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Tue Aug 18, 2026

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

Board reviews two variance requests for accessory building and property reconfiguration

The Walton County Board of Appeals will hear two variance applications at its regular meeting. V26-0191 seeks a variance to allow an accessory building in the front yard on a lot under 5 acres at 2660 Broach Spur. V26-0199 seeks a variance to revise an easement entrance drive and reconfigure parcels off Grady Lemonds Road while keeping total acreage unchanged.

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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. V26-0191 – Variance to allow an accessory building in the front yard on less than 5 acres – Applicant: Terry McCullers/Owners: Terry & Tabitha McCullers – Property located at 2660 Broach Spur – Map/Parcel C1190136M00 - District 5 4.2. V26-0199 – Variance to revise the easement entrance drive off of Grady Lemonds Road, and to reconfigure parcels. All parcel acreage will remain the same by the equal amount of land swapped between the parties involved – Applicant: Bobby Peters/Owners: Bobby James Peters, Jason S Peters and Timothy Joshua Peters – Property located at 1384 Grady Lemonds Road, Social Circle Fairplay Road, Grady Lemonds Road and 1378 Grady Lemonds Road – Map/Parcel C1460001, C1460007D00, C1460007B00 and C1460007C00 - District 4 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION Walton County, GA Board of Appeals Regular Meeting 8/18/2026 9. ADJOURNMENT If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to review multiple residential and commercial rezoning requests

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning and land use change applications. These include requests for new residential subdivisions and a commercial site for automotive services.

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, August 06, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 3.1. Z26-0159 – Rezone a portion of Parcel C0590057 (4.00) acres from R1 to A1 to have personal outside animals – Applicant/Owner: Fig Leaf Risk Advisors, LLC - property located at 3084 Brooks Trail - District 1 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. LU26-0188 & Z26-0187 – Land Use Change from Rural Residential and Agriculture to Suburban and Rezone 5.99 acres from A1 to R1 to create a 5-lot residential subdivision – Applicant/Owner: Mark Sanchez – property located on Locklin Road – Map/Parcel C1780012Z00 - District 4 4.2. Z26-0189 – Rezone 5.70 acres from A1/B3/M1/M2 to M2 & B3 for Motor Vehicle Sales, Auto Repair & Maintenance, Salvage Yard, Warehouse and outdoor storage and Variances on setbacks, buffers and eliminate the 10 ft landscape strip along Highway 11 – Applicant/Owner: Reyes Autos & Trucks, LLC – property located at 2412 Highway 11 – Map/Parcels C0850109, C0850109B00 & C0850111 - District 5 4.3. Z26-0192 – Rezone 103.56 acres from A2 to R1OSC to create a 57-lot residential subdivision – Applicant: Baldpates General Contracting, LLC/Owner: Grady Thompson Enterprises, LLLP – property located on Nicholsville Road – Map/Parce …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

Board of Appeals to consider home business and pool variances

The Board of Appeals will meet to review two specific land-use requests. The board will decide on a special exception for a home-based business and a variance for a pool installation.

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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. SP26-0025 – Special Exception to have a one chair hair salon as a home based business with customer contact – Applicant/Owner: Rebecca McCart Kent – Property located at 4218 Hester Town Road - Parcel C1960010A00 - District 4 4.2. V26-0166 – Variance to allow a pool within the 50-foot stream buffer area and within the 25-foot impervious surface setback - Applicant/Owner: J Scott Baize – Property located at 3240 Stewart Lake Road - Parcel N063D038 - District 3 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT Walton County, GA Board of Appeals Regular Meeting 7/21/2026 If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
Thu Jul 9, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission considers rezone for convenience store and three animal-keeping requests

The Walton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on four rezoning applications. One request seeks to rezone 7.486 acres from A2 to B2 for a convenience store with fuel pumps and office/warehouse buildings. Three other requests propose rezoning parcels from R1 to A1 to allow personal outside animals.

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, July 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. Z26-0139 - Rezone 3.11 acres from R1 to A1 to have personal outside animals - Applicant: Dinko Cepic/Owners: Dinko & Maryssa Cepic - property located at 3460 Stock Road - Map/Parcel C0720061 - District 5 4.2. Z26-0156 - Rezone 7.486 acres from A2 to B2 for a convenience store with fuel pumps and office warehouse/contractor storage buildings - Applicant/Owner: 81 Investment Company, LLC - property located at 5187 Highway 81 & Bay Creek Church Road - Map/Parcel C0390008 - District 1 4.3. Z26-0158 - Rezone 3.90 acres from R1 to A1 to have personal outside animals - Applicant: Carlos R Barahona/Owners: Anita Panjwani, Arash Punjwani & Cinthia D Santos Diaz - property located at 2487 Johnson Road - Map/Parcel C0100016 - District 2 4.4. Z26-0159 - Rezone a portion of Parcel C0590057 (4.00) acres from R1 to A1 to have personal outside animals - Applicant/Owner: Fig Leaf Risk Advisors, LLC - property located at 3084 Brooks Trail - District 1 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. Walton Coun …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Board to consider rezoning 60 acres for farm sales and other land-use changes

The Walton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with presentations, approval of minutes, and discussion of old business including repurposing the old jail. The board will vote on several rezoning requests, including a 60.11-acre rezone for farm sales, a 4.22-acre rezone with a variance, a land use change for a buildable lot, and a commercial rezone with outdoor storage. The consent agenda includes contracts over $25,000, grant reapplications, and right-of-way acceptances. Also under consideration are a sheriff's request for position control changes and a resolution for Fire Station #4 renovation.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 07, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. PRESENTATIONS 1.1. Walton Empowers 2. MEETING OPENING 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation 2.2. Call to Order 2.3. Roll Call 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3.1. Additions/Deletions 4. DISCUSSION 4.1. County Manager's Report/Update 5. OLD BUSINESS 5.1. Repurposing Administrative Portion of Old Jail for Department Expansions - Tabled on 6/2/26 6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 6.1. Z26-0119 - Rezone 4.22 acres from A1 to A to grow and sell fruits, vegetables, eggs and cottage food items with customer contact and Variance to have accessory building in front yard on less than 5 acres - Applicant: Christine Rojas Carrillo/Owners: Alejandro & Christine Carrillo - property located at 4350 Tiffany Lane, 4330 & 4310 Shiloh Rd. - Map/Parcels N039A024, 025 and 026 - District 1 Planning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions: 1) all parcels to be combined; 2) animals have to be maintained in the pink areas up to the red dotted line on the site plan 3) variance to allow farm stand in the front yard on less than 5 acres. 6.2. Z26-0123 - Rezone 60.11 acres from A1 to A to grow and sell fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers with customer contact and up-pick - Applicant: Donnie A Wright, III Walton County, GA Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 7/7/2026 …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

