Council approves rezoning for auto-repair and embroidery at 261 Mobley Road

The Milledgeville City Council voted Feb. 10 to approve Ordinance O-2512-21, rezoning 261 Mobley Road (owned by Elizabeth Martin/Alice Mar LLC) from Office Institutional to Community Commercial to permit an automated repair shop and an embroidery business.

Elizabeth Martin, who said she and her husband have operated an automotive repair business serving Milledgeville for more than 40 years, told council the businesses are low‑impact and fleet‑oriented: "We repair it, and it immediately goes out. We don't have cars piled up," she said, adding the intent is quick turnaround rather than long-term storage. Martin said utilities are already in place and that the purchase will help preserve a building on the old Central State campus.

The zoning administrator told the council the planning commission considered the item on Jan. 5 and passed a motion recommending approval. With no opposition speakers appearing at the public hearing, Councilmember [moved and seconded] a motion to accept the planning commission’s findings. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor.

Impact and next steps: The approval allows the applicant to pursue necessary permits and certificates of occupancy for the repair and embroidery uses; staff will process any required inspections or permitting documents.

Attribution: Quotes and statements come from Elizabeth Martin and the zoning administrator as recorded in the Feb. 10 meeting transcript.

Ending: Council moved on to new business after approving the rezoning.