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Tift County staff seek zoning change to allow private schools in most districts

Tift County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Community Development Services Director Chris Davis told the Tift County Board on Jan. 2 that staff recommends amending county zoning to allow private schools in the same districts as public schools — excluding CA (Commercial Adult) — and the Planning Commission has recommended the change. The board directed staff to place the amendment on the Jan. 8 regular agenda.

Community Development Services Director Chris Davis told the Tift County Board of Commissioners at its Jan. 2 workshop that staff is proposing a text amendment to allow private schools in the same zoning classifications as public schools, with the exception of the CA (Commercial Adult) district.

Davis said current county rules allow public schools in all zoning districts except CA, while private schools are permitted only in GB…

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