A public forum at the Kellyton Civic Complex was packed to the brim as residents are working to figure out what they can do to stop a potential rock quarry from coming to the area.
Kellyton Mayor Johnny Sharpe, left, and resident Eric Harrell hold up a map of the potential quarry coming just outside of Kellyton.
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The property in question lies just outside Kellyton town limits and butts up against U.S. Highway 280. The 331-acre parcel is completely within Coosa County, which does not have property use regulations.
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