PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 11th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sumter County Board of Commissioners Board Room at 500 West Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia with the Planning & Zoning Commission for the purpose of receiving citizens input and comments to discuss the following requests.
This meeting will be held in person.
2026-R-06-007: To consider a request from James Smith to rezone parcel number 1715-239-7 from a Mixed-Use Residential (R-2) zoning district to an Agricultural (AG) zoning district, along with a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a cell tower on the property.
2026-R-06-008: To consider a request from Leatherbrook Holsteins #3 LLC to rezone parcel number 1604-55-3, also known as 1146 A-B US Hwy 19 S, from a General Business (C-2) zoning district to an Agricultural (AG) zoning district.
2026-R-06-009: To consider a request from Leatherbrook Holsteins #3 LLC to rezone parcel number 1606-90-1, from a Rural Residential (R-R) zoning district to an Agricultural (AG) zoning district.
2026-R-06-010: To consider a request from Leatherbrook Holsteins #3 LLC to rezone parcel number 1604-55-32, also known as 1148 A-C US Hwy 19 S, from a General Business (C-2) zoning district to an Agricultural (AG) zoning district.
2026-R-06-011: To consider a request from Leatherbrook Holsteins #3 LLC to rezone parcel number 1604-55-4, also known as 1134 US Hwy 19 S, from a General Business (C-2) zoning district to an Agricultural (AG) zoning district.
2026-R-06-012: To consider a request from Leatherbrook Holsteins #3 LLC to rezone parcel number 1604-55-21, also known as 1090 US Hwy 19 S, from a General Business (C-2) zoning district to an Agricultural (AG) zoning district.
2026-R-06-013: To consider a request from Leatherbrook Holsteins #3 LLC to rezone parcel number 1603-22-1 from a General Business (C-2) zoning district to an Agricultural (AG) zoning district.
2026-R-06-014: To consider a request from Leatherbrook Holsteins #3 LLC to rezone parcel number 1604-55-25, also known as 138 McLittle Bridge Rd, from General Business (C-2) and Rural Residential (R-R) zoning districts to an Agricultural (AG) zoning district.
2026-R-06-015: To consider a request from Sheryl Nichols to rezone parcel number 1604-55-1, also known as 1176 US Hwy 19 S, from a General Business (C-2) zoning district to an Agricultural (AG) zoning district.
2026-R-06-016: To consider a request from Robert Deaver to rezone parcel number 1604-55-9, also known as 1093 US Hwy 19 S, from a General Business (C-2) zoning district to an Agricultural (AG) zoning district.
2026-R-06-017: To consider a request from Ubaldo Gervacio to rezone parcel number 1604-55-7, also known as 1088 US Hwy 19 S, from a General Business (C-2) zoning district to an Agricultural (AG) zoning district.
Discussion of and recommendation for “Scrap Metal and Recycling Facilities” to be added as a Conditional Use to the Agricultural (AG) and Light Industrial (I-1) zoning districts.
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sumter County Courthouse, Board Room, 500 West Lamar St., Americus, Georgia for the purpose of receiving public input on the preceding zoning request.
As set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, Sumter County does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and will assist citizens with special needs given proper notice of seven (7) working days. For information, please call 229-928-4547 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays. Person with hearing disabilities can contact Georgia Relay Services at (TDD) 1-800-255-0056 or (voice) 1-800-255-0135.

Sumter County Planning and Zoning, 229-928-4547

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