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This Rural Black Community Is at War With a Private Railroad Company

The Georgia Public Service Commission is set to determine if a private company can take land from 18 property owners.

United statesHancock countyMark smithR allen haywoodDavid dicksonKenneth claytonSally garrettGary hunterTarbutton septAmanda america dicksonAldophus collinsElizabeth scottJanet smithGeorgia department of transportationHancock county superior courtSparta city council

Eminent domain case pits farmers vs railroad in rural Georgia community

For roughly 100 years, the Smith family in Sparta have owned and farmed nearly 500 acres of land, which they say is now threatened by a powerful railroad firm.

United statesHancock countyChristian torgrimsonReece mcalisterKeith tobiasRahann williamsNancy gibsonSally garrettTom krauseVivian lee boultonBetsy sanzDiane smithR allen haywoodBlaine smithBenj tarbuttonSupreme court

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