The Fulton Energy Center is

not in the best interests of the citizens of the Southside. Locating a

large industrial power plant in the heavily populated south metro area

would be unconscionable. The plant would negatively affect our quality

of life, health, and environment as well as property values.

As you know, the Atlanta area

is an EPA non-attainment zone. Consequently, Fayette County is unable

to proceed with much-needed highway improvements. How can the government

allow the addition of a significant source of nitrous oxide and other

non-attaining pollutants?

Williams argues they will abate

pollution at their Stockbridge facility. A trade-off that injures a larger

segment of the population is neither a fair nor prudent quid pro quo.

If Stockbridge is in the Atlanta non-attainment area, why not demand they

not only drop their plans for the Fulton Energy Center but abate pollution

in Stockbridge as well? Williams should be encouraged to build facilities

in rural areas where the personal impact would be less injurious.

Please join the other political

leaders and citizens of our community in stopping Fulton Energy Center.

Robert and Joyce Lester

Fayette

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