Franklin County, Georgia

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will review three rezoning applications from Stanton Porter and Paradigm Communities Inc for a commercial flex-space park. The body will also receive updates on two items previously approved by the Board of Commissioners.

• RZ-2026-011: Rezone 14.15 acres at 869 Old Stagecoach Rd from Agricultural to Light Industrial
• RZ-2026-012: Rezone 1.0 acre on I-85/Stagecoach Rd from Highway Business to Light Industrial
• RZ-2026-013: Rezone 1.0 acre on I-85/Stagecoach Rd from Highway Business to Light Industrial
• Update on RZ-2026-006: Rezone of 4.0 acres at 8016 Highway 320 to Rural Residential
• Update on V-2026-004: Variance for equipment parking on 0.54 acres on Hwy 17 Canon

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and address old business including personal property and budget items. New business includes reviewing voluntary breach applications, vehicle appeals, and a 2026 digest update.

• Personal Property Business: Auto Zone #875
• Superior court appeals review
• Comm/Ind revaluation
• Budget
• CUVA Applications / 058-043-B1 Voluntary breach

Board of Elections & Registration

This is a routine meeting of the Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration. The board will approve minutes from April and June, hear an overview of the election office from the Elections Supervisor, and field questions about upcoming elections. No new ordinances or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April and June 2026 meetings
• Overview of the Election Office by the Elections Supervisor
• Discussion of questions or concerns about proceeding elections

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will discuss several agenda items, including a rezoning request for a 4‑acre tract on Highway 320 and a variance for a parking lot on Highway 17. New business includes an intergovernmental agreement with the North East Georgia Animal Shelter on animal control, a road‑maintenance agreement with Banks County, a data center moratorium, courthouse repairs, and matters concerning Sheriff Scott Andrews. The meeting also covers routine items such as approvals of minutes, citizen remarks, and personnel matters.

• RZ-2026-006: Rezone 4‑acre tract at 8016 Highway 320 from Rural Residential to Agricultural (tabled)
• V-2026-004: Variance for parking lot on ~0.54‑acre tract at Hwy 17 Canon for Liberty Propane Operations (recommended approval)
• IGA with North East Georgia Animal Shelter – Animal Control Ordinance
• IGA with Banks County – Cross‑Jurisdictional Road Maintenance
• Data Center Moratorium

The Board of Commissioners approved a data center moratorium through December 2026 and authorized $48,398.27 for courthouse clock tower repairs. Additional actions included approving several zoning requests, intergovernmental agreements, and board appointments.

• Approved agenda amendment to remove Item 9f (3-0)
• Approved June 2026 meeting minutes collectively (3-0)
• Approved rezoning of 8016 Highway 320 from Rural Residential to Agricultural (3-0)
• Approved variance for parking and storage on Hwy 17 in Canon (3-0)
• Approved Animal Control Ordinance IGA with Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter (3-0)
• Approved cross-jurisdictional road maintenance IGA with Banks County (3-0)
• Approved data center moratorium with amended language (3-0)
• Approved appointments of Andrea Smith and Kenneth Dove to Family and Children's Services Board (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to discuss zoning and variance requests. The board voted to table a request to rezone a 4.0-acre property to Agricultural zoning. A variance request for a propane business parking lot was also discussed.

• Tabled: Rezone 4.0 acres to Agricultural (8016 Hwy 320)
• Variance: Parking lot for propane business (0.54 acres, Hwy 17)
• Meeting held at Franklin County Justice Center (7085 Hwy 145)

The Board of Commissioners tabled a request to rezone a 4-acre tract at 8016 Highway 320 from Rural Residential to Agricultural. The agenda and the meeting adjournment were both approved by the Board.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Tabled rezoning for 8016 Highway 320 (5-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several new business items. These include intergovernmental agreements and potential new ordinances. The meeting also includes reports from the county manager and district commissioners.

• IGA with North East Georgia Animal Shelter regarding Animal Control Ordinance
• IGA with Banks County for cross-jurisdictional road maintenance
• Data Center Ordinance
• Water Meter Moratorium

The Board voted 4-0 to lift the water meter moratorium effective immediately, allowing approximately 40 to 45 residents on the waiting list to apply for new connections. County Manager Terry Harris recommended the change after testing confirmed access to roughly 200 gallons per minute from Madison County and ongoing groundwater studies. The Board also discussed a proposed data center moratorium and intergovernmental road maintenance agreements, but deferred both items to future meetings without taking action.

• Lifted water meter moratorium effective immediately (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to approve the budget for fiscal year 2027. This decision determines the county's spending and funding allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.

• FY 2027 Budget Approval

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2027 Budget during a special called meeting. The board also authorized the chair to sign the Budget Resolution.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved FY 2027 Budget and authorization for the chair to sign the Budget Resolution (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve the 2026 Digest consolidations for the Notice of Assessments and consider a CUVA release. The meeting includes an executive session.

• Approval of 2026 Digest consolidations for Notice of Assessments
• CUVA release consideration
• Executive session

The Board approved the Digest Consolidation and Inflationary Growth Report. They also approved one CUVA release for Wes Grissom and one ACO. Notices of Assessment are scheduled to be mailed on July 2, 2026.

• Approved Digest Consolidation and Inflationary Growth Report
• Approved 1 CUVA release (Wes Grissom, 29.11 acres)
• Approved 1 ACO

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners holds a special called meeting as a public hearing for the FY 2027 budget presentation. The Finance Director will present the proposed budget, and citizens may offer statements and remarks. No dollar amounts or specific budget figures are provided in the agenda.

• FY 2027 Budget Presentation by Finance Director Andrew Murphy

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing regarding the FY 2027 budget. Finance Director Andrew Murphy presented an overview of the proposed $35,071,505 budget.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved adjournment (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will hold two meetings to review and certify the June 16, 2026, General Primary Runoff. The body will also schedule an audit and announce a recount for the May 19 General Primary.

• Certification of the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff
• Audit for the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff scheduled for June 26, 2026
• Recount for May 19, 2026 General Primary scheduled for June 23, 2026

The Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration certified the official results for the May 19, 2026 General Primary Election. The board approved its meeting agenda and reviewed election summary reports. Officials scheduled a post-election audit for June 26 and announced a district recount for June 23.

