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Appling County votes 4–1 to begin removing two legs of a three-way stop on Prentiss Road
Summary
After public concern and historical background were presented, the board voted 4–1 to begin the process of removing two legs of the three-way stop at Prentiss Road; one commissioner voted against tabling and later opposed removal.
Appling County commissioners voted to begin the process of removing two legs of a three-way stop at Prentiss Road following history and community concerns presented to the board.
County Manager Reid Lovett said the removal request had been received and explained that the county had originally installed the three-way stop by prior board action. Commissioner Ricky Barnes reviewed the origin and changes at the intersection and reported constituent complaints that the road is not designed for the stop. A citizen in the audience expressed concern that removing the signs could cause a serious crash.
Commissioner Jakharis Jones moved to table the item pending further research but the motion failed for lack of a second. After additional discussion, Commissioner Barnes moved to begin the removal process and Commissioner Randy Sellers seconded. Commissioners Sellers, Barnes, Edwards and Kent voted in favor; Commissioner Jones voted against. The minutes record that the board began the removal process rather than scheduling immediate physical removal, indicating follow-up research and actions will be needed to implement the change.
The minutes do not record engineering studies, traffic counts or a timeline for sign removal; the board’s action initiated the administrative process to remove two stop-sign legs at that intersection.
