County engineer outlines FEMA bridge timeline, paving status and staffing improvements
Oct 14, 2025
County Engineer Justin Barfield reported on Oct. 14 that FEMA bridge contracts will be advertised the next day, three right-of-way parcels remain, contract award is planned Oct. 27 and construction should start in November or December. He also noted recent hires after a pay-scale change and CDBG paving nearing completion.
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County Engineer Justin Barfield told the Geneva County Commission on Oct. 14 that the department has seen staffing improvements after a recent pay-scale increase, with four contract workers hired full-time and two outside employees added, although four vacancies remain.
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