Urban Redevelopment Plan Gets Final Nod

Paulding commissioners Tuesday gave their official blessing to an amended Urban Redevelopment Plan that will declare portions of Dallas and the county as slums, blighted or underdeveloped with the goal of having those areas declared an opportunity zone.

The plan received unanimous approval during the commissioners’ Tuesday afternoon business session. Before the vote, no members of the public stepped up to weigh in on the plan during a public hearing opened for that purpose.

The plan now moves onto the Department of Community Affairs for its consideration.

In other business, the commissioners approved an 18-item consent agenda, with many of the items dealing with appointments or reappointments to various authorities, boards, commissions and task forces.

The morning work session saw commissioners present Paulding County Sheriff’s Office Det. Holly Griggs with the Public Safety Appreciation Award, while Utility Director Tim Cole was recognized for his years of service to the county.