County crews report mower breakdowns, staff shortages slowing roadside work
Sep 2, 2026
Coffee County Highway staff told the commission they fell behind on mowing and paving because of tractor breakdowns, staff illness and hot weather; crews expect to finish work when weather and repairs allow.
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At the September meeting of the Coffee County Highway Commission, staff member Ben reported that mowing and paving schedules have slipped because of equipment failures, crew sickness and hot weather. He said crews "lost about a week on one or two of them" when tractors were out for repair and that a sensor/computer issue left a tractor barely able to move.
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