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Walton County approves several land purchases, negotiates others after debate over funding
Summary
Commissioners approved purchases for Brannon property, small golf‑course lots and 115 Sandy Lane (TDC funds), and authorized negotiation of the Bennett property price; a 92‑acre Aldebury purchase motion failed for lack of a second amid funding and policy concerns.
Walton County commissioners approved multiple county land acquisitions and directed staff to negotiate on others during a meeting that included intense debate over funding sources and public priorities.
The board authorized staff to negotiate a lower purchase price for the Bennett property after learning two appraisals placed midpoint values well below the asking price; commissioners voted 3–2 to seek a reduced price and return amended closing documents to the board. The issue will require further negotiation and potential supermajority votes if the negotiated price exceeds appraisal midpoints.
The board approve…
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