$87.1 million warehouse proposed for Butts County

A huge warehouse for distribution valued at more than $87.1 million may be built in Butts County.

The facility would have more than 1 million square feet of space and is projected to produce $1.2 million in annual local tax revenue, according to a form filed with the Three Rivers Regional Commission. The commission would determine if the project is a development of regional impact, and if it is, other county or city governments that might be affected would be asked to comment about the impact.

The building would be built at or near Old Jackson Road and Arthur K. Bolton Parkway, and a signal light would be installed there, according to the form.

The facility is referred to as Project Buffalo BTS. Often the company behind a new development is referred to by a project name during negotiations.

The facility is expected to generate 520 cars and 300 trucks during peak hours each day.

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CORRECTION: A previous version of this story had the incorrect name of the commission involved.

This story was originally published January 26, 2016 at 5:37 PM with the headline "$87.1 million warehouse proposed for Butts County ."