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VisitWhat will be the status of the shelter-in-place order in Rockdale County by January 31, 2025?
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Shelter-in-Place Order Extended Indefinitely in Georgia's Rockdale County After BioLab Fire, Chlorine Presence Confirmed
Sep 30, 2024, 01:14 PM
A shelter-in-place order for all of Rockdale County, Georgia, has been extended indefinitely following a fire and chemical release at a BioLab plant east of Atlanta. The decision was made after federal EPA and state EPD testing confirmed the presence of chlorine in the air. Environmental officials are investigating the incident, which has resulted in an unstoppable chemical reaction. The advisory was extended Monday morning to ensure public safety as air quality surveys continue.
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