Commissioner Dean Kicklighter

Congratulations to all of the winners from yesterday’s elections.
In addition, and no matter whether you won your race or not, I’d like to give big thanks to all of you that had the courage to run for a seat because of your desire to help better our communities.

Sharing the following on R/R
Closings…

“There has been a change in the CSX work schedule. The team was suppose to work Monday- Thursday. They have changed and are working Tuesday-Friday/Saturday. Here is the new work schedule:


Priscilla D Thomas Way- closing on March 19th and March 20th from 7am to 7pm. CSX will rock this crossing in for overnight usage between 7pm to 7am. Robert Wellmaker has worked out to have Garden City PD protection both days from 7am to 7pm during closure hours.

Big Hill Rd- closing on March 21st and March 22nd from 7am to 7pm. CSX will rock this crossing in for overnight usage between 7pm to 7am. Robert Wellmaker has worked out with Norfolk Southern for the residents to use their ROW down Charlie Gay Dr out to Dean Forrest/SR307.

Bourne Ave- closing on March 21st at 5am; open on March 23rd by 5pm

Gulf Stream Rd- closing on March 26th at 5am; open March 28th by 5pm

Sav Water Treatment- closing March 26th at 7am; opening March 27th by 7pm

Pinder Point- this crossing already has barriers there, not sure if this is the city or county
EMD Blvd- Closing March 28th at 7am; opening March 30th at 7am

Thank you,

Angela D Nelis, RT (R)(CT)
Southern Commercial Development
Chief Operations Officer
Railroad Divisional Manager, Southeastern Division
Traffic Control- Design”

This is one of my proudest accomplishments because property taxes would have have not only increased, but they would have most likely gone through the roof in Chatham County and in every city in Chatham County without this agreement!

Major Announcement from
Dean Kicklighter
Chairman Pro-Tem
Chatham County Commission

Citizens of the 7th District,

After much thought and consideration about my future and the future of Chatham County, GA, I’ve determined that the upcoming four years could very well be the some of the most challenging times that we, the residents of the 7th District in West Chatham County will ever have to face.

We already have major problems when it comes to traffic congestion because of the unprecedented growth we’ve experienced but we are now facing a complete traffic disaster because of the growth that’s projected to occur within our area over the next few years.

The 7th District Commissioner will have to work with all of our state and federal representatives, and in addition, he or she will have to negotiate with the County Commission inorder to receive a substantial portion of the upcoming SPLOST revenues. The experience and ability to successfully do this will be essential in order to bring the money home to the 7th District so that we can make the necessary road improvements to not only the current traffic move, but to allow the projected traffic to move smoothly up and down our streets.

So after much consideration, I’ve determined that my experience, negotiating skills and fighters mentality is needed right now more than ever on this ever changing Chatham County Commission so I am proud to officially announce that I will be seeking reelection to be your Representative again as the 7th District Chatham County Commissioner.

We are about to face some major challenges so please send me back one more time because I have the experience and knowledge needed to solve the problems and I have the track record of success to back up these claims.

Thank you for allowing me to work for you and please vote for me so that I can continue working for you for the next four years.

Sincerely,
Dean Kicklighter
Chairman Pro-Tem
Chatham County Commission

Attention:
R/R Closings in
Chatham County

County staff shared an email they received with the commissioners this morning so im sharing the main content with you.

Basically it said that CSX came up with a tentative plan for the upcoming railroad crossing work in Chatham Co. Here is the current schedule:

Priscilla D Thomas Way- closing on March 18- and the sender is scheduling to have a conference call next week to discuss this one way in/out

Big Hill Rd- closing on March 20-the sender is scheduling to have a conference call next week to discuss this one way in/out

Bourne Ave- closing on March 20th at 5am; open on March 22nd by 5pm
Gulf Stream Rd- closing on March 25th at 5am; open March 27th by 5pm

I hope that you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!