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04/16/2019 - Deadline set to compile new transportation projects
04/10/2019 - Celebration set for Windsor Springs opening
04/04/2019 - TSPLOST brings $6.5 million to Sumter County
03/26/2019 - Valdosta OKs TSPLOST project
03/19/2019 - New center to improve traffic flow
03/17/2019 - HWY 56 Roadwork to resume Monday
03/16/2019 - Sales taxes keep area government projects moving
03/12/2019 - Grantham receives regional leadership award
03/09/2019 - City Ink: At hearing, Army Corps didn’t want to hear much
03/07/2019 - Mayor Davis promises parking changes this summer
02/21/2019 - City officials hope bridge projects increase connectivity between downtown areas
02/16/2019 - Cost differences in options for lock and dam project questioned
02/16/2019 - Committee forms to develop next transportation sales tax
02/05/2019 - Paving to cause slow done on Hwy 56
02/01/2019 - Some area road projects are nearing completion
01/21/2019 - Building the future of Columbia County
01/14/2019 - Task force’s parking plan set to implement in July
01/09/2019 - Albany mayor laments county action on T-SPLOST
01/06/2019 - Trailer park controversy lands in court
2018 Media Links
12/18/2018 - Resurfacing to begin in College Street area
12/18/2018 - Columbus community celebrates completion of 'Follow Me' Trail and dedicates new bridge
12/13/2018 - Transportation sales tax collections in Augusta down nearing even year mark
12/11/2018 - Officials oppose Corps plans for lock and dam
12/08/2018 – Commission to revisit interim appointment, discuss downtown road projects
11/27/2018 – Half of Georgia counties now pay transportation sales tax
11/16/2018 – Former orphanage gets historical marker
11/15/2018 - Citizen review panel to meet November 27
10/13/2018 – Columbia Chamber supports three ballot questions
10/13/2018 – We are the road crew
10/05/2018 – State spending could be the biggest difference in governor’s race
10/01/2018 – Southern Georgia penny tax now in effect
09/29/2018 – Augusta growth and increased funding drives transit projects
09/28/2018 – Mayor honored for T-SPLOST work
09/20/2018 – Local officials educating voters about T-SPLOST
09/13/2018 – TSPLOST goes into effect October 1
09/12/2018 – It’s time to penny up
08/31/2018 – Collaboration conquers exit
08/30/2018 – CSRA TIA projects under budget
08/26/2018 – County T-SPLOST use questioned
08/23/2018 – Collections up for transportation projects in the CSRA
08/22/2018 – Vidalia improves roads using sales tax funds
07/28/2018 – Pros and cons of early voting
07/19/2018 – Windsor Springs Road widening project to open all lanes Thursday
07/13/2018 – Heading towards better mobility
07/11/2018 – New businesses fuel development in Valdosta
07/01/2018 – McDuffie council approves paving of nine streets
06/28/2018 – Transit moves beyond Atlanta
06/25/2018 – Regional TIA meeting to be held July 10
06/05/2018 – Valdosta T-SPLOST projects scheduled
06/05/2018 – What will happen to the projects T-SPLOST would have funded?
