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Glynn County delays decision on East Beach alley abandonment after neighbors raise drainage concerns
Summary
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners unanimously deferred action on an abandonment request for a 20-foot unimproved alley between 1700 Ocean Road and 4316 Third Street after nearby residents urged more technical review and clearer plans for drainage work.
The Glynn County Board of Commissioners on March 20 unanimously deferred a decision on AB-24-1, an application to abandon a 20-foot unimproved alley between 1700 Ocean Road and 4316 Third Street, after residents and county staff raised concerns about drainage and maintenance.
The abandonment application from David Smith would relinquish a portion of a 20-foot drainage and utility easement that, according to staff, has been used mainly for drainage and utilities rather than as a public alley. County engineering staff said a sanitary sewer line previously in the easement was relocated in fall 2024 and that the easement continues to serve drainage and utility functions.
Neighbors said the area already floods during high tides, nor'easters and tropical…
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