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Heard County denies special-use permit for proposed Hogansville event venue
Summary
The Heard County Board of Commissioners unanimously denied a special-use permit for a proposed private event venue at 600 Hwy 100 in Hogansville after hearing the applicant describe weekend-only operations and the board raise concerns about traffic, noise and community impacts.
Heard County commissioners unanimously denied a special-use permit for a proposed private event venue in Hogansville on Aug. 19, 2025. Applicant Alisa Lockwood asked the Board for permission to convert the property at 600 Hwy 100 into a wedding and events venue, saying it would operate primarily on weekends and by appointment.
The Board’s discussion focused on potential traffic and noise impacts and the proposed community benefits of the venue. Commissioners asked staff and the applicant to clarify operation plans and neighborhood effects but did not take steps to approve conditions or mitigation measures. After the public hearing, Commissioner Curtis Mock moved and Commissioner David Walls seconded a motion to close the hearing; the Board voted unanimously to close. Later in the meeting Commissioner Mock moved and Commissioner Larry Hammond seconded a motion to deny the special-use application; the motion passed unanimously.
The permit denial resolves the request for use of 600 Hwy 100 as a private event space; the transcript records no subsequent appeal, conditions, or follow-up assignment discussed during the meeting. The Board completed other administrative business at the same session and adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
