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Survey appended to Cusseta–Chattahoochee plan shows residents prioritizing water, sewer and more local stores
Summary
A 40‑response survey appended to the comprehensive plan update shows residents repeatedly cite water quality and pressure, the need for sewer to attract business, poor road maintenance and a lack of grocery/restaurant options as top local concerns.
A citizen survey and public comment compiled as part of the Cusseta–Chattahoochee County comprehensive plan update show consistent resident concerns about water quality and system reliability, sewer infrastructure, road maintenance and the absence of grocery and restaurant options.
The appended survey instrument and results (40 respondents in key sections) show high owner‑occupancy rates and frequent mentions of water problems: one respondent wrote, "The water has low pressure and has lots of water leaks! Very frustrating!" Another noted, "We need a sewer system to attract businesses here." Several other answers said there is "nothing to show" visitors and requested grocery and restaurant options as priorities.
Survey tallies and response excerpts included in the appendix provide snapshots of resident sentiment: 79.49% of respondents reported owning their residence in the dataset included, and multiple free‑text responses emphasized road and water maintenance as recurring themes. Respondents suggested a mix of goals for the next decade, ranging from keeping the small‑town character to pursuing new businesses, grocery stores and affordable housing.
The plan document notes county staff and the River Valley Regional Commission incorporated these inputs into the SWOT and the work program: sewer planning and water distribution improvements are listed as funded or grant‑applied items in the 2026–2031 work program, while downtown streetscape and recreation investments are on the priority list.
Those interested in the full resident comments and the survey form can consult the plan appendix. The county scheduled and advertised public meetings (initial public hearing in June 2025 and a final public hearing listed in December 2025) and the plan records that staff summarized and responded to public comments as part of the update process.
