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Macon-Bibb commissioners vote to authorize eminent domain for multiple properties after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing on April 21, the Macon-Bibb County Commission approved a resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings to acquire multiple properties the county declared blighted; several property owners spoke and the commission amended a misidentified address before voting.
The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted April 21 to authorize eminent-domain proceedings to acquire a set of properties the county identified as blighted, following a public hearing that drew several property owners and stakeholders.
County Attorney Duke Groover read the resolution, which cites OCGA 22-1-1 and lists addresses across the city that the county says are blighted and pose threats to public safety and health. The resolution states the county conducted due diligence, retained independent appraisers to determine just compensation, attempted voluntary acquisition and is authorized to proceed…
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