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District 3: 2630 Old Cornelia Hwy
Final Decision: The BOC voted 3-0 to approve the request for rezoning. 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...
District 3: 2614 Old Cornelia Hwy
Final Decision: The BOC voted 3-0 to approve the request to amend zoning. 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...
District 2: 5674 Bark Camp Road
Item was withdrawn by the Applicant on July 21, 2025. The BOC acknowledged the withdrawal of the application on August 28, 2025. Request for Special Use: Group Home at 5674 Bark Camp Rd in Murrayville Purpose of Hearing: Request Special Use as a Group Home Applicant:...
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 +...
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