"We've identified the Pine Mountain airport as being in the
state's best interest. The FAA has determined it's in the national
interest. Airports fill a vital transportation role in the
state."
Source: Edward Ratiganm, chief of aviation
programs for the Georgia DOT, was quoted by the Columbus
Ledger-Enquirer. Ratiganm's organization, along with the FAA, has
joined the AOPA in opposing a developer's efforts to shut down Pine
Mountain Airport in Harris County Georgia. The Callaway Foundation,
which operates the airport, wants to build a five-story, $20
million hotel and wellness center on land where the airport now
sits.