Heard County re-notices ELA amendment; developers discuss GDOT access changes and June permit deadline

May 19, 2026

The Board voted to re-notice an amendment to the ELA zoning ordinance and heard from developers who said GDOT denied an original access plan and approved three driveway entrances on Highway 100, with permits set to expire June 18, 2026; the County Attorney said rezoning and variance rules still apply.

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The Heard County Board of Commissioners voted on May 19 to re-notice a proposed text amendment to the county’s ELA zoning ordinance and heard a detailed update from developers about access approvals from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

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