Ware County hearing advances rezoning request for 16‑unit Wacona Heights project

Jul 14, 2025

The Ware County Board of Commissioners heard a request July 14 to rezone three lots in Wacona Heights from R‑90 to R‑50 to allow a 16‑unit, two‑story building. The Planning director said no public opposition was reported and the item was added to the regular meeting agenda for Aug. 11, 2025.

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Chairman Elmer Thrift presided over a public hearing July 14 in Waycross where Interim Planning Director Dustin Minchew presented a rezoning request from Blackgate Capital, LLC to change Lots 1–3 of Wacona Heights Phase 1 from R‑90 to R‑50 so a 16‑unit, two‑story residential building can be constructed.

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