Commission OKs subdivision, RV ordinance changes
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners approved revisions to the subdivision and recreational vehicle ordinances, including requiring a vote for subdivisions with more than three lots.
What to know about FLOST and ESPLOST
Oglethorpe County voters will decide on two local sales taxes in November: FLOST, a new 1% tax to reduce property taxes, and ESPLOST, a renewal of the existing one-cent education tax.
Commission approves A1 modifications
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved changes to the A1 Zoning District ordinance, allowing pre-2015 commercial farms to expand with new setback standards.
Mail delivery continues to be an issue
As the USPS rolls out changes to its service standards, many in rural counties like Oglethorpe worry that they will continue to receive lower priority and experience more frequent delays.
BOC approves subdivision, zoning changes
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners approved changes to subdivision rules, including a five-year waiting period before property can be split again and a “family split” option that allows up to four splits per parent parcel in 10 years.
Residential Compost Program Launched In Normaltown
The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department and the University of Georgia’s New Materials Institute have launched a Residential Compost Pilot Program in Normaltown, aiming to divert waste from landfills and reduce microplastics in the environment.