Board to consider two variance requests for manufactured home and carport

The Walton County Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, to consider two variance applications: one to reduce roof pitch, allow vinyl/aluminum siding, and waive a garage requirement for a manufactured home at 5089 Watson Fain Road; and another to allow an open-air carport instead of an enclosed garage on Youth Jersey Road. The board will also approve minutes, hear old and new business, and take public comment.

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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. V26-0138 – Variance to request reduction of the required roof pitch of 5:12, allow vinyl/aluminum siding and waive required garage on a Manufactured Home– Applicant: Dean Thrasher/Owners: Dean & Barbara Thrasher – Property located at 5089 Watson Fain Road - Parcel C0350002 - District 1 4.2. V26-0141 – Variance to have an open-air carport in lieu of the required enclosed garage due to the architectural design of the home – Applicants/Owners: Terry Lamar & Melissa Hammond Shelnutt – Property located on Youth Jersey Road - Parcel C0640018B00 - District 3 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT Walton County, GA Board of Appeals Regular Meeting 6/16/2026 If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
Thu Jun 4, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider four rezoning requests and one zoning alteration

The Planning Commission will review several requests to change land use and zoning designations. These include proposals for agricultural sales, residential lot creation, and commercial business use.

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, June 04, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. Z26-0119 - Rezone 4.22 acres from A1 to A to grow and sell fruits, vegetables, eggs and cottage food items with customer contact - Applicant: Christine Rojas Carrillo/Owners: Alejandro & Christine Carrillo - property located at 4350 Tiffany Lane, 4330 & 4310 Shiloh Road - Map/Parcels N039A024, 025 and 026 - District 1 4.2. Z26-0123 – Rezone 60.11 acres from A1 to A to grow and sell fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers with customer contact and up-pick – Applicant: Donnie A Wright, III Esq./Owners: William Paul Jones, Jr. & Tobey Lorraine Jones – property located at 2120 H D Atha Road & Ammons Bridge Rd – Map/Parcel C0770094A00 - District 5 4.3. LU26-0128 & Z26-0114 – Land Use Change from Highway Corridor to Suburban and Rezone a portion of C0090016 (1.329 acres) from A1 to R1 to create a buildable lot – Applicant: Kerry Roe/Owners: Kerry H & Regina M Roe – property located at 6327 Highway 20 – Map/Parcel C0090016 - District 2 4.4. Z26-0133 – Rezone a portion of C1360030 (5.082 acres) from A1 to B3 for commercial business and outdoor storage of heavy equipment – Applicant: Mike Conner/Owner: Aycock …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Board to adopt FY27 budget, consider rezoning and 911 backup agreements

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to adopt the FY27 budget, consider an impact fee update for O'Kelly Library funding, and discuss repurposing part of the old jail. Several rezoning and land-use items are up for decision, including a controversial convenience store expansion and a 74.79-acre rezoning in District 5. The board will also vote on agreements for 911 backup phones and software services, plus a consent agenda with routine approvals.

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✓ Decided: Walton County adopts $107.1M FY27 budget, 4-2 vote

The Walton County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY27 budget of $107,095,513 in a 4-2 vote, with Commissioners Bradford and Dixon opposing. The board also approved funding approximately $777,854.28 from the Fund Balance to cover a shortfall in O'Kelly Library impact fee funding due to a reporting error. Several rezoning requests were approved, while a proposed convenience store expansion and gas station at Highway 20 was denied.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 02, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. PRESENTATIONS 1.1. Walton Empowers 1.2. Proclamation - America 250 2. MEETING OPENING 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation 2.2. Call to Order 2.3. Roll Call 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3.1. Additions/Deletions 4. FINANCE 4.1. Resolution - Adoption of FY27 Budget 4.2. Impact Fee Update - O'Kelly Library Funding 4.3. Resolution - Authorizing Chairman to amend the FY26 Budget as part of the fiscal year closing process 5. DISCUSSION 5.1. County Manager's Report/Update 5.2. Repurposing administrative portion of old jail for department expansions 6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 6.1. LU26-0083 & Z26-0081 - Land Use Change from Highway Corridor to Suburban and Rezone 2.10 acres from R1 to A1 to have personal outside animals - Applicant/Owner: Isidro Miranda Gonzalez - property located at 935 Snip Dillard Road - Map/Parcel C1770030E00 - District 4 Walton County, GA Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 6/2/2026 Planning Commission recommended approval as submitted. 6.2. Z26-0085 - Rezone 7.12 acres from A2 to A for an animal rescue and Variance on the setbacks - Applicant/Owner: Lisa Kario - property located at 5531 Hillview Drive - Map/Parcel C0300132 - District 3 Planning Commission recommended approval as submitted. 6.3. LU26-0100, CU26-0092, and Z26-0093 - La …
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June 2, 2026 The Walton County Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Walton County Courthouse. Those participating in the meeting included Chairman David Thompson , Commissioners Amarie Warren, Pete Myers , Timmy Shelnutt, Lee Bradford, Jeremy Adams and Kirklyn Dixon, County Clerk Rhonda Hawk, County Manager John Ward, Planning Director Kristi Parr , Finance Director Jennifer Wall, and County Attorney Chip Ferguson. A list of employees and citizens in attendance at the meeting is on file in the auxiliary file under this meeting date. PRESENTATIONS A Proclamation for America 250 was presented to the Matthew Talbot Chapter, Daughters of American Resolution and a plaque was presented to the Commissioners by the George Walton Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. MEETING OPENING Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Shelnutt gave the invocation. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: Commissioner Dixon made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shelnutt, to adopt the agenda. All district commissioners voted in favor. FINANCE Finance Director Jennifer Wall and Chief Tax Appraiser Tommy Knight answered questions from the Board explaining the tax assessment and budget process. Resolution - Adoption of FY27 Budget Motion: Commissioner Shelnutt made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Myers, to adopt the FY27 Bud …
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Tue May 19, 2026

