Final Decision: The applicant withdrew the application for a Special Use as a data center. This withdrawal was approved with a 3-0 vote. The request to table the rezoning to light industrial failed with a vote of 2-3. The BOC approved the rezoning request with a vote of 3-1.

Purpose of Hearing: (A) Rezone from Planned Industrial Development (PID) to Light Industrial (I-1) on a 119± acre; and (B) Special Use as a Data Center

Applicant: Project Turbo

Details: Chairman Chris Braswell recused himself from the hearing, as he was the broker of the property. The remaining board members tabled the application until September 15, 2025. Mr. Stan Hunt was absent.

Result: The public hearing was held, but the board voted 2 - 1. then 3 - 0 to table the decision until October 6, 2025. Mr. Braswell recused himself, Mr. Sosebee was absent, and Mr. Hunt changed his vote on tabling this item. Six citizens spoke against the approval of the proposed data center.

Result: On October 6, 2025, the Planning Commission voted 3-0 to approve both items.

Result: On October 23, 2025, the Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to table the decision until December 11, 2025.

Final Decision: The applicant withdrew the application for a Special Use as a data center. This withdrawal was approved with a 3-0 vote. The request to table the rezoning to light industrial failed with a vote of 2-3. The BOC approved the rezoning request with a vote of 3-1.

This property is located in Hall County's District 3. The Planning Commission representative for District 3 is Mr. Stan Hunt. His published email is shunt@hallcounty.org with phone number 770-297-2673. The District 3 Commissioner is Mr. Gregg Poole. His published email is gpoole@hallcounty.org, with phone number 770-535-8288.

Meetings for District 3: 2400 O'Kelly Road

• Fifth Hearing:
  • Thursday, December 11^th, 6:00 p.m
  • Hall County Board of Commissioners
  • Location: Hall County Government Center, 2^nd Floor
• Fourth Hearing:
  • Thursday, October 23^rd, 6:00 p.m
  • Hall County Board of Commissioners
  • Location: Hall County Government Center, 2^nd Floor
• Third Hearing:
  • Monday, October 6^th, 5:15 p.m
  • Hall County Planning Commission
  • Location: Hall County Government Center, 2^nd Floor
• Second Hearing:
  • Monday, September 15^th, 5:15 p.m. The board chose to table the decision until October 6th.
  • Hall County Planning Commission
  • Location: Hall County Government Center, 2^nd Floor
• First Hearing:
  • Tuesday, September 2^nd, 5:15 p.m. Applicant requested tabling until September 15, 2025
  • Hall County Planning Commission
  • Location: Hall County Government Center, 2^nd Floor
  • Details: Application without staff recommendations

The applicant for 2400 O'Kelly Road has requested to table this application to the September 15, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. A staff report will be prepared in advance of this meeting.