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Pickens County approves scrap-tire grant, speed-limit certifications and University of Georgia extension contract
Summary
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners approved a set of routine and policy items at its February meeting, including an EPD scrap-tire amnesty grant for $6,097, certified speed-limit updates (including two school-zone adjustments), and a University of Georgia extension contract for $19,430.74 covering January through June 30, 2025.
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine and policy items at its February meeting, including a scrap-tire amnesty grant, updated certified speed limits on several county roads (including adjustments to two school zones), and a contract amendment with the University of Georgia Extension office to cover the county's portion of staff salaries and benefits.
Scrap-tire amnesty grant: The board authorized submission of an application to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division for a scrap-tire amnesty grant to fund community tire drop-off events. The chair said county recycling staff led the application effort. The grant amount listed in the board packet is $6,097. "We will…
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