A new court hearing regarding the controversial chicken house operation proposed near the Satilla River in Coffee County has been scheduled for September 29 at the Coffee County Courthouse.
The initial Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the operation expired Tuesday, August 12, but Judge Kelly Brooks extended it until the upcoming hearing date. The plant, planned to be built alongside the Satilla River, has drawn strong opposition from local residents and environmental advocates.
Concerns center on the potential environmental impact to the river and surrounding communities. Shannon Gregory, Satilla Riverkeeper, has addressed environmental risks of the operation before local governmental bodies including the Waycross City Commission.
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