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State grant to fund Lilburn road safety projects

By Karen Huppertz
April 12, 2016

The Lilburn City Council accepted a $75,000 Georgia Department of Transportation grant for additional road safety projects. As part of the conditions for receiving the grant, the city will be responsible for 30 percent of the project cost.

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Sidewalk repairs will be made to Terry Lane along Young Street, Norman Drive, Velva Court, Velva Way and Elizabeth Way. The work is slated for completion this year.

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