SPRINGFIELD — The message was clear Tuesday night as people interested in the Ogeechee River demanded that Environmental Protection Division officials not issue a discharge permit to a textiles plant many have blamed for two fish kills within the past year. The first occurred in May 2011, killing tens of thousands of fish. A year later, dozens were found dead on Memorial Day.
Residents say no to discharge permit
EPD proposes changes to King Finishing's current permit to protect water quality