Baldwin City Council Tables Proposed Annexation and Zoning for Cook Construction Project
The Baldwin City Council has postponed the first readings of annexation and zoning ordinances for a Cook Construction project on Ga. 365, which encompasses nearly 110 acres. Public opposition centered on concerns about long-term impacts, traffic, and infrastructure, leading to the failure of a motion by Councilwoman Nancy Lehman to approve the annexation. A public participation meeting is scheduled for January 27 at Baldwin City Hall to gather community input before the council reconsiders the ordinances.
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The Baldwin City Council tabled the first readings of annexation and zoning ordinances for a Cook Construction development on Ga. 365 during a contentious meeting. The project involves nearly 110 acres, with 88.4 acres proposed for annexation.
Councilwoman Nancy Lehman's motion to approve the annexation failed, and public opposition focused on potential long-term impacts, traffic, and infrastructure concerns. Cook Construction attorney Vince Fitzgerald clarified that the proposal excludes residential developments and data centers. The council plans to hold a public participation meeting on January 27 at Baldwin City Hall to gather community input before reconsidering the ordinances.
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