Minutes of State highway commission of Georgia, April 21, 1943-January 6, 1947 .

MINUTES
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OF
GEORGIA
APRIL 21. 1943 - JANUARY 6. 1947

SIMS GARRETT, JR.
Vice Chairman
WYCK KNOX MAURICE W. TIFT
1. J. BOUHAN

STEVE C. TATE Chairman
MEMBERS
1. Roy ROBINSON 1. J. MILA~i
HUGH BURGESS

LONNIE A. POPE Secretary
Mils. FIlANK DENNIS PENN SELMAN
J. KNOX GHOLSTON

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Standing L to R-Hugh Burgess, Frank A. Dennis, Ryburn G. Clay, Wyck Knox, Governor Ellis Arnall, Tom Wisdom. J. Knox Gholston, G. T. McDonald.

STEVE C. TATE Chairman
9th Congressional District, Tate, Georgia

SIMS GARRETT, JR. Vice Chairman
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LONNIE A. POPE Secretary
8th Congressional District, Douglas, Georgia

MAURICE W. TIFT
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State at Large Albany, Georgia

L. ROY ROBINSON
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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
APRIL 21, 1943
After being sworn in, the new State Highway Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, April 21, 1943, in the Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia.
Those present were: Steve C. Tate, Chairman (9th District) ; Sims Garrett, Vice-Chairman (3rd District); L. Roy Robinson, Member (2nd District); J. J. Milam, Member (4th District); Hugh Burgess, Member (5th District) ; John J. Bouhan, Member (1st District) ; Frank A. Dennis, Member (6th District) ; Knox Gholston, Member (lOth District); Wyck Knox, Member (At Large) ; M. W. Tift, Member (At Large) ; Lonnie A. Pope, Secretary (8th District) ; Ellis Arnall, Governor of Georgia; Ryburn G. Clay, Director; G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer; Tom Wisdom, Treasurer; J. M. C. Townsend, Assistant Attorney General. Hon. Penn Selman, Member (7th District) was absent on account of illness.
INTRODUCTIONS BY GOVERNOR Each Member of the Commission and the new Executive Officers of the Highway Department were introduced by the Governor, who paid high tribute to the entire staff, expressing full confidence that each and every member was fully cognizant of his individual responsibilities to all sections of the State of Georgia.
BOND OF DIRECTOR AND TREASURER Director Clay brought to the attention of the Commission the fact that all Members of the Commission and all employees of the State Highway Department were placed under blanket bond and that the Act passed by the Legislature ana approved on the 17th day of March, 1943, provided that the State Highway Commission set a proper bond for the Director and Treasurer. After full discussion, motion was made by Hon. M. W. Tift and seconded by Hon. J. J. Milam, that the Director and Treasurer of the Highway Department be placed under $100,000 bond each. The motion was unanimously carried and the Commission instructed the Director to place this bond with a reputable Bonding House, subject to the approval of the Attorney General.
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NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COMMISSION
It was suggested by Director Clay that, due to repairs being made in the Board Room at present, and it was further suggested by Hon. John J. Bouhan that, inasmuch as the County Commissioners Association was meeting in Atlanta on May 12, the regular meeting scheduled for the first Monday in May (May 3, 1943) be adjourned until May 12, or a subsequent date, at which time the Board Room would be made in readiness for all future meetings. Motion by Member Bouhan to this effect was made, seconded by Member Knox, and was unanimously carried.
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Director Clay made a brief statement to the Commission as to the financial status of the Highway Department and advised the Commission that funds of sufficient amount were in hand to pay all outstanding obligations.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion, the Commission adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
MAY 12, 1943
The regular May meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular May meeting; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present; IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS PRESENT that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 5th day of May, 1943.
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Member
Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and
WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof:
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 12th day of May, 1943.
This the 5th day of May, 1943.
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The State Highway Commission of Georgia held its called meeting on May 12, 1946, beginning at ten o'clock A. M. in the Board Room of the State Highway Building at 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, all members of the Commission being present except Hon. Hugh Burgess, Member from the Fifth Congressional District, who was absent because of other pressing business engagements. Also present was Hon. Ryburn G. Clay, State Highway Director, J. M. C. Townsend, Assistant Attorney General assigned to the State Highway Department, Tom Wisdom, State Highway Department Treasurer, and G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer.
The minutes of the meeting of April 21 were read and approved.
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Hon. Steve C. Tate, Chairman, State Highway Commission, having requested Hon. Ryburn G. Clay, State Highway Director, for a financial report of the State Highway Department, it being the duty of said Director under the provisions of the law to report said financial status, Hon. Ryburn G. Clay in response thereto supplied each member with a balance sheet reflecting the fund position as of March 31, 1943.
Mr. Clay assumed the responsibility for the activities of the State Highway Department on January 12, 1943, as Executive Officer in Charge of the State Highway Department, and stated to us that at that time there were approximately $28.000,000 of outstanding contracts, a majority of which were inactive; that by suspension of work by the State Highway Department and the War Production Board this outstanding obligation was reduced to approximately $14,000,000 in contracts, all of which were active, the total cost to the State Highway Department of which will amount to not more than $3,000,000; that at the time he assumed this responsibility there was a deficit of approximately $9,000,000. The balance sheet furnished the members of the Commission discloses that as of March 31, 1943, there is now a net surplus of $1,015,232.89 after reserving sufficient funds on hand with which to pay all outstanding obligations.
Mr. Clay pointed out to the Commissioners that when he became connected with the State Highway Department there was carried on the books the item of road machinery and
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equipment in the sum of $2,609,155.55, but the books failed to disclose of what particular items this road machinery and equipment consisted. No inventory had been made and the foregoing figure was arrived at by the machinery purchased for the State Highway Department and depreciation figured at the rate of 20% for the first year and 10'l thereafter. An actual inventory of the machinery disclosed that the State Highway Department only had $1,541,164.05 worth of machinery. This constituted a loss of $1,067,991.50.
After this information had been given the State Highway Commission, Hon. Maurice Tift, Member at Large, made a motion that the State Highway Commission express its appreciation to Mr. Clay for the best business management during the past three months the State Highway Department has had in its existence. This motion was seconded by Hon. Wyck Knox, Member at Large, and unanimously adopted.
TAKING OVER OF ROADS IN CAMP STEWART AREA PENDING LITIGATION IN U. S. DISTRICT COURT IN SAVANNAH-BRYAN, LIBERTY, EVANS AND TATTNALL COUNTIES
Hon. J. M. C. Townsend, Assistant Attorney General assigned to the State Highway Department, explained to the Commission the status of pending litigation in U. S. District Court for the Southern Division of Georgia at Savannah growing out of the taking by the Federal Government of approximately ninety-five (95) miles of the roads of the State Highway Department in the Camp Stewart area in Bryan, Liberty, Evans and Tattnall Counties. It was pointed out to us that under the law our measure of recovery is based on the cost of substitute roads for those taken. These substitute roads must necessarily be put in the State Highway System for ultimate construction by the Commission in conjunction with the Director. Mr. Townsend and Mr. McDonald will have prepared a resolution for appropriat2 action for this Commission by the time of the next meeting.
CIVIL CASE NUMBER 1105 FOSTER HALL vs. THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
The following resolutions regarding the matter of reinstatement of Civil Case No. 1105, Foster Hall vs. The State Highway Department, and Civil Case No. 1106, Mrs. John Gibson vs. The
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State Highway Department, as prepared and presented by J. M. C. Townsend, were unanimously adopted:
"A RESOLUTION BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION: "WHEREAS, on the 8th day of May, 1943, the Governor of Georgia issued the following Executive Order:
"'WHEREAS, on August 8, 1941, a cause was filed in the Superior Court of Macon County, Georgia, styled Foster Hall vs. The State Highway Department of Georgia, being No. 1105, and
"'WHEREAS, under Section 12 of Senate Bill No. 116, approved March 17, 1943, it is provided:
"'All pending actions and causes against the State Highway Department or the State Highway Board of Georgia shall abate and stand abated unless reinstated and allowed to proceed by Executive Order of the Governor, agreed to by the State Highway Commission, in which event the State Highway Department shall be the necessary party defendant thereto. The State Highway Commission nor the State Highway Department shall be liable to suit for alleged causes of action originating prior to the passage and approval of this Act and no action shall be maintained therefor or thereon, except upon Executive Order of the Governor and the approval thereof by the State Highway Commission. Nothing in this Bill shall prevent suit against the State Highway Department or preclude liability against the same as a result of an accident at or on a bridge in this State'; therefore it is
"ORDERED: That Civil Case Number 1105, Foster Hall vs. The State Highway Department in Macon Superior Court, be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed upon the approval of this Executive Order by the State Highway Commission.
"This 8th day of May, 1943.
Ellis Arnall, Governor
"BY THE GOVERNOR M. E. Thompson, Secretary, Executive Department"
and WHEREAS, this action cannot proceed according to law
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except upon the Executive Order of the Governor and approval thereof by the State Highway Commission, and WHEREAS, the Governor has by his Executive Order hereinbefore set out reinstated said cause, subject to the approval of this body: NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Civil Case No. 1105, Foster Hall vs. The State Highway Department in Macon Superior Court, be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed.
This 12th day of May, 1943.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
CIVIL CASE NUMBER 1106 MRS. JOHN GIBSON vs. STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
"A RESOLUTION BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION:
"WHEREAS, on the 24th day of April, 1943, the Governor of Georgia issued the following Executive Order: "'WHEREAS, on August 7, 1941, a cause of action was filed in the Superior Court of Macon County, Georgia, styled Mrs. John Gibson vs. The State Highway Department of Georgia, being No. 1106,and " 'WHEREAS, under Section 12 of Senate Bill No. 116, approved March 17, 1943, it is provided:
"'All pending actions and causes against the State Highway Department or The State Highway Board of Georgia shall abate and stand abated unless reinstated and allowed to proceed by Executive Order of the Governor, agreed to by the State Highway Commission, in which event the State Highway Department shall be the necessary party defendant thereto. The State Highway Commission nor the State Highway Department shall be liable to suit for alleged causes of action
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originating prior to the passage and approval of this Act and no action shall be maintained therefor or thereon, except upon Executive Order of the Governor and the approval thereof by the State Highway Commission. Nothing in this Bill shall prevent suit against the State Highway Department or preclude liability against the same as a result of an accident at or on a bridge in this State'; therefore it is "ORDERED: That Civil Case No. 1106, Mrs. John Gibson vs. The State Highway Department in Macon Superior Court, be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed upon the approval of this Executive Order by the State Highway Commission. "This 24th day of April, 1943.
Ellis Arnall, Governor BY THE GOVERNOR: M. E. Thompson, Secretary, Executive Department" and WHEREAS, this action cannot proceed according to law except upon the Executive Order of the Governor and approval thereof by the State Highway Commission, and WHEREAS, the Governor has by his Executive Order hereinbefore set out reinstated said cause, subject to the approval of this body: NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Civil Case No. 1106, Mrs. John Gibson vs. The State Highway Department, in Macon Superior Court, be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed.
This 12th day of May, 1943.
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Secretary
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PAYMENT, EXCLUSIVELY BY STATE FUNDS, SALARIES OF STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR, TREASURER, STATE
HIGHWAY ENGINEER, AND MEMBERS OF THE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
After discussion by Chairman Tate to the effect that the members of the Commission, the Director, the Treasurer, and the State Highway Engineer desired to be paid exclusively by State Funds in order that they may be insured against the provisions of the Hatch Act since the Federal Government through the Public Roads Administration and the Department of War supply funds for highway construction in this State.
On motion of Hon. J. J. Bouhan, Member from the First Congressional District, seconded by Hon. Maurice Tift, Member at Large, to this effect, same was carried unanimously, and the proper authorities are hereby instructed to see that these officers are paid out of State funds exclusively.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion, the Commission adjourned. Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED: Chairman

Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JUNE 14, 1943
The regular June meeting of the State Highway Commission was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular June meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 7th day of June, 1943.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 14th day of June, 1943.
This the 7th day of June, 1943.
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The regular June meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which was adjourned from the date fixed by law until June 14, was held on that date beginning at 11 :00 A. M., C. W. T., in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, all members being present except Han. Wyck Knox, Member at Large, absent because of other pressing business. Also present were Han. Ryburn G. Clay, State Highway Director, J. 1YI. C. Townsend, Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Highway Department, Tom Wisdom, State Highway Treasurer, G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer, and Han. David S. Atkinson, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, assisting counsel for the State Highway Department in the case of the U. S. Government vs. State Highway Department because of action growing out of the taking of the State Highway Department roads located within the area of Camp Stewart in Bryan, Liberty, Long, Tattnall and Evans Counties.
MINUTES APPROVED
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
The Director discussed, in detail, the financial status of the State Highway Department.
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION REQUESTS DIRECTOR TO FURNISH INFORMATION REGARDING STATE MILEAGE
Han. Knox Gholston, Member of the State Highway Commission from the 10th Congressional District, made a motion, seconded by Han. Frank Dennis, Member from the 6th Congressional District, as follows: "... that the State Highway Director secure information and have available for the Commission at its next meeting, if possible, and if not, as early as possible, as follows:
(a) The amount of mileage on the entire State Highway System of the State of Georgia.
(b) This mileage broken down so as to show the paved roads, and the type of pavement, and the roads that are not paved on the System.
(c) The amount of the State Highway Mileage in each
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county of the State, with this mileage broken down so as to show the paved roads and the type of pavement thereof, and to show the unpaved State roads located in each county. (d) The mileage of the roads of each county of the State not on the system. (e) The original cost of the construction of roads, including pavement, that are on the system, broken down as to counties. (f) The present value of the roads of the State, broken down as to countie!, by estimation of the Engineering Department. (g) Traffic counts on each of the roads on the State System, whether paved or not, available as taken in each of the counties during the past five years. (h) The population of the counties, from 1940 census.
. and further moves that when this information is obtained, a copy thereof be furnished each member of the Commission."
After discussion, on motion of Han. J. J. Bouhan, Member from the 1st Congressional District, seconded by Han. Maurice Tift, Member at Large, that each of the sub-paragraphs of said motion be stated separately, and said motion having prevailed, said sub-paragraphs were put separately with the following result:
Sub-paragraphs A, B, C, D, G and H prevailed. Sub-paragraphs E and F were lost.
The State Highway Director having, upon the advice of counsel representing the State Highway Department in the case of the U. S. Government vs. State Highway Department, because of action in which the State Highway Department seeks to recover for the taking of roads by the Federal Government in the Camp Stewart area, ordered the placing of the roads hereinafter described on the State Highway System, on motion of Han. J. J. Bouhan, Member from the 1st Congressional District, seconded by Han. Maurice Tift, Member at Large, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by the Commission:
"WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia, that the State Highway Director has entered an order placing on the State Highway System of State-aid roads, the roads and/or descriptions of locations of roads, as follows:
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A road from Lanier, a village on State Route No. 30, approximately 5 miles East of Pembroke, the County

Seat of Bryan County, to what is known as the Bambo

Farm on State Route No. 25, in Chatham County, consisting of approximately 20 miles; a road from Mc-

Intosh, a village on State Route No. 38, 5 miles East

of Hinesville, the County Seat of Liberty County, to Ways Station or Richmond Hill, a village on State Route 25 in Bryan County, consisting of approximately 15

miles; and a road commencing at a point in Evans

County, approximately 1 mile West of the Bryan-Evans

County line, on State Route No. 30, in a Southwesterly direction to a point on State Route No. 73, in Tattnall

County, approximately 1 mile South of the Evans-

Tattnall County line, consisting of approximately 11

miles, and

"WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the

State Highway Commission and the Director, it is necessary

in order to put roads on the State Highway System for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve the order of the Director placing such roads on the State Highway System.

"NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the State Highway Commission that the order of the Director placing the roads

and/or descriptions of locations of roads as set forth herein,

on the State Highway System of State-aid roads, be and the

same is hereby approved by the State Highway Commission.

"This 14th day of June, 1943.

"Lonnie Pope, Secretary

Steve C. Tate, Chairman."

The following order of the State Highway Director is also

made a part hereof:

"ORDER
"It having been made to appear to me as State Highway Director of the State Highway Department of the State of Georgia, that heretofore on or about the 27th day of August, 1940, the United States of America determined the necessity for closing highways No. 67, consisting of approximately 23 miles, from Hinesville to Pembroke; No. 144, consisting of approximately 53 miles, from Glennville to Ways Station, or Richmond Hill; No. 63, consisting of

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approximately 14 miles from Ways Station, or Richmond Hill, to Pembroke; and No. 129, consisting of approximately 25 miles from Taylors Creek to Claxton; and
"It having been further made to appear that the State Highway Board of Georgia did, on the 27th day of August, 1940, pass a resolution pursuant to a request of the United States Government made in furtherance of its military national defense program, and in connection with its acquisition of a large tract of land in Bryan, Liberty, Long, Evans and Tattnall Counties, known as the Camp Stewart area, pass a resolution agreeing to close said highways upon receipt of notice to do so from the proper Federal Authorities, said resolution reserving in the State Highway Department of Georgia the right to be eligible for reimbursement, as a property owner in said area, for the value of all property which may be turned over to the Federal Government; and
"It having been further made to appear that on March 21, 1941, notice was received from John P. Smith, Brigadier General, United States Army, directing that said roads be closed in accordance with the provisions of said resolution; and
"It having been further made to appear that on the 27th day of May, 1943, the United States of America brought an action seeking to condemn said roads and acquire title thereto in the District Court of the United States at Savannah, and based thereon judgment on declaration of taking was entered as of June 1, 1943; and
"It having been further made to appear that the taking and closing of said roads in said area leaves the surrounding territory inadequately provided with highways and brings about the necessity for the construction of substitute roads to those so taken and closed; and
"It having been further made to appear that the following locations for roads are necessary as substitute roads for those so taken and closed by the United States Government:
A road from the City of Glennville, in Tattnall County, to the City of Hinesville, the County Seat of Liberty County, consisting of approximately 23 miles; a road from Lanier, a village on State Route No. 30, approxi-
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mately 5 miles East of Pembroke, the County Seat of Bryan County, to what is known as the Bambo Farm on State Route No. 25, in Chatham County, consisting of approximately 20 miles; a road from McIntosh, a village on State Route No. 38, 5 miles East of Hinesville, the County Seat of Liberty County, to Ways Station or Richmond Hill, a village on State Route 25 in Bryan County, consisting of approximately 15 miles; and a road commencing at a point in Evans County, approximately 1 mile West of the Bryan-Evans County line, on State Route No. 30, in a Southwesterly direction, to a point on State Route No. 73, in Tattnall County, approximately 1 mile South of the EvansTattnall County line, consisting of approximately 11 miles; and
"It having been further made to appear that the location described herein as the road from the City of Glennville, in Tattnall County, to the City of Hinesville, the County Seat of Liberty County, consisting of approximately 23 miles, is already a part of the State Highway System, but is wholly inadequate for the necessary traffic on said road as a substitute road for the roads taken and closed by the United States Government as aforesaid:
"NOW, THEREFORE, It is considered, ordered and determined by me as State Highway Director, that said described locations for roads be and they are hereby determined to be necessary substitute roads for those so taken and closed by the United States Government, as aforesaid.
"It is further considered, ordered and determined that the descriptions of the locations for roads set forth herein but not already on the State Highway System be and said descriptions of the locations for said roads are hereby made a part of the State Highway System of the State of Georgia.
"It is further ordered that the United States Government be and it is hereby called upon to construct said roads
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or to pay the State Highway Department of the State of Georgia the necessary funds with which to construct the same as substitute roads for those so taken and closed by the United States Government.
"This 14th day of June, 1943.
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State Highway Director, State Highway Department of Georgia."
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the same, on proper motion, was adjourned.

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Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JULY 12, 1943
The regular July meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular July meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be-present; IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 5th day of July, 1943.
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Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 12th day of July, 1946.
This 5th day of July, 1943.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until July 12, 1943, was held on said date beginning at eleven o'clock A. M., C.W.T., in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, all members being present except Honorable Steve Tate, Chairman, absent because of other pressing business. Also present were Honorable Ryburn G. Clay, Director, State Highway Department, G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer, and Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, State Highway Department.
MINUTES APPROVED
The minutes of the last meeting were read and amended as follows:
A RESOLUTION
BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION:
WHEREAS, on the 14th day of June, 1943, the Governor of Georgia issued the following Executive Order:
"WHEREAS: On November 30,1942, a cause of action was filed in the Superior Court of Franklin County, Georgia, styled, John Gibson vs. The State Highway Department of Georgia, being filed to the January Term, 1943, of Franklin Superior Court; and "WHEREAS: Under Section 12 of Senate Bill No. 116, approved March 17, 1943, it is provided:
"'All pending actions and causes against the State Highway Department or the State Highway Board of Georgia shall abate and stand abated unless reinstated and allowed to proceed by Executive Order of the Governor, agreed to by the State Highway Commission, in which event the State Highway Department shall be the necessary party defendant thereto. The State Highway Commission nor the State Highway Department shall be liable to suit for alleged causes of action originating prior to the passage and approval of this Act and no action shall be maintained therefor or thereon, except upon Executive Order of the Governor and the approval thereof by the State High-
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way Commission. Nothing in this Bill shall prevent suit against The State Highway Department or preclude liability against the same as a result of an accident at or on a bridge in this State'; therefore it is "ORDERED: that the case of John Gibson vs. The State Highway Department in Franklin Superior Court, be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed upon the approval of this Executive Order by the State Highway Commission, provided, however, that the State Highway Department may avail itself to all the defenses which it has prior to the passage of this Executive Order. "This 14th day of June, 1943. "BY THE GOVERNOR: Ellis Arnall, Governor M. E. Thompson, Secretary,'Executive Department" and WHEREAS, this action cannot proceed according to law except upon the Executive Order of the Governor and approval thereof by the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the Governor has by his Executive Order hereinbefore set out reinstated said cause, subject to the approval of this body: NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the case of John Gibson vs. The State Highway Department, in Franklin Superior Court, be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed. This 14th day of June, 1943.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Director presented copies of the financial statement to all members of the Commission, and same was discussed in
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detail. A copy of this statement can be found in the minute file. Mr. Clay's discussion of the financial status of the Highway
Department brought out the fact that approximately $750,000 had been secured from the Federal Government to be used by the Highway System.
USE OF COUNTY CONVICTS FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS
On motion made by Honorable Lonnie Pope, Member from the 8th Congressional District, seconded by Honorable Knox Gholston, Member from the 10th Congressional District, the following letter .authorizing the use of County Convicts for maintenance of State roads was approved and ordered placed on the minutes:
LETTER
"The State Highway Director has approved the use of convicts on State maintenance and the Division Engineers have been instructed to use county convicts in such cases as is to the mutual advantage of State and County to use this form of labor.
"All work shall be under the direction and supervision of State Highway Engineers and work performed will be that selected by the engineers as necessary maintenance. Reimbursement to the County will be on the basis of 25c an hour for each convict used by the State.
"Organization of the Highway Department is with a Resident Engineer in charge of all maintenance and construction in several counties, and with Patrolmen in charge of maintenance in each county. In the past free labor has been employed to work under direction of Engineers and Patrolmen, the only change now proposed is to use convict labor which shall be provided by such counties as feel that this arrangement is to their advantage.
"Where convict labor is provided by a county, said county shall be entirely responsible for and retain full authority over convicts at all times, and shall provide such guards and other facilities as they may see fit. Guards provided by a county will oversee work done by convicts in the same man-
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ner as that which has been the custom in all of your convict camps in the past.
"The only reimbursement the county will receive shall be on the basis of the aforesaid 25c an hour for convict labor. Foremen will be provided by the State Highway Department and carried on regular payrolls. If operators for any equipment are available among the convicts, they may be used for the operation of equipment but will, of course, receive only the 25c per hour agreed upon.
"The State will reimburse the County for gasoline and oil used in transporting convicts. It shall be the responsibility of the State to provide machinery and equipment for county convicts just as these facilities have been provided for free labor in the past. If it should appear to the mutual advantage of the State and County to use certain county equipment, a rental agreement would be necessary.
"Semi-monthly the Resident Engineer will submit a statement certifying to the number of convict hours worked in the county and checks will be mailed to the county with the same regularity that free labor has been paid in the past.
"We realize the financial problems that confront many of the counties and sincerely hope this plan may prove of assistance to you. With that in mind we woul<;i suggest that these counties who undertake this work do so with the convict forces now on hand rather than increasing the size of the camp, at least until this plan has been tried out by actual experience and you have determined that additional convicts will be necessary. If you can undertake this work with your present convict forces it should be of assistance to you in cutting down your operating expenses as this is what we would like to assist you in doing.
Yours very truly,
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA
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State Highway Engineer"
(Letter dated July 6, 1943)
It was agreed that the next regular meeting would be held on Monday, August 9.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until August 9, 1943, was held on said date beginning at eleven o'clock, C.W.T., in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia; all members being present except Honorable Steve Tate, Member from the 9th Congressional District, and Honorable Hugh Burgess, Member from the 5th Congressional District. Honorable Sims Garrett, ViceChairm:m, presided in the absence of Mr. Tate, Chairman. Those present besides members of the Commission were Honorable Ryburn G. Clay, Director, State Highway Department, G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer, Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, State Highway Department, and D. W. Mitchell, Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Highway Department.
MINUTES APPROVED
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL INTRODUCED BY MR. CLAY
Mr. D. W. Mitchell was introduced to the Board by Mr. Clay as the newly appointed Assistant Attorney General, assigned to the Highway Department, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Mr. J. M. C. Townsend. On motion made by Mr. Lonnie Pope, Member from the 8th Congressional District, and seconded by Mr. J. J. Bouhan, Member from the 1st Congressional District, it was unanimously voted that the State Highway Commission would express, in writing, to Mr. Townsend their appreciation of his services. They also expressed their delight in having Mr. Mitchell as their new Assistant Attorney General.
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Mr. Clay discussed the maintenance program at length, explaining that two million dollars was being spent, and that half a million more was needed. The Director asked the members of the Commission for any suggestions they might offer relative to needed maintenance in their respective districts.
COPIES OF MAINTENANCE CORRESPONDENCE SENT TO MEMBERS OF HIGHWAY COMMISSION
Hon. J. K. Gholston expressed the feeling that it would be
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well for each of the Commissioners to be advised of any proposed maintenance or construction work in their respective districts before the general public was aware of such work. Mr. Garrett asked that each member express his individual opinion in this matter, and after a thorough discussion a motion was made by Mr. Gholston that copies of all correspondence relating to maintenance or construction be forwarded to the Highway Commissioner representing the district referred to in said correspondence. This motion was seconded by Mr. J. J. Milam and unanimously carried.
POST WAR HIGHWAY PLANNING
The Director discussed briefly the Post War Highway Building Program of the Department, and asked that the Commission give some thought and attention to this plan.
STATE ROUTE 132-TELFAIR COUNTY
Mr. Clay advised the Board that he had been requested to take off the Highway System that part of State Route 132 in Telfair County, which closely parallels State Routes 30 and 165, from its junction with State Route 31 South of McRae to its junction with State Route 165, and from its junction with State Route 117 to the Ocmulgee River. On motion made by Mr. J. J. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. J. J. Milam, it was voted that this proposal be turned over to the Engineering Department for investigation, and that they make proper recommendation at the next meeting of the Commission.
NEXT MEETING DATE
On motion made by Mr. J. J. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. J. J. Milam, it was voted that since the next Board meeting date fell on Labor Day, said meeting be held on Monday, September 13.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, same was adjourned on proper motion.

