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Residents urge commissioners to slow rezonings, citing traffic, infrastructure and housing quality concerns
Summary
During public comment at the Feb. 9 Whitfield County meeting, residents asked commissioners to consider infrastructure and safety before approving nearby rezones and warned that rapid, dense development threatens farmland, wildlife and local roads.
Three residents told the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 9 they want the board to take a broader view when considering rezonings and development proposals.
A speaker who identified herself as McKenzie of 1075 Durham Street said she had planned to speak about specific rezonings but learned several had already been approved. She asked how planning-commission members are selected and held accountable, urged commissioners to consider roads, schools…
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