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Residents press Spalding County for permanent repairs on Field Road; public works outlines drainage constraints
Summary
Two residents told commissioners that new home construction on Field Road is increasing traffic and worsening potholes and standing water. Public Works said motor‑grader rotations and drainage elevation limits complicate quick fixes and staff is developing a plan.
During citizen comments at the March 3 Spalding County Board of Commissioners meeting, two neighbors on Field Road asked the board for more permanent road work to address potholes and standing water tied to recent home construction.
Why it matters: The complaints raise quality‑of‑life and safety concerns for a residential stretch of road where developers recently added multiple homes; the issue intersects with county pavement schedules, drainage options and the process for requesting paving.
What residents said: Detrica (Detrica) Lewis, who said she lives at 252 Phil Road…
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