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IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

Georgia EPD reviews permit amendment to replace dryer and baghouse at South Atlanta Asphalt Plant

The pending change would let the asphalt plant swap in new equipment under state-set limits on production, diesel fuel use and sulfur content meant to control air…

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October 23, 2026: Major source SIP permit for South Atlanta Asphalt Plant equipment replacement
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IssueCorneliaunder consideration

Planning Commission recommends annexing, rezoning land bought for wastewater plant expansion

The 1190 Old Cleveland Road site the city bought last year for wastewater plant expansion is now headed toward annexation and rezoning for a proposed solids solar-drying facility.

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September 17, 2026: Annexation and rezoning of property at 1190 Old Cleveland Road, Parcel 086 038, into the City of Cornelia and zoning to M-OP (Municipal-Owned Property) for a proposed wastewater-solids solar-drying facility
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IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

Commissioners hear complaint of property damage, encroachment during Walmart Fulfillment Center construction

A property owner told the county board that her land was damaged and encroached upon without her knowledge or consent during the nearby Walmart Fulfillment Center construction.

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September 14, 2026: Citizen complaints of property damage during Walmart Fulfillment Center construction (fence damage, road/encroachment on Fountain property)
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IssueFranklin Countyapproved

Franklin County commissioners vote to back letters urging federal bathymetric studies of Lake Hartwell

The county board is asking Georgia's two U.S. senators and two congressmen to support bathymetric studies of Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell and Lake Thurmond.

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September 14, 2026: Sending letters to Congressman Collins, Congressman Clyde, Senator Ossoff and Senator Warnock in support of bathymetric studies of Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell and Lake Thurmond
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