State Senator Lanny Thomas met with local and state officials in Summerville to discuss ongoing flooding concerns near Bryant and Sons and other areas of the city.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is encouraging residents across Northwest Georgia to review proposed transportation projects and submit feedback online as part of the draft 2027–2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
GDOT is encouraging citizens to participate through its interactive STIP website, where users can search for projects by county, view detailed project descriptions, funding information and anticipated timelines, and submit comments electronically. The public comment period remains open through August 15, 2026.
The STIP serves as Georgia’s four-year transportation plan for federally funded projects outside metropolitan planning areas and includes proposed highway, bridge, safety, resurfacing, bicycle, pedestrian and railroad improvements. Public comments will help GDOT identify local transportation priorities as it finalizes the 2027–2030 program.
Residents can review projects affecting Chattooga County and other areas of Northwest Georgia and submit feedback online through the Georgia DOT STIP website before the August 15 deadline.
You can find out more HERE
The Chattooga County School System is asking parents and students to prepare for several transportation changes as the new school year begins, including bus detours caused by bridge restrictions and repairs.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has announced that the county is accepting sealed bids for a major road resurfacing project that will improve more than 18.5 miles of county roads through funding provided by the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) and Local Road Assistance (LRA) programs.
The Georgia Department of Transportation says interstate lane closures will be suspended for the July 4th holiday weekend to help improve safety, ease travel, and reduce delays.
The suspension begins Friday, July 3, at 6 a.m. and continues through Monday, July 6, at 6 a.m.
Georgia DOT says some construction crews may still be working near roadways, and some long-term closures could remain in place for safety reasons. Emergency or incident-related lane closures may also happen at any time.
Motorists are reminded to stay alert, slow down in work zones, move over when possible, and watch for changing weather conditions. Georgia DOT says rain increases crash risk, while extreme heat can lead to more road debris and tire blowouts.
The Georgia Department of Transportation says interstate lane closures will be suspended across the state for the Memorial Day holiday travel period.
The suspension begins Friday, May 22nd, at 12:00 p.m. and will continue through Tuesday, May 26th, at 5:00 a.m. Georgia DOT says the move is intended to reduce travel delays and improve safety during one of the busier travel weekends of the year.
Motorists should remember that while lane closures are suspended, construction crews may still be working near roadways. Some long-term closures may also remain in place for safety reasons, and emergency or crash-related lane closures can still happen at any time.
Drivers are urged to stay alert, slow down in work zones, and move over when possible when workers are present. Georgia DOT says heavier traffic is expected around metro Atlanta and popular tourist destinations across the state.
Travelers can find traffic forecasts and holiday travel tips at the Georgia DOT website.
AAA says a record number of travelers are expected to hit the roads, skies, and rails this Memorial Day weekend, including more than 1.3 million Georgians.
Representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation addressed the public Monday ahead of the Rome City Commission meeting, providing an update on the ongoing Second Avenue widening project.
Traveling into downtown Rome by way of Second Avenue has been a source of frustration for many drivers as the ongoing road construction project continues.
Representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation District 6 will provide a public informational update on the Second Avenue widening project on Monday, May 11, 2026. The presentation is scheduled from 5 until 6 PM in the City Commission Chambers upstairs at Rome City Hall.
GDOT officials are expected to share updates on construction progress, project timelines, and ongoing work related to the widening project.
State Representative Katie Dempsey of Rome thanked GDOT District 6 officials for continuing to communicate with local leaders and residents throughout the process.
The presentation will also be livestreamed through the City of Rome YouTube Channel, the same way regular Rome City Commission meetings are streamed
Summerville Police responded to a complaint on April 8th regarding a missing mailbox at a property on Hinton Street.
According to the report, the complainant told officers that the mailbox had been removed around March 30th by a contractor working with the Georgia Department of Transportation. The resident also reported that some mail was missing.
The complainant stated he lives in a residence behind the former 180 Hinton Street location and had been sharing the mailbox with that property. He said the home at that address was recently purchased and demolished, and during that process, both the mailbox and the water line to his residence were affected.
The resident told officers he has attempted to contact GDOT about the situation but has not received a response. He requested a report be filed to document the incident.