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Oakwood passes ordinance banning panhandling, urban camping
City takes up issue following Flowery Branch's action
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Oakwood became the second South Hall County city this month to pass an ordinance cracking down on “aggressive” panhandling and people regularly camping out in public places, such as streets and sidewalks.
Oakwood became the second South Hall County city this month to pass an ordinance cracking down on “aggressive” panhandling and people regularly camping out in public places, such as streets and sidewalks. “The biggest problem we were having were Romanians,” Police Chief Randall Moon said. “They’re known to travel and work areas.