Leadership:
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Mayor E. Harold Fowler
(912) 756-2591
fax (912) 756-3368
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Mike Melton
City Manager
(912) 756-3345
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Ursula Lee
City Clerk
(912) 756-2749
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Richmond Hill City Council
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Business License Contact and Procedures:
Grace Smith
Tax Clerk
(912) 756-2846
1. Prior to opening a new business in Richmond Hill a business license must be obtained from the Tax Clerk at City Hall or online at the city’s website www.richmondhill-ga.gov.
2. Businesses requiring a license or state certification must submit a copy to the Tax Clerk at the time application for the business license is made. A physical address must be listed on the application. No post office box address will be accepted as the physical address.
3. The proposed business license will be routed through the Planning and Zoning Department, Fire Department and Water Department for review. A change of occupancy or a certificate of occupancy may be necessary if the business location was previously occupied by another type of business or is located in new construction. The business will be notified in five to seven business days of approval/disapproval.
4. Businesses will pick-up and pay (based off the estimated gross sales or the based on the number of employees for the upcoming year) for the approved license(s) at City Hall.
5. Business licenses are valid from January 1 to December 31. Businesses are responsible for renewing their business license annually. Penalty late charges will accrue beginning April 1.
Planning and Inspections Contacts:
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Steve Scholar
Director, Planning and Zoning
(912) 756-3851
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Jan L. Bass
Economic Planner
(912) 756-6459
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Tim Saia
Code Enforcement Officer
(912) 756-3592
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Randy Dykes
Inspections Supervisor
(912) 756-7273
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Charles “Bubba” Bunting
City Inspector
(912) 756-4521
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Tony VanHook
City Inspector
(912) 756-6457
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Zoning Contacts and Procedures:
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Nancy L. Frye
Zoning Administrator
(912) 756-3735
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Amanda Styer
Zoning Clerk
(912) 756-3641
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- To find out the zoning of a parcel of land contact the Zoning Administrator @ (912) 756-3345. It may be necessary to have the map and parcel number to determine the zoning as well as the physical address.
- In order to change the zoning of a parcel there are a number of steps. The process may take roughly 4-6 weeks. Forms can be obtained at the Planning and Zoning Office or online at the city’s website www.richmondhill-ga.gov. Fees must be paid at the Planning and Zoning Department located on 85 Richard R. Davis Drive, Richmond Hill. Fees are based on the number of acres needing to be rezoned.
- A public hearing is necessary therefore a date will be selected on the Planning Commission’s agenda for the possible rezoning of the parcel. Notifications will sent to surrounding property (300-foot radius) owners and an ad publicizing the public hearing will run for two weeks in the local newspaper.
- The Planning Commission will recommend approval or disapproval of the rezoning. All recommendations will go before the City Council for final approval at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
Sign Information:
New 50 cents per sq. ft. min. of $35.00
Renewal Fee (Annual) $5.00 per each sign
Temporary (60 days per year) $25.00 per each permit
Planning and Zoning Fees:
LDA PERMIT (Soil & Erosion) Base Rate $50.00 Plus $3 Per Acre
(1 Acre & Larger)
NPDES FEE (Submitted With LDA) $40 Per Acre
SKETCH PLAN REVIEW $100
MASTER PLAN REVIEW $100.00 Plus $10 Per Acre
RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW $200 Plus $10 Per Lot
COMMERCIAL PLAN REVIEW $500 Plus $75.00 Per Acre
MINOR SUBDIVISION (1- 2 Lots) $150
PRELIMINARY PLAT MAJOR SUBDIVISION $150 Plus $10 Per Lot
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT $150 Plus $10 Per Lot
INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTION Residential $250 Plus $10 Per Lot
Commercial $500 Plus $100 Per Acre
VARIANCES $150
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT $150
TEXT AMENDMENT $200
MAP AMENDMENT (RE-ZONING) $150 Plus $25 Per Acre
BUILDING PERMIT FEE (New)
-Residential Square Footage X $45 X .0065
-Commercial Square Footage X $68 X .0065
MOBILE HOME/OFFICE PERMIT (Width X Length) X .15 (Minimum $35)
ACCESSORY BUILDING PERMIT $35 (All Sizes)
SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION $35 Per Inspection
NO NOTICE INSPECTION FEE $75
PENALTY FOR MOVING IN W/O A CO $250
