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Resident alleges off‑record coordination on 1,500‑acre annexation and data center during public comment
Summary
A resident alleged calendars and retreat audio show council coordination with the Fayette County Development Authority on a possible 1,500‑acre annexation and data‑center interest and accused council members of using '2 by 2' meetings that he called a violation of the Georgia Open Meetings Act.
During the public‑comment period James Clifton of Fielding Ridge Precinct told the council he obtained city council and staff calendars and audio from a recent Kennesaw retreat, and concluded the materials show a coordinated plan involving the Fayette County Development Authority for annexing about 1,500 acres in neighboring Coweta County and pursuing a potential data center. "Thanks to a recent open records request, I now have the calendars of Peachtree City Council and staff leading up to the Kennesaw Retreat where the Fayette County Development Authority spoke with our city council about annexation of 1,500 acres ... a possible data center," Clifton…
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