dissenting.
Because I disagree with the determination made in the majority opinion, and in keeping with the principles stated in my dissent in Gwinnett County v. Yates, 265 Ga. 504 (458 SE2d 791) (1995), I respectfully dissent.
*510Hawkins & Parnell, H. Lane Young II, Kimberly A. Houston, Carl H. Anderson, Jr., for appellee. Walker, Hulbert, Gray & Byrd, Charles W. Byrd, amicus curiae.