RE-FILING FEE $100
EXISTING BUILDING INSPECTION FEES $35 (Change Of Occupancy)
RE-INSPECTION FEES 1st - $35 2nd - $50 3rd - $75
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FEE $35
(See Revenue Ordinance For Temp. Install)
MECHANICAL INSPECTION FEE $35
PLUMBING INSPECTION FEE $35
HEATING & GAS FITTING FEE $35
DEMOLITION & MOVING OF STRUCTURES $35
REPLACEMENT & INSTALLATION OF
LOST OR BROKEN CURB STOPS $66 - $36 Parts; $30 Labor
RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT $75
CELL TOWER PERMIT Cost X .008
Utilities:
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Water/Garbage
Contact: Tamala Montgomery in City Hall
(912) 756-6489
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Gas
Atlanta Gas Light Company
1 800 427 5463
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Electricity
Savannah Electric
(800) 437-3890
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Telephone
Coastal Communications
(912) 408-2245
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Cable
Comcast Communications
(912) 354-7531
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Electricity
Coastal Electric Cooperative
(912) 884-3311
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Helpful Information:
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Chamber of Commerce
2591 Hwy 17, Suite 100
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Kittie Franklin
Executive Director
(912) 756-3444
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Convention and Visitors Bureau
11460 Highway 144
Post Office Box 1067
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Chris Sheppard
CVB Director
(912) 756-2676
(912) 660-4113
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Women’s Business Alliance
Post Office Box 1946
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
April Groves
WBA President
(912) 756-7113/3444
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Harvey Lashley
City Parks and Recreation Director
Cedar Street
(912) 756-2317
J. F. Gregory Park
335-acre multi-use recreational area
Applications for the rental of park facilities can be picked up at city hall or online at www.richmonhill-ga.gov
Home to the Veterans Monument and Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival
A great deal of history surrounds the park located on Cedar Street. In the nineteenth-century, the park encompassed one of many prosperous rice plantations, which fed confederates in our community. Union forces marched along the southern bank in December 1864 to attack and capture Fort McAllister. Eventually this land was purchased by Henry Ford in 1925. The park was named after Henry Ford’s plantation foreman, who resided and cultivated the land. In 1998, the land was cleared and restoration of the historic trails and land began. The park features…
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Wetland Education Center
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Covered Pavilion
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Fishing
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Veterans Monument
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Georgia Colonial Coast Birding Trail
2 Restored Henry Ford Era homes
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3-Mile Nature Trail
10-Acre Lake
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Hiking
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Bird Tower
Coastal GA Greenway
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Conference Center
The proposed 26,000 square foot facility will be housed in JF Gregory Park, located behind the municipal complex. The city conference center would have full catering capacity and modern video conferencing capabilities.
Piercefield Park
4-acre community recreational area
Located on Sandpiper Road in the Piercefield subdivision, this community park features a variety of playground equipment and a basketball court for all to enjoy.
Blueberry Park
.5-acre community commons
Blueberry Park is located just off of Hwy 144 West, near Oleander Road in the Blueberry Subdivision. Historic Henry Ford Era homes surround this peaceful acreage.
Richmond Heights Park
1-acre community commons
Located in the Richmond Heights subdivision, this passive park is for all to enjoy.
Ozzy Skate Park
.25-acre skateboard and rollerblade
Located within the Richmond Hill Recreation Park (38-acres multipurpose sports facility) located off Ball Park Road. The skate park is the first of its kind in Bryan County. Ozzy Park is intended to provide a recreational outlet to the youth in the community by giving skateboard enthusiasts a safe place to perfect their skills rather than on local streets.
Boles Community Park
Newest acquisition: 7-acre tract. Construction is ongoing at this time.
Fort McAllister
Fort McAllister, located in south Bryan County has been referred to as a jewel in Georgia’s park system. The park attracts more than 12,000 visitors a month. Fort McAllister offers a variety of outdoor activities as well as a museum that showcases exhibits and artifacts from the prehistoric, colonial, and Civil War periods.
