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Walton County manager outlines road projects, staffing updates and a bond exchange lowering water-debt costs
Summary
County manager John told commissioners on Feb. 10 that DOT will close Highway 138 for bridge repairs March 2–7, the county selected Hannah Carroll as HR director starting Feb. 23, and the county exchanged a 2021 taxable bond on Feb. 1, 2026, for a 2026 tax-exempt bond that lowers the water enterprise interest rate to 1.8%.
John, the county manager, told the Walton County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 10 that the county is coordinating several near-term transportation projects and announcing staff and financial changes that affect county operations.
John said the Georgia Department of Transportation will close State Route 138 at Big Flat Creek between Nunley Farm Road and Youth Jersey Road for bridge repairs from March 2 through March 7. Detours will route traffic via Highway 81 in Walnut Grove to U.S. 78; the county will coordinate with 911 and other public-safety agencies to…
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