Couple seeks permit for Soaring Heights Kennel in Elbert County

Jun 29, 2026

Jim and Lorraine Atkins presented plans for a roughly 1,000-square-foot, appointment-only kennel at 13390 County Road 182 in Elbert County with 15 kennel spaces (up to 20 dogs). County staff outlined the formal application, referral and public-hearing timeline; no decision was made tonight.

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Jim Atkins and his wife, Lorraine Atkins, presented a proposal at a community meeting to build Soaring Heights Kennel on their 65-acre property at 13390 County Road 182 in Elbert County. The applicants said the building would be about 1,000 square feet, include 15 kennel spaces (with a maximum of about 20 dogs if small dogs share spaces) and operate by appointment only.

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