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Council members flag emergency-access risks on Tom Mann Road during Cotton Fair
Summary
Council member Watts warned that Tom Mann Road is "extremely bad" past the railroad crossing and said "a large truck, firetruck and possibly an ambulance would not be able to use that road in case of an emergency while the train is stopped." Council member Keith added that parking on Georgia Highway 85 during the Cotton Fair creates additional hazards and noted DOT involvement is needed because Highway 85 is a state road.
Council member Watts told the council that Tom Mann Road is in fair condition up to the railroad crossing but is "extremely bad" beyond that point, raising concerns about emergency access during events that use the road. Watts said a "large truck, firetruck and possibly an ambulance would not be able to use that road in case of an emergency while the train is stopped."
Council member Keith added that during fairs vehicles continue to park on Georgia Highway 85 south of Flat Shoals Road, which creates dangerous conditions for drivers exiting Flat Shoals. Speakers noted that the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) would need to be involved because Highway 85 is a state road; no formal referral or timeline was recorded in the minutes.
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