APPROVED:
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Secretary

MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
SEPTEMBER 13, 1943
The regular September meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular September meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 6th day of September, 1943.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 13th day of September, 1943.
This the 6th day of September, 1943.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until September 13, 1943, was held on said date in the Board Room, State Highway Building, 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, at 11 :00 A. M., C.W.T., with the Chairman, Hon. Steve C. Tate, presiding. All members were present except Mr. L. Roy Robinson, Member from the 2nd Congressional District. Those present besides members of the Commission were Hon. Ryburn G. Clay, Director of the State Highway Department, Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, State Highway Department, and G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer.
MINUTES APPROVED
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
INVITATION TO ATTEND GEORGIA HIGHWAY USERS' CONFERENCE
Mr. Neil Printup, Secretary, Georgia Highway Users' Conference, appeared before the State Highway Commission and extended a very cordial invitation for each member of the Commission to attend the open forum meeting of the Georgia Highway Users' Conference. He explained that Mr. P. D. McLean, Chief of Information of this Conference, would be the principal speaker, and outlined the program and topics for discussion which would come before the meeting. He also stated that Hon. Ryburn G. Clay, Director of the State Highway Department, had accepted an invitation to come and give a fifteen minute talk. Mr. Printup suggested that the Chairman call a special meeting of the Highway Commission to be present for the meeting of the Highway Users' Conference. The members of the Commission thanked Mr. Printup for his invitation, and upon his retiring from the room, on motion made and seconded and unanimously adopted, it was agreed that it would not be necessary to call a special meeting of the Commission, but that any member desiring to do so could attend this meeting. Both the Chairman and Mr. Clay stated they did not think it would be well for the Commission to be present, since it might cause some embarrassment to the Governor, it being their belief that the aims and purposes of this Association is to promote the use of any funds derived from gasoline tax solely for highway purposes, and in view of the present financial condition that the State finds itself in, the
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members of the Commission concluded that it would not be well for them to be present.
STATE ROUTE 132-TELFAIR COUNTY
The pending matter of taking part of State Route 132 in Telfair County off the State Highway System was brought before the Commission again, and all members of the Commission concurred in the Director's recommendation that this road be left on the State Highway System.
RESOLUTION TO TAKE MILEAGE OFF STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM-CAMP GORDON
Mr. Clay presented to the Commission the following resolution, drawn by the United States Government, requesting that the portion of State Highway No. 47 beginning at the Southern line of McDuffie County and running South through Richmond County to U. S. Highway No.1, be closed to travel of the general public. After proper consideration, on motion made by Mr. ,J. J. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Sims Garrett, it was unanimously agreed that said resolution be adopted.
"A RESOLUTION BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION:
"WHEREAS, the United States Government has requested the State Highway Department of Georgia to close to travel of the general public a part of State Highway road, Number 47, and being that portion of said road beginning at the Southern line of McDuffie County and running South through Richmond County to United States Highway, Number One, State Highway Number Four; and "WHEREAS, under Section Five of Senate Bill Number 116, approved March 17, 1943, it is provided:
"'The State Highway Director is hereby authorized and empowered . . . to take off the State Highway System all roads heretofore certified as State-aid roads, when approved by a majority of the Commission herein created, ... such roads as have been declared in the United States Government reservation and close to travel of the public .. .'; and "WHEREAS, the United States Government has obtained
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fee simple title to all of the property abutting said portion of said State Highway Number 47, which it desires to be closed; and "WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Richmond County have heretofore by proper resolution authorized the United States Government to close any and all county roads within the limits of Camp Gordon reservation; and "WHEREAS, under the above quoted section of Senate Bill Number 116, the State Highway Commission has to approve the closing of any of the State-aid roads; and "WHEREAS, for reasons made known to this Commission the Director is hereby authorized to remove from the State Highway System and close said road in his discretion: "NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Honorable Ryburn G. Clay, Director of the State Highway Department of Georgia, is authorized to act as heretofore directed.
"This 13th day of September, 1943.
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Secretary. "
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF MANAGERS, ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, TO ABOLISH ALL STATE WORK CAMPS
The Secretary, Mr. Pope, read the following resolution, adopted by the Board of Managers of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, requesting that the State Highway Department consider the abolition of all State Work Camps upon completion of projects now under construction. On motion made by Mr. Maurice Tift and seconded by Mr. J. J. Milam, it was agreed that a copy of this resolution should be presented to each member of the Commission for thorough consideration before action was taken at the next meeting of the Commission.

"A RESOLUTION
"WHEREAS, both the counties and the State Highway Department have insufficient number of convicts for effective administration of work camps both by the counties and the Highway Department; and "WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of Managers of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia that the experience and opportunity for closer supervision and regulation by the counties enables them to accomplish more from the operation of work camps; now "THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we request the Governor and the State Highway Department to consider the abolishment of all state work camps upon completion of projects now under construction. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during the present emergency caused by the shortage of labor that the Highway Department offer more favorable terms to the counties for the use of such convicts on state projects. Under the present conditions the Board of Managers believes that a minimum of forty cents per hour for the use of such convicts in connection with the other terms proposed by the Highway Department, a fair and equitable basis for such contracts. "THIS RESOLUTION is presented in the firm belief that this plan would not only assist the counties but would result in the completion of the work now being done by the State work camps more efficiently and at less cost to the State.
"Resolutions Committee
"Adopted by the Board of Managers Association County Commissioners of Georgia Savannah Beach, Georgia August 27, 1943."
REQUEST FOR REINSTATEMENT OF SUITS
Resolution regarding the matter of reinstating the following suits were presented to the Commission by Mr. Clay, as prepared by D. W. Mitchell, Assistant Attorney General assigned to the State Highway Department, and on executive order of the Governor:
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Re: Charles L. Watkins Vs. State Highway Department, et al. Re: Scott Construction Company Vs. State Highway Department, etal. Re: Consolidated Telephone Company Vs. State Highway Department Re: M. J. Carroll Vs. State Highway Department
After some discussion, on motion made by Mr. Knox Gholston and seconded by J. J. Bouhan, it was unanimously adopted that the matter of reinstating these cases be tabled until the next meeting of the Commission in order that the Commissioners may secure more detailed information regarding same. In behalf of this, motion was also made by Mr. Gholston and seconded by Mr. J. J. Milam that the Commission extend an invitation to Governor Arnall to attend the next meeting of the Commission and present his views on the reinstatement of these cases. This motion was unanimously adopted.
COPIES OF CORRESPONDENCE ON MAINTENANCE WORK
The members of the Commission expressed their appreciation to Mr. Clay for copies of all correspondence relating to the maintenance and construction work in their respective districts.
MEETING DATE CHANGED
Mr. J. J. Bouhan made a motion that the next meeting of the Commission be held on the second Monday in October in view of the fact that the Commission was most anxious to have the Governor present at the October meeting, and that he would be out of the city on the first Monday. This motion was seconded by Mr. J. J. Milam and unanimously adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, same on proper motion was .adjourned.

APPROVED:
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Secretary

MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
OCTOBER 11, 1943
The regular October meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular October meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 4th day of October, 1943.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 11th day of October, 1943.
This the 4th day of October, 1943.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until October 11, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, at 11 :00 A. M., C.W.T., with the Chairman, Hon. Steve C. Tate, presiding. All members were present except Hon. Sims Garrett, Third Congressional District, Hon. Wyck Knox, State at Large, Hon. Maurice Tift, State at Large, and Hon. Penn Selman, Seventh Congressional District. Those present besides members of the Commission were Hon. Ryburn G. Clay, Director, State Highway Department, Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, State Highway Department, G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer, and D. W. Mitchell, Assistant Attorney General, assigned to the State Highway Department.
ABOLISHMENT OF STATE CONVICT CAMPS
The Director advised the Commission that Mr. Wiley Moore, the newly appointed Director of Corrections, and the Highway Division Engineers would meet in the Board Room of the State Highway Department on Monday, October 18, at ten o'clock A.M. for the purpose of discussing the abolition of State Convict Camps. All members concurred in Mr. Clay's opinion that it would be well to have a report from the Division Engineers and irom Mr. Moore before the Commission took action in this matter.
FINANCIAL STATUS
A copy of the Fund Balance Sheet was presented to the Commission, and Mr. Clay explained that of the total of $9,282,206.61 to be spent on contracts under way, only 25.6j{ was State funds.
SALARY INCREASES
The Director advised the Commission that a salary increase of $25 per month had been given the engineers where the case merited same, and that common laborers were given a blanket raise to 30c per hour. Machine operators were also given salary increases, thus increasing the entire payroll considerably.
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Mr. Clay advised the Commission that the Highway Department had been given additional funds in the amount of $500,000
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for maintenance work, and this will be allocated to the districts, approximately one-fifth to each district. The Highway Department has effected savings on completed contracts and cancelled contracts amounting to approximately $500,000, which has been applied to maintenance work. $2,700,000 has been spent on maintenance work this year, and records show that the greatest amount spent in one year prior to this time was $1,800,000. Mr. Clay reports that the maintenance work, particularly the resurfacing work, is better than any that has been done in the past.
LOCATION CREWS
The Director announced that seven Location Crews were being organized, one for each district, with the exception of the Coastal Highway and Route 41, which will have two each, since they are the only two that have been approved by the Public Roads Administration to date for location plans. These crews will work with the members of the Highway Commission and the local people in each of these districts in formulating plans.
LETTING OF CONTRACTS
Mr. J. J. Milam suggested that the Commissioners might cooperate with Mr. Clay in getting lower bids on State projects by attending the lettings, especially the Commissioners in whose districts contracts were being let. After some discussion, the Commission concurred in Mr. Tate's opinion that calling certain Commissioners in for lettings could be left to the discretion of the Director, since at the present time, all construction work was 100 'A Federal Aid, and State Funds were being applied only to maintenance work.
NEW MILEAGE ADDED-PIEDMONT AND CHATHAM ROADS
Mr. Gloer Hailey and Mr. E. B. Barrett, Fulton County Commissioners, appeared before the Highway Commission to request the taking of roads hereinafter described on the State Highway System. These gentlemen were thanked for their appearance before the Commission, and after they had retired from the room the matter was thoroughly discussed with a view to its merit on the system. It was pointed out that this mileage was of prime military importance, being constantly used by Army
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convoys, in addition to normal business in and out of Atlanta. lVIr. Clay advised that he was familiar with this mileage and that it was badly in need of repair, which could not be done by the State until said mileage was added to the Highway System On recommendation by Mr. Clay, motion was made by Mr. Hugh Burgess and seconded by Mr. L. A. Pope, and all members present, with the exception of Mr. Frank Dennis, Member from the Sixth Congressional District, voted for the adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia, that the State Highway Director has entered an order placing on the State Highway System of State-aid roads, the roads and/or description of locations of roads as follows:
Beginning at Peachtree Road and continuing on Andrews Drive a distance of .85 mile to Chatham Road and continuing on Chatham Road across West Paces Ferry Road and continuing on Chatham Road to Habersham Road a distance of .55 mile, and continuing on Habersham Road .7 mile to Roswell Road and continuing on Roswell Road to Piedmont Road .05 mile and continuing on Piedmont Road crossing Peachtree Road and continuing on Piedmont Road to Cheshire Bridge Road 3.65 miles, making a total distance of 5.8 miles, connecting at Cheshire Bridge Road and Piedmont Road, which is State Route No. 13, and all of said mileage being in Fulton County, Georgia.
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and the Director, it is necessary in order to put roads on the State Highway System for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve the order of the Director placing such roads on the State Highway System.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the State Highway Commission that the order of the Director placing the roads and/or descriptions of locations of roads as set forth
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herein, on the State Highway System of State-aid roads, be and the same is hereby approved by the State Highway Commission.
This 11th day of October, 1943.
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ORDER

It having been made to appear to me that the following de-

scribed roads are necessary to carry the heavy traffic caused by

the employees of the Bell Bomber plant traveling to and from

their place of employment, and it further appearing that this is

an essential war industry, employing thousands of people, and

that the following described roads are necessary for their use.

Said roads being described as follows:

Beginning at Peachtree Road and continuing on Andrews

Drive a distance of .85 mile to Chatham Road and continu-

ing on Chatham Road across West Paces Ferry Road and

continuing on Chatham Road to Habersham Road a distance

of .55 mile, and continuing on Habersham Road .7 of a mile

to Roswell Road and continuing on Roswell Road to Pied-

mont Road .05 mile and continuing on Piedmont Road cross-

ing Peachtree Road and continuing on Piedmont Road to

Cheshire Bridge Road 3.65 miles, making a total distance

of 5.8 miles, connecting at Cheshire Bridge Road and Pied-

mont Road, which is State Route No. 13, and all of said mile-

age being in Fulton County, Georgia.

N ow, therefore, it is considered, ordered and determined by

me as State Highway Director, that said described roads be, and

they are, hereby made a part of the State Highway System of

the State of Georgia.

This the

day of October, 1943.

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MILEAGE ADDED AND TAKEN FROM HIGHWAY SYSTEM
Motion made by Mr. J. J. Milam was duly seconded and carried that in the future no mileage shall be added or taken from the State Highway System before it has been discussed and passed on at two consecutive meetings.
REINSTATEMENT OF SUITS AGAINST HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
On recommendation of the Assistant Attorney General, Mr. D. W. Mitchell, the following suits were reinstated:
Re: M. J. Carroll Vs: State Highway Department
BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION: WHEREAS, on the 8th day of September, 1943, the Governor of Georgia issued the following Executive Order:
"WHEREAS: In December 1940, a cause of action was filed in the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia, styled M. J. Carroll vs. State Highway Department, and "WHEREAS: Under Section 12 of Senate Bill No. 116, approved March 17, 1943, it is provided:
'All pending actions and causes against the State Highway Department or the State Highway Board of Georgia shall abate and stand abated unless reinstated and allowed to proceed by Executive Order of the Governor, agreed to by the State Highway Commission, in which event the State Highway Department shall be the necessary party defendant thereto. The State Highway Commission nor the State Highway Department shall be liable to suit for alleged causes of action originating prior to the passage and approval of this Act and no action shall be maintained therefore or thereon, except upon Executive Order of the Governor and the approval thereof by the State Highway Commission. Nothing in this Bill shall prevent suit against the State Highway Department or preclude liability against the same as a result of an accident at or on a bridge in this State.' Therefore it is
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ORDERED: That the case of M. J. Carroll vs. State Highway Department, in the Superior Court of Paulding County, be and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed upon the approval of this Executive Order by the State Highway Commission.
This 8th day of September, 1943. ELLIS ARNALL, Governor.
BY THE GOVERNOR: M. E. THOMPSON, Secretary, Executive Department. WHEREAS, this action cannot proceed according to the law except upon the Executive Order of the Governor and approval thereof by the State Highway Commission, and WHEREAS, the Governor has by his Executive Order hereinbefore set out reinstated said cause, subject to the approval of this body: NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved that the case of M. J. Carroll vs. State Highway Department in Paulding Superior Court be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed.
This 11th day of October, 1943.
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Re: Consolidated Telephone Company Vs: State Highway Department
BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION: WHEREAS, on the 31st day of August, 1943, the Governor of Georgia issued the following Executive Order:
"WHEREAS: On November 16, 1943, a cause of action was filed in the Superior Court of Colquitt County, Georgia, styled Consolidated Telephone Company vs. State Highway Department, and
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"WHEREAS: Under Section 12 of Senate Bill No. 116, approvEd M::lrch 17th, 1943, it is provided:
'All pending actions and causes against the State Highway Department or the State Highway Board of Georgia shall abate and stand abated unless reinstated and allowed to proceed by Executive Order of the Governor, agreed to by the State Highway Commission, in which event the State Highway Department shall be the necessary party defendant thereto. The State Highway Commission nor the State Highway Department shall be liable to suit for alleged causes of action originating prior to the passage and approval of this Act and no action shall be maintained therefore or thereon, except upon Executive Order of the Governor and the approval thereof by the State Highway Commission. Nothing in this Bill shall prevent suit against the same as a result of an accident at or on a bridge in this State,'
Therefore it is
ORDERED: That the case of Consolidated Telephone Company vs. State Highway Department, in the Superior Court of Colquitt County be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed upon the approval of this Executive Order by the State Highway Commission.
This 31st day of August, 1943.
ELLIS ARNALL, Governor.
BY THE GOVERNOR:
M. E. THOMPSON, Secretary, Executive Department."
and WHEREAS, This action cannot proceed according to law except upon the Executive Order of the Governor and approval thereof by the State Highway Commission, and WHEREAS, the Governor has by his Executive Order hereinbefore set out reinstated said cause, subject to the approval of this body: NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the case of Consolidated Telephone Company vs. State Highway Department in
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Colquitt Superior Court, be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed.
This 11th day of October, 1943.
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Secretary
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Re: Scott Construction Company Vs: State Highway Department
BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION:
WHEREAS, on the 25th day of August, 1943, the Governor of Georgia issued the following Executive Order:
"WHEREAS: On January 15, 1943, a cause of action was filed in the Superior Court of Mitchell County, Georgia, styled Scott Construction Company vs. State Highway Department and State Highway Board, and "WHEREAS: Under Section 12 of Senate Bill No. 116, approved March 17, 1943, it is provided:
'All pending actions and causes against the State Highway Department or the State Highway Board of Georgia shall abate and stand abated unless reinstated and allowed to proceed by Executive Order of the Governor, agreed to by the State Highway Commission, in which event the State Highway Department shall be the necessary party defendant thereto. The State Highway Commission nor the State Highway Department shall be liable to suit for alleged causes of action originating prior to the passage and approval of this Act and no action shall be maintained therefore or thereon, except upon Executive Order of the Governor and the approval thereof by the State Highway Commission. Nothing in this Bill shall prevent suit against the State Highway Department or preclude liability against the same as a result
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of an accident at or on a bridge in this State,' therefore it is ORDERED: That the case of Scott Construction Company vs. State Highway Board, in the Superior Court of Mitchell County, be, and the same ~s hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed upon the approval of this Executive Order by the State Highway Commission. This 25th day of August, 1943.
ELLIS ARNALL, Governor. BY THE GOVERNOR: M. E. THOMPSON, Secretary, Executive Department," and WHEREAS, this action cannot proceed according to law except upon the Executive Order of the Governor and approval thereof by the State Highway Commission, and WHEREAS, the Governor has by his Executive Order hereinbefore set out reinstated said cause, subject to the approval of this body: NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the case of Scott Construction Company vs. State Highway Department and State Highway Board in the Superior Court of Mitchell County, be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed. This 11th day of October, 1943.
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Re: Charles L. Watkins Vs: State Highway Department
BY THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION: WHEREAS, on the 31st day of August, 1943, the Governor of Georgia issued the following Executive Order:
"WHEREAS: On August 6, 1943, a cause of action was
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filed in the Superior Court of Talbot County, Georgia, styled Charles L. Watkins vs. State Highway Department, et aI, and
"WHEREAS: Under Section 12 of Senate Bill No. 116, approved March 17, 1943, it is provided:
'All pending actions and causes against the State Highway Department or the State Highway Board of Georgia shall abate and stand abated unless reinstated and allowed to proceed by Executive Order of the Governor, agreed to by the State Highway Department Commission, in which event the State Highway Department shall be the necessary party defendant thereto. The State Highway Commission nor the State Highway Department shall be liable to suit for alleged causes of action originating prior to the passage and approval of this Act and no action shall be maintained therefore or thereon, except upon Executive Order of the Governor and the approval thereof by the State Highway Commission. Nothing in this Bill shall prevent suit against the State Highway De- ~ .. partment or preclude liability against the same as a result of an accident at or on a bridge in this State,' therefore it is
ORDERED: That the case of Charles L. Watkins vs. State High way Department, etal, in the Superior Court of Talbot County, be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed upon the approval of this Executive Order by the State Highway Commission.
This 31st day of August, 1943.
ELLIS ARNALL, Governor.
BY THE GOVERNOR:
M. E. THOMPSON, Secretary, Executive Department."
and WHEREAS, this action cannot proceed acco!ding to law except upon the Executive Order of the Governor and approval thereof by the State Highway Commission, and
WHEREAS, the Governor has by his Executive Order hereinbefore set out reinstated said cause, subject to the approval of this body:
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NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the case of Charles L. Watkins vs. The State Highway Department, et aI, in the Superior Court of Talbot County, be, and the same is hereby reinstated and allowed to proceed.

This 11th day of October, 1943.

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COMMISSIONERS ATTENDANCE OF COMMISSION MEETINGS
A motion was adopted that all members of the Commission should advise the Director in advance of the meeting date if they cannot attend the meetings of the Commission.
INVITATION TO THE GOVERNOR TO ATTEND THE NOVEMBER MEETING
The Commission concurred in Mr. Clay's recommendation that Governor Arnall be invited to attend the November meeting of the Highway Commission.
LAWS OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Mr. Gholston was unanimously adopted that Mr. Mitchell, Assistant Attorney General, investigate the laws and advise the Commission as to the rights and powers they may exercise.
MINUTES APPROVED The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved, and there being no further business to come before the Commission, same was adjourned on proper motion.

APPROVED:

Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
NOVEMBER 1, 1943
The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was held on November 1, 1943, in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, at 11 :00 A.M., C.W.T., with the Chairman, Hon. Steve C. Tate, presiding. All members were present except Hon. Wyck Knox, Member, State at Large, Hon. Maurice Tift, 'Member, State at Large, Hon. Knox Gholston, Member from the 10th Congressional District, and Hon. L. Roy Robinson, Member from the 2nd Congressional District. Those present besides members of the Commission were Hon. Ryburn G. Clay, Director, State Highway Department, Hon. G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer, Hon. Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, State Highway Department, and Hon. D. W. Mitchell, Assistant Attorney General.
MINUTES APPROVED The minutes of the last meeting were read and corrections made.
CLOSING OF STATE PRISON CAMPS The Director advised the Commission that all State Prison Camps would be closed January 1, by order of Mr. Wiley Moore, Director of Corrections.
SAFETY OF MAINTENANCE WORK EMPHASIZED Mr. Tate emphasized the importance of the safety angle of all maintenance work being done by the Highway Department, even if additional funds are required. He advised against the raised edge concrete pavement, and both Mr. Clay and Mr. Tate expressed the feeling that the method of paving used by the South Carolina Highway Department could be used to good advantage in Georgia.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS Mr. Pope recommended that traffic signals be installed at all hazardous railroad crossings, and Mr. Clay advised that this
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matter would be discussed with Mr. Snead and Mr. McDonald, both of Public Roads Administration, on their visit to Georgia in November. Mr. G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer, was instructed to write the respective railroad companies with a view to getting them to install such signals.
CONTRACT AWARDED ON SAP-MAIN. 1099 (2) AND SAP-MAIN. 1713-DeKALB COUNTY
Mr. Clay advised the Commission that Stewart Asphalt Company, low bidder on SAP-Main. 1099 (2) and SAP-Main. 1713, DeKalb County, could not begin work on these projects for several months in view of the fact that this company has so much work already under way. Mr. Mitchell, Assistant Attorney General, informed the Commission that it had the legal right to award this contract to the next best bidder, and the Commission concurred in Mr. Clay's opinion that it would be expedient to award this contract to W. L. Cobb, Inc., who is the next low bidder.
REQUEST FOR ADDED STATE MILEAGE (a) FULTON COUNTY
Mr. Clay presented, without recommendation, a resolution adopted by the General Council of Atlanta, requesting the State Highway Department to place Memorial Drive from Whitehall Street east to Moreland Avenue on the State Highway System;
(b) FULTON COUNTY
a resolution adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Fulton County, requesting the State Highway Department to place Memorial Drive, in the City of Atlanta, between Moreland Avenue and Peters Street, on the State Highway System of roads;
(c) PULASKI COUNTY
a resolution adopted by the Commissioner of Roads & Revenues of Pulaski County requesting that the Blackshear Trail from Cordele to Hawkinsville be added to the State Highway System;
(d) CRISP COUNTY
a resolution adopted by the Commissioners of Crisp County requesting the State Highway Department to place the Blackshear
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Trail from Cordele to Hawkinsville on the State Highway System of Roads.
In accordance with a motion passed by the State Highway Commission in the October meeting, the above resolutions were left pending action of the Commission at the December meeting.
PROGRESS REPORTS The Director presented progress reports from each of the Divisions except Division No.5, which report had not reached the office.
CONVENTION OF STATE HIGHWAY OFFICIALS Mr. Clay extended an invitation to all members of the Commission to accompany him and Mr. McDonald to the American Association of State Highway Officials Convention in Chicago from December 3 through December 5. All members present accepted the invitation, and the Chairman was asked to contact the absentees in reference to this matter.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, same was adjourned on proper motion.

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
DECEMBER 14, 1943
The regular December meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular December meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 7th day of December, 1943.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, On the 14th day of December, 1943.
This the 7th day of December, 1943.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until December 14, 1943, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, at ten o'clock A.M., C.W.T., with the Chairman, Mr. Tate, presiding. All members were present except M. W. Tift, Member, State at Large, Sims Garrett, Member from the 3rd Congressional District, L. R. Robinson, Member from the 2nd Congressional District. Those present besides members of the Commission were Hon. Ryburn G. Clay, Director, State Highway Department, G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer, Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, State Highway Department, and D. W. Mitchell, Assistant Attorney General.
MINUTES APPROVED
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
M. J. CARROLL SUIT
The M. J. Carroll suit, previously presented to the Board for consideration, was again brought before the Commission. After some discussion and reviewing the files on the case, motion was made by Mr. J. J. Milam and seconded by Mr. Wyck Knox that the State Highway Department make no compromise settlement with the M. J. Carroll Company. This motion was adopted. In this connection, motion was also made by Mr. J. J. Bouhan that all subsequent compromise settlements of contractors' claims made by the State Highway Department be submitted to the Commission for their approval, unless it is a litigated matter. This motion was seconded by J. J. Milam and duly carried.
REQUEST FOR NEW MILEAGE-GILMER AND FANNIN COUNTIES
Mr. Clay presented, without recommendation, request from Gilmer and Fannin Counties that the road beginning at a point on State Highway 2 in Ellijay, Georgia, at the intersection of the Boardtown Road, and following said Boardtown Road a distance of 12.8 miles to the Gilmer-Fannin County Line, thence from the County Line with said road and intersecting with State Highway No.5 at Dr. C. G. Lloyd's orchard, a distance of 4.6 miles, making a total of 17.4 miles; and beginning ata point on
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State Highway No. 52 eight miles east of Ellijay, at the intersection of the Roy Road at Cartecay Church, and following Roy Road to the Gilmer-Fannin County Line at Double Head Gap, a distance of 11.3 miles, thence from the County Line via Butts Bridge, intersecting with State Highway No. 60, a distance of 6.4 miles, making a total of 17.7 miles, to be placed on the State Highway System.
In accordance with motion passed by the Commission in October, this matter was left for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Commission.
REQUEST FOR ADDED MILEAGE-FULTON, PULASKI AND CRISP COUNTIES
The following mileage was brought before the Commission for final action, and after careful consideration it was voted that said mileage would not be added to the State Highway System. (See complete description of mileage on Page 37, November minutes.)
GOVERNOR ARNALL ATTENDS COMMISSION MEETING
Governor Arnall was a welcome visitor at the meeting. He expressed sincere appreciation for the efficient manner in which the Director and the Commissioners had transacted the affairs of the Highway Department, and for the splendid financial record they had helped him make during this first year in office. At the request of the Director, Governor Arnall confirmed his intention of continuing to allocate to the Highway Department the same sum of money previously allowed for State Convict Camps, whether the camps are operated or not. These funds to be used either for construction or maintenance. The Commission thanked the Governor for his expressions of confidence in them as individuals and as a group, and as a token of their love and esteem for him, presented him with a handsome banjo-type wall clock. The Governor thanked the Commissioners very graciously, and on wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, retired from the meeting.
COUNTY POST-WAR POST ROAD PROGRAM
A motion was passed that a letter be written, over the Director's signature, to each county requesting them to submit their
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post-war post road program to the State Highway Department for consideration, this letter to be drafted and read at the next Commission meeting.
MR. TATE ADVISES COMMISSION HE IS BEING DRAFTED
Mr. Tate advised the Commission that he was being called to Fort McPherson on December 15 for medical examination and induction into the Army, and that in the event the Army accepted him, naturally he could no longer serve as an active member of the Highway Commission. The Commissioners expressed much regret over the possibility of his leaving the Highway Department, and a sincere hope that in some way his services as Chairman could remain active.
NEXT MEETING DATE
In view of Mr. Tate's possible induction into the Army, motion was made by Mr. J. J. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Penn Selman, and unanimously carried, that the next meeting of the Commission be called at the pleasure of the Chairman.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, same, on proper motion, was adjourned.