• Certified May 19, 2026 General Primary election results (5/0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5/0)
• Scheduled June 16 primary runoff audit for June 26 at 10:00 a.m.
• Announced PSC District 3 recount for June 23 at 10:00 a.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Franklin County Planning Commission will hear updates on two previously decided Board of Commissioners actions: a rezone for poultry houses approved 3-0 and a variance for a storage building approved 3-2. New business includes three rezones by Stanton Porter and Paradigm Communities Inc. totaling about 16.15 acres from Agricultural (AG) and Highway Business (HB) to Light Industrial (LI) for a commercial flex-space park near I-85/Stagecoach Road, and a variance request from Statement Development/Liberty Propane Operations to use a 0.54-acre Rural Residential lot for business parking and equipment storage on Hwy 17.

• RZ-2026-011: Rezone 14.15 acres at 869 Old Stagecoach Rd from AG to LI for flex-space park
• RZ-2026-012: Rezone 1.0 acre on I-85/Stagecoach Rd from HB to LI for flex-space park
• RZ-2026-013: Rezone 1.0 acre on I-85/Stagecoach Rd from HB to LI for flex-space park
• V-2026-004: Variance for Liberty Propane Operations to park business equipment on 0.54-acre Hwy 17 lot zoned Rural Residential
• Update on V-2026-003: Variance approved 3-2 to convert manufactured home to storage at 2753 Prospect Rd

The Planning and Zoning Commission adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 21 meeting. It approved variance V‑2026‑004 for a parking lot on Hwy 17 with a 5‑0 vote. Three rezoning applications (RZ‑2026‑011, RZ‑2026‑012, RZ‑2026‑013) were postponed until the July 16 meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance V‑2026‑004 parking‑lot request (5‑0)
• Postponed rezoning RZ‑2026‑011 to July 16
• Postponed rezoning RZ‑2026‑012 to July 16
• Postponed rezoning RZ‑2026‑013 to July 16

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to review personal property business and superior court appeals. The body will also discuss the budget and the 2026 digest update. Decisions regarding CUVA applications and specific vehicle appeals will be addressed.

• Personal property business regarding Auto Zone #875
• Vehicle appeal for Adams Eric Lee
• Review of CUVA applications
• 2026 Digest update from Chief Appraiser
• Superior court appeals review

The Board approved one CUVA release application and nine homestead applications. A vehicle appeal for a 2012 Chevrolet 2500 HD was settled at a value of $3,240.00. Several items, including commercial property discussions and the 2027 Commercial Reevaluation contract, remain tabled.

• Approved 1 CUVA release application for Robert L. McMurtrie (penalty $2,883.30)
• Approved 9 homestead applications
• Set value of 2012 Chevrolet 2500 HD at $3,240.00
• Approved 1 ACO
• Tabled discussion on CUVA properties involving commercial businesses and dog kennels
• Tabled Superior Court appeal information
• Tabled McCormick Solutions quote for 2027 Commercial Reevaluation

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider several old‑business items, including the county budget, a review of the Superior Court appeals, and audit results for Auto Zone #875. New‑business items include a CUVA application (052‑002 C), vehicle appeals, and a digest update from the chief appraiser. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and the agenda.

• Review of the county budget
• Audit results for Auto Zone #875
• CUVA Application 052‑002 C
• Vehicle appeals
• Digest update from the chief appraiser

The Board approved the TBS Audit Results and the minutes from previous meetings. Several items, including CUVA property discussions and the 2027 Commercial Reevaluation contract, remain tabled pending further research or information.

• Approved May 6 and May 29 meeting minutes by general consent
• Approved TBS Audit Results (unanimous)
• Tabled CUVA property discussions pending attorney feedback
• Tabled 2027 Commercial Reevaluation contract quote until next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review two zoning requests and an animal control ordinance. The meeting includes a decision on a land-use change for poultry houses and an agreement with the NEGA Animal Shelter.

• RZ-2026-009: Rezone 140.31 acres at 700 Grady School Rd from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive for poultry houses
• V-2026-003: Variance for 2.24 acres at 2753 Prospect Rd to convert a manufactured home into a storage building
• Animal Control Ordinance
• Intergovernmental Agreement with NEGA Animal Shelter
• 2026 Franklin County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Plan

The Board approved a rezoning for poultry houses at 700 Grady School Rd and an updated Animal Control Ordinance. They also approved the reappointment of Leslie McFarlin to the GMRC and the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved May meeting minutes collectively (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for poultry houses at 700 Grady School Rd with a 100 ft. driveway contingency (3-0)
• Approved variance to use manufactured home as storage at 2753 Prospect Rd (3-2)
• Approved Leslie McFarlin reappointment to GMRC (5-0)
• Approved Animal Control Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Plan (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss two zoning requests. The board will consider a rezoning application for a 140.31-acre tract and a variance request for a small property in Toccoa.

• RZ-2026-009: Rezone 140.31 acres at 700 Grady School Rd from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive for poultry houses
• V-2026-003: Variance at 2753 Prospect Rd to convert a manufactured home into a storage building

The Board approved a rezone for poultry houses at 700 Grady School Road. A request to convert an existing manufactured home into a storage building was discussed.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved rezoning from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive at 700 Grady School Rd (unspecified vote tally)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is holding a special called meeting to discuss consolidations regarding the 2026 Digest. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session.

• 2026 Digest: Consolidations

The Franklin County Board of Assessors approved two CUVA release applications for local farms without penalties and accepted Allie Royston as the new clerk. The board also amended past minutes to correct ratio studies, finalized its meeting schedule through December, and approved five ACOs. Property tax notices will be delayed due to issues with the Digest Consolidation report.

