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Pickens County votes to abandon portion of Pettit Road after contested public hearing
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing with competing claims about access and ownership, the Pickens County Board of Commissioners voted to abandon a portion of Pettit Road, concluding staffrecommendation that the segment no longer serves a substantial public purpose.
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners voted to abandon a specific portion of Pettit Road on a motion made during its November regular meeting, following a contested public hearing earlier in the evening.
Chairman (first speaking at SEG 001) opened the staff presentation describing the parcel corners and the statutory abandonment process under the Official Code of Georgia; staff concluded the segment "does not function as a critical public route" and recommended abandonment to reduce maintenance costs and align with current property use. Staff also detailed prior notice steps, site posting, and…
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