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Residents press commission for district seats, sidewalks and limits on liquor and vape shops

Houston County Board of Commissioners
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Summary

Multiple residents urged the commission to adopt district seats to improve representation, requested sidewalks and flashing school‑zone lights near Bonaire schools, and urged stricter location controls on liquor and vape stores after hearing about a proliferation of such businesses near schools and neighborhoods.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, several residents addressed representation, pedestrian safety and retail concentration in Houston County.

Dr. Jackson, who identified himself as an advocate for justice and equality, urged the commission to adopt district seats rather than at‑large seats, arguing district representation would ensure more inclusive and equitable representation for neighborhoods and minority communities. "I ask you, the…

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