{"id":22409,"date":"2021-10-13T20:32:49","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T00:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=22409"},"modified":"2021-10-24T19:14:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-24T23:14:15","slug":"videos-subdivision-way-out-of-bounds-approved-and-million-dollar-water-main-but-wells-road-stays-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2021\/10\/videos-subdivision-way-out-of-bounds-approved-and-million-dollar-water-main-but-wells-road-stays-open.html","title":{"rendered":"Videos: Subdivision way out of bounds approved, and million-dollar water main, but Wells Road stays open 2021-10-12"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\nThe good news:\r\n<a href=\"#Abandonment-of-a-portion-of-Salem-Church-Rd-CR-68-and-Wells-Road\">\r\nWells Road and Folsom Bridge Landing remain open<\/a>,\r\nafter the Commissioners unanimously denied the road closure.\r\nThanks to Commissioner Clay Griner for making the motion,\r\nsaying that the request met none of the criteria.\r\n<p>\r\nThe bad news:\r\n<a href=\"#REZ-2021-16\">\r\nby a 3:2 vote they approved the subdivision way too far north on Val Del Road<\/a>,\r\nfar outside the subdivision character area,\r\ndespite the Planning Commission, county staff, and three speakers against in the Public Hearing.\r\nGriner also made that motion.\r\nThe <a  href=\"#REZ-2021-16-Part-2\">\r\naudience was not happy<\/a>, especially at Commissioner Scottie Orenstein for voting for that motion.\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-size:80%;font-style:italic\">\r\n<a title=\"Subdivision too far north on Val Del approved, audience reaction, Wells Road stays open, un-needed $million water main approved\" name=\"M:Subdivision-too-far-north-on-Val-Del-approved-audience-reaction-Wells-Road-stays-open-unneeded-million-water-main-approved\" href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/govt\/loco\/2021-10-12--lcc-videos\/many.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=0 src=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/govt\/loco\/2021-10-12--lcc-videos\/many.jpg\"  alt=\"[Subdivision too far north on Val Del approved, audience reaction, Wells Road stays open, un-needed $million water main approved]\"><\/a>\r\n<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/govt\/loco\/2021-10-12--lcc-videos\/many.html\">Subdivision too far north on Val Del approved, audience reaction, Wells Road stays open, un-needed $million water main approved<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nThe Commissioners also approved without comment\r\n<a href=\"#ARP-Funding-Application-for-Utilities-Repairs-and-Expansion\">\r\nthe $1 million unnecessary water main<\/a>\r\nas part of the $5 million utilities package.\r\n<p>\r\nThey approved everything else unanimously.\r\n<p>\r\nBelow are LAKE videos of each agenda item with some notes,\r\nfollowed by a LAKE video playlist.\r\nSee also <a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2021\/10\/sewer-improvements-water-for-subdivision-sprawl-library-lcc-2021-10-11.html\">the agenda and board packet<\/a>\r\nand\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2021\/10\/videos-subdivisions-wells-road-abandonment-water-main-library-lcc-2021-10-11.html\">the LAKE videos of the previous morning&#8217;s Work Session<\/a>.\r\n<\/p><!--more-->\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Order-2-Invocation-3-Pledge\" href=\"#Order-2-Invocation-3-Pledge\">\r\n1. Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 1. Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7feOpwV98lQ\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"1. Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/7feOpwV98lQ\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7feOpwV98lQ\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Leadership-Lowndes\" href=\"#Leadership-Lowndes\">\r\nLeadership Lowndes<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: Leadership Lowndes\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Wo9GW70UzMI\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"Leadership Lowndes\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Wo9GW70UzMI\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Wo9GW70UzMI\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nThe Chairman recognized Leadership Lowndes 2021, and said it was the longest class ever.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"MInutes-for-Approval\" href=\"#MInutes-for-Approval\">\r\n4. MInutes for Approval<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 4. MInutes for Approval\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lXpOGdc_eXA\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"4. MInutes for Approval\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/lXpOGdc_eXA\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lXpOGdc_eXA\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2021-15\" href=\"#REZ-2021-15\">\r\n5.a. REZ-2021-15 Beaver Run Subdivision, Bemiss Knights Academy Rd.