• Approved CUVA release applications for Don Farm LLC and Highway145 Farm LLC without penalties
• Accepted Allie Royston as the new clerk position holder
• Amended March 2026 minutes to include correct after ratio studies
• Approved the remaining 2026 meeting schedule through December
• Approved five ACOs per Attachment #2

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved an amended agenda and then discussed several items. Commissioners heard a recommendation to reappoint Leslie McFarlin to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission and a presentation of the FY 2027 proposed budget. The board reviewed an updated Animal Control Ordinance, requested a fee schedule be added, and discussed enforcement equipment and possible grant funding. A County Manager report covered projects such as the 911 radio system towers, water meter replacement, and road paving.

• Review of updated Animal Control Ordinance with request for fee schedule
• FY 2027 budget presentation by Finance Director Andrew Murphy
• Recommendation to reappoint Leslie McFarlin to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission
• County Manager report on 911 radio system tower construction and water meter replacement project
• Executive session held to discuss litigation

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the FY2027 proposed budget and an updated Animal Control Ordinance. Discussions also covered the Emergency Operations Plan, 911 radio system progress, and potential water purchases from Madison County.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation (5-0)
• Exited executive session to return to regular meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will hold two meetings to review and certify the results of the May 19, 2026, General Primary. The board will also schedule a post-election audit.

• Certification of the May 19, 2026 General Primary
• Audit for the May 19, 2026 General Primary scheduled for May 29, 2026
• Runoff Election scheduled for June 16, 2026
• Early Voting scheduled for June 8, 2026 through June 12, 2026

The Board of Elections and Registration certified the May 19, 2026, General Primary election results. An audit for the primary is scheduled for May 29, 2026. The upcoming runoff election is set for June 16, 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Certified May 19, 2026, General Primary election results (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a request to rezone 140.31 acres for poultry houses and a variance to convert a manufactured home into a storage building. The body will also receive updates on previous Board of Commissioners votes regarding several rezoning and variance applications.

• RZ-2026-009: Proposed rezone from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive for 140.31 acres at 700 Grady School Rd for poultry houses
• V-2026-003: Proposed variance to change a manufactured home into a storage building at 2753 Prospect Rd
• RZ-2026-007: BOC approved rezone from Institutional to Rural Residential for 1.92 acres at 15655 Highway 106
• RZ-2026-008: BOC approved rezone from Agricultural Intensive to Rural Residential for 0.65 acres at 1423 Pleasant Hill Cir
• V-2026-002: BOC denied variance to reduce poultry house setback to 266 feet at 690 Cromers Bridge Rd

The Commission approved a variance to convert an existing mobile home into a storage building at 2753 Prospect Rd, subject to a structural inspection and photos. The Board of Commissioners previously addressed several rezoning and variance requests via the Planning Commission's record.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 16 minutes
• Tabled RZ-2026-006 rezone for 8016 Highway 320 (BOC action recorded)
• Approved RZ-2026-007 rezone for 15655 Highway 106 (BOC action recorded)
• Approved RZ-2026-008 rezone for 1423 Pleasant Hill Cir (BOC action recorded)
• Denied V-2026-002 variance for 690 Cromers Bridge Rd (BOC action recorded)
• Tabled V-2026-001 variance for Sandy Cross Rd (BOC action recorded)
• Approved V-2026-003 variance for 2753 Prospect Rd with inspection conditions (3-1)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review the 2026 Digest, consolidation sheets, and homesteads. The body will also address specific property appeals and CUVA applications.

• 2026 Digest discussion and approval
• Personal Property Business: 2026 Freeport/ Auto Zone #875
• CUVA Applications
• Vehicle Appeals
• Review of 2027 Ratio studies and timber values

The Board approved the Freeport list, one CUVA application, two CUVA release applications, three 69 Homestead exemption applications, and denied three other homestead exemption applications. A motion valued a 2011 Lexus GX at $7,000 and was carried. Several items, including CUVA covenant changes, a commercial reevaluation contract, and the Digest approval, were tabled for future action.

• Approved Freeport list (motion carried, all for)
• Approved 1 CUVA application (Attachment #2)
• Approved 2 CUVA release applications: Miller Richard Est 036-114 (121.64 AC, 2026, no penalty) and Miller Richard Est 036-112-C (15.10 AC, 2023, penalty) (Attachment #2)
• Approved 3 69 Homestead exemption applications (Attachment #2)
• Denied 3 Homestead exemption applications: Prior Gary & Lorinda (025-038-023), Blakely Christopher (010-036), Happy Days Again LLC (R 005-010) (Attachment #2)
• Valued 2011 Lexus GX Utl 4d 4wd at $7,000 (motion carried, all for)
• Approved 3 ACOs (Attachment #3)
• Entered executive session at 10:31 AM and exited at 11:03 AM (motions carried, all for)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 4, 2026. They will vote on three rezoning requests, two variance applications (both recommended for denial by the Planning Commission), and multiple new business items including an animal control ordinance and a water meter moratorium. The board will also appoint a member to the Planning and Zoning Board.

• RZ-2026-006: Rezone 4.0 acres at 8016 Highway 320, Toccoa from RR to AG for agricultural use (recommended approval 4-0).
• RZ-2026-007: Rezone 1.92 acres at 15655 Highway 106, Carnesville from INST to RR for residential use (recommended approval 4-0).
• V-2026-002: Variance to reduce poultry house setback from 300 ft to 266 ft at 690 Cromers Bridge Rd, Royston (recommended denial 4-0).
• V-2026-001: Variance to build accessory structure without principal dwelling on Sandy Cross Rd, Carnesville (recommended denial 3-1, tabled from April 6).
• New business items: Animal Control Ordinance, Water Meter Moratorium, 2025 LRA, 2026 LMIG, and Geological Water Survey.

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. It tabled one rezoning request, approved three other rezoning applications, denied a poultry‑setback variance, and approved contracts for the 2025 LRA ($700,911.25) and 2026 LMIG ($887,532.00). The board also approved a resolution giving Marshals authority under the animal control ordinance, extended the water‑meter moratorium, and appointed Jim Briley to the Planning and Zoning Board District 3. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning RZ-2026-006 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2026-007 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2026-008 (5-0)
• Denied variance V-2026-002 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 LRA contract $700,911.25 (5-0)
• Approved animal control ordinance resolution (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will consider three rezoning applications to change land from Rural Residential to Agricultural, Institutional to Rural Residential, and Agricultural Intensive to Rural Residential, all with Planning Commission recommendations of approval. Two variance requests—one to reduce a poultry house setback and another to allow an accessory metal building—will also be heard, with the Planning Commission recommending denial for both.

