Paving and equipment projects outlined; Punkin Town Road targeted for SPLOST funding

Aug 20, 2026

Streets department presented a roughly $1.4 million operating budget and identified capital work including Punkin Town Road (SPLOST), an LMIG-funded resurfacing, and equipment purchases (e.g., $108,000 Kubota tractor reimbursed by Douglas County).

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Staff presented the streets operating budget at about $1.4 million and detailed planned capital projects. Punkin Town Road resurfacing is planned with SPLOST funding; additional resurfacing will use LMIG and SPLOST resources. Staff listed equipment purchases including a Kubota tractor and attachments, skid steer, stump grinder and trenching gear for $108,000, to be paid by Douglas County.

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