approved by Board of Commissioners with a vote of 4-0 District 4 Proposed Vehicle Sales at 2353 Athens Highway Purpose of Hearing: Request Special Use for Vehicle Sales and a variance to Section 6.2 for Gravel Parking due to hardship Applicant: Morteza...

District 3: 3024 Dale Road

Next Hearing: 6:00 p.m., August 28th Board of Commissioners District 3: Location of Outdoor Storage Facility planned for 3024 Dale Road Purpose of Hearing: Request special use to amend zoning to allow for outdoor storage of trailers and shipping containers and a...

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