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date: 1979-07-23
title: July 23, 1979 Minutes
source: 1979-07/1979-07-23_July 23, 1979_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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July 23, 1979

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 23, 1979

PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing was held at Stockbridge City Hall at 7:30 p.m. to discuss widening of Highway 42 through
Stockbridge.

At a Public Hearing conducted by the Department of Transportation on August 17, 1979, City Officials were
given until July 27, 1979 to decide if proposed improvements were acceptable to the people of Stockbridge.

Citizens were encouraged by Mayor Kelley to voice their opinion so the City Council would be able to make
a decision.

Several questions posed that would require answers from the Department of Transportation.

1. If the proposed four lane is refused, would it eliminate any future planning for highway
improvements in Stockbridge?

2. Would the DOT consider a by-pass?

3. Will speed limits be increased?

4. What steps will be taken to protect the environmental impact on our City?

Mayor Kelley was questioned as to the City's share of the cost in this project. He stated that the City Council
had refused any responsibility for any of the cost of this project because the City is unable financially to be
of assistance. Therefore, financing of this project will be funded by the State and Federal government.
It was suggested that City Officials contact other communities with similar projects for advice.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
