Cherokee County to donate land for Ga. 20 widening
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners has agreed to give to the Georgia Department of Transportation land from the site of Fire Station 4 for the Ga. 20 widening project.
The county will provide 0.015 acres fee simple and 0.011 acres as a permanent construction easement at 9253 Freehome Highway, Canton, according to agenda documents. Appraisers have valued the contribution at $3,600.
The land is going toward the widening of Ga. 20 from two to six lanes from Ga. 369 to Ga. 371.
“The right-of-way and easement are necessary for the utility companies to complete utility relocations in conjunction with the project — relocation of a power pole and guy wires as well as the relocation of a water vault and water meters,” staff said in a report to commissioners.
“There is no cost to the county. The tornado siren near the location of this acquired area will not be disturbed.”