05/23/2018 – New tax goes into effect October 1
05/22/2018 – Region votes in favor of T-SPLOST
05/17/2018 – Funding boosts road projects, DOT official says
05/16/2018 – Golden: Moving forward with T-SPLOST
05/12/2018 – T-SPLOST: Scheme or opportunity
05/12/2018 – Good for our community
05/10/2018 – T-SPLOST – four major projects for Milledgeville Baldwin
05/09/2018 – New tax to address infrastructure in 11 counties
05/09/2018 – Local officials give T-SPLOST update
05/01/2018 - Jones County hosts Biscuits and Business to discuss potential T-SPLOST projects
04/26/2018 – We endorse T-SPLOST
04/23/2018 – Voters to decide fate of T-SPLOST
04/18/2018 – TSPLOST would be a windfall for rural counties
04/17/2018 – River Watch Parkway officially complete
04/17/2018 – Officials celebrate completion of first TIA project in Columbia County
04/16/2018 – County set to host ribbon cutting for Parkway expansion
09/20/2017 – Bridges demolished
04/10/2018 – Residents say Buena Vista project is ‘long overdue’
04/03/2018 – Diamond Interchange coming to Buena Vista Road to ease traffic bottleneck at I-185
03/19/2018 – Streetscape improvements to give downtown makeover
03/11/2018 – Construction returns to Robinson AVE
03/07/2018 – Roadwork begins in the heart of Grovetown
02/28/2018 – GDOT names Franks new TIA administrator
02/10/2018 – Columbia interchanges see road widening, extensions get underway
02/05/2018 – Mike Padgett construction bringing temporary headaches, long-term changes
02/05/2018 – Highway 56 to be closed for two weeks
02/03/2018 – Is 2018 finally the year Augusta tackles Downtown parking?
02/01/2018 – GDOT holding meeting about 15th ST widening
01/30/2018 – Macon-Bibb commissioners to decide on budget adjustments
01/30/2018 – Road closure scheduled along Mike Padgett highway
01/24/2018 – Public Meetings Set for Transportation Sales Tax Project List
01/21/2018 – City and county agree TSPLOST is needed
01/13/2018 – Chairman: TSPLOST “is a thing we’ve got to do”
01/10/2018 – City proposes cutting some METRA bus trips in spring of 2018
2017 Media Links
12/25/2017 – Butts County commissioner proposes new transportation tax
12/15/2017 – Transportation tax back on the ballot next spring
12/12/2017 – Macon-Bibb considers two penny taxes
12/06/2017 – TIA Presents to regional panel
11/30/2017 – All lanes open on River Watch by next week
11/28/2017 – Half grant for Morgan County roads
11/27/2017 – Roundabout goes for committee ok
11/18/2017 – Growth the main topic at Chamber breakfast
11/02/2017 – Officials tour Augusta to learn about downtown revitalization efforts
10/30/2017 – GDOT provides updates at Eggs and Issues
10/26/2017 – Construction continues on River Watch Parkway
10/24/2017 – Flowing Wells widening project ready for construction in 2018
10/18/2017 – Chamber presents public policy agenda for city leaders
10/09/2017 – Bid for transit building come in at $14 million
10/01/2017 – New Oconee bridge ribbon cutting this week
09/20/2017 – Crisp County approves funding for seven figure projects
09/20/2017 – Bridges demolished
09/09/2017 – Putnam County tax hike fails
09/07/2017 – Fine arts center hosts county-wide meeting
09/06/2017 – GDOT updates Rotary on ongoing projects in community
08/29/2017 – New I-185 interchange coming to south Columbus
08/24/2017 – GDOT Local Update
08/23/2017 – Citizens Review Panel discusses T-SPLOST in CSRA
08/08/2017 – Competing to be the next cyber capital of the world
07/22/2017 – James Brown legacy push takes shape
07/19/2017 – Crews work to build new bridge over Lake Blackshear
07/01/2017 – County outlines potential road projects
06/22/2017 – Neighbors concern about road construction impact on Rae’s Creek
06/10/2017 – TSPLOST may be a topic again for governments seeking road fixes
06/05/2017 – Laurens County bridge at Turkey Creek to reopen
06/05/2017 – Brick gravity walls to border Calhoun Expressway
