City of Statham officals will look to an “opportunity zone” to help provide sewer service to McCarty Trailer Park.
“This section has low to medium income citizens,” said Statham mayor Robert Bridges. “We need to provide sewer to this location and we have been told we can receive grant money for it.”
Engineering Management Incorporated of Lawrenceville has provided an estimated cost of $5,500 to help with the project. This would include a re-development plan, public hearings and plan, ordinance and resolution adoption.
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SPD accepting machine gun bids through July 24
The Statham Police Department will be accepting written bids via e-mail and fax only for the sale of a Smith & Wesson Model 76 9mm Submachine Gun and two magazines through July 24.
All sales must be completed through a licensed Federal Firearms Dealer and must be in compliance with applicable federal and state firearms laws. Buyers must be able to pass any background checks that may be required. Those interested in viewing the weapon may do so by requesting an appointment in writing.
Appointments will be scheduled for July 18-22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. only. Bids and viewing appointment requests may be submitted to: Chief Steve Martin c/o City of Statham Police Department by email at stevemartin@stathampd.com or by fax at 770-725-0615. No phone calls will be accepted.
All sales must be completed through a licensed Federal Firearms Dealer and must be in compliance with applicable federal and state firearms laws. Buyers must be able to pass any background checks that may be required. Those interested in viewing the weapon may do so by requesting an appointment in writing.
Appointments will be scheduled for July 18-22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. only. Bids and viewing appointment requests may be submitted to: Chief Steve Martin c/o City of Statham Police Department by email at stevemartin@stathampd.com or by fax at 770-725-0615. No phone calls will be accepted.
Train slams 18-wheeler in downtown Statham
At 11:15 a.m. Friday in downtown Statham, a CSX train slammed into a loaded 18-wheeler flat-bed truck carrying antique cars, according to Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith.
No one was injured, but the incident occurred at the city's main intersection of Jefferson Road and Hwy. 8, creating a major traffic problem downtown.
"The train was heading eastbound toward Athens and hit the truck which was stuck on tracks," Smith said. "It dragged the truck several hundred feet."
CSX Railway has been notified, and deputies are assisting the Statham Police Department in diverting traffic.
Also at the scene is Barrow County Emergency Services, the sheriff said.
No one was injured, but the incident occurred at the city's main intersection of Jefferson Road and Hwy. 8, creating a major traffic problem downtown.
"The train was heading eastbound toward Athens and hit the truck which was stuck on tracks," Smith said. "It dragged the truck several hundred feet."
CSX Railway has been notified, and deputies are assisting the Statham Police Department in diverting traffic.
Also at the scene is Barrow County Emergency Services, the sheriff said.
Gray van raises Statham residents' concerns
Two Statham residents reported that two men in an unmarked gray van were in their neighborhoods last week reportedly trying to sell security systems. Both residents said they had received an earlier email warning about people selling security systems and were concerned.
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Bioscience JDA may assist Coley research park
The Georgia Bioscience Joint Development Authority last week appointed a committee to explore a possible “partnership” between the JDA and a locally owned company hoping to develop a research park off Hwy. 316 in Statham.
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Statham vehicle use policy reviewed
Statham reviewed its vehicle use policy at its meeting last Tuesday.
It was decided that allowing vehicles to be driven to and from work will be left up to the mayor and council’s discretion. Examples when it would be appropriate are as follows:
•managerial employees Whose personal use of a city-owned vehicle is consistent with the requirements of the position.
•employees Who are subject to hour call out or have job responsibilities requiring highly irregular work hours.
•duty vehicles designed or equipped for high priority response where response time will be enhanced by allowing the vehicle to remain in custody of individual employee. Employees assigned to duty vehicles which are taken home must be available to respond upon request on a 24-hour basis any time the employee has custody of the vehicle.
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It was decided that allowing vehicles to be driven to and from work will be left up to the mayor and council’s discretion. Examples when it would be appropriate are as follows:
•managerial employees Whose personal use of a city-owned vehicle is consistent with the requirements of the position.
•employees Who are subject to hour call out or have job responsibilities requiring highly irregular work hours.
•duty vehicles designed or equipped for high priority response where response time will be enhanced by allowing the vehicle to remain in custody of individual employee. Employees assigned to duty vehicles which are taken home must be available to respond upon request on a 24-hour basis any time the employee has custody of the vehicle.
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Armed robber strikes Statham store
Statham Police are currently investigating a Friday night armed robbery at the Railroad Street Piggly Wiggly.
Store employee Tessa Trotter said two employees were mopping when a masked gunman entered the store shortly after 9 p.m. on Oct. 15. The gunman approached one of the employees from behind and demanded money.
Trotter said the employee went to the cash drawer, but had difficulty opening it because she was so frightened. Before the employee could open the drawer, the gunman cocked his weapon and pointed it at the woman, Trotter said.
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Store employee Tessa Trotter said two employees were mopping when a masked gunman entered the store shortly after 9 p.m. on Oct. 15. The gunman approached one of the employees from behind and demanded money.
Trotter said the employee went to the cash drawer, but had difficulty opening it because she was so frightened. Before the employee could open the drawer, the gunman cocked his weapon and pointed it at the woman, Trotter said.
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