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Covington County approves multiple rural road vacations; Sassy Lane left open after resident concerns

Covington County Commission · February 24, 2026
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Summary

County commissioners approved several road closures after public hearings — including sections of Lloyd Mill and Tobacco roads and unnamed county roads — but deferred or declined to close a county-maintained portion of Sassy Lane after residents and commissioners raised concerns about access, water lines and emergency services.

Covington County Commissioners approved vacating several rural road segments on Feb. 24 after public hearings but stopped short of closing a county-maintained portion of Sassy Lane following residents’ objections.

The commission approved closure motions for sections of Lloyd Mill Road, Tobacco Road and several unnamed county roads after staff said those segments had not been maintained and landowners requested vacating them. For Lloyd Mill, staff noted a bridge was washed out years earlier and that the county would remain responsible for the bridge while landowners could…

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