By Madelyn Marconi via Drag Illustrated | Drag Racing News, Opinion, Interviews, Photos, Videos and More, 10h ago
The future of the former Atlanta Dragway took a major step forward this past Tuesday when the Banks County Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval for the continued use of the historic property as a racetrack. The vote followed an emotional and packed public hearing that highlighted the track’s deep roots in North Georgia as well as its potential economic and community benefits if reopened. The application, which was submitted by the Banks County Board of Commissioners, included a summary explaining how the property has operated as a racetrack from 1975 until operations ceased around 2021. Planning staff explained……