Environmental complaint received 2022-12-08 09:00:00
Source: [Not entered]
Source location: Baxley, Georgia
Complaint location: Satilla Church Road Baxley, GA 31513.

Hi, my name is Alyssa Toler. I'm reaching out to you today concerning the quality of the air in Baxley, GA. More specifically, Satilla Church Road Baxley, GA 31513.  

There is a highly concerning level of smoke that has flooded the neighborhood during these past few days. I have seen that the smoke is a product from land clearing. 

I am not wanting to make a fuss over land clearing, as it usually causes no interferences or any other issues, but this is affecting a whole community. 

The smoke is so heavy and thick, that one can not even see any of the road when attempting their daily commute. It is suffocating to just walk outside, even as a healthy young adult. My one year old already has an major impact on his breathing due to the smoke pollution. I can barely see my driveway during the day. I have soot and black ashes in my nose, just from breathing the air in my yard. 

Local authorities stopped traffic yesterday morning for a couple hours, due to the volume of the smoke and concern for safety. 
 This was a major inconvenience to myself and anyone else who is on a timed schedule. Students are tardy, due to no fault of their own, yet still punished as such. Same as regular employees, or anyone with a scheduled appointment. 

It seems to be an overexcessive, rushed, and hasty land clearing. It would appear someone is blatantly ignoring the health, safety, wellbeing, and agendas of the people in the surrounding community, for their own benefits.