<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 5.a. REZ-2021-15 Beaver Run Subdivision, Bemiss Knights Academy Rd.\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5163EbjuDew\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"5.a. REZ-2021-15 Beaver Run Subdivision, Bemiss Knights Academy Rd.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/5163EbjuDew\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5163EbjuDew\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2021-16\" href=\"#REZ-2021-16\">\r\n5.b. REZ-2021-16 G W Farms, 5999 Val Del Road,<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 5.b. REZ-2021-16 G W Farms, 5999 Val Del Road,\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RGGBrSU9pRM\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"5.b. REZ-2021-16 G W Farms, 5999 Val Del Road,\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/RGGBrSU9pRM\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RGGBrSU9pRM\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nCounty Planner JD Dillard reminded everyone that the Planning Commission had recommended denial by 7:2,\r\nand county staff also recommended denial.\r\nThree speakers against in the Public Hearing asked for denial.\r\nTwo people spoke for, and the Chairman gave one of them an extra thirty seconds.\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner DeMarcus Marshall wanted an answer from the audience as to whether anyone else had made an offer on the property.\r\nThe Chairman refused to let them answer.\r\nBut see below when Commissioner Griner wanted an answer from the audience.\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Mark Wisenbaker said:\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p>\r\nThe right thing to do is to follow the Planning Commission&#8217;s lead\r\nand deny this request.\r\nWe have spent hours and money on a ULDC document\r\nand on the Comprehensive Plan\r\nand that&#8217;s what we need to do is follow that lead.\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>\r\nChairman Bill Slaughter asked, &ldquo;So are you putting that in the form of a motion?&rdquo;\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Wisenbaker replied, &ldquo;I make that motion.&rdquo;\r\n<p>\r\nThe Chairman said, &ldquo;So we have a motion to deny.\r\nDo we have a second?\r\nMotion dies for lack of a second.\r\nI&#8217;ll entertain a motion.&rdquo;\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Clay Griner said, &ldquo;Mr. Chairman I move we approve the rezoning from R-A to R-1.&rdquo;\r\n<p>\r\nAudience: &ldquo;No!&rdquo;\r\n<p>\r\nChairman: &ldquo;Order! OK, we have a motion to approve from R-A to R-1.&rdquo;\r\n<p>\r\nGriner: &ldquo;With the condition of 20-foot between the road, Val Del Road, and the first property owners.&rdquo;\r\n<p>\r\nSpokesman (in the audience) for the applicant: &ldquo;We agree to that.&rdquo;\r\n<p>\r\nChairman: &ldquo;OK. Do we have a motion? Do we have a second?&rdquo;\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Scottie Orenstein: &ldquo;Second.&rdquo;\r\n<p>\r\nChairman: &ldquo;We have a motion and a second. I call the vote.\r\nWe&#8217;ll go by show of hand. All in favor signify by raising your right hand.&rdquo;\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioners Griner, Orenstein, and Demarcus Marshall raised their hands aye.\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioners Joyce Evans and Mark Wisenbaker raised their hands for nay.\r\n<p>\r\nChairman: &ldquo;3-2. So the motion carries.&rdquo;\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2021-16-Part-2\" href=\"#REZ-2021-16-Part-2\">\r\nAudience reaction to 5.b. REZ-2021-16 G W Farms, 5999 Val Del Road<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: Audience reaction to 5.b. REZ-2021-16 G W Farms, 5999 Val Del Road\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1mFq7wbWzT0\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"Audience reaction to 5.b. REZ-2021-16 G W Farms, 5999 Val Del Road\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/1mFq7wbWzT0\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1mFq7wbWzT0\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2021-17\" href=\"#REZ-2021-17\">\r\n5.c. REZ-2021-17 Jeffrey Atkison, 4365 Williams Rd.<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 5.c. REZ-2021-17 Jeffrey Atkison, 4365 Williams Rd.\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qXt_zXduD8c\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"5.c. REZ-2021-17 Jeffrey Atkison, 4365 Williams Rd.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/qXt_zXduD8c\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qXt_zXduD8c\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2021-18\" href=\"#REZ-2021-18\">\r\n5.d. REZ-2021-18 The Villages, Bemiss Rd.<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 5.d. REZ-2021-18 The Villages, Bemiss Rd.\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-1GyBmbAyxQ\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"5.d. REZ-2021-18 The Villages, Bemiss Rd.