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Stephens County approves conditional-use permit for Whitmire women’s home
Summary
The Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional-use permit allowing a residential property at 2197 North Hicks Road to operate as a women’s home; the motion passed with a recorded statement of '3 to 1.' Supporters and neighbors urged approval, citing recent renovations and housing need.
The Stephens County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a conditional-use permit for 2197 North Hicks Road, allowing the property to operate as a women’s home. Planning staff said the Planning Commission recommended approval; after a motion and second, the board recorded the outcome as "3 to 1."
Applicant Kathy Whitmire told commissioners the property "means so much to Jackie and I," and thanked the board for considering the request. Neighbor Jim Turner and renovation manager Erin Meadows both spoke in favor, with Turner saying the property "probably looks better than it has in the 18 years that we've lived out there," and Meadows saying she intends to live on-site as the home’s manager. Commissioner comments thanked supporters and noted appreciation for community engagement before the board approved the item.
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