Stream buffer hearing in Dahlonega

ATLANTA - A hearing in Dahlonega this week will address stream buffer variances in Georgia.

The meeting is one of three the state Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is holding around the state this month.

At issue is a proposed rule designed to clarify that "local ordinances providing for protection of required stream buffers may also contain provisions for a local buffer variance application and review process."

The meeting will be held Tuesday night at 6:00 at Dahlonega City Hall.

Written comments can be submitted but must be received by the close of business on Oct. 6, 2006. They may be emailed to [email protected] or sent to: Linda MacGregor , Chief, Watershed Protection Branch, 4220 International Parkway, Suit 101, Atlanta, Georgia, 30354.

For more information, contact the Watershed Protection Branch at 404/675-6236.