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/-1GyBmbAyxQ\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-1GyBmbAyxQ\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2021-19\" href=\"#REZ-2021-19\">\r\n5.e. REZ-2021-19 LCBOC on Behalf of Frank Wetherington Living Trust<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 5.e. REZ-2021-19 LCBOC on Behalf of Frank Wetherington Living Trust\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3kYVCKnMCGc\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"5.e. REZ-2021-19 LCBOC on Behalf of Frank Wetherington Living Trust\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/3kYVCKnMCGc\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3kYVCKnMCGc\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2021-20\" href=\"#REZ-2021-20\">\r\n5.f. REZ-2021-20 LCBOC for Harold and Gina Warr, 4154 Val Del Road<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 5.f. REZ-2021-20 LCBOC for Harold and Gina Warr, 4154 Val Del Road\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yDBRmpWy-j0\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"5.f. REZ-2021-20 LCBOC for Harold and Gina Warr, 4154 Val Del Road\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/yDBRmpWy-j0\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yDBRmpWy-j0\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"REZ-2021-21\" href=\"#REZ-2021-21\">\r\n5.g. REZ-2021-21 LCBOC on Behalf of Val Del Estates, Val Del Road,<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 5.g. REZ-2021-21 LCBOC on Behalf of Val Del Estates, Val Del Road,\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bGxT8DsnzEM\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"5.g. REZ-2021-21 LCBOC on Behalf of Val Del Estates, Val Del Road,\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/bGxT8DsnzEM\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bGxT8DsnzEM\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Abandonment-of-a-portion-of-Salem-Church-Rd-CR-68-and-Wells-Road\" href=\"#Abandonment-of-a-portion-of-Salem-Church-Rd-CR-68-and-Wells-Road\">\r\n6.a. Abandonment of a portion of Salem Church Rd (CR #68) and Wells Road<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 6.a. Abandonment of a portion of Salem Church Rd (CR #68) and Wells Road\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pjbg4qOr6jI\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"6.a. Abandonment of a portion of Salem Church Rd (CR #68) and Wells Road\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/pjbg4qOr6jI\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pjbg4qOr6jI\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nThe letter petition to close the road that was missing from the board packet\r\nwas received later after another inquiry.\r\nIt is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/govt\/loco\/2021-10-11--lcc-packet\/Portion-of-Salem-Church-Road-and-a-Portion-of-Wells-Road-Abandonment-Request.pdf\">\r\non the LAKE website now<\/a>.\r\n<p>\r\nBefore the meeting started, I handed\r\nCounty Engineering Services Director Chad McLeod\r\na paper copy of\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wwals.net\/2021\/10\/12\/dont-close-folsom-bridge-landing-little-river-wells-road-wwals-to-lowndes-county-ga-2021-10-12\/\">the letter I sent them about Wells Road<\/a>.\r\nUnlike the previous morning, at this meeting he mentioned \r\n&#8220;the Little River boat ramp&#8221; and the Mary Turner Lynching Site memorial,\r\nand said staff recommendation was that if the road was to be closed\r\nit should remain open to the edge of the state highway right of way\r\nso those features would be accessible.\r\n<p>\r\nCommissioner Clay Griner moved to deny,\r\nsaying that the request met none of the criteria.\r\nAll voted in favor, so the road stays open.\r\n<p>\r\nSee also\r\n<a href=\"#CWTBH-Gretchen-Quarterman-thanks-trash-pickup-amp-not-closing-Wells-Rd\">\r\n9. CWTBH Gretchen Quarterman thanks: trash pickup &amp; not closing Wells Rd<\/a>\r\nand\r\n<a href=\"#CWTBH-John-S-Quarterman-land-purchase\">\r\n9. CWTBH John S. Quarterman: land purchase, Jan. 29 paddle, Wells Rd.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"ARP-Funding-Application-for-Utilities-Repairs-and-Expansion\" href=\"#ARP-Funding-Application-for-Utilities-Repairs-and-Expansion\">\r\n6.b. ARP Funding Application for Utilities Repairs and Expansion<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 6.b. ARP Funding Application for Utilities Repairs and Expansion\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eWGmLEh_6F8\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"6.b. ARP Funding Application for Utilities Repairs and Expansion\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/eWGmLEh_6F8\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eWGmLEh_6F8\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Improvements-to-the-Historic-Carnegie-Library-Museum\" href=\"#Improvements-to-the-Historic-Carnegie-Library-Museum\">\r\n7.a. Improvements to the Historic