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Tift County approves $157,783.78 Georgia Power agreement to light E.D. Hamilton infrastructure
Summary
Commissioners approved a Georgia Power agreement requiring a $157,783.78 county payment to install and maintain street lights at E.D. Hamilton; staff said long-term kilowatt and maintenance savings justify the sole‑source arrangement.
The Tift County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a Georgia Power agreement to install and maintain street lighting for the E.D. Hamilton development, with an upfront county contribution of $157,783.78 for installation.
County staff said Georgia Power will own and maintain the lights and provide a reduced kilowatt charge under a lease‑style arrangement; because Georgia Power is the sole electric provider, the county cited sole‑source necessity. Staff told commissioners the arrangement should be more cost‑effective over time because the county will avoid ongoing repair costs and benefit from lower regulated rates.
The agreement covers street and infrastructure lighting; athletic field lighting will be bid separately later. Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the line‑agreement authorization during the meeting.
