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The Road Ahead: Diverse region has many needs, but will voters back the tax?
A look at the projects planned if regional sales tax passes July 31
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The Georgia Mountains Region, which includes Hall County, would get $1.25 billion over 10 years for a wide array of transportation projects if voters approve the 1 percent sales tax in the July 31 state primary.
The thought of rush hour on Ga. 400 in Forsyth County is enough to make one cringe. Traffic backs up fast on Spout Springs Road, a South Hall artery that once delivered a quiet ride in the country. But then there are back roads in extreme North Georgia where you can drive for a couple of miles without seeing another car.