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Defending Hogg Hammock: The Fight for Sapelo Island’s Gullah Geechee Community


By State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta)

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On September 12, 2023, the McIntosh County Board of Commissioners made a decision that left many of us deeply disappointed. Despite opposition from local residents, commissioners voted in favor of a zoning proposal that threatens the very heart and soul of Hogg Hammock on Sapelo Island. This decision has ignited a fire within the Gullah Geechee community, and it is a call to action that cannot be ignored.

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State Legislators Hold Press Conference with Hog Hammock Residents, Call on McIntosh County Officials to Reconsider Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment

ATLANTA – Today, State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), State Senators Nikki Merritt (D-Grayson), Sheikh Rahman (D-Lawrenceville) and residents from Sapelo Island’s Hog Hammock community held a press conference to urge the McIntosh County Board of Commissioners to reconsider its scheduled vote on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for the Hog Hammock District. Both residents and lawmakers discussed the effects that the amendment may have on Hog Hammock residents and the Gullah Geechee community.

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Reps. Sandra Scott, Kim Schofield and Ruwa Romman to Hold Press Conference to Address Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Hog Hammock District and its Impact on Sapelo Island Residents

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Ruwa Romman (D-Duluth) will hold a press conference to address an amendment to the McIntosh County Zoning Ordinance for the Hog Hammock District on Sapelo Island TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 10 a.m. in room 610 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.

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Preserving Heritage and Rights: The Struggle of Hog Hammock on Sapelo Island

By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) 

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In the tranquil embrace of Sapelo Island, a vibrant community known as Hog Hammock exemplifies the endurance of heritage and the determination to protect ancestral lands. As this year unfolds, it is disheartening to witness the ongoing battle faced by the residents of Hog Hammock as they fight to retain their property, culture and the very heart of their existence. The challenges they face, from inadequate infrastructure to discriminatory practices, serve as a stark reminder of the persistent struggle to preserve history and uphold the rights of marginalized communities.

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