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

Board of Appeals to consider two variance requests

The Board of Appeals will meet to review two requests for variances regarding lot width and driveway placement. The body will also handle approval of minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board of Appeals hears two variance requests, no decisions recorded

The Board of Appeals met on May 19, 2026, and the minutes list two variance applications under new business: one to reduce lot width on John W Breedlove Road and another to reduce driveway distance on Cliff Top Drive. However, the minutes do not record any motions, votes, or decisions on these items or any other substantive action, indicating the meeting was procedural or the outcomes were not documented.

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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. V26-0099- Variance to reduce lot width on 10.17 acres to create 2 buildable 5 acre lots with Lot 2 being 100’ and Lot 3 being 103’ in lieu of the required 200’- Applicant: Dennis Godnyuk/Owner: Audrey Renee Moon-Property located at John W Breedlove Road/Parcel C1630136A00-District 4 4.2. V26-0103 - Variance to reduce distance for 2nd driveway from required 75’ to 32’ – Applicant: William Cole Tonini – Owners: Andrew Haralson & William Cole Tonini – Property located at 4971 Cliff Top Drive- Parcel N034A056 - District 1 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT Walton County, GA Board of Appeals Regular Meeting 5/19/2026 If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 MINUTES 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. V26-0099- Variance to reduce lot width on 10.17 acres to create 2 buildable 5 acre lots with Lot 2 being 100’ and Lot 3 being 103’ in lieu of the required 200’- Applicant: Dennis Godnyuk/Owner: Audrey Renee Moon-Property located at John W Breedlove Road/Parcel C1630136A00-District 4 4.2. V26-0103 - Variance to reduce distance for 2nd driveway from required 75’ to 32’ – Applicant: William Cole Tonini – Owners: Andrew Haralson & William Cole Tonini – Property located at 4971 Cliff Top Drive- Parcel N034A056 - District 1 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT Walton County, GA Board of Appeals Regular Meeting 5/19/2026 If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
Thu May 7, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to review land use changes and rezoning requests

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning and land use change applications. The meeting includes requests for animal-related land use and commercial expansions. The commission will also review proposed amendments to the Land Development Ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission reviews rezoning, conditional use, and ordinance amendments

The Walton County Planning Commission met on May 7, 2026, and considered several land use and zoning items. The minutes list five new business items, including a land use change and rezoning for personal animals, a rezoning and variance for an animal rescue, a conditional use and rezoning for a convenience store expansion, a rezoning for a large parcel, and amendments to the Land Development Ordinance. However, the minutes do not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes for these items, indicating that the meeting may have been procedural or that the details were not included in the provided text.

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, May 07, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. LU26-0083 & Z26-0081 – Land Use Change from Highway Corridor to Suburban and Rezone 2.10 acres from R1 to A1 to have personal outside animals – Applicant/Owner: Isidro Miranda Gonzalez – property located at 935 Snip Dillard Road – Map/Parcel C1770030E00 - District 4 4.2. Z26-0085 - Rezone 7.12 acres from A2 to A for an animal rescue and Variance on the setbacks - Applicant/Owner: Lisa Kario - property located at 5531 Hillview Drive - Map/Parcel C0300132 - District 3 4.3. LU26-0100, CU26-0092, and Z26-0093 – Land Use Change from Village Center to Highway Corridor, Conditional Use for outside storage of commercial vehicles and for 3 diesel pumps; Rezone 3.21 acres on C0080006 from B2/A2 to B2 to expand existing convenience store to be combined with parcel C0080006A00; and Variance to reduce transitional buffer from 50’ to 10’ and eliminate the required 10’ landscape strip along the road – Applicant: Junaid Vicani – Property Owner – Siasim Loganville, LLC – property located at 5400 GA Highway and Highway 20 – Map/Parcels C0080006 and C080006A00 – District 2 4.4. Z26-0096 – Rezone 74.79 acres of a par …
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, May 07, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 MINUTES 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. LU26-0083 & Z26-0081 – Land Use Change from Highway Corridor to Suburban and Rezone 2.10 acres from R1 to A1 to have personal outside animals – Applicant/Owner: Isidro Miranda Gonzalez – property located at 935 Snip Dillard Road – Map/Parcel C1770030E00 - District 4 4.2. Z26-0085 - Rezone 7.12 acres from A2 to A for an animal rescue and Variance on the setbacks - Applicant/Owner: Lisa Kario - property located at 5531 Hillview Drive - Map/Parcel C0300132 - District 3 4.3. LU26-0100, CU26-0092, and Z26-0093 – Land Use Change from Village Center to Highway Corridor, Conditional Use for outside storage of commercial vehicles and for 3 diesel pumps; Rezone 3.21 acres on C0080006 from B2/A2 to B2 to expand existing convenience store to be combined with parcel C0080006A00; and Variance to reduce transitional buffer from 50’ to 10’ and eliminate the required 10’ landscape strip along the road – Applicant: Junaid Vicani – Property Owner – Siasim Loganville, LLC – property located at 5400 GA Highway and Highway 20 – Map/Parcels C0080006 and C080006A00 – District 2 4.4. Z26-0096 – Rezone 74.79 acres of a pa …
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Tue May 5, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Board to review FY27 budget highlights and two rezoning requests

The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed FY27 budget highlights and a project length budget for resurfacing. The meeting includes decisions on two rezoning requests and an annexation request from the City of Social Circle.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 11.5-acre rezone for convenience store with conditions

