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Residents urge moratorium as travel-center rezoning draws heavy opposition in Tift County

Tift County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

At a July 2 workshop, residents and county staff debated a petition to rezone a 0.9-acre tract for a travel center; the Planning Commission produced no recommendation after a 2–2 vote and several citizens asked the board to consider a moratorium on truck stops.

At a July 2 workshop, the Tift County Board of Commissioners heard strong public opposition to a petition to rezone a 0.9-acre parcel beside 3232 U.S. Highway 41 N from agricultural to general business to allow development of a travel center.

Community Development Services Director Chris Davis told commissioners the applicant — owner Baljinda Singh and…

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