GEORGIA: Christian Comers knew the faithful minute news of his assigning as chairman to the state House Transportation Committee.
Coomer, who replaces outgoing chairman Jay Roberts, takes the helm of the Transportation Committee just months after the passage of a $1 billion transportation bill. The money will be used to improve the state’s infrastructure, called a key component to Georgia’s industry by many official sit’s the backbone of all economic development,” Comer said Representing parts of Floyd and Bartow counties, Coomer said the 411 Connector remains a priority of his The project, which has gone through several changes and stumbling blocks over three decades, appears to have new life after Floyd and Bartow leaders announced their joint support. Computer models of traffic patterns are now being developed for potential routes that would connect Rome with Interstate 75.
In addition to Coomer’s appointment, state Rep. Katie Dempsey, R-Rome, also has joined the Transportation Committee “We are very much engaged,” Dempsey said when asked about the 411 Connector. “It not only helps Rome and Floyd County, it also helps the congestion problems in Bartow County.”
