ATLANTA — A nonprofit public interest law firm vowed Tuesday to appeal a ruling by a Georgia Public Service Commission hearing officer condemning several pieces of property in Hancock County being sought by Sandersville Railroad for a spur line.
The hearing officer declared Monday that the spur would serve a “legitimate public purpose” even though it would benefit a private business.
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