Over 700 bridges in Georgia can’t withstand the increased weight limits allowed by the new law, officials say

Over 700 bridges in Georgia can’t withstand the increased weight limits allowed by the new law, officials say

More than 700 bridges across Georgia can’t handle the increased weight limits approved earlier this year by lawmakers, officials say.

Deputy Chief Engineer Andrew Heath told the State Transportation Board on Wednesday that the Georgia Department of Transportation and local

‘Natural Emergencies’ law aims to improve hurricane response, but little impact is seen here

‘Natural Emergencies’ law aims to improve hurricane response, but little impact is seen here

A new law designed to help communities recover from Hurricane Ian and become more resilient against future storms also could temporarily restrict local land-use decisions and even undo decisions made by west-coast governments since the hurricane.

The “Natural Emergencies” bill,