Algood Considers Expanding Urban Growth Boundary

The Algood Planning Committee discussed expanding the city Urban Growth Boundary, one of four Putnam County communities to contemplate changes. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said Monterey, Cookeville and Baxter submitted urban growth boundary changes. Morrison said the last amendment to the boundary was roughly ten years ago. Committee Member Dan Taylor said there are […]
Algood Planning Approves REI Expansion

The Algood Planning Commission approved a final site plan to expand the REI facility. Community Planner Tommy Lee said the final site plan was approved pending adjustments to the facility’s drainage system. Lee said the issues were minor enough that they will not need to return to the commission. “We felt comfortable, and when I […]
Dekalb County Looking To Update Subdivision Regulations

The Dekalb County Planning Commission is looking for public comment on its updated subdivision regulations. The updates include a set minimum of residential lots requiring a fire hydrant and increasing the distances between them. Dekalb County Community Planner Tommy Lee said the updates will make developing properties easier. “We found we needed to update to […]









