Work session: Georgia Forestry report, department updates and county program items discussed
At an Aug. 26 work session county staff heard an annual report from Georgia Forestry, several department heads gave operational updates, and County Manager Thomas Weaver reviewed grant and procurement items including a sewer‑grant denial and upcoming roundabout schedule.
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At the Aug. 26 work session Justin Brown, chief ranger for Georgia Forestry, presented the annual report for July–June. Brown said the county pays $0.10 per acre for forestry protection on about 34,000 acres, reported 26 permits covering seven landowners during the year and noted the county recorded one wildfire in that period. He also referenced a successful public outreach program at the high school.
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