Heard County reinstates fire‑hydrant maintenance program after water authority flags limited repair capacity

May 22, 2026

The Heard County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted May 22, 2014 to reinstate a county fire‑hydrant maintenance program through Heard County EMA after learning the Water Authority lacks resources to make immediate hydrant repairs.

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The Heard County Board of Commissioners on May 22, 2014 unanimously voted to reinstate a county fire‑hydrant maintenance program, directing Heard County Emergency Management (EMA) to resume routine hydrant upkeep.

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