Burke County Commissioners Oppose Proposed Hephzibah Annexation
Friday, November 13th, 2026
Burke County commissioners voted unanimously to oppose a proposed annexation by the city of Hephzibah, citing concerns about tax revenue, broadband funding and emergency services.
Commissioner Rodney Braswell made the motion to adopt a resolution opposing the proposal, and Commissioner Tommy Nix seconded it.
The board then voted unanimously in favor of the resolution.
County Attorney Adam Nelson identified several potential effects of the annexation as part of the county’s review of the proposal, which officials said is required by the state legislature.
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