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Residents urge Columbia County to rescind library guidelines and oppose SB 74 during public comments
Summary
Several residents used the public-comment period to criticize recently adopted library guidelines and a proposed state bill (SB 74) that would criminalize certain library activities; speakers called for board accountability and changes to appointees.
Two residents and an organized local group urged the Columbia County Board of Commissioners to rescind recently adopted library guidelines and to oppose Georgia Senate Bill 74 during the public-comment period.
Marlena Bergeron, of 2545 Willow Creek Court, said she was speaking “to advocate for tolerance at the Library” and urged the board to rescind the guidelines. Bergeron told the commission that the regional director position was being filled…
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