Wayne County panel approves 38‑acre amendment to Amelia mine permit

Sep 5, 2025

A company representative told commissioners the amendment adds about 38 acres to an existing ~5,100‑acre surface‑mining permit at Amelia A/B to allow crossings to US‑84; the board approved the change and staff will submit the amended plan to Georgia EPD and require an additional reclamation bond.

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Jim Renner, a company representative, presented an amendment to the Amelia A and Amelia B surface‑mining land‑use plan and asked the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to approve adding about 38 acres to an existing permit of roughly 5,100 acres.

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