APPROVED:
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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JANUARY 10, 1944
The regular January meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular January meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 3rd day of January, 1944.
Chairman
Member
Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 10th day of January, 1944.
This the 3rd day of January, 1944.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been .adjourned from the date fixed by law until January 10, 1944, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, at 11:00 A.M., C.W.T., with the Chairman, Mr. Tate, presiding. All members were present except Mr. Knox and Mr. Tift. Those present besides members of the Commission were Mr. Clay, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Wisdom and Mr. Mitchell.
MINUTES APPROVED Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
REQUEST FOR NEW MILEAGE-GILMER AND FANNIN COUNTIES
Request for new mileage in Gilmer and Fannin Counties was presented for the second time at this meeting, without recommendation by the Director, and on motion made by Mr. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Milam, addition of this mileage to the State Highway System was declined unanimously. (See description of mileage, Page 39, December minutes.)
REQUEST FOR NEW MILEAGE-DADE AND WALKER COUNTIES
Request for the addition of certain mileage in Dade and Walker Counties was presented to the Commission, with the recommendation of Mr. Clay, and supported by a letter from Governor Arnall. This road has been built for four or five years and maintained by the State Highway Department Maintenance Crews, but for reasons unknown to the Commission the minutes of previous State Highway Boards do not show that this road was ever officially placed on the State Highway System. In view of the tremendous amount of money spent on the construction of this mileage, and in view of the fact that this road is the only entrance to Dade County, except by way of Tennessee, Mr. Clay recommended that the mileage be made a part of the State Highway System. After some discussion, it was suggested that the Acts of the Legislature be examined to find out if there has been a recommendation made that it be added to the State System, and on motion made by Mr. Garrett and seconded by Mr. Burgess, it was voted that action in this matter be postponed until the next meeting.
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POST-WAR PROGRAM
Mr. McDonald outlined to the Commission the post~war program that was ready to he presented to the Puhlic Roads Administration for approval. In order that the Commission might have a hetter opportunity to study this program, motion was made and s2conded and duly carried that construction and traffic flow maps he mailed to each of the Commissioners.
Mr. Clay advised the Commission that eight million dollars worth of construction work had already heen prepared, with plans at hand, which can he suhmitted as the first increment of the program. Plans on the Coastal Highway have h.een approved, as well as the Dixie Highway from Calhoun to Atlanta, and plans have heen set up for this highway from Atlanta to the Florida Line. Mr. Clay stated that he did not think traffic on this road justified a four-lane highway, but that right of way for four lanes should be bought so that it can be constructed when needed.
SETTLEMENT FOR CLAIM FOR MULECOFFEE COUNTY
Mr. Mitchell, Assistant Attorney General, presented a claim filed by Malcolm J. Newborn for $150 to cover injuries to his mule caused by falling through a bridge on State Route 133 in Coffee County. On proper motion, it was voted that the claim be paid by the State Highway Department.
SCOTT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WITHDRAWS REQUEST FOR SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM
Mr. Clay advised the Commission that Scott Construction Company had expressed a desire to settle their claim against the State Highway Department in the courts, trying the case on its merit.
TAKING ROADS OFF THE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
The matter of placing new substitute roads on the State Highway System and taking the old road off (in cases where the new road parallels the old) came up for discussion. This question was postponed for consideration at the next meeting.
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FINANCIAL REPORT AND SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
For the Commission's information, Mr. Clay presented each member with a copy of the General Financial Record and Summary of Operations for the year 1943, copy of which can be found in the minute file.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, same, on proper motion, was adjourned.

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STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
FEBRUARY 14, 1944
The regular February meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular February meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 7th day of February, 1944.
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Member
Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 14th day of February, 1944.
This the 7th day of February, 1944.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until February 14, 1944, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, with all members present except Mr. Knox Gholston and Mr. Frank A. Dennis. Those present besides members of the Commission were Mr. McDonald, Mr. Wisdom and the attorneys, Mr. Groves and Mr. Field.
ADDITIONAL MILEAGE-DADE AND WALKER COUNTIES
Request for the addition of certain mileage in Dade and Walker Counties was presented for the second time at this meeting, and in compliance with the request made at the last meeting that the Acts of the Legislature be examined for any available information in reference to this road, the attorney, Mr. Groves, gave a full and complete report, advising the Commission that in line with the Neill-Traylor Act, passed in 1929, it would be proper for them to add the new road to the State Highway System and take the old road off. Motion was made by Mr. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Pope, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the Stab~ Highway Director has entered an Order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
A road known as State Route No.2, beginning approximately 1% miles North of LaFayette on State Route No.1 in Walker County, Georgia, and extending in a Northwesterly direction to Cooper Heights, a distance of 7.7 miles, and from Cooper Heights to the Scenic Highway or State Route No. 157, in Walker County, a distance of 5.63 miles, and from the intersection of the Scenic Highway in Dade County to Trenton, in Dade County, a distance of 7.48 miles, a total distance of 20.81 miles to be added to the State Highway System. A total of 13.33 miles to be added in Walker County and 7.48 miles added in Dade County, a net additional mile-
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age of 9.31 miles. Of this entire mileage, a net distance of 1.83 miles is added in Walker County and a net distance of 7.48 miles added in Dade County; and
WHEREAS, said road is now marked and maintained by the State Highway Department, and that said road cost the State High'way Department approximately $2,000,000 and was opened to traffic prior to January 1, 1939, and had since been maintained over its entirety by the State Highway Department; and
WHEREAS, the road hereinabove described has the same control points as the road placed in the State Highway System by the State Highway Board April 19, 1934, and January 1, 1937, which road is described as follows:
A road beginning at LaFayette, in Walker County, and extending in a Northwesterly direction a distance of 11.5 miles to Cassandra, in Walker County;
and
WHEREAS, the Director has entered an Order removing the above described road from the State Highway System of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the 13.33 miles added in Walker County is in lieu of the 11.5 miles from LaFayette to Cassandra, in Walker County; and
WHEREAS, according to the key map of the State-aid Road System, or the first State Highway map of 1919, a road was shown from LaFayette in Walker County to Trenton in Dade County, and the map of the Georgia System of Roads in compliance with the Traylor-Neill bill of the Acts of 1929, a road is shown from LaFayette in Walker County to an intersection with State-aid road No. 58 in Dade County, a short distance below Trenton; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the Director:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the Director placing the road first hereinabove described in the State-aid System and
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removing from the State Highway System the road last hereinabove described, be and the same is hereby approved.
This 14th day of February, 1944.
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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL MILEAGE-LAURENS AND THOMAS COUNTIES
In the absence of the Director, the Chairman presented, without recommendation, the following resolutions from the Laurens and Thomas County Commissioners. Under the ruling of the Commission, requests for additional mileage must be presented at two consecutive meetings; therefore, the matter was tabled for further consideration at the March meeting.
POST-WAR PROGRAM
Mr. McDonald stressed the importance of using this period for making surveys and getting the post-war program ready for immediate work as soon as funds are released. The Commission heartily approved the program as outlined on the maps mailed to them by the Engineering Department, and in the interest of this, motion was made by Mr. Milam and seconded by Mr. Pope that Mr. McDonald proceed with the preparation of this program. This motion was duly carried.
CLAIMS
The Attorney General, Mr. Grady Head, came before the Commission to request that all claims up to $1,000 against the Highway Department be handled upon recommendation of Mr. Clay and the Attorney General without litigation. Motion was made by Mr. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Pope, and unanimously carried, that such claims be settled by Mr. Clay and the Legal Department, and that copies of same be presented to the Commission.
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EXPENSES OF COMMISSIONERS
A motion was made by Mr. Garrett and se~onded by Mr. Burgess, that the Chairman appoint a committee of three to meet with Mr. Clay and discuss the payment of expenses of the Commissioners in their respective districts, and report at the next meeting. Mr. Tate appointed a committee composed of Mr. Garrett, Mr. Burgess and Mr. Pope.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned upon proper motion.

APPROVED:
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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
MARCH 13, 1944
The regular March meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the followin~ resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular March meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 6th day of March, 1944.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 13th day of March, 1944.
This the 6th day of March, 1944.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until March 13, 1944, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, with the Chairman, Mr. Tate, presiding. All members were present except Mr. Robinson. Also in attendance were Hon. Ryburn G. Clay, Director, G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer, Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, and the attorneys, Mr. Groves and Mr. Field.
EXPENSES OF COMMISSIONERS
The first business to come before the Commission was the question of compensation for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in giving attention to and surveying the condition of the roads and highways in their respective districts. At the February meeting a committee composed of Mr. Garrett, Mr. Burgess and Mr. Pope was appointed to meet with Mr. Clay and discuss payment of such expenses, and in this connection Mr. L. C. Groves, Assistant Attorney General, was requested to render an opinion as to whether or not the members of the Highway Commission shall receive compensation for expenses for time spent in their respective districts. Under date of March 13, 1944, Mr. Groves delivered an opinion to Han. Ryburn G. Clay, Director, State Highway Department, which, in substance, ruled that the State Highway Commission could not receive additional compensation and expenses for the duties imposed upon them in making surveys of the road conditions in their districts.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Motion was made by Mr. Burgess and seconded by Mr. Pope, and unanimously carried, that the Chairman appoint a committee to be known as the Legislative Committee, to consider questions concerning this Commission that should be presented to the next session of the General Assembly, and at the proper time to present such recommendations to the General Assembly as it may deem for the best interest of the State, this Commission and the members thereof. The Chairman appointed Mr. Bouhan, Mr. Gholston, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Tift and Mr. Garrett to serve on this committee.
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MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Mr. Clay advised the Commission that $3,800,000 was spent on maintenance last year, which just about exhausted the funds saved by the Department, and in order to keep any semblance of an organization, particularly in the field, we have had to use money received for convict camps, all of which have been closed except two.
REQUEST FOR MAINTENANCE FUNDS
Mr. Clay asked permission to read a letter directed by him to the Governor, appealing for sufficient funds to maintain the roads throughout the State, copy of which is in the minute file. The Commission expressed itself as being in thorough accord with Mr. Clay's efforts to secure all funds the Highway Department is entitled to, and on motion made by Mr. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Burgess, it was unanimously agreed that a resolution be drawn by the Attorney of the Highway Department supporting Mr. Clay's request.
MILEAGE SUBMITTED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously adopted, that when mileage is submitted without the Director's recommendation, it shall not be considered for addition to the State Highway System.
QUARTERLY REPORTS
By direction of Section 9 of the Act creating the State Highway Commission, Mr. Tate presented quarterly reports on activities of the Commission for the year 1943, same to be presented to the Governor on approval of the Commission.
HIGHWAY BILL NO. __
Mr. McDonald reported on his recent trip to Washington where he appeared before the Congressional Committee for discussion of Highway Appropriation Bill No. _____. He advised that the New England States recommended a 50-50 participation program rather than the 75-25 recommended in the Bill, and that Georgia went on record as saying they could not participate in a 50-50 participation program.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, same on proper motion was adjourned.

APPROVED:
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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
APRIL 10, 1944
The regular April meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular April meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 3rd day of April, 1944.
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Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 10th day of April, 1944.
This the 3rd day of April, 1944.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until April 10, 1944, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, with the Chairman, Hon. Steve Tate, presiding. All members were present. Those in attendance besides members of the Commission were Hon. Ryburn G. Clay, Director, G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer, Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, and the attorneys, Mr. Groves and Mr. Field.
MINUTES APPROVED
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Copy of the Fund Balance Sheet reflecting the fund position for the fiscal year 1943-44, was presented to each member of the Commission.
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
The Division Engineers and Mr. Charlie Bond, Maintenance Engineer, came before the Commission to discuss the tentative maintenance program for 1944. This was set up by Divisions, and the members of the Commission were asked to express their views as to the importance of each project included in the program in their respective districts. Mimeographed copies of the proposed program were presented to the members of the Commission for more careful consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, same on proper motion was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
MAY 8, 1944
The regular May meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular May meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 1st day of May, 1944.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 8th day of May, 1944.
This the 1st day of May, 1944.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until May 8, 1944, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, with the Chairman, Mr. Steve C. Tate, presiding. All members were present; also Mr. McDonald: State Highway Engineer, and the attorneys, Mr. Groves and Mr. Field. Mr. Wisdom was absent because of illness in his family, and the Director, Mr. Clay, was confined to his bed in the hospital.
MR. CLAY'S ILLNESS
The Commission expressed deep concern over Mr. Clay's illness and asked for a firsthand report from Mr. McDonald, who advised that Mr. Clay was improving and would probably be back in his office within the next week or so.
DIVISION ENGINEERS' MEETING
Mr. McDonald explained that only routine operations had been carried on in Mr. Clay's absence so that no commitments involving additional expenses to the Department may be made. He advised that a Division Engineers' meeting had been called for Monday and Tuesday, May 16 and 17, for the purpose of discussing the maintenance program. Each Division Engineer was requested to submit a program of post-war construction, so that these projects may be set up in the State program in rank of importance, as it is the purpose of the Department to have ready for immediate release a fifty million dollar program when the war is over and construction can begin.
REPAIRS TO HOLES IN STATE HIGHWAYS
After much discussion of the Maintenance Program, motion was made by Mr. Milam that immediate attention be given to the increasing holes in the highways throughout the State, and that the county maintenance crews be so coordinated that a state of constant repair may be maintained on the roads, also that the maintenance inspectors be required to file weekly reports. This motion was seconded by Mr. Pope and unanimously adopted.
MILEAGE-WEST PACES FERRY ROAD
At the request of Mr. Clay, the Chairman presented, with the
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Director's recommendation, request from the Fulton County Commissioners that West Paces Ferry Road, beginning at Chatham Road and ending at the New Marietta Highway, be included in the State Highway System. Action in this matter was postponed until the regular meeting in June.
COMMISSIONERS TO BE CONSULTED REFERENCE MILEAGE REQUESTS
Motion was made by Mr. Burgess and seconded by Mr. Garrett, that hereafter any requests for additional mileage, and other matters of like importance, in any given district, be first referred to the Commissioner of such district before action of any kind is taken thereon. This motion was unanimously carried.
GOVERNOR ARNALL MEETS WITH COMMISSION
The Commission went into executive session with Governor Ellis Arnall and discussed with him their duties and responsibilities, and in particular the duties imposed upon them of the inspection and recommendation of road conditions in their respective districts, and advised him that there was a difference of opinion as to whether they were entitled to be reimbursed for such services. The Governor stated that he would pass an Executive Order and get an opinion from the Attorney General covering this situation, and he further stated that necessary funds would be set up by the Budget Commission.
The Governor thanked the Commission for the privilege of meeting with them and retired from the room.
WAR PRODUCTION BOARD ORDER
Copies of the new War Production Board Order, No. L-41-e, dealing with construction and maintenance work, were presented to the Commissioners. (See file copy.)
CONTRACT LETTINGS
It was the concensus of opinion of the Commissioners that when practical, contract lettings should be held concurrently with the scheduled meetings of the Commission.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, same on proper motion was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,

APPROVED:

Secretary

Chairman

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JUNE 5, 1944
The State Highway Commission of Georgia held its regular meeting on Monday, June 5, 1944, in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, with all members present. Those present besides members of the Commission were Mr. Clay, Director, Mr. McDonald, State Highway Engineer, Mr. Wisdom, Treasurer,and Mr. Groves, Attorney for the State Highway Department.
MINUTES APPROVED
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
DIVISION ENGINEERS' MEETING
The matter of holding Engineers' meetings simultaneously with the Commission meetings was brought to the attention of the Commission by Mr. McDonald, who expressed the opinion that it would be well for the Engineers to be on hand to discuss matters of mutual interest to the Commission and themselves. On motion made by Mr. Robinson and seconded by Mr. Knox, it was unanimously agreed that the Engineers' meetings be held on the same date as the Commission meetings.
CONTRACT LETTINGS
Mr. Clay asked the Commissioners if they wished to attend the letting of contracts, and after much discussion, motion was made by Mr. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Pope, that when it was practical to do so, the lettings be scheduled on the day following the Commission meetings so that the Commissioners might conveniently attend if they so desired. This motion was unanimously carried.
MILEAGE-WEST PACES FERRY ROAD
Request for the addition of West Paces Ferry Road, beginning at Chatham Road and ending at the New Marietta Highway, to the State Highway System, was presented with Mr. Clay's recom-
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mendation, at the Commission meeting on May 8. Mr. Clay presented this matter for the second time, with the statement that even though he had previously recommended that it be added to the System, he was undecided just at this time as to what should he done about it, and requested that the matter be tabled for further investigation.
MILEAGE-PICKENS, CHEROKEE AND FULTON
COUNTIES
Request for the addition of mileage in the Counties of Pickens, Cherokee and Fulton, along with a detailed report from the Division of Highway Planning, setting forth the logged route from terminal point to terminal point, was pnC)sented to the Commission. The mileage to he added to the System in the respective Counties is as follows: 21.40 miles in Pickens County, 15.50 miles in Cherokee County, and 13.30 miles in Fulton County, a total of 50.20 miles. It was developed from this report that this road traversed a section of the above mentioned counties which produced a great portion of the broiler chickens raised in Georgia. The report also set out the fact that a large amount , of timber production came from this section and went directly into the war effort. It was also pointed out that this road goes by Mt. Oglethorpe, upon which is erected a marble shaft in memory of James Edward Oglethorpe, founder of the Colony of Georgia. It was further outlined as follows: (1) Attracting to the park lands and mountains those people whQ wish to have rest and relaxation in surroundings of quiet and heauty. This will bring to people in this section an opportunity to increase their earnings through personal services, and the growing and selling of truck garden and farm and barnyard products. (2) Providing for better transportation facilities to the rich producing areas on, nearby and adjacent to this road, making possible quicker and safer transportation of products for sale in the marketsand for the farmers and their families to reach their trade and cultural centers. (3) Providing a link in the State network of highways, regularly patrolled and maintained, to serve as an additional main stem of the county systems in parts of these counties.
The Chairman stated that he was personally familiar with this entire road and that by placing it on the System it could be the means of the future projection of the Skyline Drive which
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is now partially completed in the States of Virginia and North Carolina, thereby making the southern terminus of this scenic drive traverse this proposed mileage to terminate in the City of Atlanta, since this is the end of the Blue Ridge chain of mountains, and along the entire mountain chain there is located the Appalachian Hiking Trail, which begins at Mt. Katahdin, in the State of Maine, and terminates at Mt. Oglethorpe, in Georgia, on the route of this proposed new mileage. (Action in this was postponed until the July meeting.)
MILEAGE-DeKALB COUNTY
Mr. Clay recommended that Peachtree Road, beginning at the Fulton-DeKalb County Line and continuing to Carroll Avenue, a distance of 3.45 miles, be added to the State Highway System, explaining that the road was to be paved by the Federal Government and would carry a great deal of traffic, and unless it is made a part of the State Highway System, the Department cannot maintain it or place any traffic signs on it. He pointed out that it would be a decided advantage to the Highway Department to take this road into the system, since it would be turned r: over to them by the Army, completely paved, as soon as they have finished with it. This matter to be brought before the Commission for further action at the July meeting.
JOHN WHITLEY CLAIM
Mr. Clay brought to the attention of the Commission the fact that Mr. John Whitley was claiming certain damages resulting from the Highway Department stopping his contract work. He also brought to the attention of the Commission the fact that Mr. Whitley had used certain Highway Department equipment, for which he paid no rental. Mr. Clay being desirous of settling these claims and counter claims by offset, and by doing so to relieve the Highway Department of its contractual liability, stated that Mr. Whitley would be agreeable to cancelling approximately $600,000 in contracts. The Director further stated that he would like to have a motion from the Commission authorizing him to act in this instance. Upon motion made by Mr. Tift and seconded by Mr. Bouhan, and unanimously adopted, the Director was authorized to negotiate this settlement to conclusion with Mr. Whitley.
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EXECUTIVE ORDERS REFERENCE W. L. COBB CLAIM AND REIMBURSING HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Clay stated that between this meeting and the meeting in July, they hoped to have an executive order from Governor Arnall in reference to certain settlement of claims made by W. L. Cobb, Inc., and that consideration by the Commission would be requested at that time. He further stated that he hoped to have an executive order in reference to the matter of the Commission being reimbursed for expenses while in the discharge of their duties in inspecting the condition of roads in their respective districts, and that further consideration by the Commission could be had at the next meeting on this subject.
INVITATION TO LAUNCHING OF SHIP
Mr. Clay extended an invitation to those present to attend the launching of a Liberty Ship at the Brunswick Shipyards in honor of his father, Senator A. S. Clay, sometime the latter part of June.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The Chairman advised that the next meeting would be held at the State Highway Building on July 10, at ten o'clock, and adjourn to Conneyhaynee Lodge as his guests, where further deliberationsand actions would be concluded.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, same on proper motion was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,

APPROVED:
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Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JULY 10, 1944
The regular July meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular July meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 3rd day of July, 1944.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 10th day of July, 1944.
This the 3rd day of July, 1944.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until July 10, 1944, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, all members being present except Mr. Dennis and Mr. Gholston. Those in attendance besides members of the Commission were Mr. Clay, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Bond, Mr. Allison and Mr. Jackson. The Commission met in the Board Room at the State Highway Department for a short session, then adjourned to Conneyhaynee Lodge where they were the guests of the Chairman, Mr. Tate, for further deliberations. Lunch was served at 1 :00, and the Commission convened for its adjourned session on the mezzanine floor of the Lodge at 3 :00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Tate, and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
PER DIEM FOR COMMISSION
Mr. Tate advised the Commission that Governor Arnall had prepared an Executive Order granting reimbursement to the members of the Commission for services rendered, not to exceed ten days per month, at $7.00 per day and expenses. Motion was made by Mr. Pope, seconded by Mr. Garrett, and unanimously carried, that this order be adopted.
W. L. COBB CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SUIT
The Chairman advised that the Governor had also prepared an Executive Order granting W. L. Cobb Construction Company the right to bring suit against the State Highway Department in the .approximate amount of $4,000, as set out in the order. On motion made by Mr. Burgess and seconded by Mr. Knox, this order was unanimously adopted.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Reporting on his and Mr. McDonald's recent trip to Washington in behalf of the Construction Program, Mr. Clay advised that they were able to get some very helpful information in addition to approval of 75% of the State's program, whereas, other States were only getting from 10% to 50% of what they requested. Mr. Clay stated that the Department was endeavoring to get the program in blue print stage and that as soon as the
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Governor gave clearance, the work would get under way, probably this year. The Commission gave Mr. Clay and Mr. McDonald a rising vote of thanks for their splendid achievements in Washington.
FUNDS FOR FLOOD DAMAGE
Mr. Clay advised that the money allocated for flood damages was equally divided among the ten Congressional Districts. He pointed out that over a period of years the flood expenses would be duly equalized and asked for an opinion from the Commission as to whether he should continue equally dividing the money among the districts. Motion was made by Mr. Knox, seconded by Mr. Garrett, and unanimously carried, that the Department continue dividing the money.
SALARY INCREASES
Mr. Clay stated that all employees in the Department had been given substantial salary increases, and that in order to get engineers to get the proposed construction program in bl ue print stage, the Department would in all probability have to meet
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salary scales of private business corporations. The Commission :.; expressed the wish that Mr. Clay meet this salary scale in order to obtain the necessary engineers, and also commended him for having increased salaries of present personnel.
The Director expressed his appreciation for the good work the Commission was doing and for the help they had been to him. He also expressed his delight over the order being issued by the Governor reimbursing the Commission for their services.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Mr. Clay advised that he had had difficulty in getting out on projects for inspection, and that he was having identification cards prepared so that the members of the Commission could be permitted to get into any project under construction. The Commission expressed grateful appreciation for this courtesy.
MILEAGE-FULTON AND DeKALB COUNTIES
The Director presented for the second time the mileage in Fulton and DeKalb Counties, explaining that the Federal Government had agreed to build the road, including the bridge, at
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100 'X Federal aid, but due to the shortage of steel, the bridge
could not be built immediately. Mr. Clay explained that this road would carry a great deal of traffic, and unless it is made a part of the State Highway System, the Department cannot maintain it or place any traffic signs on it. He pointed out that it would be a decided advantage to the Highway Department to take this road into the System, since it would be turned over to us by the Army completely paved as soon as they have finished with it; therefore, on motion made by Mr. Knox and seconded by Mr. Selman, it was unanimously voted that this road be made a part of the State Highway System.
MILEAGE-PICKENS, CHEROKEE AND FULTON COUNTIES
The Pickens, Cherokee and Fulton County mileage was presented again for consideration, and after some discussion, on motion made by Mr. Burgess and seconded by Mr. Knox, it was voted that this matter be tabled until the next meeting of the Commission.
MILEAGE-CAMP STEWART Mr. Clay reported that the Camp Stewart Mileage case has been very satisfactorily settled, in the approximate amount of $550,000.
NEXT MEETING DATE Mr. Selman invited the Commissioners, the Director and the Engineers to be his guests at the next regular meeting at the Lookout Mountain Hotel, the meeting to be held in. the Board Room of the State Highway Department at ten o'clock on August 14, 1944, then adjourn to the Hotel for further deliberation.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, same on proper motion was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,

APPROVED:
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Secretary

MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
AUGUST 14, 1944
The regular August meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular August meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 7th day of August, 1944.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 14th day of August, 1944.
This 7th day of August, 1944.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until August 14, 1944, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, all members being present except Mr. Gholston, Mr. Dennis and Mr. Robinson. The meeting was called to order at 10 :00 A.M. for a short session, then adjourned to Summerville where the Commissioners .and Engineers were the guests of Mr. Selman. Lunch was served at 2 :00 P.M. and the Commission convened for its adjourned session at 3 :00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by the Vice-Chairman, Mr. Garrett, and the minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
A summary of road mileage in the State of Georgia was prepared by the Division of Highway Planning in cooperation with the Public Roads Administration, and a copy presented to each member of the Commission. Copy may also be found in the minute file.
Copies of the Fund Balance Sheet were presented to the Commissioners.
Mr. Clay advised the Commissioners at the July meeting that he was having identification cards made for them. These cards were handed to the Commissioners at this meeting, and they expressed grateful appreciation for Mr. Clay's thoughtfulness.
CODE OF GEORGIA HIGHWAY LAWS
Bound copies of the Code of Georgia Highway Laws were given to the Commissioners, and copy may also be found in the minute file.
PAVING IN LOUISVILLE (STATE ROUTE 17)
Mr. Clay advised the Commission that he had been requested to pave two city blocks in the City of Louisville, State Route 17, and after some discussion Mr. Knox was asked to investigate this matter and report on same at the next meeting.
Motion was made by Mr. Pope and seconded by Mr. Burgess, and unanimously carried, that all information given out from the Division Offices be first confirmed by the Commissioner in that respective district, or by the General Office.
The next meeting date was set for September 4, 1944, at the State Highway Department in Atlanta.
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Mr. Bouhan invited the Commissioners, the Director and the Engineers to be his guests at Tybee Beach, Savannah, on September 11, 1944.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, same was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,

APPROVED:
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Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
_ SEPTEMBER 11, 1944
The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia scheduled for September was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular September meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 4th day of September, 1944.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at Tybee Beach Hotel, Savannah, Georgia, on the 11th day of September, 1944.
This 4th day of September, 1944.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until September 11, 1944, was held on said date at Tybee Beach Hotel, Savannah, Georgia, with all members of the Commission present except Mr. Tate, Mr. Gholston and Mr. Tift. Those present besides members of the Commission were Mr. Clay, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Bond and Mr. Allison.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
MILEAGE-CITY OF LOUISVILLE
Mr. Knox reported on the two blocks to be added to the State Highway System in the City of Louisville, and on motion made and seconded, and unanimously carried, subject to Mr. Clay's recommendation, this section will be added to the System, provided the other parallel road is taken off the State Highway System; it being distinctly understood that the section is not to be paved by the State Highway Department.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Mr. Clay presented each Commissioner with a copy of the eleven million dollar construction program, asking them to take the copies home and make a careful study, offering any substitutes they wished in their respective districts, and mail the reports back to the office within ten day.s.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, same was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,

APPROVED:
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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
OCTOBER 16, 1944
The regular October meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular October meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 2nd day of October, 1944.
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Member
Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 16th day of October, 1944.
This 2nd day of October, 1944.
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The regular meeting of the State Highw.ay Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until October 16, 1944, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, with all members present except Mr. Garrett, Mr. Milam and Mr. Bouhan. Those present besides members of the Commission were Mr. Clay, Mr. McDonald and Mr. Groves.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Mr. Clay asked the Secretary to read the Auditor's report

on the State Highway Department for the year ending June 30,

1944, which states on page two that "The State Highway Depart-

ment's financial condition at June 30, 1944, was excellent. Cash

and currently realizable assets of $11,250,156.33 were available

to liquidate all obligations and provide for appropriations and

reserves as outlined in the report." (Also that this is the first

time in nine years that the Highway Department has had cash

on hand and available at June 30 for completion and liquidation

of all its obligations, the last year being 1935.) (Copy of report

in minute file.) Mr. Clay expressed his deep appreciation for the

splendid cooperation of the entire Highway Department in making

such a report possible, and the Commission complimented Mr. !~

Clay on his very efficient management of the Department.

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Mr. Clay stressed the importance of postponin$' the paving of the 30-mile stretch of road between Newnan and LaGrange until Spring, also the Buena Vista road in Marion County, in view of past experiences with paving during winter months, and the Commission was in thorough accord with his views.

