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Fayette County advances SR 279 corridor work after resident pleas
Summary
After resident appeals for safety and access improvements on SR 279, the Fayette County Board approved a new SPLOST project, right-of-way acquisitions and coordinated work with GDOT to add turn lanes and other improvements along the SR 279 corridor.
Residents urged action on SR 279 and the Board moved to match that concern with several coordinated steps.
At the Feb. 12 Fayette County Board of Commissioners meeting, residents Alice Jones and Larry Younginer told the board SR 279 needs resurfacing, access lanes and other changes to address increasing traffic. Jones also asked the county to oppose a proposed QT gas station at Highway 138 and SR 279 and to send letters to the Georgia Department of Transportation and the City of South Fulton conveying the board’s concerns.
Public Works Director Phil Mallon told the board the county and GDOT are…
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