ATLANTA — A string of disputes and claims at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary in Locust Grove became loud enough to catch the attention of members of the Henry County legislative delegation resulting in a hearing Wednesday morning.
The hearing brought together Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, Henry County Delegation Chairman Demetrius Douglas, Senator Emanuel Jones, Board of Commissioners Chair Carlotta Harrell, Rep. Angela Moore and Rep. El-Mahdi Holly.
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