Floyd County commissioners thanked first responders for their work preparing for what happened to be a near miss for our community this week. We really appreciate all the work they do.”The commission also approveda zoning update to stop the unchecked growth of gas stations and convenience stores locally and ensure they are in the places where they make economic sense. The update ensures that new convenience stores and gas stations will be located on high traffic commercial corridors and must be a significant distance from residential areas, schools and daycares, churches, parks, and trail systems as well as other gas stations and convenience stores. In other business:The commission denied, without prejudice, a special use permit to allow the property at 6948 Morton Bend Road to be used as an outdoor gun range. The commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and will meet again on February 10.