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Residents urge action on Hogg Creek Bridge replacement, warn of 27‑mile detours and service disruptions
Summary
Residents told the Ware County commission the planned Hogg Creek Bridge replacement could force 27‑mile detours and year‑long closures that would disrupt emergency services, schools and farming; county staff said they will follow up with GDOT district offices about temporary detour or temporary bridge options but warned permitting and wetland concerns could delay solutions.
Residents of the Wawoma/District 4 area told the Ware County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 13 that a DOT plan to replace the Hogg Creek Bridge could significantly disrupt daily life and emergency response.
Judy Lingenfelter, who identified herself as a resident at 5701 Bigley Highway, said the bridge has been repeatedly closed and repaired and that the proposed replacement — discussed by the Georgia Department of Transportation — would close the crossing for an estimated 12 months beginning in January.…
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