Commission rejects rezoning request for 39 Goose Pond Road after neighbors object

Oct 15, 2025

After sustained public comment and questions about allowed uses, the Coffee County Commission voted 7-5 to deny a resolution that would have reclassified 39 Goose Pond Road from A-1 (Agriculture/Forestry) to C-1 (Rural Center). Residents said the change would set a precedent and could allow uses that do not fit the farming neighborhood.

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The Coffee County Commission voted 7-5 to reject Resolution 2025-9, a request to rezone 39 Goose Pond Road from A-1 (agriculture/forestry) to C-1 (Rural Center). The item drew extended public comment from neighbors who said the rezoning would harm the area’s agricultural character and safety.

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