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Resident urges systematic repair plan for dirt roads, bridges after storm damage
Summary
Kathy Dixon told commissioners the county needs a systematic inspection and repair plan for older bridges, large culverts and dirt roads, and asked officials to prioritize basic road safety over sidewalks and recreational projects.
Kathy Dixon, a long‑time resident with 49 years’ experience near Cypress Lake and a former school employee, urged the Bullock County Board of Commissioners to adopt a systematic approach to inspecting and repairing older bridges, culverts and dirt roads damaged in recent storms.
Dixon told commissioners that 17 of 31 projects on the county’s projected list relied on T‑SPLOST funds and argued some projects should be postponed due to ongoing storm recovery expenses and other emergency closures, including Cypress Lake Bridge and Country Club Road. She said older bridges on Cypress Slope Road were in worse condition and that one collapsed.
“Before we spend any money on sidewalks, roundabouts or bike trails, our citizens deserve a decent road to travel on from here to work or school,” Dixon said, adding concerns about emergency access and local ponds that were not being replaced after storms and that could increase downstream flash‑flooding.
Dixon recommended the county develop five‑ and ten‑year plans with regular adjustments, and urged commissioners to prioritize routine inspections, culvert erosion checks and an action plan for dirt roads. She noted not all dirt roads should be paved, but emphasized that roads with heavier residential development are increasingly difficult to maintain.
Her remarks were part of the public‑comment period; commissioners acknowledged and did not take immediate formal action at that meeting.
