New Development in Thomson, Georgia
38 development projects are moving through Thomson, Georgia's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (6), institutional/public (2), commercial (2), industrial (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-07-12.
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionThomson projects (YTD 2026)
38
Project categories
4
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
415,096
Thomson development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 6 |
| Institutional/Public | 2 |
| Commercial | 2 |
| Industrial | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Thomson right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Azalea | Randall Hunt Road, Thomson, GA | Commercial | recommended for approval | 2026-03-17 | — |
| Thomson Plastics Loan | Thomson-McDuffie Government Center, Thomson, GA | Development | approved | 2026-02-02 | — |
| 2021 CDB Grant | Walnut Street neighborhood, Thomson, GA | Development | approved | 2026-02-02 | — |
| rezoning of property at 5538 Lincolnton Highway (Parcel 00360003),fromresidential usetocommercial use | 5538 Lincolnton Road Northeast, Thomson, GA, 30824 | Development | under review | 2026-02-02 | — |
| Variances and Special Exemption for 168 Branan Street and 166 Honey Hole Road | 168 Branan Street, Thomson, GA, 30824 | Development | continued | 2026-02-02 | — |
| Church Cemetery on Hillcrest Drive | 1152 Hillcrest Drive, Thomson, GA, 30824 | Institutional/Public | approved | 2026-02-02 | — |
| special use exemption for 19.27 acres of larger parcel (Parcel 00370001) on Lincolnton Highway | Lincolnton Highway, Thomson, GA | Development | approved | 2026-02-02 | — |
| Thomson Drug Company variance for medical cannabis dispensing | 501 Mount Pleasant Road, Thomson, GA, 30824 | Development | approved | 2026-02-02 | — |
| Downtown Development Boundary Change | 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA, 30824 | Development | approved | 2026-02-02 | — |
| 111 Journal Street Facade Grant | 111 Journal Street, Thomson, GA, 30824 | Development | approved | 2026-02-02 | — |
| Storage Building Sales Lot Rezoning | 2208 Harrison Road Southeast, Thomson, GA, 30824 | Commercial | approved | 2026-02-02 | — |
| 611 Hickory Hill Drive Rezoning and Annexation | 611 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA, 30824 | Development | approved | 2026-02-02 | — |
| Highway 17 project release | 524 Lumpkin Street, Thomson, GA, 30824 | Development | under review | 2026-02-02 | — |
| Barber Shop Conditional Use | 648 Ellington Avenue, Thomson, GA, 30824 | Commercial | approved | 2026-02-02 | — |
| Capitol Improvement Project Update | Government Center Training Room, Thomson, GA | Development | under review | 2026-02-02 | — |
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Recent Thomson projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Approved | 10 |
| Under review | 3 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
| Continued | 1 |
Thomson development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Thomson, Georgia?
- Boardwalk has indexed 38 development projects in Thomson, Georgia year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (6). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Thomson projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Thomson in?
- Thomson is in McDuffie County, Georgia.