Motion was made by Mr. Gholston and seconded by Mr. Pope, and unanimously carried, that effective January 1, 1945, the road districts would be confined to the number of Congressional Districts in the State.

Mr. Burgess made a motion, seconded by Mr. Selman, and unanimously adopted, that Mr. Groves, the State Highway Attorney, contact the Department of Public Safety and ascertain what has been done in reference to the resolution setting up the different highw.ays where stop signs had been erected at through highways and requiring traffic to stop before entering said highways, and report at the next meeting.

The Chairman asked the Board's opinion with reference to making an effort to have the Federal Works Agency offices established in Atlanta, and after some discussion it was decided that

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a Committee would be appointed to go to Washington and take the matter up with proper officials there.
A committee composed of Mr. Clay, Mr. Tate, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Selman, Mr. Gholston, Mr. McDonald and Mr. Groves was appointed to contact Senator Russell with a view to having him withdraw his objection to the Hayd2J1 BiB now in Congress and letting it pass in its original form. The appointment to be made by Mr. Clay, and he in turn to notify the balance of the committee.
MILEAGE-BIBB AND HOUSTON COUNTIES
Mr. C. B. Clay, Chairman of the Bibb County Commissioners, and Mr. Fenley Ryther, Bibb County Engineer, and Mr. J. A. Davis, Chairman of the Houston County Commissioners, and Mr. T. L. Warren, Houston County Commissioner, came before the Commission to request that the road intersecting with U. S. 41 just South of Macon and runnin:s in a Southerly direction via Cochran Field and Warner Robins Field a distance of 7.047 miles in Bibb County and 17.519 miles in Houston County, a total distance of 24.566 miles, and intersecting with U. S. 341 just north of Clinchfield, be added to the State Highway System. This matter was tabled for final action at the November meeting.
The next meeting was scheduled for November 13, 1944.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, same on proper motion was adjourned.

APPROVED:
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Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
NOVEMBER 13, 1944
The regular November meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present at the regular November meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 6th day of November, 1944.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; ,and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 13th day of November, 1944.
This 6th day of November, 1944.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until November 13, 1944, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, all members being present except Hon. Knox Gholston and Hon. Lonnie A. Pope. Those present other than Commissioners were Hon. Ryburn G. Clay, Director, Mr. G. T. McDonald, State Highway Engineer, Mr. Tom. Wisdom, Treasurer, and Mr. L. C. Groves, Assistant Attorney General.
Minutes of the last meeting were read by Mr. Tate and, upon motion made by Mr. Dennis and seconded by Mr. Milam, were approved as read.
MILEAGE-HOUSTON AND BIBB COUNTIES
Mr. Clay referred to that portion of the minutes of the last meeting regarding mileage in Houston and Bibb Counties. He advised the Commission that on advice from the Engineering Department, he declined to recommend this mileage to be placed on the System, and without his recommendation it was not necessary for the Commission to act either favorably or unfavorably on this question, and the matter of the mileage being added to the System was automatically concluded for failure of recommendation on his part.
The Governor, through Mr. Clay, expressed his regret at not being able to meet with the CommissiQn and advised that he would make every effort to attend the next meeting.
FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY
The question of appointing a committee to go to Washington on the Federal Works Agency matter was discussed and Mr. Clay was authorized to ,appoint the committee. After much discussion and in answer to question put before the Commissioners by Mr. Tate as to who would be able to make the trip, the following committee was appointed: Mr. Clay, Mr. Tate, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Bouhan, Mr. Garrett and Mr. McDonald.
DARIEN BRIDGE
Mr. Bouhan brought up the bridge opening at Darien, which has been set for the 14th of December. The bridge cost about $1,000,000 and Mr. Clay stated he thought all the Commissioners
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should go. The bridge is located in Mr. Bouhan's and Mr. Pope's districts. Suggestion was made that the Commissioners meet at Darien, possibly a called meeting.
MINUTES
Mr. Milam brought up the question of minutes, stating that he thought each member should have a copy of the minutes prior to next meeting. Mr. Tift stated he did not attend the meeting in Savannah and did not know what took place. He agreed that copies should be mailed to each member, as did Mr. Garrett. Motion was made by Mr. Milam and seconded by Mr. Garrett that this should be done.
There was much discussion regarding stop signs, and Mr. Groves stated the only remedy for this is to have the General Assembly pass a Bill declaring them official. Motion was made by Mr. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Burgess that Mr. Groves be appointed to take this up with the Legislative Committee, and he was so instructed.
MY'. McDonald presented each member with a copy of Route Inspection Report dated November 6, and asked them to make a study of same.
The question was brought up about the Legislative Committee, no reports having been received from them, and the request was made that Mr. Tate write the members asking for a report. This Committee was appointed on May 13, 1944, and consists of Mr. Bouhan, Mr. Gholston, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Tift and Mr. Garrett, Mr. Bouhan being chairman.
MILEAGE-FULTON COUNTY
Mr. Clay recommended that the following mileage on Peachtree Road be added to the System: Beginning at Buckhead, State Route 9, and continuing a distance of 2.4 miles to the DeKalb County Line; then beginning at Carroll Avenue and continuing a distance of 1.1 mile to State Route 10, making a total of 3.5 miles; this to be designated as Route 13-West. Motion was made
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by Mr. Milam and seconded by Mr. Bouhan that the matter be tabled for final action at the next meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted,

APPROVED:
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MINUTES STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
DECEMBER, 1944 The regular December meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular December meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 4th day of December, 1944.
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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JANUARY, 1945
The regular January meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular January meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 1st day of January, 1945.
Chairman
Member
~~;f Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution: WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 8th day of January, 1945. This the 1st day of January, 1945.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until January 8, 1945, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, at ten o'clock A. M., with the Chairman, Mr. Tate, presiding. All members were present. Those in attendance besides members of the Commission were Mr. Wisdom, Mr. Groves and Mr. Field.
MILEAGE-FULTON COUNTY
It was unanimously passed by the Commission that the Fulton County mileage, as set out on Page 70 of the November minutes, be added to the State Highway System.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Copies of the Quarterly Financial Report were presented to the Commissioners and discussed in detail by Mr. Clay. Mr. Clay advised the Commission that the Engineering Department had the Construction Program in blueprint stage, almost 100/r, and that the entire construction and maintenance programs for 1944 were let to contract with the exception of the Newnan-LaGrange Road, and this because of right of way trouble in Coweta County. Mr. Milam requested that the portion of the project in Troup County be let as they have cleared the right of way in that county.
LEGISLATION
Mr. Adams and Mr. Papageorge appeared before the Commission and offered right of way bills, discussing them in detail, and on motion, properly seconded and unanimously carried, the following bills were adopted:
I-An Act authorizing the State Highway Department to construct and maintain airports, and for other purposes, amending an Act approved March 27, 1941, pages 236-237.
2-An Act amending an Act creating the offices of State Highway Director and Treasurer, so as (a) to give the Director, with the approval of a majority of the Commission, the right to put on or take off roads from the State Highway System, (b) changing the meeting date from the first Monday to the second Monday, and (c) pro-
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viding for expenses of Commissioners while traveling in their respective districts.
3-An Act to amend Code Sections 36-504, 36-506, 36-507, providing for value of property taken, consequential damages, consequential benefits, and in no event shall the consequential benefits exceed the value of the land.
4-An Act to amend Code Section 95-1715, providing for condemnation of rights of "'lays, so that the Highway Department may condemn right of ways for road purposes and not be restricted to width.
5-A Bill providing for limited access facilities, acquisition of property, elimination of grade crossings, etc.
6-An Act to amend Code Section 92-1404, so as to provide that no less than one cent ($0.01) shall be allocated to be used on Federal Aid Roads, and that the counties shall make an annual report to the State Highway Department showing that the road funds have been expended for road purposes.
(Reference this Act, motion was made by Mr. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Gholston that the Commissioners from each county shall make a report to the State Highway Department not later than three months after the fiscal or calendar year, to the effect that all road revenues received from the State have been expended for road purposes. This motion carried, with Mr. Garrett, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Knox opposing same.)
7-An Act giving the Director of the State Highway Department, with the approval of a majority of the State Highway Commission, the authority to provide the erection of speed, classification, and routing signs, and for enforcement thereof.
8-An Act providing for an optional method to condemn right of ways.
9-An Act to amend an Act approved March 24, 1939 (Georgia Laws 1939, pages 295-303), providing for legal stop signs, and for other purposes.
Copy of each of the above Bills may be found in the minute file.
On motion made by Mr. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Gholston, it was unanimously agreed that all legislation offered at this
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meeting be approved by the Commission and that no other legislation has the approval or recommendation of the Commission.
Motion was made by Mr. Pope, seconded by Mr. Selman, and unanimously adopted, that the Legislative Committee of the Highway Commission be authorized to appear and speak officially for the Commission on any matters pertaining to the State Highway Department.
Mr. Clay expressed sincere appreciation for the Commission's thoughtfulness of him at Christmas and for the beautiful gift they presented to him.
The Chairman expressed the grief of the Commission in the loss of one of its members, Mr. Frank Dennis, Eatonton, Georgia, and motion was made by Mr. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Pope that the attorney, Mr. Groves, draw up a resolution expressing the Commission's sorrow in Mr. Dennis' death and send a copy to the local newspaper and to Mrs. Dennis. Mr. Tate advised the Commission that he had personally called on Mrs. Dennis, and said that he hoped all of them would do likewise.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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Chairman

Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
FEBRUARY 12, 1945
The regular February meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular February meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 5th day of February, 1945.
Member
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Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 12th day of February, 1945.
This 5th day of February, 1945.
~t3~~ Chairman
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until February 12, 1945, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, with the Vice-Chairman, Mr. Garrett, presiding. All members were present except Mr. Tate and Mr. Gholston. Besides members of the Commission, Mr. Clay, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Wisdom and Mr. Groves were present.
MRS. DENNIS
Mr. Garrett spoke on behalf of the Commission welcoming Mrs. Dennis as the new member of the Sixth District.
MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
LEGISLATION
On motion made by Mr. Tift and seconded by Mr. Milam, it was unanimously voted that the State Highway Commission recommend the following Bills:
(1) A Resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission to sell two acres of land belonging to the State Highway Department at Columbus, Georgia, which has ceased to be of any value to the State Highway Department.
(2) A Bill to provide for public health, safety, morals and general welfare, to regulate advertising, and for other purposes.
(3) An Act to provide for, in addition to all other license fees, annual license fees for advertising on the highways of the State of Georgia.
Motion was also made by Mr. Pope and seconded by Mr. Selman, and unanimously adopted, that the Commission recommend to Governor Arnall an increase in salary for Mr. Wisdom, Treasurer, State Highway Department, from $4800 to $6000 per year.
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STATE MILEAGE-CAMP STEWART

Mr. Clay recommended to the Commission that the following

mileage be taken off the State Highway System:

State Route 63 Bryan County

19.16 miles

State Route 67 Bryan County

.___ 3.77 miles

Liberty County

__ 16.80 miles

State Route 129 Evans County

. 4.15 miles

Liberty County

10.84 miles

Tattnall County_

__ 1.26 miles

State Route 144 Bryan County __ . 4.07 miles

Liberty County

19.23 miles

Long County___ 8.45 miles

TotaL___

_ 87.73 miles

This matter was tabled for final consideration at the next meeting of the Commission.

STATE MILEAGE-FORT BENNING
Mr. Clay recommended that certain mileage be taken from and added to the State Highway System as follows:
That portion of old State Route 27 beginning at the Chattahoochee-Muscogee County line and ending at the junction of the Old Columbus-Cusseta Road and the four lane highway at or near the east boundary of the Fort Benning Military Reservation, approximately 1.28 miles northwest of the junction to State Route No.1 and 26 in Cusseta, a distance of 9.06 miles, be abandoned and taken off of the State Highway System of Georgia; and that a new road be added to the State Highway System beginning at a point on the four lane highway at the Chattahoochee-Muscogee County line, thence in a southeasterly direction to the junction of the old Columbus-Cusseta Road and the said four lane highway at or near the east boundary of the Fort Benning Military Reservation approximately 1.28 miles northwest of the junction of State Route No.1 and 26 in Cusseta, a distance of 8.51 miles.
This matter was tabled for final action at the next meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, same on proper motion was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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Chairman

Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
MARCH 12, 1945
The regular March meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular March meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 5th day of March, 1945.
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Chairman
Member
Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting orf the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 12th day of March, 1945.
This 5th day of March, 1945.
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99

The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which has been adjourned from the date fixed by law until March 12, 1945, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, with all members present except Mr. Pope and Mr. Selman. Those present besides members of the Commission were Mr. Clay, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Wisdom and Mr. Groves.

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

COUNTIES TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN MILEAGE IS TAKEN OFF STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
Motion was made by Mr. Milam and seconded by Mr. Tift, and unanimously carried, that the counties be notified at the earliest possible date, as determined by the attorney assigned to the Highway Department, when mileage is to be taken from the State Highway System, as of June 30, 1945.

CATES BILL
Mr. Clay advised that the Cates Bill passed the Legislature fixing the dollars and cents the counties are to receive instead of receiving funds on a mileage basis.

MILEAGE TO BE PUT IN CONDITION BEFORE BEING ADDED TO STATE SYSTEM

On recommendation by Mr. Clay, motion was made by Mr. Burgess and seconded by Mr. Milam, and unanimously carried, that when counties request the addition of mileage to the State Highway System, said mileage must be put in condition acceptable to the Highway Department before it is certified into the System.

MILEAGE-BURKE COUNTY

Mr. Clay presented request from Burke County for the addi-

tion of the following mileage in Burke County:

From Burke-Screven County line through Girard

to McBean Road__

__ __ 26 miles

From McBean to Waynesboro __ .

12 miles

From Girard to Sar8is _.

__ 6 miles

100

From Keysville to Midville (already partly im-

proved, Keysville to Richmond County line being

already designated) _

_ 31 miles

This matter was held for further action at the April meeting.

MILEAGE-FORT BENNING
The matter of certain mileage being added to and taken from the State Highway System in the Fort Benning area was brought before the Board for final action, and it was unanimously voted that this be done as set out in the minutes of the February meeting.

MILEAGE-CAMP GORDON AREA
Mr. Clay recommended that that portion of State Highway No. 47 extending from Avondale Community in a southern direction to the intersection of said highway with U. S. Highway No.1, be logged and taken off the State Highway System. This matter was held for further action at the next meeting of the Commission.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned. Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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Chairman

Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
APRIl.. 9, 1945
The regular April meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular April meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT' IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 2nd day of April, 1945.
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Member
~~ft Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution: WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman ora majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 9th day of April, 1945. This 2nd day of April, 1945.
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Chairman
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until April 9, 1945, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, with all members present except Mr. Garrett and Mr. Robinson. Those present besides members of the Commission were Mr. Clay, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Wisdom and Mr. Groves.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
MILEAGE-FORT BENNING AREA
On motion, properly seconded and unanimously carried, the following order placing certain mileage in the State Highway System, and taking other mileage from the System, was adopted:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on the four lane highway at the Chattahoochee-Muscogee County line, thence in a southeasterly direction to the junction of the old ColumbusCusseta Road and the said four lane highway at or near the east boundary of the Fort Benning Military Reservation approximately 1.28 miles northwest of the junction of State Route 1 and 26 in Cusseta, a distance of 8.51 miles; It having been further made to appear to me that that portion of old State Route No. 27 beginning at the Chattahoochee-Muscogee County line and ending at the junction of the Fort Benning Military Reservation approximately 1.28 miles northwest of the junction of State Route 1 and 26 in Cusseta a distance of 9.06 miles, this road should be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Georgia. It having been further made to appear to me that the above described road to be placed in the State Highway System has the same control points as the last above described road that is being abandoned and removed from the State Highway System and that is now included as a part of the Fort Benning Military Reservation;
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This order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act

approved March 17, 1943 (Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-

222) and other laws pertaining to removing from the State

Highway System state-aid roads and placing into the State

Highway System state-aid roads;

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Be it therefore ordered, and it is hereby declared, that

the following described road to be placed in the State High-

way System of roads as of this date, and that said road is

hereby certified accordingly:

Beginning at a point on the four lane highway at the

Chattahoochee-Muscogee County line, thence in a south-

easterly direction to the junction of the old Columbu8-

Cusseta Road and the said four lane highway at or

near the east boundary of the Fort Benning Military

Reservation approximately 1.28 miles northwest of the

junction of State Route No.1 and 26 in Cusseta, a dis-

tance of 8.51 miles.

Be it further ordered that the following described road

cease to be a part of the State Highway System and aban-

doned as of this date, since this road has the same control

points as the road hereinabove certified and placed in the

State Highway System,and is also included in the Fort

Benning Military Reservation:

That portion of old State Route 27 beginning at the

Chattahoochee-Muscogee County line and ending at the

junction of the old Columbus-Cusseta Road and the

four lane highway at or near the east boundary of the

Fort Benning Military Reservation approximately 1.28

miles northwest of the junction of State Route No.1

and 26 in Cusseta, a distance of 9.06 miles.

This the 9th day of April, 1945.

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State Highway Director

MILEAGE-MUSCOGEE-CHATTAHOOCHEE
Motion was made by Mr. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Milam, and unanimously carried, that the mileage set out in the fol-
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lowing order be added to and taken from the State Highway System of Roads:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 8th Street in the City of Columbus, and extending south on 4th Avenue to 4th Street, thence east on said 4th Street to 6th Avenue, thence in a southeasterly direction to 10th Avenue, thence south on 10th Avenue to State Route No. 85. The distance from point of beginning to State Route No. 85 is 1.25 miles; and beginning at the junction of the four lane highway and State Route No. 85 at a point approximately .25 mile southeast of Bull Creek, thence in a southeasterly direction a distance of 4.45 miles to the Muscogee-Chattahoochee County line.
It having been further made to appear to me that that
portion of old State Route 27 beginning at the intersection locally known as "Firm Roberts," 3.55 miles southeast of the intersection of 4th Avenue and 8th Street in the City of Columbus, and extending to the Muscogee-Chattahoochee County line, a distance of 4.17 miles, should be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Georgia.
It having been further made to appear to me that the above described road to be placed in the State Highway System has the same control points as the last above described road that is being abandoned and removed from the State Highway System and that is now included as a part of the Fort Benning Military Reservation.
This order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943 (Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216222) and other laws pertaining to removing from the State Highway System state-aid roads and placing into the State Highway System state-aid roads.
Be it therefore ordered, and it is hereby declared, that the following described road be placed in the State Highway System of Roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly:
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Beginning at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 8th Street in the City of Columbus and extending south on 4th Avenue to 4th Street, thence east on said 4th Street to 6th Avenue, thence in a southeasterly direction to 10th A venue, thence south on 10th Avenue to State Route No. 85. This distance from point of beginning to State Route No. 85 is 1.25 miles. And beginning at the junction of the four lane highway and State Route No. 85 at a point approximately .25 mile southeast of Bull Creek, thence in a southeasterly direction a distance of 4.45 miles to the Muscogee-Chattahoochee County line. Be it further ordered that the following described road cease to be a part of the State Highway System and abandoned as of this date, since this road has the same control points as the road hereinabove certified and placed in the State Highway System, and is also included in the Fort Benning Military Reservation; That portion of old State Route No. 27 beginning at the intersection known as "Firm Roberts," 3.55 miles southeast of the intersection of 4th Avenue and 8th Street in the City of Columbus, and extending to the Muscogee-Chattahoochee County line, a distance of 4.17 miles. This the 9th day of April, 1945.
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State Highway Director
MILEAGE-CAMP GORDON AREA
Mr. Clay's recommendation to remove a portion of State Highway No. 47 from the State Highway System was again brought before the Board for consideration, and Mr. McDonald reported that they were now ready to log this road and would be in position to report on same at the next meeting.
MILEAGE-JONES COUNTY
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Mr. Clay presented request for additional mileage in Jones
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County, road beginning at State Route 44, passing through Haddock and ending at State Route 49, a distance of 8.9 miles. This matter was held for further consideration at the next meeting.
MILEAGE-BIBB COUNTY
Mr. Clay offered Mr. McDonald's recommendation that the following mileage be added to and taken from the State Highway System:
Roads to be added: Newly constructed concrete access road beginning at intersection with State Route 22, U. S. 129, east of Spring Street Bridge over Ocmulgee River in Northwest Macon to intersection with State Route 19, U. S. 80, near Lake Side; total length 3.094 miles; also spur of newly constructed concrete access road connecting the last mentioned concrete road with Georgia 87 and the Camp Wheeler Road, length 0.278 mile. The total added length being 3.372 miles. Roads to be removed: That part of present Georgia Route 19 from intersection with Route 49 northeast of Macon to intersection with new concrete access road near Lake Siide; length of road to be removed, 1.251 miles.
MILEAGE-COBB COUNTY
Request from the Cobb County Commissioners for addition of certain mileage on the Austell-Marietta road to the State Highway System was presented for the Board's consideration. The Engineering Department was asked to log this road and report same at the next meeting.
MILEAGE-BURKE COUNTY
Request from the Burke County Commissioners that certain mileage be added to the State Highway System, as set out in the March minutes, was again presented to the Commission with Mr. Clay's recommendation that same be added to the State Highway System for maintenance. Motion was made by Mr. Knox and seconded by Mr. Milam that this mileage not be taken into the System. This motion was carried, with Mr. Gholston opposing same.
MILEAGE-TOWNS COUNTY
Request for addition of a section of road 3 miles long leading
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from Georgia State Route at Hiawassee, Georgia, making a short cut to the North Carolina State line near Elf, N. C., connecting to N. C. State Route 28, was presented to the Commission. This matter was held for further discussion at the next meeting.
MILEAGE-LAMAR COUNTY
Mr. Clay presented request from the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in Lamar County for the addition of the following described mileage: Designated as Lamar and Pike County Road No. 347 on page 254 of the Georgia Laws of 1935, and a continuation of that road known as the Milner to Jackson road No. 240 on page 264 in the Georgia Laws of 1935. This road joins the Barnesville to Zebulon Road, State No. 18, and goes through Milner, Lamar County, and joins the Barnesville to Zebulon road, this being a connection through Milner of two State roads and comprising a total of approximately 10 miles. This matter was held for further consideration.
STATE MILEAGE
Mr. Clay read a letter from Mr. Flynt, Director, Division of Highway Planning, reporting certain mileage that could be removed from the State Highway System under the terms of the Highway Act passed by the Legislature in 1943. No action was taken on this report, and copy of same may be found in the minute file.
COUNTY SEAT TO COUNTY SEAT ROADS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ROADS
Mr. Clay asked for an expression from the Commission as to whether or not they agreed with him that it was necessary to maintain the primary and secondary Federal roads, and then to use what money is available, or what they could get by with, on feeder roads and county seat to county seat roads. After a round table discussion, it was agreed best to follow Mr. Clay's plan.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Copies of the Financial Report for the first quarter were handed to the Commissioners and commented on by Mr. Clay.
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MEETING HOUR AND DATE
On motion, properly seconded and unanimously carried, it was agreed that the Commission meetings should be held on the second Monday in each month at 10 :00 A.M., C.W.T.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Board, on proper motion, adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
MAY 14, 1946
The regular May meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular May meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 7th day of May, 1945.
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Member
~ zzr,fi. Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution: WHEREAS, it is necess.ary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 14th day of May, 1945. This 7th day of May, 1945.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until May 14, 1945, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, with all members present except Mrs. Dennis, Mr. Gholston and Mr. Knox. Besides members of the Commission, Mr. McDonald and Mr. Wisdom were present. Mr. Clay was absent due to illness.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Tate advised the Commission that Mr. Clay requested that they defer all mileage matters until he could be present to discuss them with the Commission. This met with the .approval of the entire Commission, hence, all mileage requests were deferred until the next meeting.
Mr. McDonald discussed in detail matters that were taken up at the recent County Commissioners' meeting.
Motion was made by Mr. Pope and seconded by Mr. Milam that Governor Arnall be invited to attend the meeting in Juneor the next meeting of the Commission. This motion was unanimously carried.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, same on proper motion was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
~ (!J d-~ Chairman

Secretary

III

MINUTES STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JUNE,1945 The regular June meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular June meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 4th day of June, 1945.
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Member
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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JULY 9, 1945
The regular July meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular July meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 2nd day of July, 1945.
Member
~~;tf Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution: WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 9th day of July, 1945. This the 2nd day of July, 1945.
~ (!J d-a--1 Chairman
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until July 9, 1945, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, with all members present. Also present were Mr. Clay, Mr. McDonald and Mr. Wisdom.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Governor Arnall met with the Commission and discussed policies pertaining to the State Highway Department.
Mr. Clay outlined all construction work approved by the Public Roads Administration and War Production Board, and requested that all mileage matters be deferred until the next meeting.
There being no further business, the Commission on proper motion adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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Chairman

