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Russell County to advertise four former school properties for sale; board cites asbestos mitigation costs
Summary
Supervisors approved a motion to advertise the Givens, Swords Creek, Copper Creek and Oak Grove school properties for sale. Discussion noted significant asbestos-abatement and renovation costs for some buildings and that Brownfields or other grants might be explored prior to disposal.
The Russell County Board of Supervisors voted to advertise four former school properties for sale: Givens, Swords Creek, Copper Creek and Oak Grove.
Supervisors said the district does not want to carry the maintenance and utility costs for vacant buildings amid uncertain state reimbursement and Medicaid reimbursement changes…
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