06/01/2017 – Transportation sales tax vote could be back
05/24/2017 – Improvements ahead for intersection off Exit 183 near Harlem
05/23/2017 – Special report: The Bridges of Muscogee County
05/18/2017 – Strategic planning discussed at Eggs & Issues
05/16/2017 – New road to pave way for economic development in Americus
05/11/2017 – County backs regional T-SPLOST
05/03/2017 – Frustration behind the wheel
04/26/2017 – City franchise revenue fees down
04/26/2017 – End in sight for Grovetown projects
04/20/2017 – TSPLOST coming to ballot
04/19/2017 – Are diverging diamonds the new roundabouts? Officials plan traffic solution
04/19/2017 – City revels plans to fund new parking deck
04/14/2017 – Road projects happening in the CSRA
04/13/2017 – Augusta plans $12 in support of Cyber Innovation Center plans
04/04/2017 – Changes, visible and invisible, await visitors returning to Augusta
03/29/2017 – Update: Butt Memorial Bridge set to open temporarily this Friday
03/21/2017 – Lake Blackshear to get a second bridge
03/21/2017 – New bridge slated for Lake Blackshear
03/20/2017 – Meeting scheduled to discuss bypass
03/17/2017 – Lake Blackshear Bridge construction contract awarded
03/13/2017 – US 27 widening project now complete in Randolph County
03/03/2017 – Leven ST closing for upgrades
02/26/2017 – Revitalization includes history element
02/24/2017 – Grantham receives chamber lifetime achievement award
02/21/2017 – Lanes closing near Interstate 20 interchange
02/13/2017 – Evans County leaders to make decisions on repairing closed bridge
02/08/2017 – Georgian see results of Transportation Investment Act
02/08/2017 – Widening of Hwy. 67 though City nears completion
02/02/2017 – Designs show future for Lewiston Road
02/01/2017 – Public meeting being held to discuss Columbia County traffic plan
01/28/2017 – Work on Butt Bridge to end in two months
01/22/2017 – Columbia to hold public information open house
01/12/2017 – Concept plans for Greene, Telfair, ready for review
01/03/2017 – New target date for River Watch Parkway projects due to weather conditions
01/02/2016 – State lawmakers look for regional transit solution
01/01/2016 – Area transit pushes for funding sources in new year
2016 Media Links
11/14/2016 – TIA projects have two possible plans for downtown parking
11/13/2016 – Streetscape plans remove parking wells, add gateway features
11/11/2016 – Future of Augusta’s 5th bridge up in the air
11/08/2016 – Traffic shift on Old Petersburg
11/06/2016 – Windsor Spring widening projects making headway
11/03/2016 – Holidays could lead to longer drives times, especially in Columbia County
10/31/2016 – METRA unveils new services as a result of TSPLOST
10/27/2016 – Deal plugs transportation funding at dedication
10/26/2016 – Renovated hangar doors speeding the response time for organ transports
10/26/2016 – Paving the way for progress
10/18/2016 – Deal to participate in Daniel Field event
10/13/2016 – METRA set to kick off its new, expanded services with celebration
10/11/2016 – Dublin Bridge Project
10/01/2016 – Milepost: Aging bridge replaced, not repaired
10/01/2016 – TSPLOST improves service for Columbus riders
09/28/2016 – Meeting demand in Columbia
09/22/2016 – Annual State of the Community Address in Columbia County focuses on growth
09/15/2016 – Downtown Augusta master planning talks center on transport
09/03/2016 – Real Talk, Georgia Department of Transportation, Part 2
09/02/2016 – Road construction continues with second phase of River Watch resurfacing
09/01/2016 – Transportation votes might put Atlanta area under spotlight
08/23/2016 – Area roads a top priority for GDOT
08/11/2016 – Planned bypass in Waynesboro has benefits and doubts
08/08/2016 – Council approves contractors for final RiverWalk connection
08/07/2016 – Progress touted on road construction projects
08/05/2016 – Officials give praise to River Watch Parkway upgrades
08/01/2016 – Robinson Avenue reopens after flash flood
