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Commissioners warn proposed axle-weight change for log trucks could damage county roads; also urge support for House Bill 143
Summary
Commissioners discussed the potential local impact of proposed state bills to raise axle-weight limits for logging trucks (SB110 / HB204) and promoted House Bill 143, which commissioners say could protect tournament revenues on the Coosa chain and bring significant economic benefits.
Commissioners raised alarms about proposed state legislation that would increase allowable axle weights for certain trucks, saying the change could accelerate deterioration of county roads and cost local governments.
Commissioner Childress described Senate Bill 110 (SB110) as written to raise axle-weight limits for logging trucks and said county road surfaces and bridges—built to lower standards than state highways—could be heavily damaged. Childress said the county faces an estimated 20 to 30…
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