The South Alabamian News Podcast
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The South Alabamian News Podcast
Delay on PCA tax request
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Request for tax abatement delayed GROVE HILL — Action on a requested tax abatement for the Packaging Corporation of America paper mill in Jackson was tabled Tuesday by the Clarke County Commission. County economic developer Jessica Ross asked for a delay to have a better understanding of the request. Commissioner Barry Chancey, who is employed by PCA, said the company is ready to move forward with an equipment purchase and approval shouldn’t be delayed. However, commissioners did not set up a special-called meeting to act on the issue. Details on the equipment and cost was not given but the mill...