ATLANTA (April 9, 2009)— Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced that he has submitted the required “1511 Certification” on 67 road projects around Georgia that will be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These projects represent approximately one-fourth of the total funds that will be available to Georgia for transportation through the stimulus package. State Senator Greg Goggans’ (R-Douglas) counties, Bacon, Coffee, and Ware, are among the many areas in Georgia that will benefit from these projects.
“This is a major step in the right direction with Georgia’s transportation repair,” praises Goggans. “This includes resurfacing projects on highways that will improve congestion and safety and spur economic activity.”
Among the many projects, Bacon County will receive $2,078,290 in maintenance costs for SR 32 from West of CR 317 and for Apple Tree Lane to East of Hurricane Creek. Coffee County will receive $1,644,000 in maintenance costs for SR 31 North Bound, US 441 from SR 135 to CS 787, and McNeal Drive. Ware County will receive $1,662,727 in maintenance costs for SR 4BU, US 1 from South of CR 341, Short Street to North of CR 255, and Smith Road.
“These projects also let tax payers know exactly how their money is being spent,” Goggans says. “I am proud to report to my constituents that much needed transportation relief is coming their way.”
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Sen. Greg Goggans represents the 7th Senate District which includes Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Clinch, Coffee, Echols, Lanier, Pierce, and Ware counties and portions of Cook County. He may be reached by phone at 404.463.5263 or by e-mail at greg.goggans@senate.ga.gov.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
April 9, 2009
For Information Contact:
Raegan Weber, Director
Hayley Howell, Senate Press Office Aide
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