Greene County Board of Commissioners

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Public outcry shuts down zoning request

Hannah Barron
Thursday, April 10, 2025
The Greene County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to halt the expansion of Lake Oconee Estates & Beach Club.In 2024, the BOC approved a zoning request from A1 to PUD for a 264-acre property near Veazey Connector, allowing the creation of 365 lots for the development.During Tuesday’s meeting,...
Byron Lombard

Byron Lombard

Lombard retires; BOC names interim county manager

Hannah Barron
Thursday, April 10, 2025
On Tuesday, the Greene County Board of Commissioners named Amanda Smith as interim county manager following a retirement announcement from County Manager Byron Lombard.According to a press release from the county, Lombard sent a letter to the commissioners last week informing them of his plan to...
The 176-year-old Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro will soon get a facelift. MARK ENGEL/File photo

The 176-year-old Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro will soon get a facelift. MARK ENGEL/File photo

Greene BOC moves forward with courthouse renovation

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a plan on March 11 to designate space allocation and rehabilitate the historic courthouse in downtown Greensboro, following several meetings of the Courthouse Vacant Space Allocation Committee.According to the resolution detailing the plan, the...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Greene County BOC approves business complex

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 13, 2025
During its March 11 meeting, the Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning change from A1 to B2 for 34.8 acres located at 4631 Lake Oconee Pkwy., paving the way for a professional/business complex.According to the concept plan submitted by applicant Dell Law Firm, the complex will...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Greene County BOC approval paves way for Wendy’s in lake area

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use request during its Feb. 11 meeting, which could lead to the opening of a new Wendy’s restaurant in the lake area.City Manager Byron Lombard told the BOC that James T. Boswell of Associated Restaurant Ventures, Inc., the authorized...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

SPLOST 8 up for vote March 18

Hannah Barron
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Greene County voters will soon have their say on extending the current Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), which funds local capital improvement projects.The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution last Tuesday calling for the special election on March 18.
Mark Blanton

Mark Blanton

Blanton ‘excited to serve’

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Mark Blanton, Greene County’s new District 4 commissioner, said he is excited to serve and plans to foster open communication with the entire county.“I certainly want to be an advocate for the folks in District 4 on important issues, and I want to seek their input actively.
Fellow commissioners and members of the public spoke about the contributions of outgoing commissioner Ernie Filice during the Dec. 10 meeting. CONTRIBUTED

Fellow commissioners and members of the public spoke about the contributions of outgoing commissioner Ernie Filice during the Dec. 10 meeting. CONTRIBUTED

Filice serves last meeting as commissioner

Hannah Barron
Thursday, December 19, 2024
District 4 Commissioner Ernie Filice served his last meeting on the Greene County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 10, as Mark Blanton prepares to take Filice’s seat in January after winning the Republican primary runoff against Steve Broadbent.Filice has served as a county commissioner since October...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOC approves private golf course, country club

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A private, members-only golf course and country club is coming to Flat Rock Church Road.During its Nov. 12 meeting, the Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use request for two parcels totaling 725.117 acres.Plans include 18 to 36 holes for golf, a lighted nine-hole short...
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