Descendants of slaves in Georgia's Hogg Hummock community sue McIntosh County over zoning changes that threaten their island homes due to increased property taxes.

Attorneys for descendants of slaves in Georgia's Hogg Hummock community on Sapelo Island are requesting a judge not to dismiss their lawsuit against McIntosh County over zoning changes that threaten the minority community's island homes. The lawsuit claims that larger homes in the area will lead to increased property taxes that the residents cannot afford. The judge has not made a decision yet but both sides are expected to file proposed orders by March 1.

February 20, 2024
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