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FINAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Montgomery County Joint Comprehensive Plan The local governments of Montgomery County including the Cities of Ailey, Alston, Higgston, Mount Vernon, Tarrytown, and Uvalda are in the final stages of a process to develop a new joint comprehensive plan in accordance with state law. The comprehensive plan outlines a community vision, identifies needs and opportunities, and delineates long term policies and a community work program to provide a guide and blueprint for future growth and development within community jurisdictions. The plan is in draft finalization before submittal to the state for review. The purpose of the hearing is to brief the community on the content and strategies outlined in the draft comprehensive plan; to address the issues and opportunities facing Montgomery County and the Cities of Ailey, Alston, Higgston, Mount Vernon, Tarrytown, and Uvalda; obtain any final citizen input; and notify the community of the pending submittal of the comprehensive plan for state and regional review. PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: Montgomery County Government Annex Building, 251 S. Richardson St., Mount Vernon, GA 30445 All persons with a disability or otherwise needing assistance should contact the Montgomery County Commissioner's Office, 310 W. Broad St., Mount Vernon, GA 30445, or call 912-583- 2363. All persons are invited to attend the public hearing and voice your opinion to help your community achieve a better future. If you would like more information, please contact the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission, 912-367-3648 or aweaver@hogarc.org.
theadvance_20250813_b_8-13-25_vid_04_w-or9_art_4.xml
FINAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Montgomery County Joint Comprehensive Plan The local governments of Montgomery County including the Cities of Ailey, Alston, Higgston, Mount Vernon, Tarrytown, and Uvalda are in the final stages of a process to develop a new joint comprehensive plan in accordance with state law. The comprehensive plan outlines a community vision, identifies needs and opportunities, and delineates long term policies and a community work program to provide a guide and blueprint for future growth and development within community jurisdictions. The plan is in draft finalization before submittal to the state for review. The purpose of the hearing is to brief the community on the content and strategies outlined in the draft comprehensive plan; to address the issues and opportunities facing Montgomery County and the Cities of Ailey, Alston, Higgston, Mount Vernon, Tarrytown, and Uvalda; obtain any final citizen input; and notify the community of the pending submittal of the comprehensive plan for state and regional review. PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: Montgomery County Government Annex Building, 251 S. Richardson St., Mount Vernon, GA 30445 All persons with a disability or otherwise needing assistance should contact the Montgomery County Commissioner's Office, 310 W. Broad St., Mount Vernon, GA 30445, or call 912-583- 2363. All persons are invited to attend the public hearing and voice your opinion to help your community achieve a better future. If you would like more information, please contact the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission, 912-367-3648 or aweaver@hogarc.org.
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