CPIM 6:00 PM 06-11-2026

The City of Stonecrest, Georgia held a Community Planning Information Meeting (CPIM) on June 11, 2026, to discuss a city-initiated rezoning application (RZ26004) for properties at 7224 and 7226 Maddox Road. The request seeks to change zoning from M1 light industrial to M2 heavy industrial to align with the area's established industrial character and enable redevelopment of a former quarry site. The applicant indicated the site would be used for recycling operations, subject to strict regulatory oversight, and highlighted potential benefits including job creation and increased tax revenue. However, numerous residents expressed strong opposition citing concerns about environmental and health impacts, increased traffic, noise, and potential depreciation of property values. Several speakers questioned the transparency of the process, the relationship between the city and Metro Green Recycling (the property owner), and the adequacy of environmental assessments. The city clarified that no rezoning decision had been made yet and that further public hearings, including a Planning Commission meeting on July 7, 2026, would address specific uses and permits. The meeting focused heavily on community concerns rather than procurement or contract awards.