PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Wayne County is considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant of up to $500,000.  These funds must be used to primarily benefit low and moderate-income persons.

            The activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of housing, public facilities, and economic development.  More specific details regarding eligible activities, plans to assist displaced persons (if any), the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities to benefit low and moderate income persons, and the rating system will be provided at a public hearing which will be held at the Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting room, 341 East Walnut Street, Jesup, Georgia 31546, on March 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

            The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application and to review progress on the previous CDBG grant (if applicable).  Persons with special needs relating to handicapped accessibility or foreign language shall contact Mike Deal at 912-427-5900 prior to March 29, 2012.  This person can be located at 341 East Walnut Street, Jesup, Georgia 31546 between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.  Persons with hearing disabilities can contact us through the Georgia Relay Service, at (TDD) 1-800-255-0056 or (Voice) 1-800-255-0135.

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WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’

SPLOST ANNUAL REPORT

December 21, 2010

The expired SPLOST went into effect July 1, 2001,

for a period of five (5) Years or $20,000.000.00.

Following is the status of The Wayne County Commissioners’

Portion - $13,880,000.00 - to be used for Road, Street and

Bridge Projects.  This is the Original Estimated Cost and the

Current Estimated Cost.

Amount Spent:

July 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001       -           $380.48

January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 - $   984,614.36

January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 - $1,430,070.29

January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 - $   699,111.06

January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 - $2,164,393.58

January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 - $3,434,875.25

January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 - $2,524,735.28

January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 - $1,420,011.94

January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 - $   800,944.58

January 1, 2010 through November 31, 2010 - $     95,132.90

Questions should be directed to Mike Deal,

County Administrator at 912-427-5900.

WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’

SPLOST ANNUAL REPORT

December 21, 2010

The current SPLOST went into effect July 1, 2006,

for a period of six (6) Years or $22,465,591.00.00.

Following is the status of The Wayne County Commissioners’

Portion - $6,370,405.24 - to be used for Road, Street and

Bridge Projects.  This is the Original Estimated Cost and the

Current Estimated Cost.

Amount Spent:

July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006       - $       100.00

January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 - $           0.00

January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 - $       919.00

January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 - $    2,665.00

January 1, 2010 through November 31, 2010 - $155,883.63

Questions should be directed to Mike Deal,

County Administrator at 912-427-5900.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners is undertaking a project to construct a new boat ramp at Jaycee Landing as part of the Go-Fish Georgia Initiative.  The construction activity requires approval of a stream buffer variance.  The public is invited to comment on the proposed variance application.  Written comments should be submitted within thirty (30) days to:  Program Manager, NonPoint Source Program, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, 4220 International Parkway, Suite 101, Atlanta, Georgia 30354.

Type of Permit Application:               Variance to encroach within the 25-foot State waters buffer.

Applicable Law:                                  Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act O.C.G.A....More Article Date: 10/07/10

PUBLIC NOTICE

Wayne County Joint Comprehensive Plan

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has certified the Community Assessment and Community Participation Program of the Wayne County Joint Comprehensive Plan as in compliance with the Local Planning Standards and Requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989.

These documents outline the issues/opportunities facing the community regarding its future growth and development....More Article Date: 08/02/10

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has determined an overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 8.29 percent for Federal Aviation Administration – assisted contracts at the William A....More Article Date: 06/07/10