Could 2024 Begin with OJRSA Meeting?

Julian Davis, a member of the Oconee County Council, has expressed his desire to call a meeting in January to address questions about a $25 million bond issue and clarify matters related to the Sewer South #2 project, which involves laying sewer pipe to connect the I-85 corridor with the Golden Corner Commerce Park on SC 59…

Oconee County Council chairman Matthew Durham supports this idea and wants Chris Eleazer, the executive director of the Joint Regional Sewer Authority (JRSA), to present the JRSA’s plan at the meeting.

However, there has been confusion and misinformation about the project, leading to concerns among local farmers who fear that the sewer project could threaten their livelihoods. Andy Whiten, a family farmer, was the first to voice these concerns at the council meeting…

In the same meeting, Julian Davis questioned the actions of his colleague, Glenn Hart, who had obtained a GIS map showing sewer line penetration. Hart defended his actions, stating that the map was more like a sketch of what’s possible and that he had shared it with Justin Ables of the Oconee Farm Bureau for informational purposes and to invite feedback…