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Villa Rica council approves right-of-way purchases after public objections to Parkway plan
Summary
After public comments opposing a proposed road through long-held properties, the Villa Rica City Council approved purchases of two parcels for right-of-way and easements following an executive session; residents and a council member had earlier publicly debated a letter of intent tied to the project.
The Villa Rica City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 14 to approve purchase of two parcels needed for right-of-way and easements tied to the Villa Rica Parkway project after discussing the matter in executive session.
The vote followed an extended public-comment period in which several Ward 1 residents objected to the road and said they did not want their land taken or to have a road run through their properties. "We don't want the road," Alita Farmer said, identifying herself as a property owner on Anderson Road whose family has owned the property for 111 years. Pam White and other speakers urged the council to treat residents with respect and said they felt the city had not communicated adequately…
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