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Hart County imposes 90-day moratorium on commercial shooting ranges; staff asked to draft ordinance
Summary
The board voted 5–0 to impose a 90-day moratorium on shooting and firing ranges so staff can research state law, setbacks and acreage requirements and draft local ordinance language.
Hart County commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 13 to impose a 90-day moratorium on commercial shooting and firing ranges while staff researches ordinance language, setbacks and acreage requirements.
Commissioner Bridal moved the moratorium, saying the pause would give staff time to prepare draft rules; the motion carried 5–0. In the discussion a commissioner urged the board to model potential language on neighboring counties and noted state law limits local authority over existing ranges.
Why it matters: commissioners said they want…
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