The Walton County Board of Commissioners approved a rezone of 11.50 acres from A1/A2/R1 to B1 for a convenience store with gasoline stations, retail, and a public golf range, including a variance to encroach into the 75-foot stream buffer, with conditions. The board also approved a rezone of 1.808 acres from A1 to A2 to create a buildable lot, and adopted the FY27 budget resolution and other administrative items.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. PRESENTATIONS 2. MEETING OPENING 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation 2.2. Call to Order 2.3. Roll Call 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3.1. Additions/Deletions 4. DISCUSSION 4.1. County Manager's Report/Update 5. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 5.1. Z26-0046 - Rezone 1.808 acres from A1 to A2 to create a buildable lot - Applicant: Dorin Cret/Owner: Dimitrie Ilisei - property located on Bold Springs Road - Map/Parcel C0860013F00 - District 5 Planning Commission recommended approval as submitted. 5.2. Z26-0054 - Rezone 11.50 acres from A1/A2/R1 to B1 for a convenience store with gasoline stations, retail & quick service restaurants, public golf range and a variance to encroach into the 75’ stream buffer - Applicant: Reed Creek Food Mart, LLC/Owner: James William Burson, II - property located at 2069 Highway 11 and Mountain Creek Church Road - Map/Parcel C0860040 - District 6 Planning Commission recommended approval as submitted including the variance requested. 5.3. Annexation Request - City of Social Circle 6. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT AGENDA | All items listed below are voted on by the board in one motion unless otherwise specified by the Board 6.1. Approval of April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes Walton County, GA Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 5/5/2026 6.2. Contra …
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May 5, 2026 The Walton County Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Walton County Courthouse. Those participating in the meeting included Chairman David Thompson , Commissioners Amarie Warren, Pete Myers , Timmy Shelnutt, Lee Bradford, Jeremy Adams and Kirklyn Dixon, County Clerk Rhonda Hawk, County Manager John Ward, Planning Director Kristi Parr , Finance Director Jennifer Wall, and County Attorney Chip Ferguson. A list of employees and citizens in attendance at the meeting is on file in the auxiliary file under this meeting date. PRESENTATIONS Count Manager John Ward recognized Jay Malcom and William Wynne, Jr upon their retirement from Walton County. MEETING OPENING Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of All egiance. Commissioner Shelnutt gave the invocation. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: Commissioner Shelnutt made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Warren, to adopt the agenda. All district commissioners voted in favor. DISCUSSION County Manager's Report/Update County Manager John Ward gave an update and report on county matters to the Board. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning & Development Director Kristi Parr presented the Planning Commission recommendations. Z26-0046 - Rezone 1.808 acres from A1 to A2 to create a buildable lot - Applicant: Dorin Cret/Owner: Dimitrie Ilisei - property located on Bold Springs Road …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

Board of Appeals to consider variance to reduce lot width on Watson Fain Road

The Board of Appeals will hear four items: a variance to reduce lot width on a 4.79-acre parcel at 5089 Watson Fain Road to create two buildable lots; a variance to reduce the front setback from 60 to 19 feet for an accessory building at 2745 Milton Bryan Drive; a special exception to live in a camper while building a house at 1587 Gratis Road; and a variance to place a 1,500 sq. ft. accessory building in an R1 zoning district at 4643 Pine Drive. The board will also approve minutes and hear public comments.

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✓ Decided: Board of Appeals hears four variance and special exception requests

The Walton County Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on April 21, 2026, but the minutes do not record any decisions. The agenda included four items: a variance to reduce lot width, a variance to reduce a front building setback, a special exception to live in a camper while building a house, and a variance to place an accessory building in an R1 zone. No votes, approvals, or denials are noted in the minutes.

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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. V26-0076-Variance to reduce lot width on 4.79 acres to create 2 buildable lots with Lot 1 being 2.00 acres 200’ of lot width with an existing house and Lot 2 being 2.79 acres with lot width of 57’ in lieu of the required 200’-Applicant: Dean Thrasher/Owners: Barbara Jean & Dean Phillip Thrasher-Property located at 5089 Watson Fain Road/Parcel C0350002-District 1 4.2. V26-0079 - Variance to reduce front building setback line from required 60’ to 19’ to build an accessory building – Applicant: Robert North – Owners: Stephanie D & Robert E North – Property located at 2745 Milton Bryan Drive & Heron Court- Parcel N025A009 - District 2 4.3. SP26-0053 – Special Exception to live in camper while building house – Applicant: Patrick Bentley – Owners: Patrick, Debra & Peyton Bentley – Property located at 1587 Gratis Road - Parcel N121C002 - District 6 4.4. V26-0082 – Variance to put a 1,500 sq. ft. accessory building in an R1 zoning – Applicant/Owner: Cheryl Tawney – Property located at 4643 Pine Drive - Parcel N027B075 - District 2 5. DISCUSSION Walton County, GA Board of Appeals Regular Meeting 4/2 …
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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 MINUTES 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. V26-0076-Variance to reduce lot width on 4.79 acres to create 2 buildable lots with Lot 1 being 2.00 acres 200’ of lot width with an existing house and Lot 2 being 2.79 acres with lot width of 57’ in lieu of the required 200’-Applicant: Dean Thrasher/Owners: Barbara Jean & Dean Phillip Thrasher-Property located at 5089 Watson Fain Road/Parcel C0350002-District 1 4.2. V26-0079 - Variance to reduce front building setback line from required 60’ to 19’ to build an accessory building – Applicant: Robert North – Owners: Stephanie D & Robert E North – Property located at 2745 Milton Bryan Drive & Heron Court- Parcel N025A009 - District 2 4.3. SP26-0053 – Special Exception to live in camper while building house – Applicant: Patrick Bentley – Owners: Patrick, Debra & Peyton Bentley – Property located at 1587 Gratis Road - Parcel N121C002 - District 6 4.4. V26-0082 – Variance to put a 1,500 sq. ft. accessory building in an R1 zoning – Applicant/Owner: Cheryl Tawney – Property located at 4643 Pine Drive - Parcel N027B075 - District 2 5. DISCUSSION Walton County, GA Board of Appeals Regular Meeting 4/ …
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Tue Apr 14, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Board to hold hearing on proposed air curtain destructor facility in Good Hope

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a solid waste permit and the 2026 Capital Improvements Element update. The meeting includes votes on FY26 budget amendments and the acceptance of bids for milling and asphalt replacement.

