Fayette County approves rezoning for veteran service‑dog program despite neighbor objections

Aug 28, 2025

The Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 on Aug. 28 to rezone a 53.81‑acre Coastline Road parcel to allow 'Healing for Heroes' to operate monthly one‑week training sessions for veterans and first responders, with a condition requiring a fence; opponents raised concerns about noise, roaming dogs and property values.

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Fayette County commissioners on Aug. 28 approved rezoning 53.81 acres on Coastline Road to Agricultural‑Residential to allow 'Healing for Heroes,' a nonprofit that trains service dogs for veterans and first responders, to establish a permanent training facility.

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