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Survey included in Chattahoochee County plan shows residents prioritize water, sewer and grocery options
Summary
Appendix B survey responses cited in the Comprehensive Plan show recurring resident concerns about water quality and supply, sewer availability for economic development, and local retail options; many respondents favor limited growth while urging infrastructure repair.
Appendix B of the Comprehensive Plan update compiles resident survey responses collected as part of the planning process. The River Valley Regional Commission and county staff report that the instrument asked residents about public services, preferred development types and community priorities, and the appendix reproduces verbatim responses.
Multiple respondents described problems with drinking water, low pressure and frequent leaks. The appendix includes comments such as “Less frequency of dirty water to drink, cook with, bathe and wash clothes” and “The water has low pressure and has lots of water leaks! Very frustrating!” The document also records repeated requests for sewer service to support commercial development along the highway corridors and to attract businesses; respondents wrote that "We need a sewer system to attract businesses here" and asked that sewer upgrades be prioritized.
Residents also prioritized grocery and restaurant options; several answers explicitly named a grocery store, pharmacy and more dining choices as needed services. Views on growth were mixed: some respondents urged more development and jobs, while others said they prefer the town to remain small and oppose dense multi-family housing or mobile home expansion.
The plan summarizes these comments in its Needs and Opportunities and uses them to justify targeted projects in the Community Work Program, including water-distribution upgrades, pursuit of sewer funding in the Broad Street area, and efforts to market the county to prospective businesses. The plan lists Allison Slocum (River Valley Regional Commission) as a contact for public involvement and provides meeting dates where residents could review draft materials.
Because the survey responses are presented verbatim in an appendix, the plan preserves respondent voice while using aggregated findings to shape project priorities; the document does not attribute individual responses to named residents.
