Hall commission OKs zoning for landfill expansion

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Hall commission OKs zoning for landfill expansion

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Hall County residents, many from the Southside of Gainesville, attend the Hall County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday evening at the new Hall County Government Center. The commissioners were expected to vote on a private landfill proposal that has drawn fierce opposition from Southside Gainesville residents.

1109landfill — Hall County residents, many from the Southside of Gainesville, attend the Hall County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday evening at the new Hall County Government Center. The commissioners were expected to vote on a private landfill proposal that has drawn fierce opposition from Southside Gainesville residents.

Updated: Nov 9, 2012, 4:59 AM

Published: Nov 9, 2012, 4:42 AM

Despite fervent objections from residents, the Hall County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday night to OK a rezoning to allow for a proposed landfill expansion off Monroe Drive near U.S. 129/Athens Highway. The vote was 3-1, with Chairman Tom Oliver and Commissioners Scott Gibbs and Billy Powell in favor and Commissioner Ashley Bell opposed. Commissioner Craig Lutz did not attend.

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