Public Hearing On Joint Comprehensive Plan Set For Sept. 18th

Monday, September 11th, 2023

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

WHITFIELD COUNTY, COHUTTA, DALTON, TUNNEL HILL, and VARNELL

JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Whitfield County, Cohutta, Dalton, Tunnel Hill, and Varnell have prepared a draft Joint Comprehensive Plan Update for 2024-2028 according to the 2018 Minimum Planning Standards set by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Planning Act of 1989.  This draft plan was prepared with public participation and with guidance from Steering Committees of public and private sector individuals, including representatives from local government, economic development, and community leadership.

Accordingly, a joint public hearing is scheduled for the County and Cities to accept comments on the Draft Joint Comprehensive Plan.  After the public hearing and receipt of public comment, the draft plan will be submitted for review by the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.  Plan approval by October 31, 2023 is required to maintain Qualified Local Government (QLG) status for each local government per the Georgia Planning Act of 1989 allowing continued eligibility for State loans, grants, or permits for another five years. 

This public hearing will be held at the Mayor and Council Meeting, Dalton City Hall, 300 W Waugh Street, Dalton, GA 30722, at 6:00 pm, on September 18, 2023. 

Copies of the draft plan will be available for review by September 11, 2023 on the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission website, nwgrc.org and at the public hearing.