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Opinion: What makes a $12K planning job worth thousands in legal fees?

Hall County Administrator Zach Propes attends a public hearing Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in the Hall County Government Center to see if the Hall County Board of Commissioners can remove Planning Commissioners Frank Sosebee, Chris Braswell and Stan Hunt. - photo by Scott Rogers

12182025 PLANNING 8.jpg — Hall County Administrator Zach Propes attends a public hearing Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in the Hall County Government Center to see if the Hall County Board of Commissioners can remove Planning Commissioners Frank Sosebee, Chris Braswell and Stan Hunt. - photo by Scott Rogers

There is currently an effort to remove three planning commissioners over allegations that they held private meetings, which would violate established rules and open-meetings laws.