I
Secretary

114

MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
AUGUST 13, 1945
The regular August meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular August meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 6th day of August, 1945.
~f!J~ Chairman
Member
~~~ Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution: WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 13th day of August, 1945. This 6th day of August, 1945.
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Chairman
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law' until August 13, 1945, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Squar~, Atlanta, Georgia, with all members present. Those present besides members of the Commission were Mr. Clay, Mr. Wisdom, Mr. McDonald and Mr. Groves.
MINUTES APPROVED
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Governor Arnall met again with the Commission to further discuss the Highway Department's Construction program, and it was agreed that each Commissioner would meet individually with Mr. Clay, Governor Arnall and Mr. McDonald to discuss road problems in their respective districts. Appointments were made accordingly.
MILEAGE TAKEN FROM STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEMS IN COUNTIES OF LIBERTY, LONG, BRYAN, EVANS AND TATTNALL
Motion was made by Mr. Garrett and seconded by Mr. Milam that order of the Director dated July 9, 1945, removing certain roads from the State Highway System in the Camp Stewart Area be approved. Orders as follows:
LIBERTY COUNTY ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR
It being made to ,appear to me that that portion of State Route Number 67, described as follows:
State Route Number 67 beginning at the point within the Reservation lines of Camp Stewart where State Route 67 crosses Canochee Creek, which is the line between Liberty and Bryan Counties, and which is 5.79 miles southward along Route 67 from the point where Routes 67 and 30 cross in the Town of Pembroke, and extending southward from the point of beginning along Route 67 to the South line of the Reservation of Camp Stewart at its point of crossing with State Route 67, this point being 0.80 mile northwestward along Route
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67 from intersection with a county road in the Town of Hinesville, the length of State Route described herein being 16.80 miles in Liberty County; and that portion of State Route Number 129, described as follows: State Route Number 129, beginning at the point on State Route 129 where it crosses the line between Tattnall and Liberty Counties in the northwestern part of the Camp Stewart Reservation, the point described being 11.29 miles southeastward along State Route 129 from junction of Routes 73 and 129, thence southeastwardly along Route 129 to the junction of Route 129 with Route 67 near Taylors Creek, the distance being 10.84 miles along State Route 129 and lying in Liberty County; and that portion of State Route Number 144, described as follows: State Route Number 144, beginning at the county line between Long and Liberty Counties which is a road passing near Thomas Creek Church and school extending eastwardly along State Route 144 through Taylors Creek Settlement, a distance of 19.23 miles to the line between Liberty and Bryan Counties at a point on State Route 144, which is 4.07 miles westward on Route 144 from the junction with State Route 63 near Bragg Church. The length of road described is 19.23 mils, lying within Liberty County; should be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Georgia, as of June 30, 1945: BE IT ORDERED that the above described roads be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Roads of Georgia, as of June 30, 1945. This order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216222, and other laws pertaining to the removal from the State Highway System of State-aid roads. This 9th day of July, 1945.
Director, State Highway Department of Georgia
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia, that the State Highway Director has entered an order removing from the State Highway System of Georgia the following described roads, to wit:
State Route Number 67, beginning at the point within the Reservation lines of Camp Stewart where State Route Number 67 crosses Canochee Creek, which is the line between Liberty and Bryan Counties and which is 5.79 miles southward along Route 67 from the point where Routes 67 and 30 cross in the Town of Pembroke, and extending southward from the point of beginning along Route 67 to the south line of the Reservation of Camp Stewart at its point of crossing with State Route 67, this point being 0.80 mile northwestward along Route 67 from intersection with a county road in the Town of Hinesville, the length of State Route 67 described herein being 16.80 miles in Liberty County;
State Route Number 129, beginning at the point on State Route 129 where it crosges the line between TattnaIl and Liberty Counties in the northwestern part of the Camp Stewart Reservation, the point described being 11.29 miles southeastward along State Route 129 from junction of Routes 73 and 129, thence southeastwardly along Route 129 to the j unction of Route 129 with Route 67 near Taylor's Creek, the distance being 10.84 miles .along State Route 129 and lying in Liberty County;
State Route Number 144, beginning at the county line between Long and Liberty Counties, which is a road passing near Thomas Creek Church and School, extending eastwardly along State Route 144 through Taylor's Creek Settlement, a distance of 19.23 miles to the line between Liberty and Bryan Countieg at a point on State Route 144 which is 4.07 miles westward on Route 144 from junction with State Route 63 near Bragg Church, the length of road described being 19.23 miles lying within Liberty County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the
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State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said order of the Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the Director dated July 9, 1945, removing from the State Highway System of roads hereinabove described be, and the same is hereby approved.
This the 13th day of August, 1945.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
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LONG COUNTY ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It being made to appear to me that that portion of State Route Number 114, described as follows:
State Route Number 144, beginning at Beard's Creek, which is the County line between Tattnall and Long Counties, for which beginning point is where the western line of the Camp Stewart Reservation also crosses Route 144, thence eastward along Route 144 a distance of 8.45 miles to the line between Long and Liberty Counties at a county road crossing near Tom's Creek Church, the road described being 8.45 miles in length on Route 144 within Long County, should be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Georgia as of June 30, 1945: BE IT ORDERED that the above described road be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Roads of Georgia, as of June 30, 1945. This order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222,
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and other laws pertaining to the removal from the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
This 9th day of July, 1945.
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Director State Highway Department of Georgia
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia, that the State Highway Director has entered an order removing from the State Highway System of Georgia the following described road, to wit:
State Route Number 144, beginning at Beard's Creek which is the County line between Tattnall and Long Counties, for which beginning point is where the western line of the Camp Stewart Reservation also crosses Route 144, thence eastward along Route 144, a distance of 8.45 miles to the line between Long and Liberty Counties at a county road crossing near Tom's Creek Church, the road described being 8.45 miles in length on Route 144 within Long County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said order of the Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the Director dated July 9, 1945, removing from the State Highway System the road hereinabove described be, and the same is hereby, approved.
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This the 13th day of August, 1945.

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Chairman

Secretary
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BRYAN COUNTY ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It being made to appear to me that that portion of State Route Number 63, described as follows:
State Route Number 63, beginning at the point on State Route 63 where the northern line of Camp Stewart Reservation crosses, which point is 3.17 miles southeastward along Route 63 from intersection of Routes 63 and 30 in Pembroke, and extending along State Route 63 to the point where southeastern line of Camp Stewart crosses Route 63, this point being 2.00 miles northeastward along Route 63 from intersection of Routes 63 and 26, length of Route 63 inside Reservation lines being 19.16 miles, all in Bryan County; and that portion of State Route Number 67, described as follows: State Route Number 67 beginning at the point on State Route 67 where the northern line of Camp Stewart Reservation crosses Route 67 which is 2.02 miles southward along Route 67 from intersection of Route 67 and 30 in Pembroke, and extending southward along Route 67 to the county line of Bryan and Liberty Counties at Canochee Creek, a distance of 3.77 miles, in Bryan County; and that portion of State Route Number 144, described as follows: State Route Number 144, beginning at the point on State Route 144 where the line between Liberty and Bryan Counties crosses State Route 144, which point
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is 4.07 miles westward along State Route 144 from the crossing of said Route 144 with State Route 63 near Bragg Church in the eastern part of Bryan County, and extending from the point of beginning to the above described road crossing at Bragg Church, a distance of 4.07 miles in Bryan County; should be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Georgia, as of June 30, 1945; BE IT ORDERED that the above described roads be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Roads of Georgia, as of June 30, 1945. This order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to the removal from the State Highway System of State-aid roads. This 9th day of July, 1945.
Director State Highway Department of Georgia
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia, that the State Highway Director has entered an order removing from the State Highway System of Georgia the following described roads, to wit:
State Route Number 63, beginning at the point on State Route 63 where the northern line of Camp Stewart Reservation crosses, which point is 3.17 miles southeastward along Route 63 from intersection of Route 63 and 30 in Pembroke, and extending along State Route 63 to the point where southeastern line of Camp Stewart crosses Route 63, this point being 2.00 miles northwestward along Route 63 from intersection of Routes 63 and 26, length of Route 63 inside Reservation lines being 9.16 miles, all in Bryan County; State Route Number 67, beginning at the point on State
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Route 67 where the northern line of Camp Stewart Reservation crosses Route 67 which is 2.02 miles southward along Route 67 from intersection of Routes 67 and 30 in Pembroke, and extending southward along Route 67 to the county line of Bryan and Liberty Counties at Canochee Creek, a distance of 3.77 miles, in Bryan County; State Route Number 144, beginning at the point on State Route 144 where the line between Liberty and Bry.an Counties crosses State Route 144, which point is 4.07 miles westward along State Route 144 from the crossing of said Route 144 with State Route 63 near Bragg Church in the eastern/ part of Bryan County, and extending from the point of beginning to the above described road crossing at Bragg Church, a distance of 4.07 miles in Bryan County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the Director removing from the State Highway System the roads hereinabove described be, and the same is hereby approved, said order being dated July 9, 1945. This the 13th day of August, 1945.
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Secretary
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EVANS COUNTY ORDER OF STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It being made to appear to me that that portion of State Route Number 129, described as follows:
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BE IT ORDERED that the above described road be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Roads of Georgia, as of June 30, 1945.
This order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to the removal from the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
This 9th day of July, 1945.
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WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said order of the Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the Director dated July 9, 1945, removing from the State Highway System the road hereinabove described be, and the same is hereby approved.
This the 13th day of August, 1945.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
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TATTNALL COUNTY ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It being made to appear to me that that portion of State Route Number 129, described as follows:
State Route Number 129, beginning on State Route 129 at the point where Route 129 is crossed by the line between Tattnall and Evans Counties, which point is 10.03 miles southeastward along Route 129 from the junction of Route 129 with Route 73, thence southeastward 1.26 miles along Route 129 to the County line between Tattnall and Liberty Counties, the road described being 1.26 miles in length, lying in Tattnall County, should be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Georgia, as of June 30, 1945: BE IT ORDERED that the above described road be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Roads of Georgia, as of June 30, 1945. This order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222,
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and other laws pertaining to the removal from the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
This 9th day of July, 1945.
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Director State Highway Department of Georgia

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia, that the State Highway Director has entered an order removing from the State Highway System of Georgia the following described road, to wit:
State Route Number 129, beginning on State Route 129 at the point where Route 129 is crossed by the line between Tattnall and Evans Counties, which point is 10.03 miles southeastward along Route 129 from the junc-

tion of Route 129 and Route 73, thence southeastward 1.26 miles along Route 129 to the county line between T'attnalland Liberty Counties, the road described being 1.26 miles in length, lying in Tattnall County;

and, WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve

said order of the Director;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the Director dated July 9, 1945, removing from the State Highway System the road hereinabove described be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 13th day of August, 1945.

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Chairman

Secretary

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On motion, properly seconded and unanimously adopted, it was agreed that since the meetings set up in the beginning of this meeting would not have been completed by the regular meeting date in September, there would be no meeting in that month.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, same on proper motion was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:

Secretary

Chairman

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MINUTES STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
SEPTEMBER, 1945 The regular September meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular September meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 3rd day of September, 1945.
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STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
OCTOBER 15, 1945
The regular October meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular October meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 1st day of October, 1945.
Chairman
Member
Vice Chairman and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the Imv provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 15th day of October, 1945.
This the 1st day of October, 1945.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until October 15, 1945, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia. All members were present except Mr. J. J. Bouhan. Those present besides members of the Commission were Mr. Clay, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Wisdom and Mr. Groves.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. This being the first meeting since the appointment of Mr. G. T. McDonald as Engineer-Director, the Commission expressed its pleasure in having him serve in this capacity, and at the same time, on motion properly seconded and unanimously adopted, Mr. Tate, Chairman, appointed Mr. Garrett and Mr. Burgess as a committee to prepare a scroll honoring Mr. Clay for services rendered to the State Highway Department in the past.
MILEAGE REMOVED FROM STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM-McDUFFIE COUNTY
The Director entered an order removing a certain road from the State Highway System in McDuffie County, and the Board unanimously adopted a resolution approving said order. Said order and resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It being made to appear to me that that portion of State Route Number 47, described as follows:
State Route Number 47, beginning at the point in unincorporated village of Avondale where State Route No. 47 is crossed by a McDuffie County public road, thence southward along State Road No. 47 a distance of 1.253 miles to the county line between McDuffie and Richmond Counties. Total length closed in McDuffie County, 1.253 miles. should be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Georgia as of June 30, 1945; BE IT ORDERED that the above described road be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Roads of Georgia, as of June 30, 1945. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act
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approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to the removal from the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
This 10th day of September, 1945.
Director State Highway Department of Georgia
RESOLUTION WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia, that the State Highway Director has entered an order removing from the State Highway System of Georgia the following described road, to wit:
State Route Number 47, beginning at the point in unincorporated village of Avondale where State Road No. 47 is crossed by a McDuffie County public road, thence southward along State Road No. 47 a distance of 1.253 miles to the county line between McDuffie and Richmond Counties. Total length closed in McDuffie County, 1.253 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said order of the Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the Director dated September 10, 1945, removing from the State Highway System the road hereinabove described be, and the same is hereby approved. This the 8th day of October, 1945.
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Secretary
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MILEAGE REMOVED FROM STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM-RICHMOND COUNTY
The Director entered an order removing a certain road from the State Highway System in Richmond County, and the Commission unanimously adopted a resolution approving said order. Said order and resolution areas follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It being made to appear to me that that portion of State Route Number 47, described as follows:
State Route Number 47, beginning at a point on State Route 47 at the county line between McDuffie and Richmond Counties, which point is 1.253 miles southward from the crossing of ,a public road with State Road 47 in the unincorporated village of Avondale, thence southward along State Road No. 47 a distance of 4.027 miles to a point 0.293 mile northward along State Road 47 from intersection of State Road No.4 with State Road 47. Total length closed in Richmond County, 4.027 miles; should be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Georgia as of June 30, 1945; BE IT ORDERED that the above described road be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Roads of Georgia, as of June 30, 1945. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to the removal from the State Highway System of State-aid roads. This the 10th day of September, 1945.
~~ Director State Highway Department of Georgia
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia, that the State
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Highway Director has entered an order removing from the State Highway System of Georgia th~ following described road, to wit:
State Route Number 47, beginning at a point on State Road No. 47 at the county line between McDuffie and Richmond Counties, which point is 1.253 miles southward from the crossing of a public road with State Road 47 in the unincorporated village of Avondale, thence southward along State Road No. 47, a distance of 4.027 miles to a point 0.293 mile northward along State Road 47 from intersection of State Road No.4 with State Road No. 47. Total length closed in Richmond County 4.027 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said order of the Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the Director dated September 10, 1945, removing from the State Highway System the road hereinabove described be, and the same is hereby approved. This the 8th day of October, 1945.

ATTEST:

Chairman

Secretary Governor Arnall met with the Commission in a closed session.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, same on proper motion was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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Secretary

MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
NOVEMBER 26, 1945
The regular November meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular November meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 6th day of November, 1945.
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Member
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Vice Chairman
and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 26th day of November, 1945.
This the 6th day of November, 1945.
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Chairman
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the fixed date by law until November 26, 1945, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia. All members were present. Those present besides members of the Commission were Mr. Wisdom, Mr. Groves and Mr. Gabrels.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Governor Arnall, who met with the Commission in a closed session, introduced Mr. Frank Gabrels and called on him to explain to the Commission the nature of his work with the Highway Department. Mr. Gabrels in turn expressed his desire to be helpful to the Commissioners, as well as the County Commissioners from all over the State.
FUNDS FOR NEW EQUIPMENT
Motion was made by Mr. Tift and seconded by Mr. Milam, that the Budget Commission be asked to approve funds for purchase of new equipment, such equipment to be approved by the Engineering Department.
MAINTENANCE FUNDS
Motion was made by Mr. Bouhan, seconded by Mr. Garrett, and unanimously adopted, that the Highway Department ask the Budget Commission for additional funds in the amount of $3,000,000 for maintenance, which would increase the maintenance program to $5,000,000.
100~1c AND 75~1c-25(l PROJECTS
Motion was made by Mr. Bouhan, seconded by Mr. Milam, that
all 100';{ Federal Aid Projects and 75 % Federal Aid Projects be
let as rapidly as the Engineering Department can handle same. This motion was unanimously adopted.
Mr. McDonald advised the Commission that all local papers were given first hand accounts of projects advertised in their respective counties, to which the Commissioners gave hearty approval and asked that they be notified first so that they might give this information to the papers.
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ENGINEER-DIRECTOR'S BOND
Motion was made by Mr. Burgess and seconded by Mr. Milam, and unanimously adopted, that the Engineer-Director be placed under bond in the amount of $100,000.
Mr. McDonald invited the Commissioners to attend the Southeastern Association of State Highway Officials to be held at the Biltmore Hotel on December 3 and 4.
NEW MILEAGE-HABERSHAM COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 15, U. S. Route 23, in Clarkesville, Habersham County, where the recently constructed section of State Route 115 intersects with said State Route 15, thence northwestward along newly constructed Road No. 115 a distance of 1.10 miles to the point where the newly constructed section intersects with and coincides with the old road. Road described was built as Project SAP 1507 and lies partly within and partly without the city limits of Clarkesville in the north and northwest part thereof. Total length of road to be added, 1.10 miles. It having been further made to appear to me that the following described road should be abandoned and form no part of the State Highway System of Georgia, as same has the same control points as the above described road, which is now being placed in the State Highway System: Beginning at the point on old State Route No. 115 where newly constructed project SAP 1507 leaves the old road, being a point 0.93 mile from intersection with State Route No. 197 measured along old State Route 115, and 1.10 miles from intersection with State Route 15, measured along newly paved road No. 115; thence eastwardly .along old State Route 115 a distance of 0.93
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mile to point of intersection with State Route No. I 197. Total length of road to be removed from State Highway System, 0.93 mile.
Be it therefore ordered, and it is hereby declared, that the following described road be placed in the State Highway System of Roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly:
Beginning at the point on State Route No. 15, U. S. Route No. 23, in Clarkesville, Habersham County, where the recently constructed section of State Route 115 intersects with said State Route No. 15, thence northwestward along newly constructed road Number 115 a distance of 1.10 miles to the point where the newly constructed section intersects with and coincides with the old road. Road described was built as Project SAP 1507 and lies partly within and partly without the city limits of Clarkesville in the north and northwest part thereof. Total length of road to be added, 1.10 miles. Be it further ordered that the following described road cease to be a part of the State Highway System and abandoned as of this date since this road has the same control points as the road hereinabove certified and placed in the State Highway System: Beginning at the point on old State Route No. 115 where newly constructed Project SAP 1507 leaves the old road, being a point 0.93 mile from intersection with State Route No. 197 measured along old State Route 115, and 1.10 miles from intersection with State Route 15, measured along newly paved road No. 115; thence eastwardly along old .state Route 115 a distance of 0.93 mile to point of intersection with State Route No. 197. Total length of road to be removed from State Highway System, 0.93 mile.
This 10th day of September, 1945.
State Highway Director
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the point on State Route No. 15, U. S. Route No. 23, in Clarkesville, Habersham County, where the recently constructed section of State Route No. 115 intersects with said State Route No. 15. thence northwestward along newly constructed section of road Number 115 a distance of 1.10 miles to the point where the newly constructed section intersects with and coincides with the old road. Road described was built as Project SAP 1507 and lies partly within and partly without the city limits of Clarkesville in the north and northwest part thereof. Total length of road to be added, 1.10 miles;
and
WHEREAS, the road hereinafter described has the same control points as the road hereinabove described and should be removed from the State Highway System of Roads:
Beginning at the point on old State Route No. 115, where newly constructed Project SAP 1507 leaves the old road, being a point 0.93 mile from intersection with State Route No. 197 measured along old State Route 115, and 1.10 miles from intersection with State Route 15, measured along newly paved road No. 115; thence eastwardly along old State Route 115 a distance of 0.93 mile to point of intersection with State Route No. 197. Total length of road to be removed from State Highway System, 0.93 mile;
and
WHEREAS, the Director has entered an order removing the above described road from the State Highway System of Roads, dated September 10, 1945; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the Director placing the road first hereinabove described in the State Highway System and removing from the State Highway System the road last hereinabove described, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 8th day of October, 1945.
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ATTEST:

Secretary
There being no further business to come before the Commission, same on proper motion was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:

Secretary

Chairman

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
DECEMBER 10, 1945
The regular December meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular December meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the St~te Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 3rd day of December, 1945.
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Member
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 10th day of December, 1945.
This the 4th day of December, 1945.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until December 10, 1945, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia. All members were present except Mr. Garrett. Those present besides members of the Commission were Mr. McDonald, Mr. Wisdom and Mr. Groves.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Mr. Burgess was asked to read the scroll prepared by Mr. Garrett and himself honoring Mr. Clay, and on motion made by Mr. Bouhan and seconded by Mr. Milam, and unanimously carried, said scroll was ordered placed in the minutes of the Highway Commission, then sent to Mr. Clay. Mr. McDonald reported on the activities of the Convention of the Southeastern Association of State Highway Officials, an,d the Commission congratulated him on his election as Vice-President of this Association.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, same on proper motion was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

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STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JANUARY 14, 1946
The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular January meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 7th day of January, 1946.
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 14th day of January, 1946.
This the 7th day of January, 1946.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until January 14, 1946, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, at 10 :00 o'clock A. M. Those present were Mr. Tate, Chairman, Mr. Pope, Mr. Bouhan, Mr. Tift, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Selman, Mr. Burgess and Mr. Milam. Absent were Messrs. Gargett, Knox, Gholston and Mrs. Dennis. Present besides members of the Commission were Mr. G. T. McDonald and Mr. Groves.
After a short executive session, Mr. Luther Wyatt, attorney for Whiley Construction Company, appeared before the Commission and explained his position as representing his client in the matter of executive orders issued by the Governor as relates to their desire to go into court and settle certain claims on the part of Whitley Construction Company against the Highway Department. Mr. Groves, Attorney for the Highway Department, made certain statements to clarify and give information regarding the issues involved.
After some discussion, Mr. Bouhan made a motion that this matter be held for further action at the next meeting of the Commission since ,a number of the Commissioners were absent at this meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr. Pope and unanimously adopted.
Motion was also made, properly seconded and unanimously adopted, that the Engineer-Director and the Attorney for the Highway Department secure all available information on the John Whitley case and present at the next meeting.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The annual report on activities of the Commission for the year 1945 was read, approved and ordered forwarded to Governor Arnall.
There being no further business, the Commission, on proper motion, adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

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STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
FEBRUARY, 1946
The regular February meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular February meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 4th day of February, 1946.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until February 7, 1946, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, at 10 :00 o'clock A.M. All members were present, Mr. Gholston arriving late. In addition to the members, the following were present: Governor Arnall, Engineer-Director G. T. McDonald, Treasurer Tom Wisdom, and Attorney L. C. Groves.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
CLAIM OF WHITLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
The Governor issued executive orders under date of January 8, 1946, directing that Whitley Construction Company be allowed to institute suit against the State Highway Department in order to settle the alleged claims of said Whiley Construction Company on various suspended contracts throughout the State. The Highway Commission unanimously declined favorable action on these orders. (Copies of said executive orders may be found in the minute file.)
After a round table discussion, motion was made by J. J. Bouhan that Mr. Whitley be denied the right to sue and that the Engineer-Director be authorized to write him that the Department would pay him for his just claims as recognized and approved by the Engineers of the Highway Department. This motion was seconded and unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Sims Garrett offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mrs. Catherine S. Harper has served as secretary to the State Highway Commission for approximately three years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harper has now voluntarily terminated her services; and
WHEREAS, during the time of her association with us we have never known a secretary to demonstrate IT!0re tact, efficiency and graciousness, which more endeared her to us all:
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the members of the State Highway Commission, that we express to her our
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appreciation for her long and faithful service and wish for her an unusual degree of happiness and success in her new association.
This the 7th day of February, 1946.
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This resolution was unanimously adopted. Mr. Garrett made a further motion that a suitable gift be
purchased as a token of the Commission's appreciation, this gift not to exceed the amount of $50.00, and moved that Mrs. Dennis make this purchase. This motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
SCROLL HONORING RYBURN G. CLAY
The Chairman re-read the scroll honoring Mr. Ryburn G. Clay for his services as Director of the Highway Department. The expense incurred in having this scroll prepared amounted to $48.00, and each Commissioner paid his pro rata part.
EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
The Chairman asked for a report from the Engineer-Director as to the availability of equipment. Mr. McDonald discussed at length the condition of roads in general and the difficulty in obtaining equipment for maintenance.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
A discussion was had regarding the construction program for the year. Governor Arnall stated that he thought it highly important that when a project is programmed and ready to be advertised, each member of the Commission should know about those in his district before any public announcement was made. At the Governor's request, a motion was made by J. J. Milam, seconded by Lonnie Pope, and unanimously carried, directing the Engineer-Director to notify each Commissioner of projects to be
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let in his or her district before advertisement is sent to the newspapers or any announcement is made, this advice to be in the form ofa telegram or registered letter, designating the project, estimated amount, description, date it will be advertised, and date it will be let.
NEW MILEAGE
A round table discussion was held on the addition of new mileage to the State Highway System. Motion was made by Mr. Bouhan that the requests for additional mileage in Towns and DeKalb Counties be tabled; this motion was seconded by Mr. Pope and unanimously carried. After further discussion, it was agreed that all requests for new mileage should be deferred until such time as these requests could be investigated to determine their importance to the System as a whole. Mr. Garrett made a motion that all requests for new mileage be deferred until the May meeting of the Commission'; that in the meantime each Commissioner should notify the Engineer-Director of proposed new mileage in his district in order that data might be prepared on each of these requests for submission to the Commission in May. This motion was seconded by Mr. Milam, and unanimously passed. The Chairman further requested that the Engineer-Director get out a letter to each Commissioner, setting forth the above, to be followed up twice at intervals of two weeks.
The Commission then went into executive session, everyone retiring from the room except members and the Governor.
Motion was made by Mr. Garrett, seconded by Mr. Pope, to place the letter written by Governor Arnall to Chairman Tate on the minute book of the State Highway Commission. This was adopted by vote of eleven members present, Mr. Gholston being absent. The letter is as follows:
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA February 1, 1946
Hon. Steve Tate, Chairman State Highway Commission Capitol Square Atlanta, Georgia Dear Steve:
I hope you will read this letter at the meeting of the Commission to be held February 4th. Of course, every mem-
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bel' of the Commission is familiar with the unwarranted attacks made on the State Highway Department in the Legislature.
I expect the State Highway Department to maintain, repair and construct needed roads on a basis of merit and fairness. But I do not want the Highway Department to discriminate against my friends merely because they are my friends. I think the time has come when we must be realistic about highway work.
I believe the State Highway Department to be in charge of honest and reputable men. We have a career man who is a professional engineer as Engineer-Director. His character, integrity and ability have never been questioned. The twelve men who are members of the Commission are all outstanding Georgians, of high personal reputation. They come from each Congressional District in our State.
As I have repeatedly suggested to the State Highway Commission, I strongly favor a constitutional Highway Board so as to have a continuity in administration. But this Board should be appointed by the Governor like all other State constitutional Boards, or else it should be elected by the people. The Senate, in my judgment, acted most admirably in insisting on its position that the constitutional Highway Board should be elected by the people comprising each Congressional District rather than "appointed" by a small clique in the Legislature.
It will be our job to put on the greatest road building program in the history of the State. That job must be honestly done. If any citizen of this State knows of any wrong-doing, it is the duty of that person to report it to me, to the Attorney General, or to the Solicitor General for action.
The Highway Department is clean. It has done a remarkable job during the war considering the shortage of materials, equipment, supplies and manpower. This will be a banner year for the Department in service to the people. Let's do an outstanding job for Georgia.
With every good wish, I am

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Sincerely yours, (Signed) ELLIS ARNALL Governor

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Motion was made by Mr. Pope, seconded by Mr. Knox, that a resolution be adopted condemning the action of Mr. Gholston in his unwarranted attacks on the Commission, Governor Arnall, the Highway Department and the State Administration. This motion also provided that this resolution appear as an official part ot the minutes and be given to the press in its entirety, without any additional comment being made. The entire Commission voted on this motion with the exception of Mr. Gholston, who was present but was recorded as not voting. This resolution is as follows:
WHEREAS, a member of the State Highway Commission, J'. Knox Gholston, appeared before a joint session of the General Assembly at its last meeting and made statements to the effect that the Highway Department is "rotten"; and WHEREAS, the Highway Commission is an integral part of the Highway Department serving in an advisory capacity and such remarks are considered by the Commission as a reflection upon the individual members thereof; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gholston has been a member of said Commission since its inception, has participated in the official actions of such body and has never brought to the attention of the Commission any charges of misconduct against any individual Commissioner: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Highway Commission that the members of the Commission hereby deplore .and condemn the unwarranted action of Commissioner Gholston in allowing himself to be used by the political enemies of the State Administration in an effort to reflect upon the members of the State Highway Commission, Governor Arnall, the State Highway Department and the State Administration.
This 7th day of February, 1946.
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In connection with the consideration of the aforementioned rew'ution, and prior to the vote, lVIr. Gholston stated his position concerning the Governor, members of the Highway Commission, and the State Highway Department. His contention was that he had intended in no way to reflect upon the integrity and character of the individual members of the Commission or upon Governor Arnall, but that he was arguing against the highway system as it had existed since its inception and as it now exists. Furthermore, he stated, he had the utmost confidence in the Commission as a whole and individually, heretofore and now.
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ADJOURNMENT Upon motion, the Commission adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

