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Landowner vs Alabama Power Eminent Domain | Birmingham News
A retired Alabama landowner is locked in a fierce legal battle with Alabama Power over his 416-acre nature sanctuary, where he’s building his dream retirement home. The utility company seeks to install transmission lines and grant telecom access—essentially giving them 24/7 rights to his private property via eminent domain. Fearing his peaceful retreat will become a chaotic thoroughfare for dozens of companies, he’s rallying national support, calling it a threat to fundamental rights. While Alabama Power insists they’re committed to fair treatment and energy needs, citing engineering and…
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