School Contacts:
John Oliver, Superintendent
Board of Education
66 South Industrial Blvd
Pembroke, Georgia 31321
Tel: (912) 626-5000 Fax: (912) 653-4386
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Richmond Hill Primary School
(912) 459-5080
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George Washington Carver Elementary School
(912) 459-5111
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Richmond Hill Elementary School
(912) 459-5100
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Richmond Hill Middle School
(912) 459-5130
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Richmond Hill High School
(912) 459-5151
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Community Education and After School Program (ASP)
Martha Hall, Program Director
(912) 453-5116
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Attendance:
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Richmond Hill Schools
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2004-2005
Attendance
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2005-2006
Attendance
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2006-2007
Attendance
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2007-2008
Attendance
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2008-2009
Attendance
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2009-2010
Attendance
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RH Primary School
Expansion completed 2008
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665
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750
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700
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720
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787
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786
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RH Elementary School
New building completed 2009
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665
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750
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700
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772
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825
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852
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George Washington Carver Upper Elementary School
Expansion completed 2007
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620
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750
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700
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725
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770
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826
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RH Middle School
Facility under construction to be completed 2011
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985
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1000
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1050
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1098
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1167
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1213
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RH High School
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1,260
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1300
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1300
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1300
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1455
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1538
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Total
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4,195
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4,550
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4,450
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4,707
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5,044
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5,215
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12% of the students that attend Bryan County Schools are from military families stationed at Fort Stewart Military Installation and Hunter Army Airfield
24% of the students that attend Richmond Hill Elementary School, which serves grades 2nd and 3rd are dependants of military personnel.
27% of the students that attend George Washington Carver Elementary School, which serves grades 4th and 5th are dependants of military personnel
Annual Events:
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February: Georgia Arbor Day/ Tree planting
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July: Ol’ Time Family Festival with fireworks
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March: Clydesdales in the JF Gregory Park
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October: Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival
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April: Large Item Trash Pick-up
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November: Veterans Day Observance
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April: Georgia Cities Week
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December: Chili Cook-off
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April: Business Expo
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December: Christmas Parade
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April: Relay for Life
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December: Station Exchange Christmas Xtravaganza
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May: Memorial Day Observance
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December: Christmas on the Ogeechee (boat parade)
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Crime Prevention:
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Statistics
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2009
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Warnings
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7380
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Citations issued
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4566
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Ordinance violations
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294
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Arrests
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932
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Accidents
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488
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Fatalities
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0
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Injuries
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117
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Billy D. Reynolds
Chief of Police
(912) 756-5645
Richmond Hill has a state certified police department that consists of 29 full-time officers and one full-time code enforcement officer.
Fire Protection:
Vernon Rushing
Fire Chief
(912) 756-3474
RHFD has eight full-time firefighters and 18 volunteer firefighters. They are equipped with four fire engines, a 100-foot aerial ladder, and a state-certified rescue unit. The RHFD has a class 4 rating.
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Year
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Emergency Call Response
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Year
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Emergency Call Response
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|
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|
|
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2009
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1032
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2006
|
407
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2008
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782
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2005
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357
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2007
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644
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2004
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343
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Emergency Contacts:
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Police
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(912) 756-2626
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Fire
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(912) 756-2626
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Ambulance
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(912) 756-2181
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Sheriff
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(912) 756-2282
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South Bryan County Fire
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(912) 756 -2181
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GA State Patrol
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(912) 651-3000
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Public Works Department:
CH2M Hill OMI
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* CH2M Hill OMI is one of the nation's leading private operators of wastewater systems. The employee-owned company enables Richmond Hill to access more than 7,500 technical experts
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Rick Lauver, Interim-Project Manager
115 Bass Drive
Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324
(912) 756-3803
Water Base Rate: $4.50 Additional $1.30 per 1,000 gallons
Resident Garbage: $6.75 per can
Commercial Garbage: $10.75 per can
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Month
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Printed
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Month
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Printed
|
|
|
|
|
|
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December 2009
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4371
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April 2006
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3906
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October 2008
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4757
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May 2005
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3702
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January 2008
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4933
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January 2005
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3651
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May 2007
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4480
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January 2004
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3441
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- Wastewater Treatment Center: 500-acre facility with the capacity to treat 1.5 million gallons per day
U.S. Census Data:
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Population Estimate, July 2008
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10,571
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Project population, (2013) CEMC data
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12,357
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Bryan County Population, July 2006
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29,648
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Average Homeowners, 2000
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61 %
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Population 18 yrs. or less, 2000
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34 %
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Population Age 25 - 44 yrs., 2000
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36 %
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Population over 65 yrs., 2000
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11 %
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Median Age, 2000
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29.3
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Households w/ children under 18 yrs., 2000
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51 %
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Race (white), 2000
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81.3 %
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Race (African American), 2000
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13.7 %
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Total Housing Units, 2000
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2,573
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Bryan County Median Household Income, 2008
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$60,830.00
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Workforce Distribution, 2000:
Sales and Office Occupations
Management, Professional, and Related Occupations
Educational, Health and Social Services
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31.7 %
29.7 %
18.1 %
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Building Permits:
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Year
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Total Issued
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Single Family
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Multifamily
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Commercial
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2009
|
259
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132
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1
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23
|
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2008
|
269
|
117
|
27
|
38
|
|
2007
|
289
|
143
|
0
|
41
|
|
2006
|
409
|
136
|
205
|
42
|
|
2005
|
335
|
204
|
30
|
25
|
|
2004
|
285
|
168
|
8
|
26
|
|
2003
|
331
|
231
|
5
|
14
|
|
2002
|
305
|
218
|
2
|
20
|
|
2001
|
180
|
140
|
0
|
9
|
|
2000
|
153
|
103
|
0
|
6
|
|
1999
|
56
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38
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0
|
8
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Major Residential Developments:
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Richmond Place
|
391
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Mulberry
|
210
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Main Street
|
474
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Rushing Street Station
|
88
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Turtle Hill Plantation
|
180
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Ford Plantation
|
400
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Brisbon Hall
|
120
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Lynwood Townhomes
|
24
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Sterling Creek
|
291
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White Oak Village
|
243
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Piercefield Forest
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569
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Richmond Hill Plantation
|
700
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Richmond Heights
|
150
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Sterling Woods
|
30
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Melrose
|
110
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Richmond Hill Village
|
150
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Ashton Apartments
|
215
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Plantation Apartments
|
260
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Teal Lake
|
87
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Live Oak (townhomes)
|
133
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Cypress Pointe (townhomes)
|
80
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Live Oak (single-family)
|
174
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Summer Hill
|
137
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River Oaks (condos)
|
146
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Total units
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5,147
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Richmond Hill Zoning (2009)
Residential Zoning Commercial Zoning
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R1
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Estate, Single-Family, Residential
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C1
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Neighborhood Commercial
|
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R2
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Singe-Family Residential
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C2
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Downtown Commercial
|
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R3
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Multi-family Residential, Apartments, Townhouses, Condominiums, Duplexes
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C3
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General Commercial
|
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RMHD
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Residential Mobile/Manufactured Home District
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C4
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Interchange Commercial
|
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RPD
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Conditional Use, Single-Family Patio Homes
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PD2
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Mixed-use Development
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Industrial Zoning Other Zoning
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I1
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Light Industrial
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CP
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Conservation Preservation
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I2
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General Industrial
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FH
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Flood Hazard
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PD
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Planned Development
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AG
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Agricultural
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City Limits of Richmond Hill (2009)
Traffic Counts:
Department of Transportation (2008)
City of Richmond Hill Average Daily Totals: Vehicles per day
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Location
|
2001
|
2003
|
2006
|
2007
|
2008
|
|
I95 exit ramp #87 NB on Hwy 17 to Ford Ave
