The varsity girls and boys won their games against Bible Baptist of Hampton and Twiggs Academy of Jeffersonville.
The Bible Baptist game was a region contest for the varsity girls in which Lindsey Johnson and Victoria Cox led all scorers with 13 and 11 points, respectively. Sarah Dhaliwal, Alyssa Fernando and Deanna Johnson were the leading rebounders (5 each).
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Entries from January 2012
Courson appointed director of Georgia Forestry pageant
Claudia Courson has been appointed the director of the Appling County Forestry Scholarship Pageant for Appling County by the Georgia Forestry Pageant and Educational Association, Inc. The pageant will be held in Baxley on Saturday, Feb. 4.
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Special prosecutor named in Williams misconduct case
By Terry Dickson, Georgia Times Union (Published 1-10-12)
BRUNSWICK - State Attorney General Sam Olens has appointed a special prosecutor in the case of former Superior Court Judge Amanda F. Williams. Olens selected District Attorney Paul L. Howard Jr. of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit on Monday to determine if criminal charges should be brought against Williams. [Full Story »]
BRUNSWICK - State Attorney General Sam Olens has appointed a special prosecutor in the case of former Superior Court Judge Amanda F. Williams. Olens selected District Attorney Paul L. Howard Jr. of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit on Monday to determine if criminal charges should be brought against Williams. [Full Story »]
Education reform remains priority for Georgia Senate
Senate Bill 184 Passes Senate
ATLANTA (Monday 9, 2012) – Eager to get down to business, the senate adjourned today passing the first piece of education reform of the 2012 legislative session. Senate Bill 184 authored by President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams (R-Lyons) passed 38 to 15. SB 184 amends the current law to require a local school board to primarily consider a teacher’s effectiveness in advancing student achievements when considering whom to lay off in a reduction of force implementation. The amount of time a teacher has been employed cannot be the primary or determining factor. The bill also establishes the Professional Learning Rules Task Force who will review the current professional learning rules for educators and provide suggestions for revision of the rules. Sponsors of the bill include Majority Leader Chip Rogers and Sen. John Albers. [Full Story »]
ATLANTA (Monday 9, 2012) – Eager to get down to business, the senate adjourned today passing the first piece of education reform of the 2012 legislative session. Senate Bill 184 authored by President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams (R-Lyons) passed 38 to 15. SB 184 amends the current law to require a local school board to primarily consider a teacher’s effectiveness in advancing student achievements when considering whom to lay off in a reduction of force implementation. The amount of time a teacher has been employed cannot be the primary or determining factor. The bill also establishes the Professional Learning Rules Task Force who will review the current professional learning rules for educators and provide suggestions for revision of the rules. Sponsors of the bill include Majority Leader Chip Rogers and Sen. John Albers. [Full Story »]
Greg Kennedy joins Peoples State Bank
Charlie Stuckey, CEO of Peoples State Bank, is proud to announce that Greg Kennedy has joined the team as assistant vice president. Stuckey stated, “We are extremely pleased to have Greg become a part of our organization.”
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gpn18 NOTICE GEORGIA, APPLING COUNTY PROBATE COURT
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
GEORGE SAMUEL MOCK, JR. has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of JOANN RUSSELL MOCK, deceased, of said County. (The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. û 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before JANUARY 16 AT 10:00 A.M., 2012. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be (scheduled at later date). If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
DIANE HALLMAN
PROBATE JUDGE
36 S. MAIN STREET
BAXLEY, GA 31513
912-367-8114
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GEORGE SAMUEL MOCK, JR. has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of JOANN RUSSELL MOCK, deceased, of said County. (The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. û 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before JANUARY 16 AT 10:00 A.M., 2012. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be (scheduled at later date). If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
DIANE HALLMAN
PROBATE JUDGE
36 S. MAIN STREET
BAXLEY, GA 31513
912-367-8114
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gpn07 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS IN RE: ESTATE OF RACHEL SMITH DOUGHERTY
All creditors of the Estate of RACHEL SMITH DOUGHERTY, deceased, late of APPLING County, Georgia are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 1st day of December, 2011.
ETHAN ALLEN DOUGHERTY, Executor of the Estate of RACHEL SMITH DOUGHERTY
Bridgette M. Palmer, Esq.
KIRBY PALMER FARRELL NIX
Fayette Law Group, LLP
1044 Highway 54 W
Fayetteville, GA 30214
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This 1st day of December, 2011.
ETHAN ALLEN DOUGHERTY, Executor of the Estate of RACHEL SMITH DOUGHERTY
Bridgette M. Palmer, Esq.
KIRBY PALMER FARRELL NIX
Fayette Law Group, LLP
1044 Highway 54 W
Fayetteville, GA 30214
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gpn06 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION
Notice is given that articles of organization that will organize BASH FARMS, LLC, have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Company Code. The initial registered office of the limited liability company is located at 564 Azalea Road, Baxley, Georgia 31513 and its initial registered agent at such address is Michael J. Baxley President.
