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Tift County commission approves rezoning for Southwell Blvd parcel to allow convenience store, possible hotel
Summary
The Tift County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 May 12 to approve Resolution No. 2025-13 (TC-ZA-25-04) to rezone a 7.71-acre tract on Southwell Blvd from Agriculture (AG) to Wholesale/Light Industrial (WLI) to permit a convenience store and potentially a quick-service restaurant and hotel; no public comments were offered at the hearing.
The Tift County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously May 12 to approve Resolution No. 2025-13 (TC‑ZA‑25‑04), rezoning a 7.71-acre tract on Southwell Boulevard and I‑75 S from AG (Agriculture) to WLI (Wholesale/Light Industrial).
County Manager Jim Carter introduced the petition, which lists James Green as agent and Lynn Kelley as owner for Map 0061 Parcel 072. The application cites proposed development of a convenience store and possibly a quick-service restaurant and hotel on the site. County Attorney Anthony Rowell opened the public hearing and, after receiving no public comment, closed the hearing.
Commissioner Paul Webb moved to approve the resolution; Commissioner Melissa Hughes seconded the motion. The board voted 5-0 in favor, with Chairman Tony McBrayer voting. The meeting record shows the board asked no substantive questions during the hearing.
The resolution changes the official zoning classification from AG to WLI for the specified parcel. The record does not specify any conditions or timelines attached to the rezoning, nor does it state an effective date. The transcript does not include testimony from the agent or owner beyond the application filing; no public opposition or support was recorded.
The board proceeded to other agenda items after recording the favorable vote. Any administrative next steps (building permits, site plans, or development review) were not described in the meeting record.
