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Fairburn considers agreement with GDOT

A lighting project Fairburn may be completed with assistance from the Georgia Department of Transportation.
A lighting project Fairburn may be completed with assistance from the Georgia Department of Transportation.
By Dionne Kinch
Feb 24, 2017

The Fairburn City Council will discuss an agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation 7 p.m. Monday at Fairburn City Hall, 56 Malone St. The agreement is for the Local Government Lighting Project work being proposed for Campbellton Road, Smith and Washington streets.

Another agenda item is consideration to appoint a member to the city’s Ethics Board. The council will discuss candidates for the appointment.

The council will also discuss purchasing a new vehicle for the city engineering department and receive a presentation by the Parks and Recreation Department about its fee structure and schedule.

Information: www.fairburn.com.

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