Residents of the Noble Neighborhood in Walker County are being encouraged to attend a crucial community meeting this evening, Monday, May 19th, at 7:30 PM to discuss a proposed industrial development planned for Glass Road. The meeting will take place in the Fellowship Hall of Center Point Baptist Church, located at 118 Center Point Road in La Fayette.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide a forum for residents to voice their concerns and gain a deeper understanding of the potential impact the proposed project could have on the area’s cherished rural character. The proposed development has already sparked significant opposition within the community. During the Walker County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 1st, numerous residents expressed their disapproval of a proposed zoning change that would reclassify property located at 157 Glass Road from agricultural to industrial use. Concerns raised included potential increases in traffic volume, strain on existing infrastructure, and disruption of the quiet, suburban atmosphere that defines the community.

David Boyle, Chair of the Noble Neighborhood Community Association, presented a petition signed by local residents urging the Board of Commissioners to reject the rezoning request. He emphasized that families have specifically chosen to reside in the Noble area for its peaceful lifestyle, and that further industrialization poses a significant threat to the very qualities that make the community so desirable.

All Noble residents are strongly encouraged to attend the May 19th meeting and participate in this important community discussion. For further information regarding the meeting or the proposed development, please call 706-764-2801.