From left, Jerry Whitman and Charlie Grella of Canton talk with Scott Gero, project manager for AECOM, during a public meeting held by GDOT to discuss potential changes on Highway 20 between Canton and Cumming. <br> Samantha M. Shal
From left, Jerry Whitman and Charlie Grella of Canton talk with Scott Gero, project manager for AECOM, during a public meeting held by GDOT to discuss potential changes on Highway 20 between Canton and Cumming.
Samantha M. Shal
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DOT seeks input on Highway 20 improvements
May 22, 2013 11:50 PM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Residents and display boards filled Calvary Baptist Church on Highway 20 Tuesday night for an informational meeting where the GDOT sought input from the community on how to address issues with the heavily traveled stretch of road. Spokesperson for the Cherokee GDOT meeting, Mohamed Arafa, said they are in the “scoping” phase of a project on Highway 20. Arafa said 213 people attended the meeting, a high turnout compared to 148 people who...
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