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gpn07 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF APPLING
All creditors of the Estate of J. F. GIDDENS, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the estate.
This 22nd day of December, 2011.
MARSHA G. ROWELL, EXECUTRIX OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF J. F. GIDDENS, DECEASED
c/o E. PRESTON JOHNSON, JR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. O. BOX 304
BAXLEY, GA 31515
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This 22nd day of December, 2011.
MARSHA G. ROWELL, EXECUTRIX OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF J. F. GIDDENS, DECEASED
c/o E. PRESTON JOHNSON, JR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P. O. BOX 304
BAXLEY, GA 31515
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gpn05 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS STATE PROJECT NO. S013715-LAR, S013718-LAU, S013742-LAR, AND OTHERS APPLING, JEFF DAVIS, MONTGOMERY, TELFAIR, WHEELER COUNTIES
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING ALL LABOR, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER THINGS NECESSARY FOR THE FOLLOWING WORK WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE UNDERSIGNED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ONE GEORGIA CENTER, 600 WEST PEACHTREE ST., NW, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30308 UNTIL 11:00 A.M., JANUARY 20, 2012 AND PUBLICLY OPENED.
15.513 MILES OF PLANT MIX RESURFACING ON VARIOUS STREETS IN AILEY, ALSTON, BAXLEY, GLENWOOD, HELENA, HIGGSTON, JACKSONVILLE, LUMBER CITY, MCRAE, MILAN, MOUNT VERNON, SCOTLAND, TARRYTOWN, UVALDA AND ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS.
CONTRACT TIME: 11/30/12
DISTRICT OFFICE: JESUP
PROPOSAL GUARANTY: 5%
PRICE OF PLANS: INCLUDED IN PROPOSAL
Plans and specifications may be inspected at the district office as indicated. Copies of the Standard Specifications ($35.00) may be obtained from the State Transportation Office Engineer at One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree St., NW, in Atlanta, telephone number (404) 631-1215. Plans are available as indicated. Payment of the correct amount must be made within 30 days of billing; such payments are not refundable.
Payment will be made to the contractor each calendar month based on the estimated work complete in place as prescribed by the Standard Specifications.
THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
KEITH GOLDEN, COMMISSIONER
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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15.513 MILES OF PLANT MIX RESURFACING ON VARIOUS STREETS IN AILEY, ALSTON, BAXLEY, GLENWOOD, HELENA, HIGGSTON, JACKSONVILLE, LUMBER CITY, MCRAE, MILAN, MOUNT VERNON, SCOTLAND, TARRYTOWN, UVALDA AND ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS.
CONTRACT TIME: 11/30/12
DISTRICT OFFICE: JESUP
PROPOSAL GUARANTY: 5%
PRICE OF PLANS: INCLUDED IN PROPOSAL
Plans and specifications may be inspected at the district office as indicated. Copies of the Standard Specifications ($35.00) may be obtained from the State Transportation Office Engineer at One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree St., NW, in Atlanta, telephone number (404) 631-1215. Plans are available as indicated. Payment of the correct amount must be made within 30 days of billing; such payments are not refundable.
Payment will be made to the contractor each calendar month based on the estimated work complete in place as prescribed by the Standard Specifications.
THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
KEITH GOLDEN, COMMISSIONER
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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gpn05 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS STATE PROJECT NO. S013716-LAR APPLING COUNTY
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING ALL LABOR, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER THINGS NECESSARY FOR THE FOLLOWING WORK WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE UNDERSIGNED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ONE GEORGIA CENTER, 600 WEST PEACHTREE ST., NW, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30308 UNTIL 11:00 A.M., JANUARY 20, 2012 AND PUBLICLY OPENED.
5.567 MILES OF PLANT MIX RESURFACING AND DOUBLE SURFACE TREATMENT PAVING ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS.
CONTRACT TIME: 11/30/12
DISTRICT OFFICE: JESUP
PROPOSAL GUARANTY: 5%
PRICE OF PLANS: INCLUDED IN PROPOSAL
Plans and specifications may be inspected at the district office as indicated. Copies of the Standard Specifications ($35.00) may be obtained from the State Transportation Office Engineer at One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree St., NW, in Atlanta, telephone number (404) 631-1215. Plans are available as indicated. Payment of the correct amount must be made within 30 days of billing; such payments are not refundable.
Payment will be made to the contractor each calendar month based on the estimated work complete in place as prescribed by the Standard Specifications.
THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
KEITH GOLDEN, COMMISSIONER
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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5.567 MILES OF PLANT MIX RESURFACING AND DOUBLE SURFACE TREATMENT PAVING ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS.
