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Residents raise alarms about an 800-acre development and county contract mailings during public comment
Summary
Multiple residents urged caution about a potential 800‑acre development near Farmville and alleged repeated undated county mailings tied to a contract are costing taxpayers tens of thousands per mailing and may total millions; commissioners heard the concerns during public comment but took no immediate action.
Several residents used the public‑comment period at the Lee County Commission meeting to press officials on two community concerns: a large private development proposal and alleged improper county mailings.
Jo Jo Van Horn told commissioners she and neighbors discovered a large timber tract owned by an Atlanta investment firm is in early stages of a multi‑use urban‑style development that could reach about…
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