Grovetown council approves four annexations and rezonings for small parcels

The Grovetown City Council voted Jan. 12 to adopt four ordinances that annexed two small properties and rezoned them from Columbia County R‑1 to Grovetown R‑C1 residential zoning.

Councilmember Eric Blair moved to adopt Ordinance 2025‑12‑01 to annex 0.83 acres at 0 Barbara Street (Parcel G13 046D) under the 100% method; Councilmember Jacqueline Rivera‑Player seconded and the motion carried with Councilmembers Blair, Rivera‑Player and Veronica Simpkins recorded as voting yes. The council took the same procedural path for Ordinance 2025‑12‑02, annexing roughly 0.41 acres at 210 Pinetree Street (Parcels G13 038–040), which also passed on a recorded 3–0 vote of the attending members.

Following the annexations, councilmembers approved Ordinance 2025‑12‑03 to rezone Parcel G13 046D (0 Barbara St.) from Columbia County R‑1 to Grovetown R‑C1 and Ordinance 2025‑12‑04 to rezone Parcels G13 038–040 (210 Pinetree St.) to R‑C1. Both rezonings were moved by Councilmember Blair and carried with the same recorded affirmative votes.

The ordinances were considered on second reading and adopted at the meeting. The council did not discuss funding or specific development proposals tied to the annexations and rezonings during the recorded deliberations. The minutes record Councilmember Blair making the motions and Rivera‑Player or Simpkins seconding; votes were recorded as yes from the three present councilmembers and Councilmember A. Richard Bowman was absent.

The actions change municipal boundaries and local zoning for the listed parcels; the practical effect—such as intended development, utility extensions or permit applications—was not specified in the meeting record. Any future site plans, building permits or infrastructure work will be subject to Grovetown’s permit and inspection processes.