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STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
MARCH 11, 1946
The regular March meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway, Commission not being present for the regular March meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 4th day of March, 1946.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until March 11, 1946, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia. All members were present with the following exceptions: Hon. Penn Selman, Hon. J. J. Milam, Hon. Wyck Knox. In addition to the members of' the Commission, the following were present: Governor Arnall, Mr. G. T. McDonald, Mr. L. C. Groves.
READING OF MINUTES
On motion of Mr. Hugh Burgess, seconded and unanimously passed, the reading of the minutes of the February meeting was dispensed with.
ANTICIPATED LETTINGS
The proposed letting of March 29, 1946, was discussed, project by project. A full discussion was had on request of each Commissioner as to projects to receive first consideration in his or her District. The list of projects to be let within the next sixty days was discussed.
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
The Maintenance Program was discussed at length.
STATE FUNDS
Governor Arnall stated he thought State Funds which had been set up to match Federal Funds for projects that would be impossible to be let this year should be used to build 100 % State-aid projects. This was agreed to by all present.
ENGINEERING PERSONNEL
Present engineering personnel was discussed, also future need for same.
PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION
The question of pushing construction after contracts were let was discussed. The Engineer-Director and Attorney were asked to submit to the Board at the next meeting some proposal which would have the result of expediting construction.
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BOARD MEETINGS
It was agreed that after the meeting of April 8, sessions would be held on April 22 and May 6, future meetings to be scheduled for two meetings each month instead of one.
CLAIM OF WHITLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
The Engineer-Director advised the Commission of the results of his conference with Mr. Whitley and his attorney, in which it w.as recommended that Mr. Whitley be paid $34,000 on semi-final statement pending final settlement of his claims. This was not acceptable to the Commission, and after discussion, motion was made by Mr. J. J. Bouhan that Mr. Whitley be offered $35,000 plus damages in an amount equal to the interest provided he would agree to cancel his contracts. This motion was seconded and unanimously carried..
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon motion, properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

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STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
APRIL 8, 1946
The regular April meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commission of Georgia not being present for the regular April meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 1st day of April, 1946.
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 8th day of April, 1946.
This the 1st day of April, 1946.
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The State Highway Commission of Georgia held its called meeting on Monday, April 8, 1946, the regular meeting having been adjourned from the date fixed by law until said date. The meeting was held in the Board Room of the State Highway Department at 10 :00 o'clock A.M., with all members present.
In addition to the members, the following were present: Governor Arnall, G. T. McDonald, Engineer-Director, Tom Wisdom, Treasurer; L. C. Groves, Assistant Attorney General.
In the temporary absence of the Chairman, the meeting was called to order by Mr. Sims Garrett, Vice-Chairman.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
The meeting was turned over to Governor Arnall, who addressed the Commission on the subject of Federal Postwar Programs. He stated that it was his desire to get as many projects on the 1946 Program under contract as possible, so that work could begin on the 1947 Program on July 1. He further stated that rather than using for 100 State-aid work money that had been set aside to match Federal funds on projects that could not be let this year, we should concentrate on projects on the 1947 Program that could be let so that the portion of that program accruing under this administration could be used.
Engineer-Director McDonald explained the procedure of getting a project in line to be let. The possibility of employing a private engineering firm to assist in the preparation of plans was discussed. Mr. McDonald stated that the firm of L. W. Robert & Company had been approached some time ago on the subject of working up certain individual projects but that they declined to undertake anything less than the entire program; that this would be impracticable due to the fact that no private firm was sufficiently familiar with Public Roads Administration regulations.
The following reports were read and discussed:
(1) Status of Commissioners' first requests-approved.
(2) Projects advertised for letting April 19-approved.
(3) Projects to be advertised for May la-approved.
(4) Projects proposed to let within next 60 days-approved with the following exceptions:
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F AP 175-C (1), Wilkinson, Bridge on Route 29held up.
F -51 (2), Colquitt, Bridge west of Moultrie-held up.
F-2730 (2), Clayton-Fayette - Grading and paving Fayette north-held up.
F-2728- (4), Johnson, Grading and paving Wrightsville-Swainsboro Road-held up.
At this point the Highway Engineer, Mr. M. E. Cox, and the five Division Engineers were called into the meeting. Governor Arnall explained to them his desires regarding Federal programs and asked for their cooperation in getting surveys and field work completed so that plans could be prepared in time to be let before September 27, which is the latest date on which projects can be let by this administration.
W. H. Jackson, Division Engineer at Gainesville, stated as follows: He can finish surveys on the first year program and the second year program by July 1 provided he can get additional transportation facilities for survey parties. He has four survey parties and needs an additional party. Lack of transportation and pickup trucks is principal cause of delay. He is well organized in administrative personnel.
C. W. Leftwich, Division Engineer at Augusta. stated as follows: He is practically up with first year program with the exception of one short survey. He has three survey parties and does not need any additional survey parties. Needs a soil sampling machine which would expedite his work to a great extent. Will be able to do his part of second year program by July 1. Does not need any additional transportation for survey parties. Will need additional engineering personnel after next letting to handle construction.
E. W. Ellis, Division Engineer at Macon, stated that with his present organization it would be difficult to get first year program in by middle of May, which would give him only about six weeks to work on second year program. Has three survey parties and needs one additional party and three station wagons. A sampling machine would expedite his work. If he can get all of this, he thinks he can get his second year program in by July 1.
J. W. Pyle, Division Engineer at Tifton, stated he could havt his first year program in good shape by 1st or 5th of May; and can get his second year program in by July 1, provided he can
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secure soil and material pits and get the cooperation of counties in securing rights of way. Has three survey parties which will be sufficient. Needs three station wagons and a sampling machine, suggesting the possibility of using the peanut boring machine which he had seen in operation at Albany as a possible substitute if impossible to secure sampling machine.
D. D. Hankins, Division Engineer at Savannah, stated he would have all surveys on first year program by first of next month, and can get work on second year program ready by July 1. Does not need any additional personnel; has three survey parties. Expects to be able to secure three station wagons in immediate future. Needs Assistant Division Engineer. Thinks sampling machine will help.
Following the above discussions, Governor Arnall recommended that a soil sampling machine be purchased for each Division. J. W. Frye was directed to investigate the peanut boring machine, and Mr. J. J. Milam was requested to check up on similar equipment used by the telephone company. Mr. McDonald was asked to investigate other sources of supply for this equipment.
The Governor requested all Division Engineers to keep the members of the Commission advised as to activities in their respective districts; also that they check closely with contractors to see th:lt all construction is up to specifications.
Governor Arnall then asked Mr. M. E. Cox, Highway Engineer, for an expression of his opinion as to the possibility of getting the first year program completed and the 1947 Program started on July 1. Mr. Cox stated that in his opinion the 1946 Program could not all be placed under contract before May 1947 due to lack of personnel in the drafting department, there being only 40 draftsmen where 100 are needed, stating further that every effort had been made to secure additional draftsmen but none were available. He further stated that Georgia is the only state that is getting any projects authorized in Washington. He stated that it would be necessary to get the 1947 program made up within the next two weeks and submitted to the Public Roads Administration, and requested authority to allocate the majurity of the 1947 Federal funds to projects on the primary system as such projects would be approved by PRA without any delay. Governor Arnall stated that he thought the money should be placed on projects that could be put under contract by September 27.
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The Governor then requested that the Commissioners, in cooperation with the Division Engineers, submit their requests for projects to be included in the 1947 program at once, giving consideration to plans already on file in the drafting department which were complete and ready for letting.
Mr. McDonald explained to the Commission that approximately $12,000,000 of the 1946 program would be under contract after the letting of April 19; that lettings in May would amount to $6,000,000, which would mean that by the first of June $18,000,000 would be under contract, leaving a balance of the 1946 program of $14,000,000. He further stated that by the end of Mayall survey information should be in, which would give the months of June, July and August for the completion of plans and letting contracts on the balance of $14,000,000 of the 1946 program.
NEW MILEAGE The question of new mileage which is to be considered at the May meeting was discussed, and Mr. McDonald requested that the Commissioners submit their requests as soon as possible in order that reports may be prepared for consideration by the Commission.
NEXT lVIEETING It was voted to hold the next meeting of the Commission on April 15.
PENALTY FOR DELAY ON CONSTRUCTION The question of penalty to be imposed on contractors for delay in construction was brought up. On motion, properly seconded, this matter was tabled, to be considered at the meeting on April 15.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion, properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
APRIL,1946
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 15th day of April, 1946.
This the 8th day of April, 1946.
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The State Highway Commission of Georgia held its called meeting on April 15, 1946, in the Board Room, State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, with all members present. In addition to the members, the following were present: Mr. G. T. McDonald, Engineer-Director, Mr. Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, Mr. J. A. Kennedy, Coordinating Engineer.
READING OF MINUTES
Mr. Lonnie A. Pope, Secretary, made a motion that the reading of the minutes of the last meeting be deferred until the next meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr. Wyck Knox and was passed unanimously.
FEDERAL PROGRAM
The Engineer-Director requested that Mr. J. A. Kennedy be brought before the meeting for the discussion of the 1947 Program. A general discussion followed, during which the subject of personnel was brought up, and Mr. J. J. Milam suggested the possibility of our present staff working overtime in order to facilitate the preparation of plans. Mr. McDonald advised that the drafting department was now working until six o'clock in
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the evenings. Mr. Hugh Burgess suggested that the engineers of the various counties might assist the Department in this work, and Mr. McDonald advised that this was now being done in some cases on post rog,ds and secondary roads.
Mr. McDonald advised the Board that the 1946 Federal Aid Secondary Program had been partially approved by the Public Roads Administration, this approval covering 21 projects.
Mr. Tate, Chairman, asked the Commissioners to comment on their various requests for projects in the 1947 Program. Mr. Kennedy stated that some of the Commissioners had overrun their allotted amounts but that they had indicated their priorities. Mr. McDonald advised that the 1947 Program could be submitted without regard to whether the projects were on the Primary or Secondary Systems.
ADJOURNMENT
After a further general discussion, motion was made by Mr. J". J. Bouhan that the meeting be adjourned in order that each member might have the opportunity of discussing his individual program with Mr. Kennedy. This motion was properly seconded, unanimously passed, and the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
MAY 13, 1946
The regular May meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commission not being present for the regular May meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 6th day of May, 1946.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the ChaIrman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 13th day of May, 1946.
This the 6th day of May, 1946.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until May 13, 1946, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, with all members present. In addition to the members, the following were present: Governor Ellis Arnall, EngineerDirector G. T. McDonald, Treasurer Tom Wisdom, Assistant Attorney-General L. C. Groves.
READING OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meetings of April 8 and April 15 were read and approved.
LETTING-JUNE 7, 1946
The letting proposed for June 7, 1946, was discussed, and the list of projects for this letting agreed upon.
1947 PROGRAMS
Mr. Sims Garrett, Vice-Chairman, made a motion that consideration of the 1947 Programs be postponed. This motion was properly seconded and unanimously carried.
NEW MILEAGE
The subject of new mileage was discussed, and no action was taken.
MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
The question of increase in wages paid maintenance crews and machine operators was introduced. Governor Arnall stated he was in favor of granting increases provided funds could be made available. The report prepared by C. F. Bond, Maintenance Engineer, covering the additional funds necessary to provide for salary increases in the maintenance department, was introduced by Mr. G. T. McDonald, and the Governor requested Mr. McDonald to discuss this matter with him at a later date.
POST ROAD PROGRAM
Mr. Sims Garrett made a"tnotion that the Post Road Program be pushed as rapidly as possible. After discussion, this motion
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was properly seconded and unanimously carried. Secretary Pope was directed to furnish Mr. C. C. Wall, Assistant Director of Post Roads, with a copy of this portion of the minutes.
NEXT MEETING
It was voted by the Commission that the next meeting would be held on June 10.
INVITATION FROM BIBB COUNTY
Mrs. Dennis extended an invitation on behalf of the Macon Chamber of Commerce, County Commissioners and other citizens of Bibb County, to hold a Commission meeting in Macon at some time suitable to all concerned. After discussion of this matter it was voted to hold the meeting of August 12 in Macon.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon motion and second, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JUNE 10, 1946
The regular June meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular June meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the state Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This the 3rd day of June, 1946.
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and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 10th day of June, 1946.
Chairman
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until June 10, 1946, was held on said date in the Board Room, State Highway Building, Atlanta, Georgia, with the following members present: Chairman Steve C. Tate, Secretary Lonnie A. Pope, Mr. L. R. Robinson, Mr. J. J. Milam, Mr. Hugh Burgess, Mrs. Frank Dennis, Mr. Penn Selman. In addition to the members, the following were present: Engineer-Director G. T. McDonald, Treasurer Tom Wisdom, and Assistant Attorney-Ge!1eral L. C. Groves.
READING OF MINUTES
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. It was noted, however, that the letting discussed by the Commission at the last meeting, which had been set for June 7, 1946, was later set for Jane 14, 1946.
SUSPENDED CONTRACTS OF WHITLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Engineer-Director McDonald reported to the Commission that Whitley Construction Company had been notified to resume construction on Projects SAP 1632-A (2) Macon County and SAP 651-C (2) (3), Pike County.
LETTING-JUNE 28, 1946
The list of projects proposed for the letting of June 28 was read and approved. Mr. McDonald stated that a letting was also proposed for July 12, which would include all projects that had been released by the Public Roads Administration by that time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon proper motion and second, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JUNE 17, 1946
The following order calling a meeting of the State Highway Commission was issued by the Chairman:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof:
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 17th day of June, 1946.
This 10th day of June, 1946.
Chairman
The State Highway Commission of Georgia held its called meeting on June 17, 1946, at 10:30 A.M. in the Board Room of the State Highway Building, Atlanta, Georgia. The following members were present: Chairman Steve C. Tate, Vice-Chairman Sims Garrett, Mr. J. J. Milam, Mr. Wyck Knox, Mr. Hugh Burgess, Mr. Penn Selman, Mr. L. R. Robinson, Mr. Knox Gholston, Mr. M. W. Tift, and Mrs. Frank A. Dennis (proxy given to Mr. Sims Garrett) .
In addition to the members of the Commission, the following were present: Governor Ellis Arnall, Engineer-Director G. T. McDonald, Treasurer Tom Wisdom, Coordinating Engineer .J. A. Kennedy.
A quorum being present, the Chairman called the meeting to order.
In the absence of Mr. Lonnie A. Pope, Secretary, upon motion made and properly seconded and unanimously adopted, Miss Marjorie Snead was designated as Acting Secretary.
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READING OF MINUTES
Motion was made, seconded and passed, that the reading of the minutes of the last meeting be deferred until the next meeting.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
At the invitation of the Chairman, Governor Arnall addressed the Commission on the subject of Federal Programs, advising that on June 14, 1946, he, as Director of the Budget, had allocated $10,181,000 to the Highway Construction Fund to match Federal funds, and that thus for the first time in the history of the State and of the Highway Department, there was to the credit of the Highway Department sufficient money to match all Federal funds due this State as of June 30, 1946, the end of the fiscal year. He stated that there is now being carried on the largest road building program ever authorized in this State and that it was being paid for in cash; that not only was the State in position to match all Federal funds but that there was a surplus which could be set aside for State Maintenance and State Construction; that instead of being in a state of disorder, chaos and confusion, as has been claimed, the Department's affairs are in order and are being honestly administered, with just accountings being made to the State Auditing Department.
RESOLUTION COMMENDING GOVERNOR ARNALL, DIRECTOR OF THE BUDGET, AND B. E. THRASHER,
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE BUDGET
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Sims Garrett: BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Commission commend Governor Ellis Arnall, Director of the Budget, and State Auditor B. E. Thrasher, Assistant Director of the Budget, for their enterprise, economy and thrift in making it possible to transfer on June 7, 1946, $10,143,116.81 to the State Highway Department for highway construction in the Federal-State program. RESOLVED FURTHER that the Commission express appreciation to Governor Arnall and his administr,ation for completely matching all Federal funds due the State of Georgia up to June 30, 1946, for road building purposes; this being the first time in the history of the State that all Fed-
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eral highway construction funds have been matched dollar for dollar by the State of Georgia. RESOLVED FURTHER that copies of this resolution be furnished the Governor, the State Auditor, and the press of the State.
On motion made by Mr. J. J. Milam, properly seconded, this resolution was unanimously adopted. It was ordered that each member of the Commission also be furnished with a copy of this resolution.
RESOLUTION COMMENDING ENGINEER-DIRECTOR AND ENGINEERING STAFF OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
MI'. Sims Garrett offered the following resolution: IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Director of the Highway Department, Honorable George T. McDonald, the Engineering Staff, all members of the Department and field representatives be and they are hereby extended the appreciation and thanks of the Highway Commission for the splendid manner in which road building in Georgia is being expedited. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Commission that appreciation be extended to Governor Arnall and the members of the General Assembly for authorizing the largest road budget for construction and maintenance in the history of the State.
Upon motion made by Mr. Wyck Knox, properly seconded, this resolution was unanimously adopted. It was ordered that copies of this resolution be given to each member of the Commission, to the press, and to the members of the General Assembly.
LETTINGS OF JUNE 28 and JULY 12
Mr. J. A. Kennedy, Coordinating Engineer, read a list of projects proposed for letting on June 28 and July 12, and it was ordered that each member of the Commission he furnished with copies of lists showing the projects to be let.
Engineer-Director McDonald advised the Commission that since the date of the first letting in February of this year, more than $16,000,000 had been put under contract, or more than half of the $32,000,000 program. It was ordered that this information be furnished to the press.
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1946-47 FEDERAL PROGRAM
Governor Arnall opened a discussion of the 1946-47 Federal Program, and Engineer-Director McDonald stated that aU information was at hand as to the projects which the various members of the Commission desired to include in this program; and it was ordered that a partial program be made up of the first and second choices of the members and submitted to the Public Roads Administration.
STATE AID PROGRAMS
Governor Arnall then spoke to the Commission about 100,/0 State Aid Maintenance and Construction projects let for the period of January 1943 through June 20, 1946, advising that the State Aid Maintenance projects totaled $8,365,375.05, and the State Aid Construction projects totaled $7,591,684.49. He brought out the fact that these programs covered work in 156 of the 159 counties in the State, and called special attention to the fact that the amount of money spent on maintenance was the largest outlay of maintenance ever done on highways in the history of the Highway Department.
The Governor advised the Commission that after matching all Federal funds through June 30, 1946, there was a surplus on hand and that on June 14, 1946, the sum of $2,255,250 was set aside for the construction of specific projects for which notices to contractors had been sent out for bids to be received on June 20 and on June 24.
He further stated that there were other projects which should be built and that in addition to the $2,225,250 already set aside, he proposed to set up an additional $2,000,000, provided such a sum could be saved without imperiling Federal money, and asked that each Commissioner who had suggestions as to projects which were pressing and should be built in his District, so advise him.
RESOLUTION COMMENDING GOVERNOR AND DIRECTOR OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR INAUGURATING
100% STATE AID CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
RESOLVED by the Highway Commission that the Director of the Highway Department, Honorable George T. Mc-
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Donald, and Governor Ellis Arnall, Director of the Budget, be and they are hereby commended for inaugurating and pushing forward a State Aid road construction and maintenance program to be paid for 100ft by the State.
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Commission go on record as voicing its approval of a 100 State construction and maintenance program, all Federal funds having been matched.
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Commission believes it is good business for Georgia to do all possible road work and the Commission is proud of the fact that the present State administration is engaged in the most ambitious road building program in the history of Georgia.
Upon motion made by Mr. Penn Selman, seconded by Mr. L. R. Robinson, this resolution was unanimously adopted. It was ordered that copies of this resolution be furnished to the members of the Commission and to the newspapers.
RESOLUTION APPROVED, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE $2,255,250 STATE MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Mr. Sims Garrett offered the following resolution:
RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that State Aid Maintenance and Construction heretofore authorized by the Director of the State Highway Department and for which State funds have been provided by the Governor as Director of the Budget; and the $2,255,250 State Aid Maintenance and Construction Program authorized by the Director of the State Highway Department and for which State funds were provided by the Governor as Director of the Budget on June 14, 1946; and all other State Aid maintenance and construction authorized by the Director of the State Highway Department and for which State funds may be made available by the Governor as Director of the Budget, be and the same are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed by the State Highway Commission of Georgia.
RESOLVED FURTHER that a list of these projects be furnished each member of the Commission and to the State Auditor as rapidly as they are authorized by the Director
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of the Highway Department and approved by the Governor as Director of the Budget. RESOLVED FURTHER that a copy of all such projects be furnished to the press of the State, to all interested parties and be made a part of the official records in the State Highway Department and the Department of Audits. Motion was made by Mr. Wyck Knox, seconded by Mr. J. J. Milam, and unanimously passed, that this resolution be adopted. It was ordered that copies of this resolution be furnished to each member of the Commission and to the press.
NEW MILEAGE-DOUGHERTY COUNTY
Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously that the rule previously adopted by the Commission that requests for new mileage be deferred, be amended to permit action on the addition to the State Highway System of new mileage in Dougherty County hereinafter described; and the following order and resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on the Lee County line approximately 0.75 mile east of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and extending south along an extension of Slappey Drive of the street system in western suburbs of Albany to Broad Street, a distance of 3.16 miles, thence along Broad Street to ,Tefferson Street a distance of 1.1 miles, and beginning at the intersection of State Route 91 and Slappey Drive southwest of Albany and extending north on Slappey Drive to Broad Street a distance of 2.2 miles, and State Route 50 Spur from State Route 50 extending east to connect with Third Street at city limits, a distance of 1.05 miles, making a total distance of 7.51 miles, in Dougherty County; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads:
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BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described roads be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 17th day of June, 1946.
Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Lee County line approximately 0.75 mile east of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and extending south along an extension of Slappey Drive of the street system in western suburbs of Albany to Broad Street, a distance of 3.16 miles, thence along Broad Street to Jefferson Street a distance of 1.1 miles, and beginning at the intersection of State Route 91 and Slappey Drive southwest of Albany and extending north on Slappey Drive to Broad Street a distance of 2.2 miles, and State Route 50 Spur from State Route 50 extending east to connect with Third Street at city limits, a distance of 1.05 miles, making a total distance of 7.51 miles, in Dougherty County;
and
WHEREAS, under the prOVISIOns of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated June 17, 1946, placing the road hereinabove de-
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scribed in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 17th day of June, 1946.
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WHITLEY CONTRACTS
Governor Arnall reviewed the Whitley contracts which had been suspended, stating that the contractor had been notified to begin construction on his contracts in Pike and Macon Counties, and that if he did not do so within the period prescribed in the specifications the contracts would be cancelled. Mr. McDonald stated that Mr. Whitley had promised to give his answer this week.
ENGINEER-DIRECTOR REQUESTED TO FURNISH INFORMATION
Upon motion made by Mr. J. J. Milam, seconded by Mr. Wyck Knox, and unanimously carried, Engineer-Director McDonald was instructed to prepare the following:
(1) List of all Federal projects let to contract from January 1943 to present time, showing Federal and State participation;
(2) List of all State Construction and Maintenance projects let to contract during above period.
It was ordered that the above information be furnished to each member of the Commission and to the press of the State, with the further statement that due to restrictions of the War Production Board, manpower, material and equipment shortages, we were not able to begin any road construction in this state until February 1946, and that the Commission takes particular pride in the fact that so much work has been let to contract during this limited time.
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It was further ordered that all members of the Commission, the State Auditor, the press and local newspapers in counties where work is being done, be notified of the projects advertised for letting, also of contracts given to counties.
CONGRATULATIONS TO M. W. TIFT L. R. ROBINSON AND J. J. BOUHAN Congratulations were extended to Mr. M. W. Tift, who was recently overwhelmingly re-elected Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County, also to Mr. L. R. Robinson and Mr. J. J. Bouhan who have both been nominated without opposition in their respective counties.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion and second the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted: MARJORIE SNEAD Acting Secretary
APPROVED:
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MINUTES STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JULY, 1946 The regular July meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular July meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 1st day of July, 1946.
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STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
AUGUST 12, 1946
The regular August meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular August meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 5th day of August, 1946.
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Secretary and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a caIled meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called m2eting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No. 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 12th day of August, 1946.
This 5th day of August, 1946.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia, which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until August 12, 1946, was held on said date in the Board Room, State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Squ.are, Atlanta, Georgia. All members were present with the exception of Mr. J. J. Bouhan. In addition to the members, Governor Arnall, Mr. Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, Mr. L. C. Groves, Assistant Attorney-General, and Mr. J. A. Kennedy, Coordinating Engineer, were also present.
READING OF MINUTES
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously adopted, that the reading of the minutes of the last two meetings be dispensed with.
QUARTERLY REPORT
The Quarterly Report of the Highway Commission, as submitted to the Governor, was approved.
FEDERAL-STATE PROGRAMS
A discussion was held on the subject of Federal-State Programs, with particular reference to the unexpended amount of State funds that had been set aside to match Federal funds on projects that could not be let this year. It was brought out in this discussion that there would be approximately $10,000,000 which could not be placed under contract. Motion was made by Mr. M. W. Tift that all unexpended State funds so appropriated
to match Federal funds be used on 100 'A State Aid construction.
This motion was seconded by Mr. J. J. Milam. After a discussion in which it was stated that this action would not affect any money accruing to the next administration, the matter was put to a vote and was passed by a majority, Mr. Knox Gholston casting the dissenting vote.
NEW MILEAGE
The Chairman asked for an expression from the Board with reference to adding new mileage to the State Highway System. Motion was made by Mrs. Frank A. Dennis that each Commissioner submit to the Engineer-Director within the next two weeks his requests for new mileage, so that at the next meeting these requests may be acted upon. This motion was seconded by Mr.
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L. R. Robinson and unanimously adopted by all members present, Mr. Knox Gholston being absent from the room when this matter was voted on.
NEW MILEAGE-CLARKE COUNTY
The following order and resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that that road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 24 approximately 0.6 mile north of the south city limits of Athens, at the junction of Lumpkin Street and Milledge Avenue, thence north along Milledge Avenue to a junction with State Route 15 in Prince Avenue, a total distance of 1.6 miles in Clarke County and all within the city limits of Athens; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and
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declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 24 approximately 0.6 mile north of the south city limits of Athens, at the junction of Lumpkin Street and Milledge Avenue, thence north along Milledge Avenue to a junction with State Route 15 in Prince Avenue, a total distance of 1.6 miles in Clarke County and all within the city limits of Athens; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-TROUP COUNTY
The following order and resolution were also ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at the Harris County line at Jones Crossroads on the Jones Crossroads to LaGrange Road, thence north along Troup County Road No. 10 for 11.4
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miles to a junction with State Route 1 in LaGrange, a total distance of 11.4 miles, all in Troup County; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the Harris County line at Jones Crossroads, on the Jones Crossroads to LaGrange Road, thence north along Troup County Road No. 10 for 11.4 miles to a junction with State Route No.1 in LaGrange, a total distance of 11.4 miles, all in Troup County;
and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road herein-
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above described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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NEW MILEAGE-TROUP COUNTY The following order and resolution were also ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR: It having been made to appear to me that the road de-
scribed as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 14 approximately 4.4 miles southwest of the city limits of LaGrange, thence westerly along County Roads Nos. 3 and 242 via Loyds Church to the Georgia-Alabama State Line, a total distance of 6.89 miles, an in Troup County; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 14 approximately 4.4 miles southwest of the city limits of LaGrange, thence westerly along County Roads Nos. 3 and 242 via Loyds Church to the Georgia-Alabama State Lim~, a total distance of 6.89 miles, all in Troup County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-CHATTOOGA COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
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Beginning at a point on State Route 48 in the Village of Cloudland approximately 1.75 miles from the Georgia-Alabama line, thence northward along a paved county road 6.25 miles to the Walker County line, a total distance of 6.25 miles in Chattooga County;
This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 48 in the Village of Cloudland approximately 1.75 miles from the Georgia-Alabama line, thence northward along a paved county road 6.25 miles to the Walker County line, a total distance of 6.25 miles in Chattooga County;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road herein-
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above described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.

ATTEST:

Chairman

Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-WALKER COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on the Chattooga County line approximately 5.0 miles from the Georgia-Alabama line and on the Cloudland to Masseyville Road, thence northward along the present paved county road 10.5 miles to the intersection with State Route 157 in the Village of Masseyville, a total distance of 10.5 miles, all in Walker County; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Acts approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Chattooga County line approximately 5.0 miles from the Georgia-Alabama line and on the Cloudland to Masseyville Road, thence northward along the present paved county road 10.5 miles to the intersection with State Route 157 in the Village of Masseyville, a total distance of 10.5 miles, all in Walker County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-FULTON COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road de-
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scribed as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning on State Route 237 (Piedmont Road) approximately 1.0 mile north of junction of State Route 237 with State Route 13, thence eastward 0.98 mile along LaVista Road to its intersection with State Route 13 (Buford Highway), thence eastward along LaVista Road 0.13 mile to the Fulton County line, a total distance of 1.11 miles in Fulton County; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certajn road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning on State Route 237 (Piedmont Road) approximately 1.0 mile north of junction of State Route 237 with State Route 13, thence eastward 0.98 mile along LaVista Road to its intersection with State Route 13 (Buford Highway), thence eastward along LaVista Road 0.13 mile to the Fulton County line, a total distance of 1.11 miles in Fulton County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for
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a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the

same is hereby approved.

This the 12th day of August, 1946.

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Chairman

Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-DeKALB COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on LaVista Road at the Fulton County line near the intersection of State Route 13 and LaVista Road, thence along LaVista Road 9.6 miles in a generally northeast direction to an intersection with State Route 8 at Tucker, a total distance of 9.6 miles, all in DeKalb County. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on LaVista Road at the Fulton County line near the intersection of State Route 13 and LaVista Road, thence along LaVista Road 9.6 miles in a generally northeast direction to an intersection with State Route 8 at Tucker,a total distance of 9.6 miles, all in DeKalb County. and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-DeKALB COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
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Beginning in Decatur at the intersection of State Route 155 with State Route 10 (on East College Avenue), thence southwestward 0.29 mile along existing State Route 10 (East College Avenue) to its intersection with McDonough Street, thence north 0.32 mile along McDonough Street to its intersection with Sycamore Street, thence east 0.035 mile along Sycamore Street to its intersection with East Court Square, thence north along East Court Square 0.07 mile to its intersection with State Route 8 (East Ponce de Leon Avenue), thence west 0.35 mile along State Route 8 (East Ponce de Leon Avenue) to its intersection with Clairmont Avenue, thence north and northwest along Clairmont Avenue 1.125 miles to the north city limits of Decatur, thence continuing northward 5.185 miles along Clairmont Road to its junction with State Route 13 at a point approximately 2.25 miles northeast of the junction of State Route 13 and State Route 42. This route has a total length of new road of 6.65 miles (1.55 miles of which is within the City of Decatur), all in DeKalb County; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying
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and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning in Decatur at the intersection of State Route 155 with State Route 10 (on East College Avenue), thence southwestward 0.29 mile along existing State Route 10 (East College Avenue) to its intersection with McDonough Street, thence north 0.32 mile along McDonough Street to its intersection with Sycamore Street, thence east 0.035 mile along Sycamore Street to its intersection with East Court Square, thence north along East Court Square 0.07 mile to its intersection with State Route 8 (East Ponce de Leon Avenue), thence west 0.35 mile along State Route 8 (East Ponce de Leon Avenue) to its intersection with Clairmont Avenue, thence north and northwest along Clairmont Avenue 1.125 miles to the north city limits of Decatur, thence continuing northward 5.185 miles along Clairmont Road to its junction with State Route 13 ,at a point approximately 2.25 miles northeast of the junction of State Route 13 and State Route 42. This route has a total length of new road of 6.65 miles (1.55 miles of which is within the City of Decatur), all in DeKalb County;
