Morgan Ervin

2 weeks ago | mainstreetnews.com | Morgan Ervin

Colt Gray, the teen charged in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting, is seeking a change of venue for his upcoming trial, citing concerns about receiving a fair trial in Barrow County due to extensive publicity. An attorney for Colt Gray filed a motion Wednesday in Barrow County Superior Court requesting the case be transferred to another county. The motion argues that pretrial media coverage and public sentiment in the community would prevent the formation of an impartial jury.

2 weeks ago | mainstreetnews.com | Morgan Ervin

The Auburn City Council has approved a new ordinance establishing sanitary sewer capacity fees and set a cost ceiling on annexation and rezoning applications for large developments. Under the new ordinance, the city will charge developers $2,200 per equivalent residential unit (ERU) for sanitary sewer capacity tied to infrastructure improvements funded by the city, including upgrades to the Sixth Street Lift Station.

4 weeks ago | mainstreetnews.com | Morgan Ervin

The Barrow County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution consenting to the de-annexation of property located at 982 City Pond Road from the City of Winder. The decision comes after the property's owners formally requested to remove the land from Winder's city limits. The resolution clears the way for the property to fall under Barrow County's jurisdiction, and therefore, its future development will proceed under county guidelines rather than city regulations.

4 weeks ago | mainstreetnews.com | Morgan Ervin

Barrow County residents are raising the alarm over a proposed anaerobic digestion facility near the Mulberry River, citing potential environmental risks, safety hazards and property devaluation. The facility would process organic waste to produce renewable natural gas - a process critics say is being disguised as agricultural to bypass industrial zoning requirements.

1 month ago | mainstreetnews.com | Morgan Ervin

The Auburn City Council has approved a sweeping series of amendments to the city's zoning ordinance governing Planned Unit Developments (PUD) in a 2-2 vote with Mayor Roquemore breaking the tie, narrowing the scope of future projects and introducing new standards aimed at enhancing residential design and amenities. Councilmembers Vogel and Bradley were opposed.