![Sandersville Railroad President Ben Tarbutton, second from right, contends the Hanson Spur, a short rail line connecting a Sparta quarry to rail lines carrying material to the Northeast, would be what Georgia law defines as a “public good” by virtue of the 12 jobs and taxes into county coffers he promises.](https://www.gpb.org/sites/default/files/styles/flexheight/public/2024-08/08624_sparta_rail_hearing_090.jpg?itok=1p2dA9uM)
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Sandersville Railroad President Ben Tarbutton, second from right, contends the Hanson Spur, a short rail line connecting a Sparta quarry to rail lines carrying material to the Northeast, would be what Georgia law defines as a “public good” by virtue of the 12 jobs and taxes into county coffers he promises.
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