CONYERS — As the aftermath of a fire and chemical reaction at BioLab in Conyers continues to unfold, residents in the area are saying they’ve had enough.
A petition to shut down the pool and spa chemical company, initiated on the Change.org website, had garnered more than 2,000 signatures as of Tuesday morning. Petition signers cited health and safety concerns.
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