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CONYERS, Ga. (AP) 性视界传媒� A Georgia county is preparing a federal lawsuit that aims to shut down the BioLab chemical factory where over Atlanta's suburbs last month, the latest in a series of hazardous incidents that have forced many to evacuate.

性视界传媒淲e want them gone,性视界传媒� Rockdale County Commissioner Sherri Washington said at a press conference Monday.

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Rockdale residents and business owners have filed more than a dozen lawsuits since the fire. The county plans to file its suit once commissioners approve a contract with a legal firm at their Tuesday meeting. Commissioners hope to hold BioLab and its parent company, KIK Consumer Products, accountable for negligence and misconduct, in part through remediation and compensation for damages to the affected areas and residents.

BioLab did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.

BioLab, which makes pool chemicals, has operated in the county since 1973 and records show it is one of its biggest employers, contributing , larger than any other taxpayer in Rockdale, The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported.

But accidents have repeatedly taken a toll, with hazardous incidents in 2020, 2016 and 2004 also forcing people to evacuate or shelter in place.

Last month's fire at the plant in Conyers, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast of downtown Atlanta, spread a strong chemical smell and haze across a wide area. Authorities ordered about 17,000 Rockdale County residents to evacuate and to shelter in place, forcing businesses to close and schools to cancel outdoor activities.

BioLab has said it will remediate the situation, and opened a Community Assistance Center last week for residents and business owners to file claims. A company statement says the center has assisted about 300 community members, and that a 24/7 company call center has helped more than 7,500 callers with claims and reimbursements.

Attorney Shayna Sacks from New York law firm Napoli Shkolnik, which is working with the county, said Rockdale is open to negotiations if they lead to 性视界传媒渟wift and just resolutions性视界传媒� that address the county's concerns.

性视界传媒淥ur goal is not only to address the immediate issue, but also to set a precedent that enhances corporate responsibility and accountability as it relates to our environment and community,性视界传媒� Sacks said.