The Polk County Commission moved through a full agenda recently, approving a series of zoning changes, special use permits, equipment purchases, and administrative resolutions — all by unanimous vote.

Zoning Changes Approved for Dunn Road and Ledbetter Road

Commissioners approved two separate zoning change requests recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission:

  • Z26‑09: Kathleen Hammonds’ request to rezone property at 1130 Dunn Road, Silver Creek (Parcel 040‑086) from A‑1 (Agricultural) to R‑1 (Residential).
  • Z26‑10: Julie Shuman’s request to rezone property at 97 Ledbetter Road, Cedartown (Parcel 036‑045A) from A‑1 to R‑1.

Both items passed without discussion.

Variance Granted for Airport Road Property

The board also approved V26‑05, a variance request from Louis Macintyre for property at 388 Airport Road (Parcel 040‑105A). The request included:

  • 26 feet of relief from front and rear setback requirements
  • 12 feet of relief from side setbacks
  • Permission to place an outbuilding on an existing pad

The Planning and Zoning Commission offered no recommendation, but commissioners voted unanimously to approve.

Two Special Use Permits Approved for Event Venues and Farm Operations

Commissioners approved two special use permits expanding commercial and event‑based activity in rural areas:

  • SU26‑04: Thomas Mountain Family Farm, LLC, represented by Zach Thomas, received approval to expand its existing permit to include an events venue, cottage food products, co‑op products, and merchandise, consistent with the business plan presented. The property is located at 2692 Buchanan Highway (Parcel 026A‑004).
  • SU26‑05: San Juan Rental Company, LLC, represented by Tiffany McCrimmon, received approval for a special use permit to operate an events venue hosting weddings, corporate gatherings, and private events at 1630 Coaling Road (Parcels 037‑041 & 037‑041A).

Both items carried unanimous support.

County Surplus, Traffic Resolution, and Fire Equipment Purchase

Commissioners voted to surplus a 1984 Ford Van (VIN 1FDJE37G8EHB80147) and list it for sale on GovDeals.

A resolution was approved to designate and post traffic control measures on New Harmony Road, formalizing signage and enforcement authority.

The board also authorized the purchase of a Pierce Commercial Pumper (demo model) from sole‑source provider Ten‑8 for $580,000, funded through the 2020 SPLOST program.

Environmental and Solid Waste Actions

Commissioners approved the county’s formal comment submission in response to Georgia EPD feedback regarding the Grady Road Landfill five‑year permit renewal.

They also approved a request from Solarcycle for an updated Letter of Consistency with the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan, supporting the company’s Cedartown recycling operations.

Alcohol License Approved for Rockmart Business

The board approved a new Retail Package Outlet alcohol license for TOBA Hospitality, LLC, operated by Toba Kamal, located at 43 Coots Lake Road in Rockmart. The license allows the sale of malt beverages.