Houston County approves seven special exceptions for home-based businesses

Jun 3, 2025

After a public hearing with mixed support, the board unanimously approved seven special-exception applications for home-based businesses and reminded applicants that private neighborhood covenants may still restrict operations.

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The Houston County Board of Commissioners approved seven special-exception permits for home-based businesses after a public hearing in which neighbors raised both support and opposition. Motion by Commissioner Robinson, second by Commissioner Talton, carried unanimously to approve applications #2845 (Victor Primas, Home Care and Assistance), #2847 (Lindsey Hayes, Nurse Staffing Agency), #2849 (David Furtney, Residential & Commercial Painting), #2850 (Nicholas & Megan Andrus, Personal Training), #2851 (Jacob & Daniela McCullough, Non-Emergency Ambulance), #2852 (John & Miliscent Turner, Photography), and #2853 (Alvin Striggles, Framing Contractor). Approved applicants were told to apply for business licenses at the Commissioner's Office.

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