and
WHEREAS, under the prOVISIOns of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.

ATTEST:

Chairman

Secretary
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NEW MILEAGE-FULTON COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning on State Route 9 (Peachtree Street) approximately 0.5 mile south of the junction of State Routes 9 and 235, thence eastward 1.2 miles along Lindbergh Drive to its intersection with State Route 237 (Piedmont Road) and LaVista Road. Total distance in Fulton County is 1.2 miles; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road is placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning on State Route 9 (Peachtree Street) approximately 0.5 mile south of the junction of State Routes 9 and 235, thence eastward 1.2 miles along Lindbergh
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Drive to its intersection with State Route 237 (Piedmont Road) and LaVista Road. Total distance in Fulton County is 1.2 miles;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.

ATTEST:

Chairman

Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-HARRIS COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 103 approximately 0.5 mile north of Mountain Hill at the junction of Harris County Road No. 399, thence north along County Roads 399, 397, 398 to the Harris County line at Jones Crossroads, a total distance of 10.8 miles in Harris County. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222,
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and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of Roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.

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Engineer-Director

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 103 approximately 0.5 mile north of Mountain Hill at the junction of

Harris County Road No. 399, thence north along County

Roads 399, 397, 398 to the Harris County line at Jones Crossroads, a total distance of 10.8 miles in Harris County.

and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the

same is hereby approved. This the 12th day of August, 1946.

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ATTEST:

Chairman

Secretary
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NEW MILEAGE-MACON COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on the Taylor County line, on the Rupert to Garden Valley Road, approximately 3.0 miles west of Garden Valley, thence easterly 0.5 mile along a county road to a junction with State Route 127, all in Macon County. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of Roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified .accordingly. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Taylor County line, on the Rupert to Garden Valley Road, approximately 3.0 miles west of Garden Valley, thence easterly 0.5 mile along a county road to a junction with State Route 127, all in Macon County.
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and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-TAYLOR COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on the Junction City to Mauk Public Road at the county line between Talbot and Taylor Counties, approximately 1 mile southward from Brownsand, thence in a southeastward direction along the Junction City to Mauk Road through Mauk to a junction with State Route 137 at Charing, a total distance of 9.0 miles, all in Taylor County. Beginning at a point on the Ft. Perry Courthouse to Trinity Church Road at a point on the Marion County line near Trinity Church, thence easterly along county
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roads via Charing and Rupert, a distance of approximately 18.0 miles to the Macon County line, a total distance of 18.0 miles in Taylor County. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of Roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified .accordingly. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Junction City to Mauk Public Road at the county line between Talbot and Taylor Counties, approximately 1 mile southward from Brownsand, thence in a southeastward direction along the Junction City to Mauk Road through Mauk to a junction with State Route 137 at Charing, a total distance of 9.0 miles, all in Taylor County. Beginning at a point on the Ft. Perry Courthouse to Trinity Church Road at a point on the Marion County line near Trinity Church, thence easterly along county roads via Charing and Rupert, a distance of approximately 18.0 miles to the Macon County line, a total distance of 18.0 miles in Taylor County. and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for
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a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.

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ATTEST:

Chairman

Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-MARION COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed In the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on the Mount Zion to Parker's Hill Road at a point on the Chattahoochee County line near Mt. Zion Church, thence easterly along county roads a distance of approximately 22 miles to the Taylor County line, all in Marion County; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of Roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified .accordingly.
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Engineer-Director
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Mount Zion to Parker's Hill Road at a point on the Chattahoochee County line near Mt. Zion Church, thence easterly along county roads a distance of approximately 22 miles to the Taylor County line, all in Marion County;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.

ATTEST:

Chairman

Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 103 approximately
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0.1 mile east of Upatoie Creek, thense easterly along county roads approximately 6.0 miles to the Marion County line, a total distance of *.0 miles in Chattahoochee County;
This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of Roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 103 approximately 0.1 mile east of Upatoie Creek, thense easterly along county roads approximately 6.0 miles to the Marion County line, a total distance of *.0 miles in Chattahoochee County;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road herein-
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above described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.

ATTEST:

Chairman

Secretary
NEW MILEAGE TALBOT COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning on State Route 22 within the city limits of Talbotton at a point approximately 0.25 mile south of the junction of State Route 22 with State Route 208, thence in a generally southeast direction along a county road for approximately 7.22 miles to a junction with State Route 96, thence from a point on State Route 96 (approximately 1.1 miles southeast of the above junction and within the city limits of Junction City) in a southerly direction to the Taylor County line, a total distance (of new mileage) in Talbot County of 10.9 miles (12.0 less 1.1 common to State Route 96) ; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of Roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified .accordingly. This the 12th day of August, 1946.

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Engineer-Director

RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that th State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning on State Route 22 within the city limits of Talbotton at a point approximately 0.25 mile south of the junction of State Route 22 with State Route 208, thence in a generally southeast direction along a county road for approximately 7.22 miles to a junction with State Route 96, thence from a point on State Route 96 (approximately 1.1 miles southeast of the above junction and within the city limits of Junction City) in a southerly direction to the Taylor County line, a total distance (of new mileage) in Talbot County of 10.9 miles (12.0 less 1.1 common to State Route 96) ; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 12th day of August, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-DADE COUNTY
The following Order and Resolution were ordered placed in the minutes:
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ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 58 approximately 0.25 mile southward from the intersection of State Routes 2 and 58 in Trenton, thence westwardly 5.75 miles to the Georgia-Alabama line, in Dade County, Georgia. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of Roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 12th day of August, 1946.
;t:/~~ Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 58 approximately 0.25 mile southward from the intersection of State Routes 2 and 58 in Trenton, thence westwardly 5.75 miles to the Georgia-Alabama line, in Dade County, Georgia. and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for
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a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated August 12, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.

This the 12th day of August, 1946.

ATTEST:

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Secretary
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, upon motion properly seconded, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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Chairman

Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
SEPTEMBER 9, 1946
The regular September meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular September meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to he present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 2nd day of September, 1946.
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Chairman
Member
I
Secretary and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members: IT' IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 9th day of September, 1946.
This 2nd day of September, 1946.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until September 9, 1946, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, GOrgia, with all members present Except Mr. Knox Gholston.
In addition to the members, Mr. G. T. McDonald, EngineerDirector, Mr. Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, and Mr. L. C. Groves, Assistant Attorney-General, were also present.
READING OF MINUTES
Minutes of the last meeting were read, corrections made, and approved as corrected.
100/, STATE-AID CONSTRUCTION
Mr. McDonald advised the Commission of the status of 100 'AJ
State-aid construction, stating that budgetary approval had been given for a number of projects but that no transfer of funds had actually been made; that according to the ruling just handed down by the Attorney-General, the funds which the Governor had planned to use for these projects could not legally be transferred; and that the Governor had notified the Highway Department that he was withdrawing budgetary approval on all projects for which funds had not actually been transferred, and that no further funds would be available for 100 ~/; State-aid construction.
FEDERAL AID CONSTRUCTION
Mr. McDonald stated that although 100'1,' State-aid construction had been stopped for the remainder of the year, the Department would go ahead with Federal Aid work that had been proposed for letting in September. He advised the Commission that the Department had been able to work out with the Public Roads Administration certain widening and resurfacing projects which were eligible for Federal Aid, on some of the main highways, and as it waR not necessary to have surveys or plans, these projects would be let in September.
NEW MILEAGE-BURKE COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain mileage in Burke County be added to the State Highway System,
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and the Commission unanimously passed a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning in Burke County at a point on State Route 21, near the intersection of State Route 24 and State Route 21 within the City of Waynesboro, thence northeasterly along county roads 12.85 miles to the Richmond-Burke County line. A total distance of 12.85 miles in Burke County; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
;t:/~ Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning in Burke County at a point on State Route 21, near the intersection of State Route 24 and State Route 21 within the City of Waynesboro, thence northeasterly along county roads 12.85 miles to the Rich-
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mond-Burke County line. A total distance of 12.85 miles in Burke County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-RICHMOND COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain new mileage in Richmond County be added to the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning at the Richmond-Burke County line 0.25 mile south of the crossing of the Central of Georgia Railroad in the village of McBean, and continuing over Federal-Aid Secondary Route 175, County Road No. 140 (known locally as the Augusta-McBean Road) in a northerly direction a distance of 15.17 miles to the intersection of State Route No. 21 in South Augusta. Total distance of 15.17 miles in Richmond County;
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This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the Richmond-Burke County line 0.25 mile south of the crossing of the Central of Georgia Railroad in the village of McBean, and continuing over Federal-Aid Secondary Route 175, County Road No. 140 (known locally as the Augusta-McBean Road) in a northerly direction a distance of 15.17 miles to the intersection of State Route No. 21 in South Augusta. Total distance of 15.17 miles in Richmond County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road herein-
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above described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-DOUGHERTY COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain new mileage be added to the State Highway System in Dougherty CountY,and the Commission unanimously passed a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 133, approximately 3.75 miles southeast of the city limits of Albany, thence north along County Road 11 approximately 2.65 miles to its junction with State Route 50 at Five Points, a total distance of 2.65 miles, all in Dougherty County; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 9th day of September, 1946,
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 133, approximately 3.75 miles southeast of the city limits of Albany, thence north along County Road 11 .approximately 2.65 miles to its junction with State Route 50 at Five Points, a total distance of 2.65 miles, all in Dougherty County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved: This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-WILKES COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain new mileage in Wilkes County he added to the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road de-
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scribed as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 17 within the city limits of Washington, and extending in a northeasterly direction along County Road 61, Federal-aid Secondary Route 965, via the Town of Danburg to a point on the Lincoln County line, a distance of 13.97 miles, in Wilkes County. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
J/~~ Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 17 within the city limits of Washington, and extending in a northeasterly direction along County Road 61, Federal-aid Secondary Route 965, via the Town of Danburg to a point on the Lincoln County line, a distance of 13.97 miles, in Wilkes County.
and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway
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Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-LINCOLN COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain new mileage in Lincoln County be added to the State Highway System and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on the Wilkes County line, approximately 1.50 miles northeast of Danburg, and extending along county roads in a northeast direction, a distance of 4.0 miles to a junction with State Route 79. Total distance in Lincoln County, 4.0 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Wilkes County line. approximately 1.50 miles northeast of Danburg, and extending along county roads in a northeast direction, a distance of 4.0 miles to a junction with State Route 79. Total distance in Lincoln County, 4.0 miles. and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-CHATHAM COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain new mileage in Chatham County be added to the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road de-
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scribed as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning in Chatham County at a point on State Route 21, approximately 0.04 mile north of the Savannah and Atlanta Railroad, and extending easterly along Bonnybridge Road a distance of 1.336 miles to the McEvoy Shipbuilding Corporation site. Total distance is 1.336 miles, all in Chatham County; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning in Chatham County at a point on State Route 21, approximately 0.04 mile north of the Savannah and Atlanta Railroad, and extending easterly along Bonnybridge Road a distance of 1.336 miles to the McEvoy Shipbuilding Corporation site. Total distance is 1.336 miles,all in Chatham County;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State
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Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-DECATUR COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain new mileage in Decatur County be added to the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route No.1 at its junction with County Road 48 near the center of Attapulgus, thence along County Roads 48 and 40 in a southwesterly direction 5.56 miles to the Georgia-Florida line; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route No.1 at its junction with County Road 48 near the center of Attapulgus, thence along County Roads 48 and 40 in a southwesterly direction 5.56 miles to the Georgia-Florida line; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 9th day of September, 1946.

ATTEST:

Chairman

Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-DOUGHERTY COUNTY The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain new mileage in Dougherty County be added to the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR: It having been made to appear to me that the road de-
scribed as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
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Beginning at the Dougherty-Calhoun County line at a point approximately 1.5 miles south of the northwest corner of Dougherty County, thence easterly along Post Road 312, a distance of approximately 17.08 miles to its intersection with State Route 50 at the west city limits of Albany. A distance of 17.08 miles in Dougherty County;
This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the Dougherty-Calhoun County line at a point approximately 1.5 miles south of the northwest corner of Dougherty County, thence easterly along Post Road 312, a distance of approximately 17.08 miles to its intersection with State Route 50 at the west city limits of Albany. A distance of 17.08 miles in Dougherty County;
and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway
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Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
~t3;Z~ Chairman ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-CALHOUN COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain new mileage in Calhoun County be added to the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 55 at a point approximately 1.0 mile east of Cordrays Road, thense easterly along county roads via Cordray School to the Dougherty County line, a distance of approximately 5.6 miles in Calhoun County; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 55 at a point approximately 1.0 mile east of Cordrays Road, thense easterly along county roads via Cordray School to the Dougherty County line, a distance of approximately 5.6 miles in Calhoun County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-CHATHAM COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain new mileage in Chatham County be added to the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the roan de-
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scribed as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning in Chatham County at a point on Federal Aid Route 41, State Route 21, in the village of Monteith, thence westerly through the village of Meinhard, 3.9 miles to the Effingham-Chatham County line. A total distance of 3.9 miles, all in Chatham County;
This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
;t:/~~ Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning in Chatham County at a point on Federal Aid Route 41, State Route 21, in the village of Monteith, thence westerly through the village of Meinhard, 3.9 miles to the Effingham-Chatham County line. A total distance of 3.9 miles, all in Chatham County;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road herein-
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above described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
~c?d-~ Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-EFFINGHAM COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain new mileage in Effingham County be added to the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning at the Chatham County line at a point approximately 1.75 miles west of the Savannah and Atlanta Railroad and extending in a northwesterly direction along Federal-aid Secondary Route 956, a distance of 8.0 miles to a junction with State Route 167 at Marlow; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the Chatham County line at a point approximately 1.75 miles west of the Savannah and Atlanta Railroad and extending in a northwesterly direction along Federal-aid Secondary Route 956, a distance of 8.0 miles to a junction with State Route 167 at Marlow; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
~f?c7~ Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-SEMINOLE COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain new mileage in Seminole County be added to the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road de-
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scribed as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 38, U. S. Route 84, and Federal Route 7, within the city limits of Iron City, and extending in a northerly direction along County Road 16 to the Seminole-Miller County Line, a distance of 4.35 miles;
This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
$/~~ Engineer-Director
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 38, U. S. Route 84, and Federal Route 7, within the city limits of Iron City, and extending in a northerly direction along County Road 16 to the Seminole-Miller County Line, a distance of 4.35 miles;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road herein-
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above described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
/~ (?;Z~ Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-MILLER COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain mileage in Miller County be added into the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
. Beginning at the Seminole County line at a point approximately 4.5 miles north of Iron City, and extending 7.6 miles northeasterly along Federal-aid Secondary Route No. 504 to a junction with State Route 91, approximately 1.0 mile west of Colquitt. Total distance of 7.6 miles in Miller County. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the Seminole County line at a point approximately 4.5 miles north of Iron City, and extending 7.6 miles northeasterly along Federal-aid Secondary Route No. 504 to a junction with State Route 91, approximately 1.0 mile west of Colquitt. Total distance of 7.6 miles in Miller County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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Chairman ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-WASHINGTON COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain mileage in Washington County be added to the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving this Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road de-
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scribed as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning in Washington County at a point on State Route 15 in Sandersville, and continuing in a southeasterly direction along County Road No.8, to an intersection with State Route 231 in Riddleville, a distance of 9.90 miles. From this point proposed road is common with State Route 231, a distance of 0.10 mile inside the Village of Riddleville. From this point and continuing in a southeasterly direction enroute to Bartow along County Road No. 857 and Post Road No. 68, to the Washington-Jefferson County line, a distance of 9.64 miles. Total length in Washington County is 19.54 miles; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
;t:/~~ Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning in Washington County at a point on State Route 15 in Sandersville, and continuing in a southeasterly direction along County Road No.8, to an intersection with State Route 231 in Riddleville, a distance of 9.90 miles. From this point proposed road is common with State Route 231,a distance of 0.10 mile inside the Village of Riddleville. From this point and continu-
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ing in a southeasterly direction enroute to Bartow along County Road No. 857 and Post Road No. 68, to the Washington-Jefferson County line, a distance of 9.64 miles. Total length in Washington County is 19.54 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-JEFFERSON COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain mileage in Jefferson County be added to the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed on the State Highway System:
Beginning at the Washington-Jefferson County line and continuing along the Riddleville-Bartow Road in a southeasterly direction along County Road No. 51 to an intersection with State Route No. 78 at Bartow in
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Jefferson County it distance of 2.64 miles. Total length in Jefferson County is 2.26 miles; This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 9th day of September, 1946.
;t:/~~
Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the Washington-Jefferson County line and continuing along the Riddleville-Bartow Road in a southeasterly direction along County Road No. 51 to an intersection with State Route No. 78 at Bartow in Jefferson County a distance of 2.64 miles. Total length in Jefferson County is 2.26 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated September 9, 1946, placing the road herein-
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above described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 9th day of September, 1946.
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Chairman ATTEST:
Secretary
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion properly seconded the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
OCTOBER 14, 1946
The regular October meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular October meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present: IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This 7th day of October, 1946.
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Member
Secretary and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 14th day of October, 1946.
This 7th day of October, 1946.
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The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia which had been adjourned from the date fixed by law until October 14, 1946, was held on said date in the Board Room of the State Highway Department, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia. All members were present with the following exceptions: Mrs. Frank A. Dennis, Mr. J. J. Bouhan, Mr. Hugh A. Burgess, Mr. Wyck Knox, Mr. Knox Gholston. Also present were Mr. G. T. McDonald, Engineer-Director, Mr. Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, and Mr. L. C. Groves, Assistant Attorney-General.
A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
QUARTERLY REPORT
The regular Quarterly Report of the Highway Commission to the Governor was adopted as prepared.
PRINTING OF THE MINUTES
The Commission voted to have printed and bound cop~es made of the minutes; twenty-five copies to be nicely bound in leather and a copy presented to each member of the Commission, also Mr. Ryburn G. Clay, former Director; Mr. G. T. McDonald, Engineer-Director; Mr. Tom Wisdom, Treasurer; Mr. L. C. Groves, Assistant Attorney-General; Governor Ellis Arnall, Mr. M. E. Cox, Highway Engineer. Mr. Tate, Mr. Pope and Mr. Burgess were named as a committee to edit the minutes before printing. It was also voted to furnish the Chairman of the County Commissioners of each county in the State a copy of the minutes bound in paper.
NEW MILEAGE-BALDWIN COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order incorporating into the State Highway System certain mileage in Baldwin County, and the Commission unanimously passed a Resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
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Beginning at a point on the Wilkinson County line approximately 1.0 mile southwest of Stevens Pottery, and extending along county roads in a northeasterly direction a distance of 8.0 miles to a junction with State Route 29 at the village of Scottsboro. A total distance of 8.0 miles in Baldwin County.
This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 14th day of October, 1946.
$/~~ Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Wilkinson County line approximately 1.0 mile southwest of Stevens Pottery, and extending along county roads in a northeasterly direction a distance of 8.0 miles to a junction with State Route 29 at the village of Scottsboro. A total distance of 8.0 miles in Baldwin County;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated October 14, 1946, placing the road herein-
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above described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 14th day of October, 1946.
~{?~~ Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-WILKINSON COUNTY
The Engineer-Director issued an Order directing that certain mileage in Wilkinson County be incorporated into the State Highway System, and the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 18 within the corporate limits of the town of Gordon, thence in a generally northeasterly direction along county roads and Post Road 269, a distance of 5.5 miles to the Baldwin County line. A total distance of 5.5 miles in Wilkinson County. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 14th day of October, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 18 within the corporate limits of the town of Gordon, thence in a generally northeasterly direction along county roads and Post Road 269, a distance of 5.5 miles to the Baldwin County line. A total distance of 5.5 miles in Wilkinson County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated October 14, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 14th day of October, 1946.
~ (? c7-a-l Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-IVIORGAN COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order directing that certain mileage in Morgan County be incorporated into the State Highway System, the Commission unanimously passed a Resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road de-
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scribed as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point near the village of Broughton and extending easterly and southeasterly along county roads to a junction with State Route 83 at a point approximately 0.08 mile south of the bridge over Little River on State Route 83, a distance in Morgan County of 5.95 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 14th day of October, 1946.
z/~~ Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point near the village of Broughton and extending easterly and southeasterly along county roads to a junction with State Route 83 at a point approximately 0.08 mile south of the bridge over Little River on State Route 83, a distance in Morgan County of 5.95 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway
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Director, dated October 14, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 14th day of October, 1946.
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Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-JASPER COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an order certifying certain mileage in Jasper County into the State Highway System, the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving s.aid Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning ,at a point on State Route 142 in the village of Broughton, approximately 1% miles northwest of Farrar and thence northeasterly along a county road a distance of 0.35 mile to the Morgan County line. A total distance in Jasper County of 0.35 mile. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 14th day of October, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 142 in the village
of Broughton, approximately 1112 miles northwest of
Farrar, and thence northeasterly along a county road a distance of 0.35 mile to the Morgan County line. A total distance in Jasper County of 0.35 mile; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission an.d Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated October 14, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 14th day of October, 1946.
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Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-EARLY COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an order certifying into the State Highway System certain mileage in Early County, the Commission unanimously passed a Resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
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Beginning in Early County at the Miller-Early County line, and continuing in a westerly direction along County Road No. 124 a distance of approximately 1.50 miles to an intersection with County Road No. 85, in the settlement of Killarney, thence in a northerly direction .along County Roads Nos. 85, 88 and 82 a distance of approximately 17.3 miles to an intersection with State Route No. 62 in the Town of Blakely. A total distance in Early County of 18.8 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 14th day of October, 1946.
z/~~ Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning in Early County at the Miller-Early County line, and continuing in a westerly direction along County Road No. 124 a distance of approximately 1.50 miles to an intersection with County Road No. 85, in the settlement of Killarney, thence in a northerly direction along County Roads Nos. 85, 88 and 82, a distance of approximately 17.3 miles to an intersection with State Route No. 62 in the Town of Blakely. A total distance in Early County of 18.8 miles;
and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for
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a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated October 14, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 14th day of October, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-MILLER COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order certifying certain mileage in Miller County into the State Highway System, the Commission unanimously passed a Resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning in Miller County at the Seminole-Miller County line and continuing in a northerly direction along County Road 61 a distance of approximately 3.50 miles to the intersection with County Road 48, thence in a westerly direction along County Road 48 a distance of approximately 0.80 mile to the Miller-Early County line. A total distance in Miller County of 4.30 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State
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Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 14th day of October, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning in Miller County at the Seminole-Miller County line and continuing in a northerly direction along County Road 61 a distance of approximately 3.50 miles to the intersection with County Road 48, thence in a westerly direction along County Road 48 a distance of approximately 0.80 mile to the Miller-Early County line. A total distance in Miller County of 4.30 miles;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated October 14, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 14th day of October, 1946.
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ATTEST:
,
Secretary
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NEW MILEAGE-SEMINOLE COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an order certifying into the State Highway System certain mileage in Seminole County, the Commission unanimously adopted a Resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning in Seminole County at a point on State Route 91 in Donalsonville, thence in a westerly direction along Crawford Street in the City of Donalsonville to the Easom Town Road, County Road 23, thence in a northerly direction along Easom Town Road a distance of approximately 2.60 miles to the Seminole-Miller County line. A total distance of 2.60 miles in Seminole County.
This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 14th day of October, 1946.
f/~ Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning in Seminole County at a point on State Route 91 in Donalsonville, thence in a westerly direction along Crawford Street in the City of Donalsonville to the
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Easom Town Road, County Road No. 23, thence in a northerly direction along Easom Town Road a distance of approximately 2.60 miles to the Seminole-Miller County line. A total distance of 2.60 miles, in Seminole County;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated October 14, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 14th day of October, 1946.
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ATTEST:
O~~ Secretary
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Mr. G. T. McDonald, Engineer-Director, reviewed Federal Programs, stating as follows: During the war, the principal activity of the Highway Department was to prepare to immediately initiate construction of Federal Aid projects as soon as the emergency terminated. The war ended in September, 1945, and in October, War Production Board restrictions were lifted, permitting us to proceed with construction operations.
This Department had already secured approval of Federal Aid Programs in the amount of $32,695,606. This consisted of $23,162,050 for the first year of the Federal Aid Post-war Program, and $9,533,556 Federal and State funds which had been frozen during the emergency period. Up to and including the last letting held on September 27, 1946, this Department had let Federal Aid contracts in the amount of $23,005,932. Also,
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during this same period, contracts had been let for construction of 100% State Aid projects in the amount of $9,000,000, making a total of Federal and State construction projects of $32,005,932 placed under contract between October 1945 and September 1946.
The $9,689,674 Federal Aid which was not placed under contract included $3,244,016 of Urban projects which required longrange study, and $1,943,116 of bridge projects which were ready to place under contract but which were unable to let because of the steel situation, leaving a balance of $4,502,542 which we failed to place under contract because of the fact that necessary surveys and plans were not ready.
FEDERAL AID SECONDARY MILEAGE
The Commission requested Mr. McDonald to secure a report as to the status of Federal Aid Secondary mileage on roads that had been set up in the Federal Aid Secondary Program, this report to be presented at the next meeting.
U. S. NUMBERED ROUTES
Mr. Tate asked each member present if they had any requests for changes in U. S. Route numbers. It was agreed that the following be submitted to the American Association of State Highway Officials for approval:
(1) U. S. Route through Warm Springs, alternate to U. S. 27. (2) U. S. Route from Perry via Hawkinsville, Fitzgerald,
Douglas and Alma. (3) U. S. Route 19-West, beginning in Blairsville, via Blue
Ridge, Ellijay, Jasper, Canton, Marietta, to intersect with U. S. 19-East at Atlanta. Mr. Robinson requested that application be made to the Public Roads Administration for the road from Donalsonville south to River Junction (State Route 39) to be put on the Federal Aid Primary System.
RESOLUTION
The following resolution was passed by the Commission extending their sympathy to Mr. Hugh Burgess upon the death of his wife:
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has seen
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fit to call from this life Mrs. Hugh Burgess, wife of Honorable Hugh Burgess, Commissiom~r, Decatur, Georgia; and WHEREAS, the members of the State Highway Commission of Georgia deeply sympathize with the bereaved husband in his great sorrow: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members of the State Highway Commission of Georgia that the condolences of this Commission be and are hereby extended to Honorable Hugh Burgess. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the State Highway Commission and that a certified copy be sent to Honorable Hugh Burgess.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY OFFICIALS' CONVENTION
The Commission discussed a trip to Los Angeles, California, to attend the annual convention of the American Association of State Highway Officials on December 17-20, 1946. It was voted to investigate the possibility of making such a trip, the members not present at this meeting to be contacted at once to ascertain if they will be able to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
~(?;Z~ Chairman

Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
NOVEMBER 18, 1946
The regular November meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular November meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present; IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This November 4, 1946.
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Chairman
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Member
Secretary and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof; IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 18th day of November, 1946.
This November 4, 1946.
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The State Highway Commission of Georgia held its called meeting on November 18, 1946, beginning at eleven o'clock A. M. in the Board Room of the State Highway Building, all members being present except the following: Mr. Penn Selman, Mr. J. Knox Gholston, Mr. Hugh Burgess. In addition to the members, the following were present: Mr. G. T. McDonald, EngineerDirector; Mr. Tom Wisdom, Treasurer; Mr. L. C. Groves, Assistant Attorney-General; Mr. J. A. Kennedy, Coordinating Engineer.
