The Georgia Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved a railroad’s request to use eminent domain in one of the state’s poorest counties to build a new rail spur to serve private businesses.

ATLANTA (AP) — Residents in one of Georgia's poorest counties say they will appeal a ruling that allows a railroad to forcibly purchase portions of their land. The Georgia Public Service ...

Sandersville, which is owned by a prominent Georgia family, wants to build a line 4.5 miles (7.25 kilometers) long called the Hanson Spur that would connect to the CSX railroad rail line at Sparta ...

"We are grateful for the PSC's decision, which not only supports the Hanson Spur project but also upholds the vital role of railroads in Georgia's economic future. It is important for railroads ...

(The Center Square) — The Georgia Public Service Commission could decide a high-profile case this week that pits long-time property owners against a railroad looking to seize land for a new rail ...

(The Center Square) — The Georgia Public Service Commission has signed off on a hearing officer's decision that a railroad can use eminent domain to seize land for a new rail spur. The PSC's 5-0 ...

SPARTA, Ga. — A controversial railroad that would cut through a historically Black neighborhood of Sparta was given another green light from the Georgia Public Service Commission on Thursday.

Thursday, the Georgia Public Service Commission held a final review, and time for house keeping, before next steps are taken for a proposed railroad project. The Sandersville Railroad Company is ...

ATLANTA — A hearing last Tuesday raised questions about a railroad company’s use of eminent domain in one of Georgia’s poorest areas. After three days of hearings in November, an officer for ...

ATLANTA (AP) — A hearing on Tuesday raised questions about a railroad company’s use of eminent domain in one of Georgia’s poorest areas. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. After three ...