franklin county, ga
Protect our farmland and our future.
Stop the sewer expansion in the Bold Springs and Plainview Communities.
What is happening?
There are several proposals to build sewer infrastructure for future development. The cost to install this sewer ranges from $2 million to up to $4 million dollars.
Option 2 in BLUE: A lift station that could service 170 acres of land already zoned for commercial use.
Option 4 in GREEN: Targets 457 acres of land, including some agricultural areas and family farms who have no need for it.
Option 3 in PINK: Plans for infrastructure for a staggering 13,500 acres, impacting critical farmland and areas of significant natural beauty.
Why oppose the Sewer Expansion?
Skyrocketing Taxes: A $4 million sewer expansion will likely lead to increased taxes for all Franklin County residents.
Loss of Agricultural Land: The proposed expansion puts at risk 13,000 acres of farmland to be consumed by commercial industry and residential subdivisions.
Does Not Fit with our Comprehensive Plan: There is no plan for growth in the Bold Springs and Plainview areas
Does Not Benefit our Current Citizens: The people that already live here do not need the sewer lines, so there's no reason to build it. It would only benefit new developments.
The IBA Already Has Land for Industry: We’ve already used hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money for the Industrial Parks in Lavonia and Carnesville that are sitting vacant.
What can you do?
Stay Informed: Regularly check our website and attend community meetings to stay up-to-date.
Spread the Word: Put out a yard sign, talk to your neighbors, tell your friends. If you would like a yard sign for a $10 donation, email StopTheSewerFC@gmail.com
Contact our Commissioners: Call and send emails to the Commissioners voicing your opposition. You can find their contact information here.
Attend Public Meetings: It is important you speak up in public hearings.
- Board of Commissioners work session: Tuesday, Sept. 26 @ 6:00, Justice Center
- Board of Commissioners meeting: Monday, October 2 @ 5:30, Justice Center
Social Media: Post and comment about these issues.
What do we want to happen?
Stop Sewer Expansion: Halt the ongoing project to expand the sewer system.
Implement a Moratorium: Pause any further large scale developments or infrastructure expansion.
Create a Long-Term Plan: Engage the public in creating a comprehensive strategy for Franklin County's future.
Public Consensus: Ensure community involvement in decision-making, detail the specific areas for investment and protection.
Build a Strong Future: Create a joint plan between the cities, the county, and the community to ensure sustainable growth and community well-being.
Do you want to live like this?
Do you want to live like this?
Do you want to live like this?
Our taxes will go up, and the developers will get rich. Do not let them poach our land.
Or this?
Do you want to live like this?
Do you want to live like this?
If we get involved, if we put out signs, if we show up to meetings and call or write our commissioners, we will Stop the Sewer.
What's at stake here?
Our Food Supply
Our Children's Future
Our Children's Future
The farmland in the Southwest of Franklin County is critical to the nation's food supply.
Our Children's Future
Our Children's Future
Our Children's Future
We have a rich heritage of generational family farms, community spirit and we cherish our way of life.
Our Natural Resources
Our Children's Future
Our Natural Resources
Rivers, watersheds and groundwater must be protected or we could find ourselves in a crisis.