DOT says 17 widening in 2027

Right-of-way acquisition on the project will begin in 2023, says Vaughn

At last week’s Rotary Club of Elberton meeting County Commission Chairman Lee Vaughn (second from right) discussed several subjects, including widening of Highway 17. Shown with Vaughn after the meeting are (L-R) County Code Enforcement Officer Allen Hulme, Rotarian Janet Wiley and (right) Rotary President Robert Chandler. (Photo by Jones)
At last week’s Rotary Club of Elberton meeting County Commission Chairman Lee Vaughn (second from right) discussed several subjects, including widening of Highway 17. Shown with Vaughn after the meeting are (L-R) County Code Enforcement Officer Allen Hulme, Rotarian Janet Wiley and (right) Rotary President Robert Chandler. (Photo by Jones)

The long-awaited widening of Highway 17 to four lanes through Elbert County is going to have to wait a little longer.