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✓ Decided: County approves FY26 budget amendment, jail operations split vote

The Walton County Board of Commissioners approved the FY26 budget amendment, but split the vote on jail operations, which passed 4-2. The board also approved the Capital Improvements Element 2026 Annual Update, the consent agenda, and several contracts and appointments.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. PRESENTATIONS 1.1. Shane Short - Annual Economic Development Update 2. MEETING OPENING 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation 2.2. Call to Order 2.3. Roll Call 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3.1. Additions/Deletions 4. DISCUSSION 4.1. County Manager's Report/Update 5. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 5.1. Solid Waste Handling Permit - Proposed Air Curtain Destructor Facility at existing Inert Landfill @ 2351 Preston Road, Good Hope (Public Hearing) 5.2. Approval of Draft - Capital Improvements Element 2026 Annual Update and Transmittal Resolution (Public Hearing) 6. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT AGENDA | All items listed below are voted on by the board in one motion unless otherwise specified by the Board 6.1. Approval of March 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes 6.2. Contracts & Budgeted Purchases of $25,000 or Greater 6.3. Declaration of Surplus 6.4. Surplus and Transfer of K9 Zoso to Handler 6.5. Ratification of Actions taken by WCWSA on March 13, 2026 Walton County, GA Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 4/14/2026 6.6. Acceptance of Right of Way - The Meadows at Good Hope (for the record) 6.7. Grant Application - Firehouse Subs Foundation 6.8. Acceptance of Donation - Deputies Beyond the Badge - Two (2) 2025 Ford Mustangs 7. FINANCE 7.1. Resolution - FY26 Budget Amendment 7. …
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April 14, 2026 The Walton County Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Walton County Courthouse. Those participating in the meeting included Chairman David Thompson , Commissioners Amarie Warren, Pete Myers , Timmy Shelnutt, Lee Bradford, Jeremy Adams and Kirklyn Dixon, County Clerk Rhonda Hawk, County Manager John Ward, Planning Director Kristi Parr , Finance Director Jennifer Wall, and County Attorney Mike Malcom. A list of employees and citizens in attendance at the meeting is on file in the auxiliary file under this meeting date. PRESENTATIONS Shane Short, Ben McDaniel and Dessa Morris gave an annual report on Economic Development and Walton Works MEETING OPENING Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. and led the Pledge of All egiance. Commissioner Shelnutt gave the invocation. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: Commissioner Adams made a motion , seconded by Commissioner Dixon to adopt the agenda with the addition of an appointment to the Planning Commission, District 3, Item 11.2. All district commissioners voted in favor. DISCUSSION County Manager's Report/Update County Manager John Ward gave an update and report on county matters to the Board. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Solid Waste Handling Permit - Proposed Air Curtain Destructor Facility at existing Inert Landfill @ 2351 Preston Road, Good Hope (Public Hearing) Attorney Mike Malcom ope …
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Thu Apr 2, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider three rezoning requests

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss three specific rezoning applications. These include requests for a buildable lot, a commercial complex, and commercial vehicle storage.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission hears three rezoning requests, no votes recorded

The Walton County Planning Commission met on April 2, 2026, and considered three rezoning applications: a 1.808-acre A1-to-A2 rezone on Bold Springs Road, an 11.50-acre A1/A2/R1-to-B1 rezone with a stream buffer variance for a convenience store and related uses on Highway 11, and a 2.00-acre B2/M1-to-M1 rezone for outside commercial vehicle storage on Highway 78. The minutes list these items under New Business but record no motions, votes, or decisions on them. No substantive actions were taken; the meeting was procedural only.

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, April 02, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. Rezone 1.808 acres from A1 to A2 to create a buildable lot - Applicant: Dorin Cret/Owner: Dimitrie Illisei - property located on Bold Springs Road - Map/Parcel C0860013F00 - District 5 4.2. Z26-0054 – Rezone 11.50 acres from A1/A2/R1 to B1 for a convenience store with gasoline stations, retail & quick service restaurants, public golf range and a Variance to encroach into the 75’ stream buffer – Applicant: Reed Creek Food Mart, LLC/Owner: James William Burson, II – property located at 2069 Highway 11 and Mountain Creek Church Road – Map/Parcel C0860040 - District 6 4.3. Z26-0072 – Rezone 2.00 acres from B2/M1 to M1 for outside storage of commercial vehicles – Applicant/Owner: Gloria Linton – property located on 2149 Highway 78 – Map/Parcel C0610133B00 - District 1 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION Walton County, GA Planning Commission Meeting 4/2/2026 9. ADJOURNMENT If you are an individual with a disability and require special assis …
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, April 02, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 MINUTES 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. Z26-0046 Rezone 1.808 acres from A1 to A2 to create a buildable lot - Applicant: Dorin Cret/Owner: Dimitrie Illisei - property located on Bold Springs Road - Map/Parcel C0860013F00 - District 5 4.2. Z26-0054 – Rezone 11.50 acres from A1/A2/R1 to B1 for a convenience store with gasoline stations, retail & quick service restaurants, public golf range and a Variance to encroach into the 75’ stream buffer – Applicant: Reed Creek Food Mart, LLC/Owner: James William Burson, II – property located at 2069 Highway 11 and Mountain Creek Church Road – Map/Parcel C0860040 - District 6 4.3. Z26-0072 – Rezone 2.00 acres from B2/M1 to M1 for outside storage of commercial vehicles – Applicant/Owner: Gloria Linton – property located on 2149 Highway 78 – Map/Parcel C0610133B00 - District 1 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION Walton County, GA Planning Commission Meeting 4/2/2026 9. ADJOURNMENT If you are an individual with a disability and require spe …
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Tue Mar 17, 2026

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

Board of Appeals meeting cancelled for March 17, 2026

The Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda indicates there are no cases to be heard.

