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Tift County commissioners deny rezoning for convenience store with gas pumps at Old Ocilla Road

Tift County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The board denied a request to rezone 5.12 acres at 1949 Old Ocilla Road from R21 to CC to allow a convenience store with gas pumps after residents raised traffic, flooding and public-safety concerns; the motion to deny passed 6-0.

The Tift County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 9 voted to deny TC-ZA-23-10, a petition to rezone 5.12 acres at 1949 Old Ocilla Road from R21 (medium-density residential) to CC (community commercial) for a convenience store with gas pumps.

Community Development Services Director Chris Davis described the site as contiguous on two sides with…

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