READING OF MINUTES
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY
OFFICIALS' CONVENTION
The proposed trip to Los Angeles, California, for the purpose of attending the Convention of the American Association of State Highway Officials, December 17-20, 1946, was discussed. Mr. Tate advised the Commissioners that it would be necessary to secure budgetary approval of the funds necessary to provide for this trip, that request for budgetary approval had been submitted to the Budget Commission, and approval had been indicated but not formally given. Pending receipt of formal approval, it was instructed that reservations be made for those members who were able to attend.

FEDERAL AID SECONDARY MILEAGE

Mr. J. A. Kennedy, Coordinating Engineer, gave the follow-

ing report on Federal Aid Secondary System:

Total Approved Mileage_

6,282

Mileage being submitted next Increment_ 5,234

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11,516

Eligible Mileage, Approximately_

13,000

Additional Mileage to be added

1,484

The Commissioners were advised that the second Increment would be submitted to the Public Roads Administration during the early part of December, and Mr. McDonald was requested to do everything possible to expedite action on this matter.

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NEW MILEAGE-COBB COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order certifying certain mileage in Cobb County into the State Highway System, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 8 approximately 0.4 mile east of the Village of Mableton, thense southeast along a graded county road .approximately 3.85 miles to the Cobb-Fulton County line at Garrett's Bridge, a total distance of 3.85 miles in Cobb County. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March)7, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 18th day of November, 1946.
~/~~ Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 8 approximately 0.4 mile east of the Village of Mableton, thense southeast along a graded county road approximately 3.85 miles to the Cobb-Fulton County line at Garrett's Bridge, a total distance of 3.85 miles in Cobb County; and
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WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated November 18, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 18th day of November, 1946.
~ f!J d-a--1 Chairman
ATTEST:
I
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-FULTON COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order incorporating into the State Highway System certain mileage in Fulton County, the Commission passed a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at the Cobb-Fulton County line at Garrett's Bridge and continuing southeast along county roads and city streets of Atlanta to a junction with State Route 41 at the intersection of Gordon Street and Cascade Avenue, a total distance in Fulton County of 7.08 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State
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Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway Systerri, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the Cobb-Fulton County line at Garrett's Bridge and continuing southeast along county roads and city streets of Atlanta to a junction with State Route 41 at the intersection of Gordon Street and Cascade Avenue, a total distance in Fulton County of 7.08 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated November 18, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 18th day of November, 1946.
~ f!J c7a.-J Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
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NEW MILEAGE-ELBERT COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order certifying into the State Highway System certain mileage in Elbert County, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF' THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at the county line between Madison and Elbert Counties at the center of Broad River Bridge (Hunt's Bridge) where Madison County Road No. 365 enters the bridge, thence in a northeasterly direction along Elbert County Roads Nos. 309, 304, 312 and 345 to junction with State Route 17 in Bowman, a distance of 5.25 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the county line between Madison and Elbert Counties at the center of Broad River Bridge (Hunt's Bridge) where Madison County Road No. 365
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enters the bridge, thence in a northeasterly direction

along Elbert County Roads Nos. 309, 304, 312 and 345

to junction with State Route 17 in Bowman, a distance

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of 5.25 miles;

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and

WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated November 18, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the

same is hereby approved.

This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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Chairman

ATTEST:

Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-MADISON COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order incorporating into the State Highway System certain mileage in Madison County, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 72 at intersection of Madison County, County Road No. 286 between Colbert and Comer, thence northeasterly along Madison County Roads Nos. 286, 253, 355 and 365 to Elbert County line at center of bridge across Broad River (Hunt's Bridge) a distance of 9.57 miles. This road crosses State Route 98 at Clodfelter's Store.
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This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 18th day of November, 1946.
/~~ Engineer-Director

RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 72 at intersection of Madison County, County Road No. 286 between Colbert and Comer, thence northeasterly along Madison County Roads Nos. 286, 253, 355 and 365 to Elbert County line at center of bridge across Broad River (Hunt's Bridge) a distance of 9.57 mile's. This road crosses State Route 98 at Clodfelter's Store; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated November 18, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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ATTEST:

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Secretary

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Chairman

NEW MILEAGE-COWETA COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order incorporating into the State Highway System certain mileage in Coweta County, the Commission unanimously adopted a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution ,are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 41, approximately on Coweta-Meriwether County line, near Luthersville, thence northeasterly along county roads to junction with State Route 16 between Sharpsburg and Turin, a total distance of 10.85 miles, all in Coweta County. also: Beginning at a point on State Route 14 at the junction with State Route 16 within the city limits of Newnan and extending along city streets and County Road 2 in a generally easterly direction to a junction with State Route 54 approximately 1.0 mile west of the Fayette County line. A distance of 11.3 miles in Coweta County. Total mileage added in Coweta County, 22.15 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the
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State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 41, approximately on Coweta-Meriwether County line, near Luthersville, thence northeasterly along county roads to junction with State Route 16 between Sharpsburg and Turin, a total distance of 10.85 miles, all in Coweta County; also Beginning at a point on State Route 14 at the junction with State Route 16 within the city limits of Newnan and extending along city streets and County Road 2 in a generally easterly direction to a junction with State Route 54 approximately 1.0 mile west of the Fayette County line. A distance of 11.3 miles in Coweta County. Total mileage added in Coweta County, 22.15 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated November 18, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-IRWIN, BERRIEN, COFFEE COUNTIES
The Engineer-Director having issued an order incorporating into the State Highway System certain mileage in Irwin, Berrien and Coffee Counties, the Highway Commission unanimously
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passed a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 11 at the IrwinBerrien County line on Berrien County Road 121, thence eastward along County Road 121 to Willacoochee River, at county line between Irwin, Berrien and Coffee Counties, a total distance of 5.42 miles, lying one-half, or 2.74 miles, in Irwin, and one-half, or 2.71 miles, in Berrien County;
and Beginning at Willacoochee River at the point where the river crosses Coffee County Road No. 47, at the Irwin, Berrien and Coffee County line, thence eastward along Coffee County Road 47, which is the county line between Irwin and Coffee Counties, to intersections with State Route 90 at Lax, a total distance of 1.32 miles, thence continuing along County Line Road from another intersection with State Route 90 at Lax to intersection of Coffee County Road 47 with Coffee County Road 25, a total distance of 0.56 mile, this intersection ending the County Line Road, a combined distance of 1.88 miles along the County Line Road. One-half of this distance, or 0.94 mile, is in Irwin County, and one-half, or 0.94 mile, in Coffee County;
and Beginning at intersection of County Road No. 25 with County Road No. 47 at Irwin-Coffee County line, thence on Coffee County Road 25 to an intersection with State Route 31 or Peterson Avenue in Douglas, a distance of 16.95 miles in Coffee County. Total mileage to be added by this Order is 3.65 miles in Irwin County, 2.71 miles in Berrien County, and 17.89 miles in Coffee County, or a total mileage of 24.25 miles.
This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act ap-
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proved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 18th day of November, 1946.
Z/~~~
Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 11 at the IrwinBerriEn County line on Berrien County Road 121, thence eastward along County Line Road 121 to Willacoochee River, at county line between Irwin, Berrien and Coffee Counties, a total distance of 5.42 miles, lying one-half, or 2.74 miles, in Irwin, and one-half, or 2.71 miles, in Berrien County;
and Beginning at Willacoochee River at the point where the river crosses Coffee County Road No. 47, at the Irwin, Berrien and Coffee County line, thence eastward along Coffee County Road 47, which is the county line between Irwin and Coffee Counties, to intersections with State Route 90 at Lax, a total distance of 1.32 miles, thence continuing along County Line Road from another intersection with State Route 90 at Lax to intersection of Coffee County Road 47 with Coffee County Road 25, a total distance of 0.56 mile, this intersection ending the County Line Road, a combined distance of 1.88 miles along the County Line Road. One-half of this distance, or 0.94 mile, is in Irwin County, and one-half, or 0.94 mile, in Coffee County;
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and Beginning at intersection of County Road No. 25 with County Road No. 47 at Irwin-Coffee County line, thence on Coffee County Road 25 to an intersection with State Route 31 or Peterson Avenue in Douglas, a distance of 16.95 miles in Coffee County. Total mileage to be added by this Order is 3.65 miles in Irwin County, 2.71 miles in Berrien County, and 17.89 miles in Coffee County, or a total mileage of 24.25 miles;
and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated November 18, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-BIBB COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order incorporating into the State Highway System certain mileage in Bibb County, the Commission unanimously adopted a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
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Beginning at the Houston-Bibb County line and continuing in a northerly direction to the junction with State Route 11 (FR 2-US 41) a distance of 6.75 miles, thence beginning at another point on State Route 11, approximately 0.80 mile north of Tobesofkee Creek and extending north along Pio Nona Avenue to a point on State Route 19, US Route 41, in the City of Macon, a distance of 5.53 miles. Total distance in Bibb County is 12.28 miles. also Beginning in the City of Macon at a point on State Route 22, US Route 29, just east of the Spring Street bridge crossing the Ocmulgee River and extending in an easterly direction 3.094 miles to a point on present State Route 19, US Route 80, just east of the new junction with State Route 87, US Route 129; also 0.278 miles of a spur connecting State Route 87, US Route 129 and Camp Wheeler Road. Total length of proposed additions is 3.372 miles. Total distance in both roads in Bibb County is 15.652 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
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Beginning at the Houston-Bibb County line and continuing in a northerly direction to the junction with State Route 11 (FR 2-US 41) a distance of 6.75 miles, thence beginning at another point on State Route 11, approximately 0.80 mile north of Tobesofkee Creek and extending north along Pio Nona Avenue to a point on State Route 19, US Route 41, in the City of Macon, a distance of 5.53 miles. Total distance in Bibb County is 12.28 miles;
also
Beginning in the City of Macon at a point on State Route 22, US Route 29, just east of the Spring Street bridge crossing the Ocmulgee River, and extending in an easterly direction 3.094 miles to a point on present State Route 19, US Route 80, just east of the new junction with State Route 87, US Route 129; also 0.278 mile of a spur connecting State Route 87, US Route 129 and Camp Wheeler Road. Total length of proposed additions is 3.372 miles.
Total distance in both roads in Bibb County is 15.652 miles;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated November 18, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
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NEW MILEAGE-HOUSTON COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order incorporating into the State Highway System certain mileage in Houston County, the Commission unanimously adopted a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point in Houston County on State Route 11 (FR 2-US 341), approximately 6 miles southeast of Perry and extending in a northerly direction via Kathleen, Bonaire, Warner Robins (Wellston), and to the Bibb County line. Total distance in Houston County, 17.56 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 18th day of November, 1946.
Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point in Houston County on State Route 11 (FR 2-US 341), approximately 6 miles southeast of Perry and extending in a northerly direction via
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Kathleen, Bonaire, Warner Robins (Wellston), and to the Bibb County line. Total distance in Houston County, is 17.56 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated November 18, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-McDUFFIE COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order incorporating into the State Highway System certain mileage in McDuffie County, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning in Thomson at the junction of State Routes 10 and 150, and extending in a northwesterly direction along County Road 226 via Union Church to the Warren County line, a total distance in McDuffie County of 7.9 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222,
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and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly.
This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the

State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the

State Highway Director has entered an order certifying

and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:

Beginning in Thomson at the junction of State Routes

10 and 150, and extending in a northwesterly direction

along County Road 226 via Union Church to the Warren County line, a total distance in McDuffie County of 7.9 miles;

and

WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for

a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve

said Order of the State Highway Director;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated November 18, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.

This the 18th day of November, 1946.

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Chairman

Secretary
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NEW MILEAGE-WARREN COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order incorporating into the State Highway System certain mileage in Warren County, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at the McDuffie County line and continuing in a southwesterly direction 0.7 mile along County Road 85 to its intersection with State Route 80 at Cedar Rock, a total distance of 0.7 mile in Warren County. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 18th day of November, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an Order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the McDuffie County line and continuing in a southwesterly direction 0.7 mile along County Road 85 to its intersection with State Route 80 at Cedar Rock, a total distance of 0.7 mile in Warren County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the
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State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated November 18, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 18th day of November, 1946.

ATTEST:

Chairman

Secretary
INVITATION TO MR. RYBURN G. CLAY Motion was made, properly seconded, that Mr. Ryburn G. Clay, former Director of the State Highway Department, be extended an invitation to attend the December meeting of the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting, on proper motion and second, adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:
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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
DECEMBER 9, 1946
The regular December meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia was adjourned by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a quorum of the State Highway Commissioners not being present for the regular December meeting; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for a quorum to be present; IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members present that the regular meeting set by law of the State Highway Commission be and the same is hereby adjourned.
This December 2, 1946.
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Secretary and a called meeting was called by the Chairman by the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have a called meeting of the State Highway Commission; and WHEREAS, the law provides that a called meeting can only be had upon the call of the Chairman or a majority of the members thereof; IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that a called meeting of the State Highway Commission of Georgia be had at the State Highway Building, No.2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia, on the 9th day of December, 1946.
This December 2, 1946.
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The State Highway Commission of Georgia held its called meeting on December 9, 1946, in the Board Room of the State Highway Building, all members being present except Mr. Wyck Knox, Mr. J. J. Bouhan, Mr. L. R. Robinson, Mr. Penn Selman, Mr. Knox Gholston. In addition to the members, Mr. G. T. McDonald, Engineer-Director, Mr. Tom Wisdom, Treasurer, and Mr. L. C. Groves, Assistant Attorney General, were also present.
The minutes of the November meeting were read and approved.
NEW MILEAGE-FANNIN COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order certifying into the State Highway System certain mileage in Fannin County, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at the point on State Route No. 60 in the incorporated town of Mineral Bluff, where the county road known as the McCaysville and Copper Hill to Mineral Bluff Road intersects with State Road No. 60, thence northwestward along the said county road toward McCaysville and Copper Hill a distance of 8.80 miles to the point in McCaysville where said county road intersects with State Road No.5. Total length in Fannin County 8.80 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 6th day of December, 1946.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an Order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the point on State Route No. 60 in the incorporated town of Mineral Bluff, where the county road known as the McCaysville and Copper Hill to Mineral Bluff Road intersects with State Route No. 60, thence northwestward along the said county road toward McCaysville and Copper Hill a distance of 8.80 miles to the point in McCaysville where said county road intersects with State Route No.5. Total length in Fannin County 8.80 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated December 6, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 9th day of December, 1946.
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ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-LUMPKIN COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an order incorporating into the State Highway System certain mileage in Lumpkin County, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
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ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at the present terminus of State Route 115 at the Hall-Lumpkin County line and extending in a northerly direction along County Road 256 to its intersection with State Route 9 in Dahlonega. Total length in Lumpkin County 9.5 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 6th day of December, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an Order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the present terminus of State Route 115 at the Hall-Lumpkin County line and extending in a northerly direction along County Road 256 to its intersection with State Route 9 in Dahlonega. Total length in Lumpkin County 9.5 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State
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Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated December 6, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 9th day of December, 1946.
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Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-WILKINSON COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an Order certifying into the State Highway System certain mileage in Wilkinson County, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at the junction of State Routes 112 and 19 in Allentown, thence northeast along county roads to a junction with State Route 29 in the village of Nichelsville, a distance of 10.94 miles, all in Wilkinson County. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 6th day of December, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an Order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed in the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at the junction of State Routes 112 and 19 in Allentown, thence northeast along county roads to a junction with State Route 29 in the village of Nichelsville, a distance of 10.94 miles, all in Wilkinson County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated December 6, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 9th day of December, 1946.
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Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-TROUP COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an order certifying into the State Highway System certain mileage in Troup County, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said Order. The Order and Resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR:
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
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Beginning at a point on the Alabama State line at Evansville, Georgia, thence easterly along Federal-Aid Secondary Route 741, via Abbottsford to State Route 109, a total distance of 6.78 miles, all in Troup County. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. BE IT THEREFORE ORDERED, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 9th day of December, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an Order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the Alabama State line at Evansville, Georgia, thence easterly along Federal-Aid Secondary Route 741, via Abbottsford to State Route 109, a total distance of 6.78 miles, all in Troup County; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the Order of the State Highway Director, dated December 9, 1946, placing the road herein-
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above described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 9th day of December, 1946.

ATTEST:

Chairman

Secretary
The Engineer-Director submitted to the Commission for their approval Orders certifying into the State Highway System the following roads:
Cherokee CountyBeginning at a point on State Route 92 in Cherokee County, approximately 1.0 mile northeast of New Bethel School, and extending a distance of 6.9 miles northeast along county roads to a junction with State Route 5 south of CantonTotal length, 6.9 miles.
Rabun CountyBeginning on State Route 15 at a point approximately 0.1 mile north of the city limits of Dillard, thence northeast along County Road No.4 the entire length of this road within the State of Georgia.-Total length, 4.0 miles.
Towns CountyBeginning at a point on State Route 2 in Hiawassee 0.28 mile northwestward from the center of town, thence along road constructed by Tennessee Valley Authority northeastward around east side of lake, via Lower Bell Creek School and Church to the Georgia-North Carolina State Line, enroute to connection with US Route 64, N. C. State Route 28 at Shooting Creek.-Total length, 3.60 miles.
Jackson and Banks CountiesBeginning at a point on State Route 98 in the city limits of Maysville and extending in a northwesterly direction along a county road which is the line between Jackson and Banks Counties, to connect with State Route 52 at the Hall County line approximately 1.0 mile southeast of Gillsville.
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Length of road in Jackson County, 2.354-Length of road in Banks County, 2.365-Total length in both counties. 4.73 miles. Chairman Tate moved that these Orders be withdrawn subject to his discretion. There was no second to this motion, and after discussion a substitute motion was offered by Mr. M. W. Tift that action on these orders be passed over at this meeting and brought up again for final disposition in January. This motion was seconded by J. J. Milam and unanimously passed.
RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY-WYCK KNOX
The following resolution was introduced and unanimously adopted by the Commission:
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His divine wisdom has seen fit to call from this life Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Knox, Sr., father and mother of Honorable Wyck Knox, Commissioner, Thomson, Georgia; and WHEREAS, the members of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia deeply sympathize with their fellow Commissioner Wyck Knox in his bereavement; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the members of the State Highway Commission of Georgia that the condolences of this Commission be and are hereby extended to Honorable Wyck Knox. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the State Highway Commission and that a certified copy be sent to Honorable Wyck Knox.
PRESENTATION OF GIFT TO CHAIRMAN On behalf of the Commission, Mr. M. W. Tift presented to Mr. Steve C. Tate, Chairman, a beautiful pen and pencil desk set as a token of their affection and esteem. In accepting this gift, Mr. Tate expressed his love for the members and his appreciation for their cooperation with him in his efforts to serve as their Chairman.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on proper motion and second, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:

APPROVED:

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Secretary

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MINUTES
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF GEORGIA
JANUARY 6~ 1947
The State Highway Commission of Georgia held its regular meeting on January 6, 1947, in the Board Room of the State Highway Building, 2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, with all members present. In addition to the members the following also were present: Mr. G. T. McDonald, Engineer-Director; Mr. L. C. Groves, Assistant Attorney General; Mr. Tom Wisdom, Treasurer.
READING OF MINUTES
The minutes of the December meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Wyck Knox thanked the Commissioners for their kindnesses and thoughtfulness toward him on the recent death of his parents.
Mr. Tate brought to the attention of the Commissioners that he was the first one to broach the subject of adding highway mileage to the system soon after the Commission had its organization meeting, as the records of this Commission will reflect, in connection with the highway mileage receiving favorable recommendation by Director McDonald and other requested highway mileage receiving adverse consideration by Director McDonald, in particular certain mileage in the Counties of Pickens, Cherokee and Fulton, more fully described in a report by the Division of Highway Planning on pages 56-57 of these Commission minutes. Mr. Tate further stated that this was his prime and only request for the addition of highway mileage to the System; however, since it did not receive favorable consideration on the part of Director McDonald, he would not stand in the way of the other counties who had highway mileage requests pending with favorable recommendation of the Director, and he moved that mileage requests in Towns, Rabun, Cherokee and Banks-Jackson Counties be placed in the Highway System as the orders indicate which are a part of the minutes of this meeting immediately following.
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NEW MILEAGE-BANKS & JACKSON COUNTIES
The Engineer-Director having issued an order certifying into the State Highway System certain mileage in Banks and Jackson Counties, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said order. The order and resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR.
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 98 in the city limits of Maysville and extending in a northwesterly direction along a county road which is the line between Jackson and Banks Counties, to connect with State Route 52 at the Hall County line approximately 1.0 mile southeast of Gillsville. Total length, 4.73 miles2.365 miles in Jackson County and 2.356 miles in Banks County. This order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. Be it therefore ordered, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 6th day of December, 1946.
Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 98 in the City limits of Maysville and extending in a northwesterly
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direction along a county road which is the line between Jackson and Banks Counties, to connect with State Route 52 at the Hall County line approximately 1.0 mile southeast of Gillsville. Total length 4.73 miles2.365 miles in Jackson County and 2.365 miles in Banks County,
and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the
State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated December 6, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved.
This the 6th day of January, 1947.
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Chairman
Attest:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-RABUN COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an order certifying into the State Highway System certain mileage in Rabun County, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said order. The order and resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR.
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning on State Route 15 at a point approximately 0.1 mile north of the city limits of Dillard, thence northeast along County Road No. 4 the entire length
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of this road within the State of Georgia. Total length in Rabun County, 4.0 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. Be it therefore ordered, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 6th day of December, 1946.
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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning on State Route 15 at a point approximately 0.1 mile north of the city limits of Dillard, thence northeast along County Road No. 4 the entire length of this road within the State of Georgia. Total length in Rabun County, 4.0 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve :;:aid Order of the State Highway Director; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated December 6, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 6th day of January, 1947.

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Chairman

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NEW MILEAGE-TOWNS COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an order certifying into the State Highway System certain mileage in Towns County, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said order. The order and resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR.
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 2 in Hiawassee 0.28 mile northwestward from the center of town, thence along road constructed by Tennessee Valley Authority northeastward around east side of lake, via Lower Bell Creek School and Church to the GeorgiaNorth Carolina State line, enroute to connection with US Route 64, N. C. State Route 28 at Shooting Creek. Total length in Towns County, 3.60 miles. This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act approved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222, and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State Highway System of State-aid roads. Be it therefore ordered, and it is hereby declared that the above described road be placed in the State Highway System of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certified accordingly. This the 6th day of December, 1946.
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Engineer-Director
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 2 in Hiawassee 0.28 mile northwestward from the center of town, thence along road constructed by Tennessee Valley
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Authority northeastward around east side of lake, via Lower Bell Creek School and Church to the GeorgiaNorth Carolina State line, enroute to connection with US Route 64, N. C. State Route 28 at Shooting Creek. Total length in Towns County, 3.60 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated December 6, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 6th day of January, 1947.
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Attest:
Secretary
NEW MILEAGE-CHEROKEE COUNTY
The Engineer-Director having issued an order certifying into the State Highway System certain mileage in Cherokee County, the Commission unanimously passed a resolution approving said order. The order and resolution are as follows:
ORDER OF THE HIGHWAY DIRECTOR.
It having been made to appear to me that the road described as follows should be placed in the State Highway System:
Beginning at a point on State Route 92 in Cherokee County, approximately 1.0 mile northeast of New Bethel School, and extending a distance of 6.9 miles northeast along county roads to a junction with State Route 5 south of Canton. Total length in Cherokee County, 6.9 miles.
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This Order is made pursuant to Section 5 of the Act ap-

proved March 17, 1943, Georgia Laws 1943, pages 216-222,

and other laws pertaining to placing roads into the State

Highway System of State-aid roads.

Be it therefore ordered, and it is hereby declared that the

above described road be placed in the State Highway System

of roads as of this date, and that said road is hereby certi-

fied accordingly.

This the 6th day of December, 1946.

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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the State Highway Commission of the State of Georgia that the State Highway Director has entered an order certifying and declaring that a certain road be placed on the State Highway System, which road is described as follows:
Beginning at a point on State Route 92 in Cherokee County, approximately 1.0 mile northeast of New Bethel School, and extending a distance of 6.9 miles northeast along county roads to a junction with State Route 5 south of Canton. Total length in Cherokee County, 6.9 miles; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Act creating the State Highway Commission and Director, it is necessary for a majority of the State Highway Commission to approve said Order of the State Highway Director: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the State Highway Commission that the order of the State Highway Director, dated December 6, 1946, placing the road hereinabove described in the State Highway System, be and the same is hereby approved. This the 6th day of January, 1947.

Attest:

~(3d-~ Chairman

Secretary
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QUARTERLY REPORT
The Quarterly Report of the State Highway Commission of Georgia to Hon. Ellis Arnall, Governor, covering activities of the Commission during the months of October, November and December, was submitted to the Commission and approved.
ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT
The Annual Summary Report of the State Highway Commission to Hon. Ellis Arnall, Governor, covering activities and actions of the Commission for the year 1946, was read by the Secretary and unanimously approved.
A. A. S. H. O. CONVENTION
The members of the Commission attending the Annual Convention of the American Association of State Highway Officials in Los Angeles on December 17-20, namely, Mr. Steve C. Tate, Mr. Penn Selman, and Mr. J. J. Bouhan, gave interesting reports.
SCENIC HIGHWAY MAPS
Mr. G. T. McDonald, Engineer-Director, presented to the members copies of the new Scenic Highway Map just received from the printers. The Commissioners all expressed approval of this new map.
U. S. NUMBERED ROUTES
Mr. Tate, Chairman, asked Mr. G. T. McDonald, EngineerDirector, for a report as to the status of applications for U. S. numbered routes. Mr. McDonald advised the Commission that these applications were submitted to the Executive Committee of the American Association of State Highway Officials but that no notice had been received as to the action taken.
FEDERAL AID SECONDARY MILEAGE
Mr. J. A. Kennedy, Coordinating Engineer, was called into the meeting and asked for a report on the status of the second increment of Federal Aid Secondary Mileage which was to be presented to the Public Roads Administration for incorporation into the Federal Aid Secondary System. Mr. Kennedy stated
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this report would be ready for submission to the Public Roads Administration the latter part of this week. Mr. Kennedy was asked to furnish each Commissioner a report showing Federal Aid Secondary Mileage by Congressional Districts, to include mileage already approved and mileage to be submitted in the second increment.
Mr. McDonald expressed to the Commission his appreciation for the opportunity of serving with the members thereof in directing the operations of the Highway Department.
On motion made by Mr. J. J. Bouhan, seconded by Mr. M. W. Tift, and unanimously adopted, it was resolved that Chairman Tate be authorized to prepare a letter with instructions to Director McDonald that each and every employee of the Highway Department shall receive a facsimile copy of the original letter, expressing the appreciation of the Highway Commission of the untiring effort, cooperation and many skills of all of the employees of the Highway Department, and that this letter be spread upon the minutes and become a part of the record of this Commission. This letter reads as follows:
"To the Employees of the Highway Department:
"My dear Friends:
"By the authority vested in me by proper resolution of the Highway Commission, it is the desire of the Highway Commission to express to you individually and collectively our sincere appreciation for your contribution through your untiring effort, cooperation and many skills, toward making the operation of the Highway Department a success, as is best evidenced by the record of the Department, which could have only been accomplished with your fine help, for which we, as Members of the Highway Commission, are deeply grateful.
"We wish to commend you individually and collectively to future administrations and know that you will carryon to the end that Georgia's highways will reflect your fine work that you can justly be proud of.
"The Commission joins me in extending to you every good wish for your continued success.
"Sincerely yours,
/~ t? c7~1 Chairman."
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Upon motion made by Mr. M. W. Tift and seconded by Mr. Hugh Burgess, and unanimously adopted, Chairman Tate was requested to direct a letter to Governor Arnall, expressing to him for the Commission their deep appreciation for his friendship and for the honor of having been a part of his official family, said letter to be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and to become a part of the record of this Commission. The letter reads as follows:
"Honorable Ellis Arnall "Governor of Georgia "State Capitol "Atlanta, Georgia
"Dear Governor: "At our meeting today, it is the unanimous wish of each
one of your Highway Commissioners to express to you our appreciation for you as our friend. All of the Highway Commissioners being present at our meeting, by a proper resolution I am requested to tell you that it has been our individual and collective pleasure to serve as your Highway Commission, and we just wanted you to know that we appreciate the honor of having been a part of your official family. My fellow Commissioners wish me to convey to you this expression of the high esteem and friendship which we all hold for you.
"With every good wish now and ever, I remain
"Your friend,
Chairman."
Following this, each of the members individually expressed his friendship for the other members of the Commission, pleasure at having had the opportunity of serving on the Commission, and the hope that the friendships and associations formed during the past four years might continue in the years to come.
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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,

Approved:
~ f!J d-tt-l Chairman

Secretary

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INDEX OF MINUTES

Date

April 21, 1943____________________________________________ May 12, 1943________________________________ June 14, 1943___ July 12, 1943_________________________

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INDEX OF MINUTES-Continued

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July 9, 1945_____

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January 14, 1946

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September 9, 1946

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October 14, 1946_______________________________________________

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December 9, 1946____

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