Laura Hatmaker asks county to allow temporary barriers for Coffee County Pride craft fair

Jul 2, 2026

Laura Hatmaker of Coffee County Pride and local PFLAG asked the Capitol Outlay Committee for permission to use lightweight, non‑ground-anchored barrier fencing at the county Administrative Plaza for a nonprofit craft fair on Oct. 17 to separate vendors and children’s activities from parking, citing safety concerns and a small admission fee to deter hostile attendees.

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Laura Hatmaker, who identified herself as representing Coffee County Pride and the local PFLAG chapter, asked the Capitol Outlay Committee on July 2 for permission to place temporary, non‑ground-anchored barrier fencing at the County Administrative Plaza for a craft fair the group plans for Oct. 17.

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