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Waycross city officials say they’re investigating odor reported in some areas, but haven’t identified it

The city said it is not related to a gas leak, fire, or water or sewer system.

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WAYCROSS, Ga. – Waycross city officials said that they’re aware of an odor reported in some areas, but it isn’t related to a gas leak, fire, or a water or sewer system issue.

Ulysses Rayford, the city manager, said they’ve tested all their systems and found no irregularities.

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He said they’ve tested the water system, the gas lines near the treatment plant and the bridge, the septic tanks near the plant, and the water in the Satilla River were tested too.

“I can say we’re still investigating the other areas. In my calls this week, we’re not sure...we’re just still not sure,” Rayford said.

The city manager said that the city is coordinating with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division for independent air and water quality testing.


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