Burke County officials and residents pressed Hephzibah leaders for details about the city’s proposed annexation of roughly 554 acres in north Burke County, raising concerns about local control, future development, tax revenue and fire protection.

The meeting was standing room only with several fiery back and forth comments between Burke County residents and Hephzibah Commissioners.

Burke County commissioners said they plan to vote on whether to object to the proposal during their regular meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 10. burke county.

Hephzibah Chairman and Commissioner Robert Buchwitz said the city’s proposal is centered on looping its water system through the Keysville Road, Farmers Bridge Road and Wright Allen Road area.

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