Carnegie Library Museum<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 7.a. Improvements to the Historic Carnegie Library Museum\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vE9vNRcH6aU\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"7.a. Improvements to the Historic Carnegie Library Museum\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/vE9vNRcH6aU\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vE9vNRcH6aU\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Reports\" href=\"#Reports\">\r\n8. Reports \u2013 County Manager<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 8. Reports \u2013 County Manager\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/CIQUmZRSkno\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"8. Reports \u2013 County Manager\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/CIQUmZRSkno\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/CIQUmZRSkno\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"CWTBH-Sandra-Jones-wants-no-tax-for-65-or-over\" href=\"#CWTBH-Sandra-Jones-wants-no-tax-for-65-or-over\">\r\n9. CWTBH Sandra Jones wants no tax for 65 or over<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 9. CWTBH Sandra Jones wants no tax for 65 or over\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jhiPxNhwRn0\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"9. CWTBH Sandra Jones wants no tax for 65 or over\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/jhiPxNhwRn0\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jhiPxNhwRn0\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"CWTBH-Gretchen-Quarterman-thanks-trash-pickup-amp-not-closing-Wells-Rd\" href=\"#CWTBH-Gretchen-Quarterman-thanks-trash-pickup-amp-not-closing-Wells-Rd\">\r\n9. CWTBH Gretchen Quarterman thanks: trash pickup &amp; not closing Wells Rd<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 9. CWTBH Gretchen Quarterman thanks: trash pickup &amp; not closing Wells Rd\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WcPSqO25JDc\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"9. CWTBH Gretchen Quarterman thanks: trash pickup &amp; not closing Wells Rd\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/WcPSqO25JDc\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WcPSqO25JDc\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"CWTBH-John-S-Quarterman-land-purchase\" href=\"#CWTBH-John-S-Quarterman-land-purchase\">\r\n9. CWTBH John S. Quarterman: land purchase, Jan. 29 paddle, Wells Rd.<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 9. CWTBH John S. Quarterman: land purchase, Jan. 29 paddle, Wells Rd.\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HWv1QaKIJmk\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"9. CWTBH John S. Quarterman: land purchase, Jan. 29 paddle, Wells Rd.\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/HWv1QaKIJmk\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HWv1QaKIJmk\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nHere&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/wwals.net\/2021\/10\/12\/dont-close-folsom-bridge-landing-little-river-wells-road-wwals-to-lowndes-county-ga-2021-10-12\/\">the letter I sent them about Wells Road<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Adjournment\" href=\"#Adjournment\">\r\n10. Adjournment<\/a>\r\n<br>\r\n<a title=\"video: 10. Adjournment\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pmXjZhlTFXM\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" alt=\"10. Adjournment\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/pmXjZhlTFXM\/hqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/pmXjZhlTFXM\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\nHere&#8217;s\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiEV7adKzUKqvtAh1xuVodAz\">\r\na LAKE video playlist:<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-size:80%\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLshUv86fYkiEV7adKzUKqvtAh1xuVodAz\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<br>\r\nVideos: Subdivision way out of bounds approved, and million-dollar water main, but Wells Road stays open\r\n<br>\r\nValdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia.\r\n<br>\r\nVideos by Gretchen Quarterman for Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange (LAKE).\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n -jsq\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-style:italic\">Investigative reporting costs money, for open records requests, copying, web hosting, gasoline, and cameras, and with sufficient funds we can pay students to do further research.  You can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/donate\">donate to LAKE today<\/a>!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The good news: Wells Road and Folsom Bridge Landing remain open, after the Commissioners unanimously denied the road closure. Thanks to Commissioner Clay Griner for making the motion, saying that the request met none of the criteria. 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