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Whitfield County public works says new brine station, 45,000 gallons used helped speed winter response
Summary
Public Works head Brian Brackett told commissioners the department produced and applied 45,000 gallons of brine in under 24 hours during a recent winter event, stocked materials and equipment, and plans to increase resurfacing mileage in 2025.
Whitfield County’s Public Works head, Brian Brackett, told the Board of Commissioners on Jan. 13 that a newly completed brine station and a concentrated crew effort helped the county respond faster during a recent winter event.
Brackett said the county produced and distributed 45,000 gallons of brine in less than 24 hours and pretreated major collectors and about 80% of minor roads before the event. The crew also treated parking lots countywide. The department reported it…
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