Judge rules against defendants in motorsports park suit

DAWSONVILLE - A judge has ruled against motions by the developers and city officials to dismiss a court challenge to plans for a motorsports park in Dawsonville.

Superior Court Judge Kathlene Gosselin's order means that the lawsuit can go forward.

“The citizens of Dawson County were granted a major victory in their endeavor to prevent the Atlanta Motorsports Park from destroying the peace and tranquility of this rural community," plaintiffs' attorney Richard Wingate.

The Defendants include the City of Dawsonville; its Mayor and Council; Atlanta Motorsports Park, LLC; Jeremy Porter; and EHK Investments, LLC.

The Defendants had each filed Motions to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Dr. and Mrs. Hamryka, the adjacent landowners, and owners of Hidden Still Farms, Incorporated.

In the Order, Judge Gosselin held that the Plaintiffs' complaint was properly filed and served and that the Plaintiffs had properly stated a claim for injunctive relief from the nuisance that would be caused by the AMP development, if it is constructed.