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Flooding and stormwater around Saoyah/Sahoy wetlands

Saoyah property owners documented water flowing from wetlands across their lots and warned that raising the new retention pond's elevation could flood their homes. The county says regional stormwater ponds and Pleasant Road drainage projects are in the works.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 10, 2026

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Red Hill Landfill Permanently Closed

The commission adopted a resolution putting its stance on record: the old Red Hill landfill site stays closed, with no reopening for construction and demolition waste. The county instead invested $6.5 million in renovating the Bay Minette transfer station.

1 mentionLast discussed Feb 3, 2026