07/31/2016 – Controversial tax paying off for rural Georgia
07/28/2016 – Columbus proposes $16.5 million in transportation projects
07/26/2016 – River Watch Parkway taking a little longer than expected
07/21/2016 – Schools expect few delays from roadwork
07/17/2016 – Calhoun Expressway Construction
07/15/2016 – All lanes reopen on new River Watch median section
06/28/2016 – Crews to begin work on intersection after holiday
06/24/2016 – New River Watch lights turned on
06/14/2016 – Roadwork busy across Augusta
006/09/2016 – Lane closures for Robinson Avenue construction
06/06/2016 – Lights changing on Calhoun Highway
06/01/2016 – Riverwatch near CSX Railroad to close for pipe repairs
05/22/2016 – Road projects scheduled around Augusta
05/16/2016 – 200 light fixtures requested by city
05/15/2016 – Officials say Augusta area’s many road projects will pay off
05/14/2016 – Jones Road Bridge set to reopen
05/10/2016 – Columbia County sees progress with road construction projects
05/03/2016 – Crosswalks coming to Gordon Highway
04/12/2016 – Projects designed to make your drive safer
05/02/2016 – Deans Bridge construction to resume>
04/18/2016 – Grovetown leaders say Robinson Avenue part of larger revitalization plan
04/13/2016 – Widening of road and should take 2 weeks
04/12/2016 – Projects designed to make your drive safer
04/07/2016 – Brooks project among several Ga. DOT contracts awarded
04/07/2016 – Construction of new Oconee River Bridge well underway
04/03/2016 – Big change for Berckmans Road
03/23/2016 – River Watch readying for shutdown
03/20/2016 – Tax program fuels Columbia County roadwork
03/17/2016 – Lane closures, construction to resume after Masters Week hiatus
03/17/2016 – Warren County TSPLOST project moved to later
03/10/2016 – Update: River Watch Parkway Construction coming to a close
03/03/2016 – Leadership Augusta class hears from state leaders
03/01/2016 – Masters traffic plans come with changes
02/24/2016 – TIA penny paves the way to progress in central Georgia
02/24/2016 – Update on city projects
02/23/2016 – Roadwork and TIA projects continue to cause traffic troubles
02/16/2016 – New Berckmans Road will soon open to traffic
02/14/2016 – Commissioners to consider bids for big projects
02/07/2016 – Grovetown projects under construction
02/01/2016 – Berckmans Road widening wins highway design award
01/10/2016 – Those road disruptions really are a good thing
01/09/2016 – Transportation forum shows that Columbus is in a good spot
01/08/2016 – Augusta area motorists can expect more road construction, DOT officials say
2015 Media Links
12/18/2015 – A well-paved path; spotlight on GDOT Deputy Commissioner Mike Dover
12/17/2015 – Construction on Wrightsboro Road officially complete (x3)
12/11/2015 – Mass Transit Magazine - GA: Transportation Sales Tax Hits Three-Year Milestone
12/06/2015 – Roadway improvements coming to Grovetown
12/04/2015 – TSPLOST redux
12/01/2015 – Major traffic shifts begin as contractors continue work
11/19/2015 – GDOT construction crews say speedy drivers on Riverwatch poses danger
11/12/2015 – Traffic headaches are actually a sign of progress
11/11/2015 – Louisville adding stop signs to slow traffic
11/06/2015 – Georgia DOT Commissioner addresses Columbia County Chamber
10/20/2015 – Officials say new traffic signal won’t cause congestion on Washington Road
10/16/2015 – River Watch construction set to begin Monday
10/14/2015 – Metra improvements could increase independence for those with disabilities
10/16/2015 – Riverwatch repaving and median project will begin soon
10/14/2015 – Historic bridges in Augusta set for improvements
10/13/2015 – Top DOT leaders visit, congratulate Columbus
10/13/2015 - Berckmans Road will have three lanes, safe pedestrian crossing over road
10/04/2015 - Local officials break ground for improvements to SGT Parkway
09/27/2015 – TIA funding supports transportation projects close to home
