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Commission deadlocks on Center Street road closure after residents and landowner clash
Summary
After extended public testimony and legal review, the Ware County commission tied 2–2 on a motion to close an unopened section of Center Street in the South Deanwood subdivision; the tie left the status quo in place and prompted staff to research title and maintenance history and explore easement options.
The Ware County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 13 failed to close an unopened section of Center Street in the South Deanwood subdivision after a divided vote, leaving the road’s legal status unchanged.
Applicant Dale Poole asked the board to close and abandon approximately 400 feet of an unopened right‑of‑way that runs parallel to South Augusta Avenue, saying he spent roughly $15,000 and months of work installing a culvert and driveway to access his 4.5‑acre parcel and does not want the roadway to split his property. Poole told…
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