DeKalb County to Vote on $45M PDK Airport Expansion as Residents Raise Noise and Pollution Concerns

#wqeb973newz | Atlanta,GA -✈️ DeKalb County leaders are preparing to vote on a $45 million hangar expansion at PDK Airport, a project proposed by Sky Harbour Group that could create 600 jobs and generate $500 million in revenue. The development aims to reduce “repositioning flights” — empty private jet trips between airports — by giving aircraft a permanent base at PDK.

But not everyone is on board. 😬 Nearby residents say they’re concerned the project could bring more plane noise, pollution, and traffic to surrounding neighborhoods. County officials say an environmental study is already underway and could stop the project if major risks are found. 🌿

Sky Harbour insists the plan will not increase the number or size of planes at the airport, which already sees nearly 200,000 flights per year — making it Georgia’s second busiest. The final vote is expected at the next DeKalb County Commission meeting. 🏗️💭

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