CONTRACT TIME: 11/30/12
DISTRICT OFFICE: JESUP
PROPOSAL GUARANTY: 5%
PRICE OF PLANS: INCLUDED IN PROPOSAL
Plans and specifications may be inspected at the district office as indicated. Copies of the Standard Specifications ($35.00) may be obtained from the State Transportation Office Engineer at One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree St., NW, in Atlanta, telephone number (404) 631-1215. Plans are available as indicated. Payment of the correct amount must be made within 30 days of billing; such payments are not refundable.
Payment will be made to the contractor each calendar month based on the estimated work complete in place as prescribed by the Standard Specifications.
THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
KEITH GOLDEN, COMMISSIONER
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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gpn17 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Under and by virtue of O.C.G.A. § 10-4-213 and the lease entered into between K&W Developments, Inc. d/b/a City Circle Mini-Storage and Dewayne Harris, dated September 9, 2011, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, at their storage facility at 746 City Circle Road, Baxley, Georgia on January 27, 2012, during the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described personal property: All contents located in Unit 3 belonging to Dewayne Harris.
The above-described personal property will be sold as the property of Dewayne Harris, who is the occupant of Unit No. 3, to satisfy indebtedness owed to K&W Developments, Inc. d/b/a City Circle Mini-Storage by Dewayne Harris for his failure to pay the rental on said storage unit.
The proceeds of the sale will be used as follows: (1) to pay the expense of said sale; (2) to pay the above described indebtedness owed by Dewayne Harris to City Circle Mini-Storage; (3) the balance, if any, to Dewayne Harris.
Said property will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes, assessments, and liens of record, if any.
KRIS KNOX, P. C.
Attorney for City Circle Mini-Storage
37 Tippins Street, Suite B
Baxley, Georgia 31513
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FFOR THAT PURPOSE.
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The above-described personal property will be sold as the property of Dewayne Harris, who is the occupant of Unit No. 3, to satisfy indebtedness owed to K&W Developments, Inc. d/b/a City Circle Mini-Storage by Dewayne Harris for his failure to pay the rental on said storage unit.
The proceeds of the sale will be used as follows: (1) to pay the expense of said sale; (2) to pay the above described indebtedness owed by Dewayne Harris to City Circle Mini-Storage; (3) the balance, if any, to Dewayne Harris.
Said property will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes, assessments, and liens of record, if any.
KRIS KNOX, P. C.
Attorney for City Circle Mini-Storage
37 Tippins Street, Suite B
Baxley, Georgia 31513
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FFOR THAT PURPOSE.
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gpn14 PUBLIC NOTICE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TREATED WASTEWATER TO THE CITY OF BA
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has received an application for the reissuance of an industrial pretreatment permit. Having reviewed such application, EPD proposes to issue for a maximum term of five years the following permit subject to specific pollutant limitations and special conditions:
Lawter, Inc., Post Office Box 1950, Baxley, Georgia 31515, Permit No. GAP050056, for its facility located at 1202 East Parker Street in Baxley. Approximately 0.036 MGD of pretreated wastewater is discharged to the City of Baxley wastwater treatment plant in the Altamaha River Basin.
Persons wishing to comment upon or object to the proposed determinations are invited to submit same in writing to the EPD address listed below, or via email at EPDcomments@dnr.state.ga.us, no later than thirty (30) days after this notification. If you choose to email your comments, please be sure to include the words “Industrial Pretreatment Permit Reissuance – Lawter” in the subject line to ensure that your comments will be forwarded to the correct staff. All comments received prior to or on that date will be considered in the formulation of final determinations regarding the application. A public hearing may be held where the EPD Director finds a significant degree of public interest in a proposed permit or group of permits. Additional information regarding public hearing procedures is available by writing EPD.
A fact sheet and/or copy of the draft permit is available by writing EPD. A copying charge of 25 cents per page will be assessed. The permit application, draft permit, comments received, and other information are available for review at 4220 International Parkway, Suite 101, Atlanta, Georgia, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional information contact: Bill Noell, Wastewater Regulatory Program, phone number 404.362.2680.
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Lawter, Inc., Post Office Box 1950, Baxley, Georgia 31515, Permit No. GAP050056, for its facility located at 1202 East Parker Street in Baxley. Approximately 0.036 MGD of pretreated wastewater is discharged to the City of Baxley wastwater treatment plant in the Altamaha River Basin.
Persons wishing to comment upon or object to the proposed determinations are invited to submit same in writing to the EPD address listed below, or via email at EPDcomments@dnr.state.ga.us, no later than thirty (30) days after this notification. If you choose to email your comments, please be sure to include the words “Industrial Pretreatment Permit Reissuance – Lawter” in the subject line to ensure that your comments will be forwarded to the correct staff. All comments received prior to or on that date will be considered in the formulation of final determinations regarding the application. A public hearing may be held where the EPD Director finds a significant degree of public interest in a proposed permit or group of permits. Additional information regarding public hearing procedures is available by writing EPD.
