Debate heats up over proposed rental subdivision in Douglas County

The Brief

  • A proposed housing development is getting pushback in Douglas County. American Homes 4 Rent, or AMH, is proposing a subdivision of rental homes surrounded by established South Douglas neighborhoods that are primarily occupied by homeowners.
  • Some homeowners believe the development would hurt property values.
  • Rental home neighborhoods are increasingly popular in Georgia and around the nation.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. Residents near one proposed Douglas County community are concerned about the new development.

The backstory:

The proposed AMH community would be located just outside Douglasville on the north side of Dorsett Shoals Road, between Hampton Mill Pkwy and Coursey Lake Road.

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