• RZ-2026-006: Rezone 4‑acre tract at 8016 Highway 320 from Rural Residential to Agricultural (Planning Commission 4‑0 approval)
• RZ-2026-007: Rezone 1.92‑acre tract at 15655 Highway 106 from Institutional to Rural Residential (Planning Commission 4‑0 approval)
• RZ-2026-008: Rezone 0.65‑acre tract at 1423 Pleasant Hill Cir from Agricultural Intensive to Rural Residential (Planning Commission 4‑0 approval)
• V-2026-002: Variance to reduce poultry house setback on 34.81‑acre tract at 690 Cromers Bridge Rd (Planning Commission 4‑0 denial)
• V-2026-001: Variance to build accessory metal building on 1.3‑acre tract at Sandy Cross Rd (Planning Commission 3‑1 denial)

The Board approved the meeting agenda by a 5‑0 vote. A variance application (V‑2026‑001) was tabled because the applicant was not present. No Board actions were recorded for the three rezoning requests or the other variance applications. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Tabled variance V-2026-001 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Franklin County Board of Elections and Registration holds a special called meeting to discuss a clerical error affecting candidates in the Republican primary for Commissioner District 4. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the agenda. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Discussion on clerical error concerning candidates in the Republican Primary for Commissioner District 4

The board reviewed a clerical error affecting Republican primary ballots for Commissioner District 4. After discussion, a motion was made and seconded to keep the ballot as‑is. The motion carried unanimously, 4‑0.

• Motion to keep ballot “as is” approved 4‑0

Airport Authority Board

The Franklin-Hart County Airport Authority will consider approval of a contract for runway and ramp resurfacing. Other items include an update on the hangar project, the 2025 fiscal year audit, and a discussion of ramp parking fees. The board may also go into executive session to discuss litigation and real estate.

• Runway/Ramp Resurfacing - Contract Approval
• Hangar Project Update
• 2025 FY Audit
• Ramp Parking Fees
• Lidar Survey – March 10

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several new business items. The meeting includes reports from the County Manager and District Commissioners.

• Animal Control Ordinance
• Water Meter Moratorium
• Geological Water Survey
• 2025 LRA
• 2026 LMIG

The Board approved an amended agenda and a waiver of conflict for a maintenance agreement with Banks County. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0). No contracts or projects were formally approved; the board discussed road resurfacing bids, water projects, and the Animal Control Ordinance but deferred final actions.

• Approved amended agenda adding Item 6f (5-0)
• Approved Waiver of Conflict for Nowhere Road agreement (5-0)
• Discussed 2025 LRA road resurfacing bids; lowest bid $700,911.25 (no vote)
• Discussed 2026 LMIG road resurfacing bids; lowest bid $887,532.00 (no vote)
• Discussed groundwater survey and potential contract with AquaTech (no vote)
• Discussed Animal Control Ordinance development (no vote)
• Extended water meter moratorium by 90 days (discussion only)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Franklin County Board of Assessors will review personal property audit results for Auto Zone #875, discuss commercial/industrial revaluation, and consider the 2026 tax digest. The board will also take up superior court appeals, homestead questions, and the budget. New business includes CUVA applications and vehicle appeals.

• Personal property audit results for Auto Zone #875
• Discussion of 2026 tax digest
• Commercial/industrial revaluation
• Superior court appeals review
• Budget discussion

The Board approved the prior meeting minutes and the agenda. It accepted the TBS audit results for April 22, 2026, approved one S‑5 homestead exemption, and approved four ACOs. Several items, including CUVA property covenants and a commercial reevaluation quote, were tabled for future discussion. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from 4/8/26 (general consent)
• Approved agenda as published
• Accepted TBS Audit Results for 4/22/2026 (all for)
• Approved 1 S-5 Homestead exemption
• Approved 4 ACOs (Attachment #2)
• Adjourned meeting (all for)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to review the Unified Development Code. The meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Franklin County Justice Center.

• Special called meeting for UDC review
• Meeting location: Franklin County Justice Center
• Upcoming public hearing on May 4, 2026

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting agenda and later 5‑0 to adjourn the session. Commissioners directed Planning & Zoning Director Michael Norwood to revise Sections 2‑1 and 2‑2 of the Unified Development Code and circulate the updated tables for Board review. No other formal actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (vote 5-0)
• Meeting adjourned (vote 5-0)
• Director instructed to update UDC Sections 2-1 and 2-2 and distribute revised tables for Board review

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Franklin County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three rezoning applications and a variance request. They will also receive updates on prior Board of Commissioners actions, including approvals and a denial of rezones and a tabled variance. New business items include rezoning a church property to residential and a variance to reduce the required poultry house side setback from 300 feet to 266 feet.

• RZ-2026-006: Rezone 4.0 acres at 8016 Highway 320 from Rural Residential to Agricultural for farming.
• RZ-2026-007: Rezone 1.92 acres at 15655 Highway 106 from Institutional to Rural Residential for a home.
• RZ-2026-008: Rezone 0.65 acres at 1423 Pleasant Hill Cir from Agricultural Intensive to Rural Residential for driveway access.
• V-2026-002: Variance to allow 266-foot poultry house side setback instead of required 300 feet at 690 Cromers Bridge Rd.

The Franklin County Planning Commission adopted its agenda and March minutes, then acted on several zoning requests. It approved rezones for properties on Varner Rd, Westbrook Rd, Cawthon Rd, 8016 Highway 320, 15655 Highway 106, and 1423 Pleasant Hill Cir. The commission denied the poultry‑house rezoning on Thomas Rd and denied a variance to reduce a poultry‑house setback. A variance for an accessory structure on Sandy Cross Rd was tabled for later discussion.

