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Residents voice mixed views on proposed West Wind/Westwood project; commissioners urged to gather more facts
Summary
Speakers at Bryan County’s public comment session urged commissioners both to examine potential risks tied to West Wind/Westwood projects (including references to federal cases) and to consider local economic opportunities; citizens also pressed for a countywide historic preservation ordinance and asked for leniency in a local code enforcement matter.
A packed public‑comment session at the Bryan County Board meeting featured multiple residents urging caution about proposed large industrial projects and others urging commissioners to consider potential economic benefits.
Floyd Harvin, a Richmond Hill resident and retired Air Force colonel, said he came to ask technical questions about the facility and urged commissioners to ‘‘give them a chance to explain and answer all your questions before you make a decision,’’ noting concerns about transport of materials and national security implications. Trey Bragg, a Richmond Hill father, spoke…
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