Old Dawson Road rezoning denied
A rezoning request that has pitted an Albany developer against residents on Old Dawson Road who complained the proposed $15 million residential development would cause traffic snarls has been rejected by the Albany City Commission. After a close vote garnered the rezoning request a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission, the City Commission voted 6-0-1 Tuesday to deny it.
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