Planning Commission hears support, opposition

The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission unanimously recommended the denial of a rezoning proposal that would turn agricultural property into an industrial area north of Winterville on Thursday.

The Planning Commission heard the proposal to rezone a 200-acre property off of Old Elberton Road in what is known as the county’s so-called “green belt.” A Peachtree Corners law firm representing the developers did not specify the purpose of the over 2 million square feet of buildings they are seeking to construct at Thursday’s meeting.

Planning Department officials confirmed Monday that the development would not become a data center if approved, despite some submitted documents suggesting otherwise. The owners are seeking an Employment-Industri

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