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Residents press Sandersville council on flooding, traffic cameras and Pastime theater preservation
Summary
During public comment, residents reported property flooding and sewer damage, questioned school‑zone cameras and signage, and expressed concern about a newspaper notice regarding possible demolition of the Pastime theater.
Multiple residents used the council’s public‑comment period to press officials on infrastructure, traffic enforcement and historic preservation.
Flooding and sewer damage: Kevin Jordan told the council his Hines Street property flooded, burst pipes and a sewer valve blew off after a backup. He said he allowed Brooks Brothers Construction to park equipment on the lot while work was underway and asked whether the city would use the same contractor to address the new problem. City Manager Kandice Hartley said a contractor is on site attempting to locate the blockage, and Council Member Mayme Dennis asked the city attorney to review whether any warranty exists in Brooks Brothers’ contract.
Traffic cameras and school‑zone signage: Allison Doolittle asked about the Brentwood school zone, suggesting flashing lights to warn drivers, questioning why the posted speed limit is 25 mph while other Georgia schools list 35 mph, and asking who calibrates cameras and handles disputes. Police Chief Vic Cuyler said Blue Line will attend court dates and calibrate cameras, noted there was a grace period from Oct. 2, 2025, until Dec. 9, 2025, before citations began, and said he would check signage on the Linton Road side and research flashing‑light options.
Pastime theater: Lyle Lansdale said a demolition notice in the paper—she inferred it referred to the Pastime theater—prompted concern among residents and called for better communication between the historical society and the city; she said follow‑up conversations with the DDA and its chairman indicated demolition was not imminent. Leonard Jordan spoke in favor of demolition, underscoring divided public views.
Council response and next steps: Manager Hartley and Chief Cuyler said they would investigate the sewer blockage, contractual warranties, camera calibration and signage; Attorney Kennan Howard said he would review contract warranties. The council did not take votes on these public‑comment items at the meeting.
Speakers quoted or paraphrased: Kevin Jordan (resident), Allison Doolittle (resident), Lyle Lansdale (resident), Leonard Jordan (resident), Chief Vic Cuyler (Police Chief), Kandice Hartley (City Manager), Kennan Howard (City Attorney).
