Topic
Transportation and roads
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Issues
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Toccoa’s airport-lighting contract supplement awaits a public outcome recordawaiting decisionToccoa weighs sidewalk links at two Big A Road intersectionsawaiting decisionToccoa Banks FY26 Road Funds for Future Paving WorkapprovedStone Bridge Road repairs falter as Franklin County action remains unclearunder considerationStone Bridge Road Damage Leaves Franklin County Facing Repair-Cost Questionunder considerationStephens County considers $955,193 plan to refresh airport pavement and markingsawaiting decisionStephens County considers $955,193 airport pavement contract, but award remains unconfirmedawaiting decisionStephens County adds Historic Highway 17 to speed-zone rules, but rollout remains unclearapprovedStatewide $26 million transportation package leaves Lavonia downtown award unconfirmedunder considerationRoyston approves $71,300 paving purchase for Carroll, Carlton and Shirley streetsapprovedRoyston approves $34,700 repair for Carlton-Shirley stormwater and street problemsapprovedRoyston Council unanimously approves beer and wine license for new Destiny Food Mart ownerapproved
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On January 13, 2026, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved updating off-system speed zones to include Historic Highway 17 and authorized the chairman to sign the resolution. The sheriff said his office had received multiple complaints since he took office the previous January.Historical recordCity officials discussed seeking LMIG funding to repair sections of Laurel, Fisk and West Central avenues. The application was due February 1, 2026; the formula amount was $41,488.39 with a 30% local match.Historical recordThe August 2026 Cornelia commission agenda places a request for a speed bump on Williams Street under new business. The agenda schedules consideration and does not establish a final action.Historical recordCornelia’s March 2026 commission agenda listed “Bids for 2026 Paving Project” for consideration.Historical recordA February 2026 commission agenda listed Audrey Davenport’s request to extend Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Main Street, along with a request for neighborhood-history art panels at a planned parking lot.Historical recordThe council approved Yvonne Teasley and Melvin Hill’s application to use Wellness Park for a planned 5K, reserving only the bathroom area. The motion passed 6-0; no police or city employee presence was requested.Historical recordThe January 2026 commission agenda listed a resolution to abandon Cash Drive; its agenda text also labeled the item “Approved Unanimously,” without documenting the commission action details.Historical recordThe July 2026 commission agenda listed a proposal for a signalized crosswalk on Wyly Street at Chenocetah Drive. The agenda does not document commission action on the proposal.Historical record
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