09/24/2015 – GDOT names new Transportation Act Administrator
09/23/2015 – Airport to get new hangars
09/22/2015 – Transportation Investment Act projects in the CSRA
09/22/2015 – Drivers get ready; major construction slated for Richmond and Columbia Counties
09/22/2015 – GDOT and Columbia County talk upcoming TIA road projects
09/22/2015 – GDOT meeting highlights TIA tax dollar program
09/22/2015 – Officials tout success of Transportation Investment Act funding
09/14/2015 - Traffic Patterns changing this week on Wrightsboro Road
09/12/2015 - Outside Atlanta, Georgia cities see connections as the way to leverage prosperity
09/10/2015 – METRA ready to put improvement plan in motion
09/08/2015 - UPDATE: Berckmans Rd. construction is on schedule
09/01/2015 - T-SPLOST funds equipment and projects for counties in the CSRA
08/25/2015 – GDOT: Utility delays will not push back Riverwatch expansion
08/23/2015 – Improvements coming to downtown Augusta
08/21/2015 - Winthrope Avenue T-SPLOST project moves forward
08/18/2015 - Local-state collaboration behind new Springhaven bridge project
08/18/2015 – Riverwatch to get new median
08/24/2015 - Improvements coming to Downtown Augusta
8/16/2015 - Berckmans Road construction on schedule officials say
08/13/2015 - Highway projects expected to begin in Jefferson and Glascock counties
08/6/2015 – T-SPLOST funds equipment and projects for counties in the CSRA
08/4/2015 – Georgia DOT and Appling County officials celebrate completion of Zoar Road upgrades and bridge replacements with ribbon cutting
08/3/2015 - TIA Projects Improving Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety in Columbus
07/16/2015 - New traffic lights coming to Augusta
07/7/2015 - Georgia DOT awards funding for three projects
07/7/2015 - GDOT Announced Major TIA Funding Awards
07/3/2015 - Changeable Message Signs now "live" to send important messages to drivers
07/1/2015 - Columbia County engineers use adaptive camera system to fight traffic congestion
06/9/2015 - Linear Park Represents Investment to Better Columbus
06/5/2015 - South Lumpkin Linear Park Groundbreaking
06/5/2015 - Officials Break Ground at Linear Park in Columbus
05/6/2015 – Transportation officials discuss budgets, break ground on Berckmans Road widening project
02/8/2015 – Altamaha River Bridge Work Starting
02/6/2015 – New bridge construction begins on Hwy. 1 in Appling, Toombs counties
01/9/2015 – Ground Broken on New Bridge
2014 Media Links
8/23/2014 – Two gaps in River Walk will finally be spanned
8/5/2014 – TIA Progress Report – First 18 Months
5/23/2014 – Depletion of federal highway funds stalls projects
4/21/2014 – Augusta announces $1.5 million restoration project on Butt Bridge centennial (Augusta Chronicle)
4/17/2014 - Augusta’s Butt Bridge (YouTube)
4/16/2014 – Jenkins County puts T-SPLOST to work
2/10/2014 - TSPLOST Paying off where it passed (WSB)
2/5/2014 - Riverwatch Parkway / Old Petersburg expansion now underway (WAGT)
2/5/2014 – Riverwatch Parkway Expansion Groundbreaking (WNCT)
2013 Media Links
Fall/Winter 2013 - Georgia Milepost, “TIA in the News” (Page 18)
Fall/Winter 2013 - Georgia Transportation Builder, “Meeting the TIA Challenge in Randolph County”
10/8/2013 – Georgia Municipal Association, “Projects Begin in Regions with Transportation Sales Tax”
10/8/2013 - State Transportation Board Chair Calls for Statewide Support of TIA
9/22/2013 – Augusta Chronicle, “Surveying the Road Ahead”
9/4/2013 - U.S. 27 Ground Breaking
Georgia Public Broadcasting
WTVY
8/8/2013 - TIA River Valley Region Citizen's Review Panel Meets
Public Notice
P1 220680 – Richmond County SR 4 Widening
PI 0008016 – SR 15 Sparta Bypass – PIOH Project Display
PI 0012577 - Buena Vista Road at I-185 Interchange (Muscogee County)
11.16.2017 – Public Information Open House for US 280 Widening Project
PI 0012578 Erosion, Sediment and Pollution Control Plan (Sumter and Crisp Counties)
