Positive Iterest in Industry Park, Estimates for Drug Court Improvements on Supervisors' Agenda

Courtsey of WRBE, "Your HownTown Radio"
The George County Board of Supervisors heard that positive interest in the newly developed industrial park is in the air, with many inquires per day according to Economic Development Director Sue Wright. Wright told the board at their end-of-the-month meeting on Friday that she has received dozens of phone calls and inquires about the industrial park, and though nothing is planned for the near futures, she believed the outlook of the park is definitely a positive one, with many potential businesses.
Local attorney Mark Maples inquired about upcoming improvements to the Drug Court Building, stating that Judge Kathy King Jackson has discussed the construction with a former Drug Court Graduate and felt he could supervisor the work with current drug court enrollee doing the labor. Maples presented the Supervisors with a construction list of materials and other estimated cost; but the Supervisors chose to take cautionary action with obtaining two estimates before approving Judge Jackson's request.
A $1,500 donation was approved to the Local Law Enforcement Organization, for the Annual 4th of July Fire Works Display.
Several routine items were approved including travel expenses for 911 Coordinator Lorraine Howell, a request by Tax Assessor Wilburn Bolen for a land roll adjustment and committees were appointed to asses road issues.
Two road “school zone” signs request by Superintendent of Education Donnie Howell were approved with instruction that the placement of the sign must meet state regulations.
The next Board of Supervisors meeting is set for Monday, June 4.