News Line for Leesburg

Leesburg begins search for city manager
Leesburg City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday night to employ a Thomasville-based consulting firm to help them find their first city manager.
Source: Albany Herald

Study funded for Leesburg train depot renovation
The Leesburg City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday night to spend up to $20,000 to complete another step in the planned renovation of the city's train depot -- an effort that has been going on for more than a decade.
Source: Albany Herald

Leesburg begins discussion on public works building
Leesburg City Council members will meet in two weeks to begin serious discussions on building a new facility for the city's public works department - a move that may cost around a half million dollars.
Source: Albany Herald

Leesburg hires former Lee Public Works director
At a special called meeting Tuesday, the Leesburg City Council voted 4-3 to hire former Lee County Public Works Director William Clark for the same position with the city.
Source: Albany Herald

Leesburg City Council to name public works director
Members of the Leesburg City Council plan to meet at 5 p.m. on Jan. 15 to pick a new public works director, a position that has been vacant for about six months.
Source: Albany Herald

GDOT official: State must maximize resources
The Georgia Department of Transportation's director of planning told officials in Albany and Leesburg Thursday that DOT will be looking for projects that "move the needle" as the agency more closely scrutinizes "scarce resources."
Source: Albany Herald

Leesburg approves resurfacing of Starksville Street
Starksville Street, one of the city of Leesburg's most heavily traveled streets, will be resurfaced next year at a cost of approximately $40,000 to $45,000.
Source: Albany Herald

Revamped Leesburg intersection opens
Generally, it’s not too difficult to negotiate traffic in downtown Leesburg. That changes, however, at least two times a day when school is in session.
Source: Albany Herald