A fact sheet and/or copy of the draft permit is available by writing EPD. A copying charge of 25 cents per page will be assessed. The permit application, draft permit, comments received, and other information are available for review at 4220 International Parkway, Suite 101, Atlanta, Georgia, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional information contact: Bill Noell, Wastewater Regulatory Program, phone number 404.362.2680.
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gpn07 NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCORPORATE
Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation, which will incorporate VETERANS TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC., have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 395 West Parker Street, Suite 11, Baxley, Georgia 31513, and its initial registered agent as such address is JAMES A. GRAHAM.
KRIS KNOX
37 Tippins Street, Suite B
Baxley, Georgia 31513
Incorporator
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KRIS KNOX
37 Tippins Street, Suite B
Baxley, Georgia 31513
Incorporator
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gpn14 CONCURRENT NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Publication: January 11, 2012
Appling County
69 Tippins Street Suite 201
Baxley, Ga 31513
912-367-8100
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS
On or about January 27, 2012 the above named Appling County will request the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, for the following project: Appling County proposes to make water and sewer line improvements
It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality or the human environment and, accordingly, the above named Appling County has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190).
The reasons for such decision not to prepare such Statement are as follows:
After a detailed analysis of all pertinent, physical, social and economical data relevant to the proposed project, it has been determined that the quality of the human environment will not be adversely effected in any way.
An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed project has been made by the above named Appling County, which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the reasons why such Statement is not required. This Environmental Record is on file at the County Commission Office and is available for public examination and copying upon request at Suite 201 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of Federal funds.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FONSI
All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by Appling County to the office of the County Manager, Lee Lewis. Such written comments should be received at 69 Tippins Street Suite 201 Baxley, GA 31513 on or before January 26, 2012. All such comments so received will be considered and Appling County will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (NOI/RROF)
At least one day after the termination of the public comment period for the FONSI but not before comments on the FONSI have been considered and resolved, Appling County will submit a Request for Release of Funds (RROF) and Certification to DCA. By so doing Appling County will ask DCA to allow it to commit funds to this project certifying that (1) it has performed the environmental review prescribed by HUD regulations ("Environmental Review Procedures for Title I Community Development Block Grant Program" - 24 CFR Part 58), and 2) the Certifying Officer, Lewis Parker, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review or resulting decision making and action. The legal effect of the certification is that by approving it, DCA will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environment Act thus allowing Appling County to commit Community Development Block Grant funds to this project.
OBJECTION TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
DCA will accept objection to this approval of the release of funds and the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the Certifying Officer; or b) that applicant's Environmental Review Record for the project indicated omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to DCA at CDBG Section, 60 Executive Park South, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231.
Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the State. No objection received after February 15, 2012 will be considered by DCA.
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Appling County
69 Tippins Street Suite 201
Baxley, Ga 31513
912-367-8100
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS
On or about January 27, 2012 the above named Appling County will request the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, for the following project: Appling County proposes to make water and sewer line improvements
It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality or the human environment and, accordingly, the above named Appling County has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190).
The reasons for such decision not to prepare such Statement are as follows:
After a detailed analysis of all pertinent, physical, social and economical data relevant to the proposed project, it has been determined that the quality of the human environment will not be adversely effected in any way.
An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed project has been made by the above named Appling County, which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the reasons why such Statement is not required. This Environmental Record is on file at the County Commission Office and is available for public examination and copying upon request at Suite 201 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of Federal funds.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FONSI
All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by Appling County to the office of the County Manager, Lee Lewis. Such written comments should be received at 69 Tippins Street Suite 201 Baxley, GA 31513 on or before January 26, 2012. All such comments so received will be considered and Appling County will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (NOI/RROF)
At least one day after the termination of the public comment period for the FONSI but not before comments on the FONSI have been considered and resolved, Appling County will submit a Request for Release of Funds (RROF) and Certification to DCA. By so doing Appling County will ask DCA to allow it to commit funds to this project certifying that (1) it has performed the environmental review prescribed by HUD regulations ("Environmental Review Procedures for Title I Community Development Block Grant Program" - 24 CFR Part 58), and 2) the Certifying Officer, Lewis Parker, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review or resulting decision making and action. The legal effect of the certification is that by approving it, DCA will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environment Act thus allowing Appling County to commit Community Development Block Grant funds to this project.
OBJECTION TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
DCA will accept objection to this approval of the release of funds and the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the Certifying Officer; or b) that applicant's Environmental Review Record for the project indicated omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to DCA at CDBG Section, 60 Executive Park South, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231.
Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the State. No objection received after February 15, 2012 will be considered by DCA.
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