Commissioners voted 4-1 to deny the state regional water system, with Commissioner Smith opposed.
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Franklin County commissioners vote 4-1 to deny state regional water system
The vote follows a presentation from state Senator Frank Ginn urging support for a possible multi-county water supply among Elbert, Madison, Banks, Jackson and Franklin counties.
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October 6, 2025: State Regional Water System
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State Senator Frank Ginn addressed the Franklin County Board of Commissioners about Senate Bill 368 and a possible regional water supply arrangement involving Elbert, Madison, Banks, Jackson and Franklin counties, asking commissioners for their support.
The board placed a "State Regional Water System" item on its next meeting agenda.
Commissioners voted 4-1 to deny the state regional water system, with Commissioner Smith opposed.
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Appeared on agendaproposedState Regional Water System
d. State Regional Water System
10. PERSONNEL MATTERS
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State Regional Water System
d. State Regional Water System 10. PERSONNEL MATTERS
Not approvedconfirmedState Regional Water System
Vote: motion carried 4-1 (Denied)
Opposed: Commissioner Smith
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State Regional Water System
Vote: motion carried 4-1 (Denied) Opposed: Commissioner Smith
Appeared on agendaproposedRegional water discussion with Senator Frank Ginn
Senator Frank Ginn – Regional Water
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Regional water discussion with Senator Frank Ginn
Senator Frank Ginn – Regional Water
DiscusseddiscussedSenator Frank Ginn presentation on SB 368 and regional water supply among Elbert, Madison, Banks, Jackson and Franklin Counties
Discussed SB 368 and a possible
regional water supply among Elbert, Madison, Banks, Jackson and Franklin
Counties. Asked commissioners for their support.
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Senator Frank Ginn presentation on SB 368 and regional water supply among Elbert, Madison, Banks, Jackson and Franklin Counties
Discussed SB 368 and a possible regional water supply among Elbert, Madison, Banks, Jackson and Franklin Counties. Asked commissioners for their support.
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