From the Councilman's FB page:
Quick recap from last night’s City Council meetingSeveral important items were addressed last night, including two annexation requests and a homestead tax exemption resolution.
Annexation Requests
Council considered requests to annex two properties out of the county and into the City of Covington. At the request of Jared, both items were added to the agenda, and council ultimately voted not to move forward with either annexation.Each proposal came with concerns shared by nearby residents as well as members of council.
Highway 278 (FalconWood property near Riverbend Subdivision)
Proposed use: Distribution Center
Main concerns included:• The property sits directly adjacent to the Riverbend subdivision• Increased 18-wheeler traffic• Potential noise and light pollution impacting nearby homes
Proposed use: Data CenterMain concerns included:• Rezoning the property from Agricultural to Industrial or Commercial• Surrounding properties are zoned Agricultural (AR – Agricultural Residential)• The site is essentially in the middle of several established subdivisionsBecause of these concerns, council chose not to move forward with annexing either property.Homestead Exemption Resolution
Council also voted to send a resolution requesting approval from the General Assembly for a homestead property tax exemption within the city.
As discussed last week:• Revenue from the Amazon development would be used to eliminate city property taxes for homeowners with a homestead exemption (primary residence)• This now moves to the Georgia General Assembly for approval• If approved, the final step will be a vote by city residents
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| The Two Parcels: Falcon Wood Farms on Hwy 278 & the large Elks Club Rd tract |
Commentary
This is good news.
- MBM
