Crematory Granted State License

The Georgia licensing board approved license to Chris Nuzum on Tuesday night. Residents blasted the City Council Monday night, concerned that the crematorium will release toxins into the environment. City Manager Russell Treadway is investigating the environmental effects, and will report his findings to the Council later this month.

Crematory operator Mr. Nazum plans to open the new Cremation Society of the South location on US78 in Snellville next month.

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Crematory Owner Gets State License - Atlanta Journal Constitution, August 13, 2008

Owner gets license to open crematory near homes
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
By BETH WARREN A crematory owner cleared a major hurdle Tuesday by obtaining a state license to open a business near homes in Snellville. ...

Warren Auld Urges Zoning Inquiry

"Mayor Pro Tem Warren Auld, a civil attorney, said the controversy may merit a formal probe by a citizens panel. He has asked City Attorney Michael Williams to verify whether the city's
charter would allow the independent review.

A citizen-led investigation isn't needed, Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer said Tuesday.

He said new City Manager Russell Treadway is already tracing the history that allowed the Cremation Society of the South to transform a former house on U.S. 78 into a crematory."

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Residents Collected Money To Hire Attorney in Crematorium Snafu

More than 150 residents gathered in Snellville Sunday, collecting money to hire an attorney.

"If they can get organized they probably will sue us," Jenkins said. "They've got a point. The city would be hard pressed to say we don't have any fault here."

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AJC Writes about the Crematory Next Door

AJC Writer/Blogger Susan Gast has written a
great post about the crematorium
that Cremation Society of the South is preparing to open for business in August 2008 at the corner of Abington and US78/Main Street in Snellville.
Check it out if you would like more details on the situation.

Click Here for UPDATE on Snellville crematory July 14, 2008