Hall County pushes for reforms to annexation laws following disputes this year - Gainesville Times

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Hall County pushes for reforms to annexation laws following disputes this year

Hall County resident Teresa Cantrell speaks to the Buford Planning Commission Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the Buford Arena opposing a controversial warehouse development proposal. The Buford Planning Commission meeting approved the proposal which will go before the Buford City Commission next month. - photo by Scott Rogers

07212021 WAREHOUSE 1.jpg — Hall County resident Teresa Cantrell speaks to the Buford Planning Commission Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the Buford Arena opposing a controversial warehouse development proposal. The Buford Planning Commission meeting approved the proposal which will go before the Buford City Commission next month. - photo by Scott Rogers

Hall County wants the state to change its annexation laws to give counties and their residents more authority following recent contentious developments.