Citizens drop opposition to Vulcan quarry after agreement reached

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Monday, May 11. 2009

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After years of opposition and in excess of $70,000 in legal fees, the North Lamar County Concerned Citizens (NLCCC) organization has reached an agreement with Vulcan Materials regarding its quarry here and has dropped its opposition to it.

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#1 Enoc Sioul on 05/11/09 at 10:36 AM

I am well acquainted with this company. They are going to come into the county and blast a hole bigger than anyone could ever imagine. As time marches on and they have gotten all they could possibly get they will leave and Lamar Co will be left with a gigantic gaping scare that will last until this planet gets sucked into the sun. I would hate to know that this happen during my watch as a local governmental official or I had anything to do with helping to get them in here. I just wonder how some people can sleep at night?

#1.1 Mr. Jason on 05/19/09 at 07:26 AM

I am not privy to your situation in Barnesville and although having anything new is uncomfortable, change does happen. I can assure you as much as anybody there is little risk from blasting in a rock quarry. That being said there are situations that arise that can go outside the realm of normal blasting (ex. geology, trucks, bad shot,etc). Rock quarries blast all the time all over the country and more often than not, the blasts have little to no effect on the surrounding area. Often shots are in the middle of the day when most people are at work and the shots are regulated by calibrated machines that take readings. These machines are strategically placed throughout the surronding areas and when the machines detect a blast that is out of the realm for normalcy, many companies have actions in place to keep this from happening again.

#2 Mr. Nick on 05/11/09 at 12:05 PM

I have a degree in geology, and have studied some (stress some) of the engineering aspects. I also have been onsite at the Vulcan quarry in downtown Birmingham. It wasn't that bad really. I swear. I personally know the exploration geologist that did the initial investigation here and trust him.

Yes, when done, there will be a big hole in the ground. That kind of comes with the name doesn't it? Also, I can think of much worse things to happen on my watch if I were an elected official. Let's say spending tons of money to attract businesses over the years that don't stay. How about trying to do business with someone who is now under FBI scrutiny. Or even being someone who went on to embarrass the community with their actions while a judge or city/county employee. Kind of makes a hole in the ground that might make some money for the county not look so bad.

#2.1 Enoc Sioul on 05/12/09 at 04:32 AM

I worked many years near the quarry right off Beaver Ruin in Gwinnett Co. GA. The blasting would cause the drives in our computers to crash. I have seen the whole in the ground numerous times and the people around Lamar have no idea what’s in store.
Just because you can think of worst business than a granite quarry does not make it any more appealing. I can think of a thousand businesses that would have a more positive impact on our community. Yes, businesses come and go but it’s what they leave behind for future generations to live with is what make’s this situation so dreadful.

(Yes, when done, there will be a big hole in the ground. That kind of comes with the name doesn't it?)

How crass and apathetic to our community can one get?

#3 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 12:42 PM

I think it is great, more taxes less trucks driving up from roberta into barnesville, Jobs and more. I guess if you can't Stop The Rock just join em

#4 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 12:50 PM

Oh yea...a BIG HOLE, which will never be filled in. And your roads will now be destoyed by the increase in loads that trucks will haul. For those that live nearby, super glue your pictures, china, and etc down, because when the blasting starts, your house is going to shake...
I can't believe that over 70k has been spent and the group will walk away. Yuo all ain't seen nothing yet. Put up a new sign and call it "Welcome to boom county"...

#4.1 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 01:42 PM

how many of thee quarries have you been to, Have you talked to some of the people that live near the one in Robtera. Or do you just know better with no research. Well that is the way most opinions are made in this town.

#4.1.1 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 02:46 PM

Work in a business about 1 mile away,and when the blast, the whole building shakes, sometimes twice a day, kinda like an eartquake There are many, many quarries around the area, alot of dust on everything close by ie; houses, cars, trees etc. I guess living in an area with quarries and seeing first hand is the best research. Now, you can take your foot out your mouth. Have a nice day...

#4.1.1.1 Paul on 05/11/09 at 05:46 PM

I know a guy who lives less than a mile from the quarry on Rover-Zetella Road in a very nice, upscale home. He's said several times that he's not had any problems whatsoever. Said the blast sounds like thunder but nothing like your 'earthquake'.

#4.2 jsexton on 05/12/09 at 09:22 PM

To #4. I don't know who you are since you posted anonymously and I assume you are not a part of the North Lamar County Citizens Association by your disbelief that the group is "walking away." For ten years we fought to keep it out. When we exhausted all means to keep it out we entered into an agreement that hopefully will give us some kind of protection. The county should have never let it in to start with. Where were you when we were fighting? How much money have you contributed? How much time? Have you done anything to fight it or do you just like to criticize? We could have used your help, your money and your time. Talk is cheap and so are opinions, some more so than others. By all means, feel free to continue to fight it? Nothing in our agreement will stop you from fighting it if you are not an NLCCA member or adjoining landowner. I will cheer you on while you spend your money and your time fighting a worthy cause instead of criticizing those who have.

#5 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 05:19 PM

i used to pull out of the quarries in macon, stockbridge, griffin and roberta. I have sat outside the quarry in griffin waiting for the "blast" to happen and really the loudest thing is the Buzzer. I never felt anything shake or anything. Ofcourse i wasnt in a house structure but i was at the entrance of the quarry.

#6 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 05:25 PM

4.1.1 i assure you that it isnt that bad. (earthquake) So what if something rattles. Its not all all hrs of the night. The quarries run only certain hours a day.

Which one do you work near if you dont mind me asking?

#6.1 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 09:54 PM

Helena, Al., not far from a Vulcan quarry. Of course, I may have to say, that this quarry has been around and is very big and deep and that may accelerate the earthquake shake. Oh let me add, I have property in Lamar Co.

#7 Anonymous on 05/13/09 at 11:05 AM

For all of yalls info there isnt a rock quarry in roberta its a sand pit and they are nothing alike about the two

#8 Anonymous on 05/13/09 at 11:51 AM

A big hole? Maybe coal?

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