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Cusseta–Chattahoochee County releases Comprehensive Plan update and posts adoption schedule
Summary
The Unified Government of Cusseta–Chattahoochee County, assisted by the River Valley Regional Commission, released a Comprehensive Plan update (cover date Dec. 18, 2025) outlining vision, goals, a five-year work program and public hearing dates; the plan highlights water/sewer constraints and broadband priorities.
The Unified Government of Cusseta–Chattahoochee County released a Comprehensive Plan update with a cover date of Dec. 18, 2025, prepared with assistance from the River Valley Regional Commission. The document sets a vision of managed rural growth that leverages proximity to Fort Benning and Columbus while preserving the county’s small‑town character.
The plan lays out goals and policies across economic development, housing, community facilities, infrastructure, transportation and natural/cultural resource protection. It emphasizes intergovernmental coordination with Fort Benning and aims to direct development toward corridors along US 27, SR 520/US 280 and SR 26 where infrastructure can be provided economically.
The update includes a five‑year Community Work Program (2026–2031) listing priorities and estimated costs: water distribution upgrades ($100,000 phases), intersection and street improvements (multiple years, shared funding sources), sewer planning and an update to the Broad Street sewer area (listed as $1,000,000 with UGOCCC, CDBG and grant funds as potential sources), multi‑use trails and park improvements, and redevelopment of downtown Broad Street. The report of accomplishments notes several completed items and ongoing projects, including a neighborhood service center rehabilitation and Phase 1 of an old city hall remodel.
The plan cites state planning requirements (O.C.G.A. 110-12-1) and documents community involvement: an initial public hearing on June 24, 2025, multiple public work sessions, and a final public hearing scheduled for Dec. 11, 2025. For public comment and outreach the plan lists Allison Slocum of the River Valley Regional Commission as a contact for additional information.
The document flags infrastructure limits as a key constraint: it reports that, while many community facilities have capacity for 15–20 years, water distribution and sewer availability limit where higher‑density development can occur. The plan states that an agreement exists to tie to Fort Benning/City of Columbus sewer systems if funding can be secured.
The county and RVRC describe broadband as a priority for economic and educational access. The update summarizes statewide and federal broadband initiatives and lists the county’s broadband status, including locations covered by recent grant commitments and remaining unserved addresses.
Next steps stated in the document include public review sessions, submission to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, plan revisions following public comment, and formal adoption. The work program schedules specific capital projects and identifies likely funding sources where known.