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16,554
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18,430
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19,790
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60,040
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57,230
|
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Hwy 17 @ Mulberry Drive
|
16,029
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17,530
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17,790
|
18,400
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21,750
|
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Hwy 144 @ Cherokee Street
|
12,418
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16,540
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19,990
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19,280
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18,690
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I95 exit ramp #90 EB on Ford Ave
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66,079
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73, 890
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72,990
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71,970
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69,780
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South Bryan County Average Daily Totals: Vehicles per day
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Location
|
2003
|
2006
|
2007
|
2008
|
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Hwy 17 southbound off I95 @ Daniel Siding Rd
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22,110
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24,250
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23,080
|
22,970
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Belfast Siding Rd @ Hwy 17 northbound
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47,470
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48,020
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47,730
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42,970
|
Growth Projections to 2010:
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Commercial Developments
|
|
Estimated
Permits:
|
|
|
|
|
2008
|
2009
|
2010
|
2011
|
2012
|
|
Description:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Parkers Market
|
6 Bldgs
|
2
|
2
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
Jackson Court
|
12 Units
|
|
1
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
Interchange Business Park
|
13 Parcels
|
6
|
7
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
Turtle Hill Commercial
|
11 Units
|
4
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
|
Station Exchange
|
8 Bldgs
|
4
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
|
New Holiday Inn
|
1 Bldg
|
1
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
|
Walgreen
|
1 Bldg
|
1
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
|
Alf Hartley
|
1 Bldg
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ford Park of Commerce
|
19 Units
|
3
|
1
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
Richmond Station
|
6 Bldgs
|
2
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
|
Publix
|
4 Bldgs
|
2
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
|
17 South
|
15 Units
|
13
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
|
Camellia Street
|
N/A
|
unk
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fairfield Inn & Sleep Inn
|
2 Bldgs
|
unk
|
|
|
|
|
|
Residential Developments
|
Units
|
Required Permits:
|
|
|
|
2008
|
2009
|
2010
|
2011
|
2012+
|
|
Description:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
Richmond Hill Plantation
|
800
|
|
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
Live Oak
|
307
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
White Oak
|
90
|
40
|
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
White Oak (Phase II)
|
125
|
40
|
45
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
River Oaks
|
140
|
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
|
Colonial Marsh
|
240
|
|
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
Cypress Point
|
80
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
|
|
Summer Hill
|
160
|
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
|
Main Street
|
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
|
|
Richmond Place
|
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ford Plantation
|
|
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
|
Turtle/ Brisbon
|
|
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
|
Richmond Reserve
|
1940
|
|
|
50
|
100
|
100
|
|
Buckeye Plantation
|
203
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
|
|
The Village at Main Street
|
108
|
|
|
|
|
Build Out
|
|
Total
|
|
463
|
270
|
230
|
|
|
|
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
|
Total
Acres
|
Commercial
Acres
|
Total
Units
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Water Ways Township
|
2,230
|
145
|
2,800
|
|
Buckhead
|
598
|
39
|
500
|
|
Tranquilla Hall, phase 1 and 2
Tranquilla Hall, phase 3
|
111
49
|
|
131
60
|
|
Brigham Lakes
|
114
|
|
58
|
|
Saddlebrook
|
19.5
|
|
23
|
|
Palm Bay
|
23.74
|
|
23
|
|
Laurel Grove
|
41.88
|
|
48
|
|
Demeries Lake
Demeries Lake, phase 3
|
40
59
|
|
17
36
|
|
Dunham Marsh
|
450+
|
|
300 lots
1.5 houses per acre and 35% of the property will be reserved for open space
|
|
Cottages at Waterford Landings
|
10
|
|
51
|
|
Wellington Oaks
|
|
|
41
|
|
The Sanctuary
|
23.87
|
|
31
|
|
Belfast Lake
|
|
|
180
|
|
Joint Heirs
|
|
|
64
|
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The Bluffs
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265
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145 lots (1.8 houses per acre)
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Oak Level Road
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33
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Eugene O’Neil
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30
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Highway 144 and Spur 1444
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226
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68
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Total project consists of 393 acres
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Buckhead Lakes-Belfast Keller
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34
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66
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Terra Point, LLC
Belfast Siding and I95
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3,339
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LA Law
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38.16
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12
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Sandy Springs (North Buckhead)
Sandy Springs Cottages
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47
6.11
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59
10
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East Chastain (Phase II)
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97
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Hampton (Phase III, IV, and V)
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41+
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67
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Kingston
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44
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Major Residential Developments in south Bryan County:
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Red Bird Creek
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The Cove
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Cranston Bluff
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Tivoli Marsh
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Heron Point
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Strathy Hall
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Kinsale
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Kinsale Bluff
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Magnolia Marsh
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Buckland Hall
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Waterford Landing
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Hope Creek
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Bailey Plantation
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Oak Point
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Marsh Harbor
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Mill Hill
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Jerico
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Bryan County Contacts:
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Bryan County
Administrator
W. Phillip Jones
Post Office Box 430
Pembroke, GA 31321
(912) 653-3819
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Bryan County
Planning and Zoning
Christy Kinzie
185 Richard Davis Drive
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 756-7964/653-3893
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Bryan County
Development Authority
Josh Fenn
Post Office Box 267
Pembroke, Georgia 31321
(912) 653-4967
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Industry:
Construction 874
Manufacturing 364
Wholesale Trade 101
Retail Trade 761
Professional and Technical 288
Finance and Insurance 155
Administrative and Waste 283
Healthcare and Social Assistance 479
Accommodation and Food Service 894
Government 1555
Other 597