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The Road Ahead: Ga. 17 projects are the focus in Stephens County
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A truck passes by the Barbecue Shack on Ga. 17 in Stephens County on a section of the road that would be widened if the transportation tax passes. - photo by Tom Reed
The Barbecue Shack, which draws customers from as far away as Gainesville, should dodge the bulldozers if and when Ga. 17 is widened in front of the Stephens County business. But patrons would have to pass it on the new four-lane, then make a U-turn in the median to get to the restaurant, said Lisa Jordan, who helps run the business. “That’s going to be an inconvenience, but we’ve talked to our customers about it,” she said.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds rally in Gainesville in 'Hands Off' protest against Trump, Musk
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Hundreds turn out to the square in downtown Gainesville Saturday, April 5, 2025, to take part in the "Hands Off " protest of the Trump administration. The protest was part of a national mass activation day against the administration.

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