• Approved RZ-2026-002 rezone to Agricultural Intensive (5-0)
• Approved RZ-2026-003 rezone to Agricultural (5-0)
• Approved RZ-2026-004 rezone to Agricultural Intensive (5-0)
• Approved RZ-2026-006 rezone to Agricultural (4-0)
• Approved RZ-2026-007 rezone to Rural Residential (4-0)
• Approved RZ-2026-008 rezone to Rural Residential (4-0)
• Denied RZ-2026-001 rezone to Agricultural Intensive (5-0)
• Denied V-2026-002 variance to reduce poultry‑house setback (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to conduct a review of the Unified Development Code (UDC).

• Unified Development Code (UDC) Review

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. No other motions were voted on; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion of proposed Unified Development Code updates, residential setback standards, and a possible tie‑break role for the Planning Commission, but no decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Franklin County Board of Registration and Elections will approve the March meeting minutes and discuss several election-related items. Topics include an overview of the Election Office, possible relocation of the Canon Precinct for the June 16 general runoff, and poll worker training. The board also sets the next meeting for May 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm.

• Approve minutes from the March meeting
• Discuss possible movement of Canon Precinct for the June 16 general runoff
• Overview of the Election Office by the Elections Supervisor
• Overview of poll worker training
• Schedule next board meeting for May 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm

The Board of Elections and Registrations approved the agenda and the March meeting minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Franklin County Board of Assessors will review several ongoing matters, including personal property business for Auto Zone #875 and budget items. New business includes requests for exempt status (017‑037, 017‑038B), CUVA applications, vehicle appeal cases, and a contract for printing and mailing services. The board will also receive comments from the Chief Appraiser and sign off on E/R and NOD documents.

• Personal Property Business: Auto Zone #875
• Exempt status requests – 017-037, 017-038B
• NOA date and Harris printing and mailing contract
• Vehicle Appeals: Poe Susan Alexander; Duncan Christopher Michael
• CUVA Applications

The Board of Tax Assessors approved the Harris Printing agreement for 2026 and accepted exempt status for two church parcels. It also approved 142 CUVA applications, 20 CUVA release applications, two S‑5 homestead exemptions, and set vehicle values for two appeals. Eleven ACOs were approved, while several items were tabled for future discussion.

• Approved Harris Printing agreement for 2026 (motion carried, all for)
• Approved 142 CUVA applications
• Approved 20 CUVA release applications (no penalties due to death)
• Accepted exempt status for parcels 026-109 & 026-109-A (motion carried, all for)
• Approved 2 S‑5 Homestead exemptions for listed owners
• Set value of 2017 Lincoln MKC Utility at $5,500 (motion carried, all for)
• Set value of 2017 2500 Ram Crew Cab Longhorn at $22,900 (motion carried, all for)
• Approved 11 ACOs (Attachment #2)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review several zoning requests. Four applications seek to change land from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive for poultry houses or other agricultural uses, and one seeks a variance for an accessory structure. The Planning Commission has recommended approval for the rezones and denial for the variance. Commissioners will vote on each request.

• RZ-2026-001: Rezone ~100‑acre tract on Corbet Chappellear Rd, Martin, GA from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive for poultry houses (Planning Commission 4‑0 recommendation).
• RZ-2026-002: Rezone 59.65‑acre tract on Varner Rd, Carnesville, GA from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive for agricultural use (Planning Commission 4‑0 recommendation).
• RZ-2026-003: Rezone 233.48‑acre tract at 1976 Westbrook Rd, Commerce GA from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural (Planning Commission 4‑0 recommendation).
• RZ-2026-004: Rezone 61.95‑acre tract on Cawthon Rd, Canon GA from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive for poultry houses (Planning Commission 3‑0 recommendation; Chair abstained).
• V-2026-001: Variance for 1.3‑acre tract on Sandy Cross Rd, Carnesville GA to build a metal accessory building in Suburban Residential zone (Planning Commission 3‑1 recommendation to deny).

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda by a 3-0 vote. No motions were recorded on any of the four rezoning applications or the variance request. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3-0 vote.

• Agenda approved (3-0)
• Meeting adjourned (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda and minutes, hear citizen and commissioner remarks, and consider several zoning actions. New business includes updates on libraries, a booster pump station award, a litigation resolution, and a coroner lease renewal. The board will vote on four rezoning requests and one variance for properties across the county.

• RZ-2026-001: Rezone ~100‑acre tract from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive for poultry houses on Corbet Chappellear Rd, Martin, GA (Planning Commission 4‑0 recommendation)
• RZ-2026-002: Rezone ~59.65‑acre tract from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive on Varner Rd, Carnesville, GA (Planning Commission 4‑0 recommendation)
• RZ-2026-003: Rezone ~233.48‑acre tract from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural on Westbrook Rd, Commerce, GA (Planning Commission 4‑0 recommendation)
• RZ-2026-004: Rezone ~61.95‑acre tract from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive for poultry houses on Cawthon Rd, Canon, GA (Planning Commission 3‑0 recommendation, Chair abstained)
• V-2026-001: Variance to build an accessory metal building on ~1.3‑acre tract on Sandy Cross Rd, Carnesville, GA (Planning Commission 3‑1 recommendation to deny)

The commissioners approved an agenda amendment and the March 2 meeting minutes. They denied rezoning RZ-2026-001 for 881 Thomas Rd and approved three other rezoning applications, while tabling a variance request. The board also approved a $341,419.82 award for a booster pump station and authorized litigation to obtain sealed poll‑tape records.

• Approved agenda amendment to remove Item 4c (3-0)
• Approved March 2, 2026 minutes collectively (3-0)
• Denied rezoning RZ-2026-001 (881 Thomas Rd) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2026-002 (Varner Rd) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2026-003 (1976 Westbrook Rd) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2026-004 (Cawthon Rd) (5-0)
• Tabled variance V-2026-001 (Sandy Cross Rd) (5-0)
• Approved $341,419.82 booster pump station award to WL Griffin & Co. (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss an animal control ordinance and the Unified Development Code (UDC). The body will also review a notice of award for the 2026 Booster Pump Station.

