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Houston County commissioners place budget amendments, road projects and subdivision matters on next agenda; chairman praised for roadside rescue
Summary
At a regular meeting, Houston County commissioners reviewed several budget amendments including a $370,000 Wiregrass Electric loan disbursement, accepted an opioid-settlement grant for jail expenses of $52,173.91, discussed taking back Dee Clark Road right-of-way, and heard timelines for multiple resurfacing projects; members also commended Chairman Shoop for rendering aid at a crash earlier that morning.
Commissioners of Houston County met in regular session to review and place multiple agenda items for forthcoming action, discuss funding for local projects and to recognize a roadside rescue involving Chairman Shoop.
The presiding commissioner opened the meeting and reminded attendees of a 9:30 a.m. public hearing on proposed subdivision regulations before the commission’s regular 10:00 a.m. session. A committee member recounted that on the way to the meeting he and others, including "Chairman Shoop," rendered aid to a motorist after a serious crash that appeared to stem from a medical episode; the committee member said Shoop "did not hesitate" to jump into an eight‑foot ditch and assist until emergency services arrived.
Commissioner comment: "I don't I don't think I'm a hero," the presiding commissioner said, later recounting the attempted rescue and closing with the remark he quoted from his trainer, "Try before you cry."
On business, commissioners announced Item 1: a proposed resolution to authorize participation in the ACCA…
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