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✓ Decided: Board of Appeals March meeting cancelled; no cases filed

The Board of Appeals regular meeting for March 17, 2026, was cancelled because no cases were on the docket. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or public comment; the meeting was procedural only.

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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. NO CASES FOR MARCH - BOA MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 MINUTES 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. NO CASES FOR MARCH - BOA MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
Thu Mar 5, 2026

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

No regular cases for March 5 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting but has no regular cases to consider. The agenda consists only of procedural items such as invocation, approval of minutes, public comment, and announcements.

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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, March 05, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. NO REGULAR CASES FOR 3/5/2026 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
Tue Mar 3, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Board to consider five rezoning and conditional use requests

The Board of Commissioners will review several land-use requests, including a place of worship and a gas station. The body will also discuss renovations for the Old Jail facility and a proposal from TrueRoll regarding homestead evaluations.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 03, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. PRESENTATIONS 2. MEETING OPENING 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation 2.2. Call to Order 2.3. Roll Call 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3.1. Additions/Deletions 4. DISCUSSION 4.1. County Manager's Report/Update 4.2. Walton County Old Jail Facility Renovations 4.3. Annex III Building (Old USDA) and Old Original Jail Building 5. TAX ASSESSORS 5.1. Evaluation of Existing Homesteads - Proposal from TrueRoll 6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 6.1. Z25-0392 - Rezone 3.00 acres from A1 to R1 to create a buildable lot with a shared driveway - Applicant: Daniel Haywood/Owner: Walker Haywood - property located at 3111 North Sharon Church Road - Map/Parcel C0280001C00 - District 2 Planning Commission recommended approval as submitted. 6.2. Z25-0394 - Rezone 1.22 acres from A1 to B2 for used motor vehicle sales - Applicant/Owner: Ramo Manjic - property located at 4743 Highway 81 & Lee Byrd Road - Map/Parcel C0160011 - District 1 Planning Commission recommended denial. Walton County, GA Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 3/3/2026 6.3. Z25-0397 - Rezone 7.83 acres from R1 to A1 to have personal outside animals - Applicants/Owners: Jeffrey Bryce & Amy Nicole Carter - property located at 2310 Ho Hum Hollow Road - Map/Parcel C0620012A00 - District 3 Planning Commission recomm …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

Board of Appeals to consider roof and siding variance for 4383 Shiloh Road

The Board of Appeals will meet to review a variance request for a manufactured home. The board will determine if the property may deviate from standard roof pitch and siding requirements.

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✓ Decided: Board hears variance request for manufactured home roof pitch, siding

The Board of Appeals met on February 17, 2026, and the only substantive item was a variance request (V26-0006) by Michelle Wheeler, owner Dorothy Boyd, for property at 4383 Shiloh Road. The request sought to reduce the required roof pitch from 5:12 and allow vinyl/aluminum siding on a manufactured home. The minutes do not record a decision on this item, and no other substantive actions were taken.

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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. V26-0006 – Variance to request reduction of the required roof pitch of 5:12 and allow vinyl/aluminum siding on a Manufactured Home– Applicant: Michelle Wheeler/Owner: Dorothy Boyd – Property located at 4383 Shiloh Road - Parcel C0390017A00 - District 1 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 MINUTES 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. V26-0006 – Variance to request reduction of the required roof pitch of 5:12 and allow vinyl/aluminum siding on a Manufactured Home– Applicant: Michelle Wheeler/Owner: Dorothy Boyd – Property located at 4383 Shiloh Road - Parcel C0390017A00 - District 1 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
Tue Feb 10, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Board to vote on rezoning requests and budget amendments

The Walton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including two rezoning requests, budget amendments, and administrative consent items. The board will also hear the County Manager's report and receive recommendations from the Planning Commission.

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✓ Decided: Walton County approves rezoning, denies kennel, adopts budget amendments

The Board approved a rezoning for a buildable lot, denied a commercial kennel with variances, adopted FY26 budget amendments including a project-length budget for pickleball courts, and approved several contracts and appointments. All votes were unanimous.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. PRESENTATIONS 2. MEETING OPENING 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation 2.2. Call to Order 2.3. Roll Call 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3.1. Additions/Deletions 4. OLD BUSINESS 4.1. Peyton Woods Subdivision - Detention Pond HOA Plan 5. DISCUSSION 5.1. County Manager's Report/Update 6. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 6.1. Z25-0373 - Rezone 1.0 acre from a 25.05 acre tract from A1 to R1 to create a buildable lot - Applicant: Huston & Hunter Morris/Owner: Paschal Myers - Property located at 5100 Kent Rock Road & Center Hill Church Road - Map/Parcel C0290094 - District 3 Planning Commission recommended approval as submitted. 6.2. Z25-0374 - Rezone 4.78 acres from A1 to A for a commercial kennel with customer contact and Variance on the right side setback from the required 100 ft. from the property line to 88.25 ft. and also a Variance on less than the required 500 ft. from a residential district to 292.6 ft. on the right side and 375.7 ft. on the left side - Applicant: Raymond Spinelli/Owners: Raymond & Tammy Spinelli - Property located at 4350 Jacks Creek Road - Map/Parcel C1790024 - District 4 Planning Commission recommended denial. Walton County, GA Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 2/10/2026 7. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT AGENDA | All items listed b …
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February 10, 2026 The Walton County Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesda y, February 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Walton County Courthouse. Those participating in the meeting included Chairman David Thompson , Commissioners Amarie Warren, Pete Myers, Timmy Shelnutt, Lee Bradford, Jeremy Adams and Kirklyn Dixon, County Clerk Rhonda Hawk, County Manager John Ward , Planning Director Kristi Parr , Finance Director Jennifer Wall, Stormwater Manager Tyler Pannell, Sheriff’s Business Manager Kim McCord and Attorney Chris Atkinson. A list of employees and citizens in attendance at the meeting is on file in the auxiliary file under this meeting date. PRESENTATIONS County Manager John Ward recognized Eugene Evans for his retirement from the Sheriff’s Office, Jail Division. MEETING OPENING Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and led the Pledge of All egiance. Commissioner Shelnutt gave the invocation. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: Commissioner Dixon made a motion , seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt the agenda. All district commissioners voted in favor. OLD BUSINESS Peyton Woods Subdivision - Detention Pond HOA Plan Motion: Commissioner Warren made a motion to accept the plan for repairs from the HOA. Commissioner Dixon seconded the motion and all district commissioners voted in favor. DISCUSSION County Manager's Report/Update County Manager John Ward gave an update and re …
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Thu Feb 5, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to review five rezoning and conditional use requests