• Discussion of Animal Control Ordinance
• Discussion of UDC
• Notice of Award for 2026 Booster Pump Station
• LifeLink – Donate Life Month (April)

The Board voted 4-0 to approve the agenda, striking Item 6b – the Animal Control Ordinance, and adding Item 7a for an executive session. Commissioners Busby, Smith, and Pulliam expressed support for placing a LifeLink – Donate Life Month item on the regular meeting agenda. The Board also began preliminary discussion of potential revisions to the Unified Development Code.

• Approved agenda with Animal Control Ordinance item removed (vote 4-0)
• Supported adding LifeLink – Donate Life Month item to agenda (consensus)
• Started discussion on Unified Development Code (UDC) revisions

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Commission will adopt minutes from the February 19 meeting, note approvals of a variance and a rezoning from earlier applications, and consider six new applications for rezoning or variance. The new business includes rezoning requests for agricultural and light‑industrial uses, as well as a variance for an accessory metal building.

• V-2025-012: Variance to reduce residential front setback from 100 ft to 36.5 ft at 699 Highway 326 (Agricultural Intensive district).
• RZ-2025-034: Rezone from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural for 96.46 acre at 740 Broad River Church Rd, Eastanollee.
• RZ-2026-001: Rezone from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive for 100 acre on Corbet Chappellear Rd, Martin (proposed poultry houses).
• RZ-2026-005: Rezone from Agricultural to Light Industrial for 30 acre at 8117 Sandy Cross Rd, Carnesville (distribution center).
• V-2026-001: Variance to allow an accessory metal building on 1.3 acre at Sandy Cross Rd, Carnesville.

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections will review the upcoming election schedule, including the May 19 General Primary and June 16 runoff, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda also includes a training session for poll workers on April 7 and 9.

• Approve minutes from February meeting
• Overview of Election Office
• Upcoming elections: May 19 Primary and June 16 Runoff
• Poll worker training on April 7 and April 9
• Advanced Voting starts April 27, 2026

The Board of Elections and Registrations approved the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote. They also approved the minutes from the February meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board discussed upcoming poll worker training, primary election dates, candidate qualifications, and possible new election equipment, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Franklin County Board of Assessors will meet to review personal property business, 2026 values after ratio studies, and commercial/industrial revaluation. The agenda includes discussions on Eagleview technology and the review of commercial/industrial appeals.

• Review of 2026 property values after ratio studies
• Commercial and industrial revaluation discussion
• Eagleview technology discussion
• Vehicle appeals for Earth Resources Solutions LLC
• Review of commercial/industrial appeals and notices of default

The Board approved 42 CUVA applications and six CUVA release applications. It accepted a new 1" pixel mapping quote for the whole county and set the value of a 2008 Mack semi‑truck at $5,300. Three ACOs were approved, while two S‑5 Homestead exemptions and a commercial reevaluation quote were tabled for further discussion.

• Approved 42 CUVA applications (general consent)
• Approved 6 CUVA release applications (general consent)
• Accepted new 1" pixel mapping quote for entire county (motion carried)
• Set value of 2008 Mack Semi at $5,300 (motion carried)
• Approved 3 ACOs (general consent)
• Continued to table 2 S‑5 Homestead exemptions (no vote recorded)
• Tabled commercial reevaluation quote from McCormick Solutions (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 8, 2026 (general consent)

Board of Assessors

The Franklin County Board of Assessors will discuss personal property matters, including Auto Zone #875, and review superior court appeals. They will consider the 2026 property values and revaluation for commercial and industrial properties. New business includes CUVA applications, a vehicle appeal for Brown Beverly Pierce, and comments on Eagle View timber values.

• Personal Property Business: Auto Zone #875
• Superior court appeals review
• 2026 Values
• CUVA Applications
• Vehicle Appeals: Brown Beverly Pierce

The Board of Tax Assessors approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting and adopted the agenda as published. They approved 90 CUVA applications and 7 CUVA release applications. Two S‑5 Homestead exemptions were tabled for further attorney review, and the Board accepted Rick Cothran’s retirement letter. Additional actions included setting the value of a 2007 Ford Mustang at $400, approving four ACOs, and moving into and out of executive session.

• Approved minutes from 2/17/26 (general consent)
• Approved agenda as published
• Approved 90 CUVA applications
• Tabled 2 S-5 Homestead exemptions for attorney review
• Approved 7 CUVA release applications
• Accepted Rick Cothran’s retirement letter (motion carried)
• Set value of 2007 Ford Mustang V6 at $400 (motion carried)
• Approved 4 ACOs (Attachment #2)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider two zoning applications. These include a request for a setback variance and a request to rezone a property from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural.

• Variance V-2025-012: Request to reduce residential build front setback from 100 feet to 36.5 feet at 699 Highway 326
• Rezone RZ-2025-034: Request to change +/- 96.46-acre tract at 740 Broad River Church Rd from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Agricultural (AG)

The Board approved the agenda as presented with a 4‑0 vote. The board then heard variance request V‑2025‑012 to reduce the residential front‑setback on a 12.3‑acre property at 699 Highway 326, but the Chair recused herself and no board vote was recorded. The Planning and Zoning Commission had a 2‑2 tie, providing no recommendation.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• No board decision on variance request V-2025-012 (chair recused, no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will consider two zoning matters: a variance request to reduce a residential setback and a rezone of a 96.46-acre tract. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• V-2025-012 Variance: Reduce residential setback to 36.5 feet at 699 Highway 326
• RZ-2025-034 Rezone: Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural at 740 Broad River Church Rd
• Approval of minutes from February 2, 24, 2026 meetings
• UDC Modification discussion
• Onsite Geological Survey discussion

The board amended the agenda to remove Item 9b and approved the change by a 4‑0 vote. The minutes from the February meetings were approved collectively by a 4‑0 vote. After discussion and a recusal by Chair Long, the board approved variance V‑2025‑012 to reduce the residential front‑setback to 36.5 feet at 699 Highway 326 by a 2‑1 vote.

• Approved agenda amendment removing Item 9b (4-0)
• Approved February meeting minutes collectively (4-0)
• Approved variance V-2025-012 reducing setback to 36.5 ft at 699 Hwy 326 (2-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss an Animal Control Ordinance and an Onsite Geological Survey. The meeting will also include reports from the County Manager and District Commissioners.

