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Appling County opts to finish storm debris removal using county crews and local contractors, declines contract extension
Summary
After discussing FEMA reimbursement and contractor assurances, commissioners voted to stop extending the current debris contract and direct county staff to finish debris pickup using county crews and local contractors at FEMA reimbursement rates.
Appling County commissioners voted to end the outside debris contractor's extension and finish remaining storm debris removal using county crews and, where needed, locally hired contractors. County staff said the in‑house approach will be slower but keeps spending and jobs local and qualifies for FEMA reimbursement at the current rate.
Why it matters: The county estimates remaining debris volume and cost and said doing the work internally will allow closer control of where and how material is picked up and documented for federal reimbursement.
The county…
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