County manager details water system metrics, grant opportunities and infrastructure projects

Jul 8, 2026

County Manager John reported 18,427 active water customers, a Hard Labor Creek water-treatment plant 47% complete, forthcoming water-rate study and new grant opportunities including a $1,741,843.64 Georgia DOT local road assistance award and potential $500,000 local match for trail expansion.

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County Manager John presented the county update, telling commissioners that "on county water, we currently have 18,427 active customers," and that a water-rate study will begin next Wednesday. He said the Hard Labor Creek water-treatment plant is 47% complete and that contractors are progressing on multiple water-line projects.

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