• Animal Control Ordinance discussion
• Onsite Geological Survey discussion
• County Manager Report
• District Commissioner Reports
• March 2 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously with a 4-0 vote. No votes or approvals were recorded on the draft Animal Control Ordinance or the proposed geological survey contract; both items remain under review.

• Approved agenda (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone a property from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural. The meeting also includes updates on a denied conditional use permit and a postponed variance request.

• RZ-2025-034: Proposed rezone from Agricultural Intensive (AI) to Agricultural (AG) for 96.46 acres at 740 Broad River Church Rd
• C-2025-006: Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to deny a conditional use permit for group homes on Banks Academy Rd
• V-2025-012: Board of Commissioners postponed a variance request for a residential build front setback at 699 Highway 326

Board of Assessors

The Franklin County Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and address old business, including Auto Zone and superior court appeals. The agenda includes new business items such as CUVA applications, vehicle appeals, and a review of rural parcels with urban values.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Auto Zone business review
• Superior court appeals review
• CUVA Applications review
• Rural parcels with urban values review

The Board amended the agenda to add the Before Ratio Studies and approved the revised agenda. It approved 31 CUVA applications, one CUVA release, and 11 ACOs. A motion set the value of a 2003 Cadillac Seville at $1,500. The Board scheduled March meetings and tabled further discussion on two S‑5 homestead exemptions and a 2027 commercial reevaluation.

• Agenda amended to add Before Ratio Studies; agenda approved (general consent)
• March meetings scheduled for March 4 and March 17, 2026; remainder of 2026 schedule tabled
• Approved 31 CUVA applications (Attachment #1)
• Approved 1 CUVA release application for Mcbath Mary (035-006-A) (no penalty due to death)
• Approved 11 ACOs (Attachment #2)
• Motion to set value of 2003 Cadillac Seville at $1,500 carried (motion seconded by Eddie Wayne Grizzle, all for)
• Tabled further discussion on 2 S‑5 Homestead exemptions and on 2027 Commercial Reevaluation

Board of Elections & Registration

The Franklin County Board of Elections & Registration will meet on February 12, 2026. It will approve the minutes from the January meeting, discuss the voter qualifying period scheduled for March 2‑6 at noon, receive an overview of the Election Office, and set a new date for the March meeting.

• Approve minutes from the January meeting
• Qualifying period set for March 2‑6 at 12:00 noon
• Overview of the Election Office by the Elections Supervisor
• Set a new date for the March meeting

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the January minutes. It scheduled the qualifying period for March 2‑6, 2026, and moved the regular March 12 meeting to March 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0 vote)
• Approved January minutes (5-0 vote)
• Scheduled qualifying period March 2‑6, 2026
• Rescheduled regular meeting to March 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

Board of Assessors

The Franklin County Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes, address old business including Auto Zone, and review new business such as CUVA applications, vehicle appeals, and rural parcel valuations.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Auto Zone business review
• CUVA Applications review
• Vehicle Appeals review
• Comments on rural parcels with urban values

The Board approved the proposed uniformity value increases for urban parcels and for billboard/cell‑tower parcels. It also approved 41 CUVA applications, eight CUVA release applications, and 14 ACOs. The meeting schedule for March‑December 2026 was tabled and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved proposed value increases for urban and billboard/cell‑tower parcels (motion carried)
• Approved 41 CUVA applications (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved 8 CUVA release applications (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved 14 ACOs (no vote tally recorded)
• Tabled remainder of the 2026 meeting schedule for March‑December (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved minutes from 1/20/26 by general consent
• Approved agenda as published (no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will review two zoning applications: a conditional use permit for a group home on a 6.02‑acre tract on Banks Academy Rd, and a variance to reduce a 100‑foot setback to 36.5 feet on a 12.3‑acre tract at 699 Highway 326. The meeting also includes new business items such as HB581, a proposal for a dead‑end on Sewell Road, a 2025 water‑meter replacement program, a TSPLOST ballot item, and a 90‑day extension of the water‑meter moratorium. Standard agenda items include approvals of minutes, citizen remarks, personnel matters, and announcements.

• C-2025-006: Conditional use permit for group home on Banks Academy Rd (6.02 acres)
• V-2025-012: Variance to reduce residential front‑setback to 36.5 ft on 699 Highway 326 (12.3 acres)
• HB581 legislation consideration
• Sewell Road – proposal to create a dead end
• Water Distribution – 2025 water‑meter replacement program

The commissioners approved the amended agenda, denied a conditional‑use permit for a group home, and adopted a resolution to opt into HB581. They also approved a $1,516,974 water‑meter replacement contract and a 90‑day extension of the water‑meter moratorium. The board approved closing one end of Sewell Road and ratified the minutes from previous meetings.

• Amended agenda to remove Item 9d‑TSPLOST approved (5‑0)
• Item 8b removed from agenda until March 2, 2026 approved (4‑0, Chair recused)
• Conditional‑use permit C‑2025‑006 denied (5‑0)
• Resolution to opt into HB581 approved (5‑0)
• Water‑meter replacement contract ($1,516,974) approved (5‑0)
• 90‑day water‑meter moratorium extension approved (5‑0)
• Motion to close either Highway 59 or South Fairview end of Sewell Road approved (5‑0)
• Minutes from prior meetings approved collectively (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will discuss two zoning applications at this public hearing. One is a conditional use request (C-2025-006) for a group home on a 6.02‑acre tract on Banks Academy Rd in a Rural Residential district, with the Planning Commission recommending denial 4‑0. The other is a variance request (V-2025-012) to reduce the residential front‑setback from 100 ft to 36.5 ft on a 12.3‑acre parcel at 699 Highway 326 in an Agricultural Intensive district, with the Planning Commission offering no recommendation and the commission split 2‑2.

• C-2025-006: Conditional use permit for group home on Banks Academy Rd (6.02 acre, Rural Residential); Planning Commission recommended denial 4‑0.
• V-2025-012: Variance to reduce front‑setback to 36.5 ft on 699 Highway 326 (12.3 acre, Agricultural Intensive); Planning Commission no recommendation, commission vote 2‑2.

