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Bulloch County commissioners deny 71-acre Turtle Landing rezoning after sustained resident opposition
Summary
The board voted unanimously to deny Turtle Landing Investments LLC’s request to rezone roughly 71 acres from AG‑5 to R‑25 for a single‑family subdivision near Sinkhole Road and Ephesus Church Road after extended public comment citing infrastructure, school-capacity and rural‑character concerns.
Bulloch County commissioners on Tuesday denied a request by Turtle Landing Investments LLC to rezone about 71 acres at Sinkhole Road and Ephesus Church Road from AG‑5 (five‑acre agricultural minimum) to R‑25 (25,000‑square‑foot lots).
Planning director James Pope told the board the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial and listed several staff conditions should the board elect to approve. Agent John Spandl said the applicant envisioned a covenant‑protected, higher‑end subdivision with internal roads, wells and fire protection, and estimated eventual annual…
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