The Labor Day Weekend Flood that struck Chattooga County at the first of September dumped over 12 inches of rain in Lyerly and forced the closure of Cemetery Road.  Three employees with the Town of Lyerly were recently recognized by the Lyerly Town Council for their work in getting the road opened quickly.  A culvert on Cemetery Road and Lyerly Dam Road washed out from the flooding, forcing the road closure.  Lyerly’s water and sewer manager Michael Cabe, along with employees Jason Shields and Marvin Hughs, Jr. were able to get the road reopened in just three days.  The local paper reported last week that the Lyerly Town Council voted to give all three men a $500 bonus to show their appreciation.

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