THIS JUST IN.......... We did #StoptheSpraying in McIntosh County! Thanks to all for the support and your voices that have made a difference!

McIntosh County Board of Commissioners
P.O. Box 584 • 1200 North Way • Darien, Georgia 31305 • 912-437-6671 • FAX 912-437-6416
Press Release April 4, 2022

Re: Roadside Spraying
Earlier today, after reviewing the roadside (herbicide) spraying proposal with staff, I have decided to delay the implementation of the program until calendar year 2023. This will provide more than sufficient time to address the concerns indicated by the group Keep McIntosh Beautiful and other individuals who indicated questions concerning the process.

The concerns, including environmental safety and application methodology, are welcomed and indicative of a caring and concerned population. Afterall, McIntosh County is the epicenter of environmental conservation and preservation in Georgia. More than 96,000 acres of land within the boundaries of the County are held by the State of Federal governments, primarily as wilderness areas. This unique status as caretaker of some of the State’s last truly wild areas is cause alone for review of any chemical application. While the proposed chemicals are currently used throughout the county on state highways, the further application on county roadways is a concern for many, and as such, should be reviewed.

I thank and appreciate all of those who have indicated their questions and concerns regarding the spraying. I will work to answer all questions before considering the rescheduling of the spraying.

J. Patrick Zoucks County Manager