The commissioners voted 4‑0 to postpone Item 3b until the March 2, 2026 public hearing. They then approved the modified agenda with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No final action was taken on the conditional‑use or variance applications.

• Postponed Item 3b to March 2, 2026 (4‑0)
• Approved modified agenda (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to hear several presentations, including an audit, a Davenport project, HB581, a Sewell Road dead‑end issue, and a 2025 water‑meter replacement plan. The session also includes reports from the county manager and each district commissioner. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Audit Presentation
• Davenport Presentation
• HB581
• Sewell Road – Dead End
• Water Distribution – 2025 Meter Replacement

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the meeting agenda. After reviewing several presentations and discussions, the board voted 5-0 to adjourn the session. No other motions were adopted during this work session.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Commission will adopt minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting and receive updates on two rezoning applications that the Board of Commissioners approved unanimously. The commission will elect a new chair. It will also consider a conditional use permit for a group home on a 6.02‑acre tract on Banks Academy Rd, and a variance request to reduce the front setback to 36.5 feet on a 12.3‑acre tract on Highway 326.

• Update: Rezone 2.86‑acre tract at 2203 Grady School Rd from Agricultural General to Rural Residential (Board approved 5‑0)
• Update: Rezone 11.58‑acre tract at 932 Wilson Rd from Rural Residential to Agricultural (Board approved 5‑0)
• Conditional Use Permit C-2025-006 for a group home on ~6.02 acres at Banks Academy Rd
• Variance V-2025-012 to reduce residential front setback to 36.5 ft on 12.3 acres at 699 Highway 326
• Election of Planning Commission Chair

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on January 12, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as a call to order, invocation, and approval of the agenda. The primary decision item is the appointment of a County Attorney. The meeting will conclude with announcements and adjournment.

• Appointment of County Attorney

The Board approved the meeting agenda (4‑0). A motion to table the County Attorney appointment failed 1‑3, and the Board then voted to hire Jarrard & Davis, LLC as the County Attorney, passing 3‑0 with one abstention. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Motion to table County Attorney appointment failed (1-3)
• Approved hiring Jarrard & Davis, LLC as County Attorney (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections and Registration will establish new monthly meeting dates and review the current year's election cycle. The board will also address personnel changes and set the qualifying period for candidates.

• Qualifying period set for March 2 through March 6 at 12:00 noon
• Appointment of Tommy Sears as Republican Board Member
• Approval of meeting minutes from October, November, and December

The Board of Elections and Registration approved the meeting agenda by a 5‑0 vote and approved the minutes from the October, November, and December meetings by a 5‑0 vote. They set the regular meeting schedule for the second Thursday of each month, with the next meeting on February 12, 2026. The board also welcomed new member Tommy Sears and then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Set monthly meeting dates, next meeting Feb 12, 2026
• Welcomed new board member Tommy Sears
• Adjourned (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors elected Gary Farmer as Chair, Dan Stroud as Vice Chair, and Craig Goss as Secretary, each by unanimous vote. It approved the minutes from the December meetings, the 2026 meeting schedule through February, and accepted the Prebill Digest for submission. The Board also approved zero CUVA applications and all public‑utilities assessments to be mailed with tax bills.

• Elected Gary Farmer as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dan Stroud as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Craig Goss as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 12/15/2025 and 12/24/2025 special call meeting (general consent)
• Approved the 2026 meeting schedule through February (Attachment #1)
• Approved zero CUVA applications
• Accepted the Prebill Digest for submission (unanimous)
• Approved all public‑utilities assessments for mailing with tax bills

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning and variance applications, including a proposed rezone for a 48.66-acre industrial site and a residential rezone with planning commission approval.

• V-2025-013 Variance withdrawn for 2.69-acre property at 493 Bennett Circle
• RZ-2025-030 Rezone to Light Industrial for 48.66-acre site at 252 Komplex Dr
• C-2025-005 Conditional Use permit withdrawn for semi-truck parking at 252 Komplex Dr
• RZ-2025-031 Rezone to Rural Residential for 2.86-acre property at 2203 Grady School Rd
• RZ-2025-032 Rezone to Agricultural for 11.58-acre property at 932 Wilson Rd

The Board approved the meeting agenda by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No zoning applications or variance requests were decided during this session.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will adopt the qualifying fee schedule for the 2026 elections, specifying base salaries and associated fees for commissioner and education board positions. The meeting also includes discussion of several zoning applications, including a rezoning request for 252 Komplex Dr and recommendations for rezoning at 2203 Grady School Rd and 932 Wilson Rd. Additional items are appointments for safety coordinator, EMS council, county clerk, and county attorney.

• V-2025-013 variance withdrawn for 493 Bennett Circle, Royston (2.69‑acre RR lot)
• RZ-2025-030 rezoning request to change 252 Komplex Dr from Highway Business to Light Industrial (48.66‑acre)
• RZ-2025-031 planning commission recommends rezoning 2203 Grady School Rd from Agricultural to Rural Residential (2.86‑acre)
• RZ-2025-032 planning commission recommends rezoning 932 Wilson Rd from Rural Residential to Agricultural (11.58‑acre)
• Qualifying fees for 2026 elections: Board of Commissioners $7,200 salary + $216 fee; Board of Education $3,737 salary + $112 fee

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and minutes, then voted 5-0 to approve rezoning applications RZ-2025-031 (Agricultural General to Rural Residential) and RZ-2025-032 (Rural Residential to Agricultural). The board also approved the Vice‑chair rotation, a Safety Coordinator, a Region 2 EMS Council appointment, qualifying fees for the 2026 elections, and the re‑appointment of County Clerk Kandy Bond.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Item 1a and Item 4e (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes collectively (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2025-031 to Rural Residential (5-0)
• Approved rezoning RZ-2025-032 to Agricultural (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Pulliam as Vice‑chair (5-0)
• Approved Amanda Hosch as Safety Coordinator (5-0)
• Approved Dr. Clayton Hearn appointment to Region 2 EMS Council (5-0)
• Approved 2026 election qualifying fees for elected positions (5-0)