The Planning Commission will consider five land-use applications, including requests for commercial developments and residential changes. The body will discuss specific rezoning requests and one conditional use permit for a place of worship.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends denial of Highway 81 used car lot rezoning

The Walton County Planning Commission reviewed five rezoning and conditional use requests. They recommended denial of a request to rezone 1.22 acres at 4743 Highway 81 & Lee Byrd Road from A1 to B2 for used motor vehicle sales, voting 5-2. The commission recommended approval for the other four items, including a 3-acre rezoning on North Sharon Church Road, a 7.83-acre rezoning on Ho Hum Hollow Road, a conditional use for a place of worship on Youth Monroe Road, and a 5-acre rezoning on Good Hope Road for a gas station and retail. The commission also elected Tim Hinton as chairperson and Timothy Kemp as vice-chairperson for 2026.

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, February 05, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. Z25-0392 – Rezone 3.00 acres from A1 to R1 to create buildable lot with a shared driveway– Applicant: Daniel Haywood/Owner: Walker Haywood – property located at 3111 North Sharon Church Road – Map/Parcel C0280001C00 - District 2 4.2. Z25-0394 – Rezone 1.22 acres from A1 to B2 for used motor vehicle sales – Applicant/Owner: Ramo Manjic – property located at 4743 Highway 81 & Lee Byrd Road – Map/Parcel C0160011 - District 1 4.3. Z25-0397 – Rezone 7.83 acres from R1 to A1 to have personal outside animals – Applicants/Owners: Jeffrey Bryce & Amy Nicole Carter – property located at 2310 Ho Hum Hollow Road – Map/Parcel C0620012A00 - District 3 4.4. CU26-0001- Conditional Use on 15.90 acres for a place of worship on Youth Monroe Road- Applicant: Manchilo Guadie/ Owner: Gaudalupe Minhane-property located at 3601 Youth Monroe Road & Joanne Drive-Map/Parcel:C0510167A00-District 1 4.5. Z26-0002 – Rezone 5.00 acres from A1/R1 to B3 for a convenience store with a gas station, restaurant and retail space – Applicant: Nikhil Agarwal/Owners: James Little, Kevin Little & Kaye Hanney – property located on Good H …
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WALTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION February 5, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim Hinton, Michelle Trammel, John Pringle, Timothy Kemp, Mark Banks, Josh Ferguson & Chris Alexander MEMBERS ABSENT: Ail members were present. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICIAL: Kristi Parr, Tracie Malcom and Hannah Davis Chairman Tim Hinton called the meeting to order. Timothy Kemp opened with prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Josh Ferguson made a Motion to approve the minutes of January 8, 2026, with a second by Timothy Kemp. The minutes were approved unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: No Old Business NEW BUSINESS: 1. Z25-0392 —Rezone 3.00 acres from A1 to R1 to create a buildable lot with a shared driveway — Applicant: Daniel Haywood/Owner: Walker Haywood — property located at 3111 North Sharon Church Road — Map/Parcel C0280001C00 - District 2 Presentation: Daniel Haywood represented the case. His dad lives at 3111 North Sharon Church Road and his dad has dementia. Mr. Haywood stated he is asking to change the zoning to R1 to create a buildable lot with a shared driveway. He is asking for this because he will not be able to build a house there under the current zoning. He went on to say that he is going to uproot his family from the State of Florida to move here to take care of his dad. He would like to build a barndominium for his family to live in. Speaking: Bradley Schaknowski who lives at 3091 N Sharon Church Road stated that he is opposed to this request. He said that the property is zoned Al and most prop …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026

Board of Appeals Regular Meeting

Board of Appeals to consider two variance requests for accessory buildings

The Board of Appeals will meet to review two variance applications regarding accessory buildings. The board will determine if the requested exceptions to zoning rules are permitted for the specific properties.

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✓ Decided: Board of Appeals hears two variance requests, no decisions recorded

The Board of Appeals met on January 20, 2026, and the minutes list two variance requests under new business, but no decisions or outcomes are recorded for either item. The meeting followed a standard agenda with no substantive actions noted.

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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. V25-0375 – Variance to allow an accessory building in the front yard on less than 5 acres– Applicant: Bill Hollenback/Owners: William W Hollenback, Jr. & Corazon D Hollenback – Property located at 3084 Spring Hill Drive - Parcel N085A011 - District 5 4.2. V25-0380 – Variance to allow a 1,200 sq. ft. accessory building in an R1 zoning– Applicant: Brandon Hayes/Owners: Richard Wesley & Katherine Leder – Property located at 2501 Aniki Bee Drive - Parcel N075H004 - District 3 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT Walton County, GA Board of Appeals Regular Meeting 1/20/2026 If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
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BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 MINUTES 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. V25-0375 – Variance to allow an accessory building in the front yard on less than 5 acres– Applicant: Bill Hollenback/Owners: William W Hollenback, Jr. & Corazon D Hollenback – Property located at 3084 Spring Hill Drive - Parcel N085A011 - District 5 4.2. V25-0380 – Variance to allow a 1,200 sq. ft. accessory building in an R1 zoning– Applicant: Brandon Hayes/Owners: Richard Wesley & Katherine Leder – Property located at 2501 Aniki Bee Drive - Parcel N075H004 - District 3 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT Walton County, GA Board of Appeals Regular Meeting 1/20/2026 If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
Thu Jan 8, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to consider two rezoning requests

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss two specific rezoning applications. These items involve changing land use designations for properties in District 3 and District 4.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends denial of commercial kennel rezone

The Walton County Planning Commission recommended denial of a rezone for a commercial dog kennel at 4350 Jacks Creek Road, citing neighbor complaints and animal control citations. They also recommended approval of a separate rezone for a buildable lot at 5100 Kent Rock Road. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no old business and no public comment.

