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Hogansville Council Discusses Chisel Mill Annexation Request

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May 2, 2025

Prior to the start of the of the regularly scheduled April 21 Hogansville City Council meeting, a public hearing was held about the proposed annexation, rezoning and map amendment for the Chisel Mill Development that would be built on Bass Road. Melissa Griffis spoke about the proposed annexation of approximately 21.17 acres into the city that will be combined with property already available for a potential 85 single family unit development. The site would be rezoned from SFMD (single family medium density) to CRMR (corridor medium density residential). The development would offer more open space and green space than what is required. No citizens chose to comment on the development which will be discussed again at a future meeting.

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