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Kennesaw council approves sale of abandoned right-of-way at 2995–2997 North Main Street over homeowner objections
Summary
The Kennesaw City Council voted 3–1 to approve the abandonment and sale of a portion of right-of-way at 2995 and 2997 North Main Street to the adjacent property owners for $12,300 after staff and property owners presented competing appraisals and public comment. Council Member Veyers cast the lone no vote; Council Member Madeline Ortena recused.
Kennesaw City Council voted 3–1 to approve the abandonment and sale of a strip of right-of-way adjacent to 2995 and 2997 North Main Street, accepting a negotiated purchase price of $12,300.
Ricky Stewart, public works, told council the abandonment would cover a 25-foot depth and the full road frontage of about 98 feet and recommended the sale after staff and the property owners obtained separate appraisals. "The city had their own appraisal conducted. The opinion of that appraisal was $15,600," Stewart said; the property owners' appraisal was $9,000 and council members had previously agreed to split the…
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