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Tallulah Falls entrance sign project still pending after nearly a year

New gateway signs for the town's entrances remain unbuilt as the council works through cost questions and required state and federal permits.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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June 11, 2026: Status of town entrance signs project (pending Georgia DOT review)

What happens next

No next step has been documented.

At a glance

What this means now

Where it stands

As of June 2026, the project had not moved forward. A council member asked about the status of the two town entrance signs, previously discussed at a DDA meeting, and requested that the project move forward.

The story

In September 2025, the Tallulah Falls Town Council reviewed a quote for new signage, including a proposal from Signs Express, but voted unanimously to table the discussion until more information was available.

SourcesTallulah Falls Agendas - 10.09.25 Agenda Packet - 20251009173742.pdfTallulah Falls Minutes - 09.11.25 RM Minutes - 09.11.25 RM Minutes.docxTallulah Falls Agendas - 9.11.25 RM Agenda Packet - 20250910150122.pdf

The council took up the project again in October 2025, discussing an updated design and cost, with a preliminary estimated cost of around $15,000 per sign.

SourcesTallulah Falls Agendas - 11.13.25 RM Agenda Packet - 11.13.25 RM Agenda Packet.pdfTallulah Falls Minutes - 10.09.25 RM Minutes - 10.09.25 RM Minutes.docx

Gateway signage returned as old business in November 2025. Minutes noted the project involves two entrance signs and figures of $8,620 and $277.36, and that the town clerk was working with USDA and the Georgia Department of Transportation on the permits required for the signs.

SourcesTallulah Falls Agendas - 11.13.25 RM Agenda - 11.13.25 RM Agenda.docxTallulah Falls Minutes - 11.13.25 RM Minutes - 11.13.25 RM Minutes.docxTallulah Falls Agendas - 11.13.25 RM Agenda Packet - 11.13.25 RM Agenda Packet.pdf

As of June 2026, the project had not moved forward. A council member asked about the status of the two town entrance signs, previously discussed at a DDA meeting, and requested that the project move forward.

SourcesTallulah Falls Minutes - 06.11.26 RM Minutes - 06.11.26 RM Minutes.docx

What happened

How this issue got here

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Discussed
discussed

Status of town entrance signs project (pending Georgia DOT review)

asked about the status of the two town entrance signs previously discussed at a DDA meeting and requested that the project move forward

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Gateway Signage design and installation

A. Gateway Signage B. Water Rate Ordinance

Discussed
discussed

Gateway signage project (two entrance signs)

Clerk Lapeyrouse is working with USDA and GDOT on required permits.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Gateway signage

V. Old Business A. Gateway Signage

Discussed
discussed

Gateway signage design and cost update

The preliminary estimated cost per sign is around $15,000.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Gateway Signage Update

Gateway Signage Update

Discussed
discussed

Gateway signage design and cost update

The preliminary estimated cost per sign is around $15,000.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Gateway signage update

Gateway Signage Update

Tabled
unknown

Gateway signage quote/design discussion

Motion to table the gateway signage discussion until more information is available was made by Councilperson Augustine, seconded by Councilperson Franklin, and passed unanimously.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Purchase and installation of new signage from Signs Express

Sales Order # 27121 Custom | Digitally Printed Sign

Tabled
confirmed

Gateway signage replacement concept/quote

Motion to table the gateway signage discussion until more information is available was made by Councilperson Augustine, seconded by Councilperson Franklin, and passed unanimously.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Gateway Signage Quote

Gateway Signage Quote

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Gateway Signage Quote

Gateway Signage Quote

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