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date: 1970-11-23
title: November 23, 1970 Minutes
source: 1970-11/1970-11-23_November 23, 1970_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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November 23, 1970

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NOVEMBER 23, 1970

On November 23, 1970, a Special Meeting was held at the City Hall at 7:30 p.m. on traffic at the schools in
this area. Chairman Dan McGarity, R. E. Brannan and John Dabney were appointed on this Committee.
Concerned citizens in this area present were as follows: Mr. H. F. Baker, County School Superintendent, Mr.
Dilbeck, Mrs. Clifford, Representative Don Knowles, Mrs. Knowles, C. A. Phillips, Commissioner, Councilmen
R. E. Brannan, John Dabney, Dan McGarity, Ross B. McMichael and Mayor George W. Hart, Jr.

Mayor Hart called the meeting to order and welcomed each one present, the discussion on Traffic and Safety
and concerned parents for their children.

Mr. Dilbeck discussed the complaints and traffic being unable to move on. He complimented the two police
ladies and said they had helped the flow of traffic tremendously. Letter from State Highway District Manager
suggested double driveways and moving parking area farther down the street.

Representative Don Knowles suggested two lanes on Northbound traffic, extend road down by car wash
around playground, Barfield's garage turn right along railroad, existing road down by lunch room. One
problem is loading buses; drive has to be cleared. First group of children is out at 2:30, parents pick up
children.

Commissioner C. A. Phillips suggested two lanes, one for buses and one for children. Mr. Dilbeck stated
buses could not go around the building on account of the children.

Councilman Dan McGarity suggested sidewalks twenty-two feet pavement. Also stated that old existing road
could not be closed.

Commissioner Phillips suggested cutting new streets. If City would get right-of-way on Tye Street,
Commissioner Phillips said he would pave the street.

Representative Knowles suggested widening exit, propose wide streets, extend parking and pave parking
area. Representative Knowles to contact Mr. Parish and Mr. John Wade. Mayor Hart asked Representative
Knowles about paving down to Smith-Barnes School. Hold up is right-of-way and weather. Discussion on
overpass and light on Quarry Road.
Mayor Hart ordered cars parked on street in front of school be pulled in unless moved off street. No parking
signs will be posted.

Mrs. Clifford asked for help at Smith-Barnes School and gravel for muddy area at school.

Councilman R. E. Brannan discussed right-of-way at High School and Rock Quarry Road.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ruby C. Bowen, City Clerk