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, January 08, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Invocation 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Prayer 1.4. Pledge of Allegiance 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1. Additions/Deletions 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. Z25-0373 - Rezone 1.00 acre from a 25.05 acres tract from A1 to R1 to create a buildable lot – Applicant: Huston & Hunter Morris/Owner: Paschal Myers – property located at 5100 Kent Rock Road & Center Hill Church Road – Map/Parcel C0290094 - District 3 4.2. Z25-0374 – Rezone 4.78 acres from A1 to A for a commercial kennel with customer contact and Variances on side setbacks – Applicant: Raymond Spinelli/Owners: Raymond & Tammy Spinelli – property located at 4350 Jacks Creek Road – Map/Parcel C1790024 - District 4 5. DISCUSSION 6. PUBLIC COMMENT | 3 Minute Limit Per Speaker. To speak at the meeting please follow the instructions outlined at the end of this Agenda. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT Walton County, GA Planning Commission Meeting 1/8/2026 If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance at this meeting, please contact our office at 770-267-1485 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and arrangements will be made.
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WALTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION January 08, 2026 MEMBERS’ PRESENT: John Pringle, Josh Ferguson, Michelle Trammel, and Timothy Kemp MEMBERS ABSENT: Tim Hinton and Chris Alexander PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS: Kristi Parr, Tracie Malcom, & Hannah Davis Co-Chairman Timothy Kemp called the meeting to order. Josh Ferguson opened with prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Josh Ferguson made a motion to approve the minutes of December 11, 2025, with a second by Michelle Trammel. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Z25-0373 — Rezone 1.00 acre from a 25.05 acres tract from A1 to R1 to create a buildable lot- Applicant: Huston & Hunter Morris/Owner: Paschal Myers- property located at 5100 Kent Rock Road & Center Hill Church Road- Map/Parcel C0290094- District 3 Presentation: Hunter Morris represented the case, requesting a zoning change from Al to R1 for 1.00 acre of her grandfather's 25.05-acre property. The purpose of the request is to permit the construction of a single-family home. Public Comment: None Recommendation: Motion by John Pringle to recommend approval as submitted with a second by Josh Ferguson. The motion was carried by all. 2. Z25-0374 — Rezone 4.78 acres from A1 to A for a commercial kennel with customer contact and Variances on side seatbacks- Applicant: Raymond Spinelli/Owners: Raymond & Tammy Spinelli- property located at 4350 Jacks Creek Road- Map/Parcel C1790024- District 4. Presentation: Raymond Spinelli presented the requ …
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Tue Jan 6, 2026

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

Board to consider rezoning for commercial kennel and residential lot

The Board of Commissioners will review two rezoning requests and the FY25 audit. The meeting includes decisions on government building repairs and the appointment of several county officials.

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✓ Decided: Walton County approves $180K sheriff merit pay pilot

The board approved a $180,000 budget amendment for a pilot merit increase program for Sheriff's Office staff hired before end of 2024, with a 2.5% raise. They also accepted the FY25 audit, approved two rezoning requests, and handled routine items like contracts, appointments, and a flagpole donation.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 06, 2026 at 6:00 PM Historic Walton County Courthouse, 111 South Broad Street, Monroe Georgia Phone: 770-267-1301 | Fax: 770-267-1400 AGENDA 1. PRESENTATIONS 2. MEETING OPENING 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation 2.2. Call to Order 2.3. Roll Call 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3.1. Additions/Deletions 4. FINANCE 4.1. Presentation of FY25 Audit - Mauldin & Jenkins 5. OLD BUSINESS 5.1. Current Sheriff's Office/Jail Employees (tabled 12/2/25) 6. DISCUSSION 6.1. County Manager's Report/Update 6.2. Flag Pole for VFW 7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 7.1. Z25-0337 - Rezone 2.00 acres from A2 to A for commercial kennel with customer contact and Variance on side, back, and front setback lines - Applicant/Owner: David L Maughon - property located at 1343 Cornish Mountain Church Road - Map/Parcel C0670114B00 - District 4 Planning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions: 1) Approve the setbacks applied for which are 81 ft. on the left side, 113 ft. on the right side, 126 ft. on the rear and 95 ft. in the front in lieu of the required 200 ft. setback and also a Variance for the required 500 ft. setback from a residential district 2) allow a maximum of 4 breeding dogs. Walton County, GA Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 1/6/2026 7.2. Z25-0343 - Rezone 2.72 acres from A1 to R1 to create a 1.15 acre buildable lot - Applicant/Owner: Brad Echols/Tuiley Homes, LLC - property located at 3600 …
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January 6, 2026 The Walton County Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesda y, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Walton County Courthouse. Those participating in the meeting included Chairman David Thompson , Commissioners Amarie Warren, Pete Myers , Timmy Shelnutt, Lee Bradford, Jeremy Adams and Kirklyn Dixon, County Clerk Rhonda Hawk, County Manager John Ward, Assistant Planning Director Kristi Parr , Finance Director Jennifer Wall, Stormwater Manager Tyler Pannell, Facilities Director Hank Shirley and County Attorney Chip Ferguson. A list of employees and citizens in attendance at the meeting is on file in the auxiliary file under this meeting date. PRESENTATIONS County Manager John Ward recognized William (Billy) Burt for his retirement from the Sheriff’s Office. MEETING OPENING Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and led the Pledge of All egiance. Commissioner Shelnutt gave the invocation. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: Commissioner Adams made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bradford to adopt the agenda moving the Executive Session as the first item on the agenda . All district commissioners voted in favor. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion: At 6:05 p.m., Commissioner Adams made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Warren, to enter into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. All district commissioners voted in favor. Motion: At 6:47 p.m., Commissioner Warren made a motion …
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