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Residents at ADEM hearing raise property, air and water concerns over Rogers Group site work
Summary
At a public hearing held Oct. 23, 2025, residents urged the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to scrutinize a proposed permit related to Rogers Group’s site work, saying blasting and earth-moving have caused sinkholes, cracked foundations and dust that they fear will harm property values and water and air quality.
At a public hearing held Oct. 23, 2025, residents urged the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to scrutinize a proposed permit related to Rogers Group’s site work, saying blasting and earth-moving have caused sinkholes, cracked foundations and dust that they fear will harm property values and water and air quality.
“My name is Mike. I live at 205 Darks, Drake at the Landmarks Street,” said a resident who identified himself only as Mike, showing video and saying, “It’s sinking it’s going to a sinkhole. Sinkhole that Rogers Group created.” He described cracked walls and driveways, “rocks on our roof,” heavy dust, and horses spooked by debris.
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