Proposed Bryan County warehouses raise concerns about traffic, flooding

ELLABELL, Ga. (WTOC) - A proposal for three warehouses near Ellabell is raising concerns among a nearby resident and an environmental group about traffic, flooding and the pace of development.Portman Industrial’s plan calls for approximately 2 million square feet of industrial, warehouse and distribution space on about 178 acres spanning Bryan and Bulloch counties, according to a Development of Regional Impact filing. The Bryan County portion of the property would require rezoning from agricultural to industrial use.Resident wants infrastructure firstEric Anderson, a Bryan County resident, said he worries roads and other infrastructure are not keeping pace with development. He said he sometimes avoids the Highway 280 interchange because of traffic and debris.“My initial reaction was, where’s the infrastructure?” Anderson said of the warehouse proposal.Anderson said he understands the area will continue to grow, but wants county leaders to plan for roads and services before approving pr