The county just reversed the decision and Garland Mountain Way is officially reopening. This win belongs to every one of you who kept the pressure on.
September 21, 2019
Final supporters
Edit 7/2/19
Despite opposition from all citizens in attendance, the county voted tonight to permanently abandon this road. The commissioner of our district, Steve West, who had failed to respond to our emails or phone calls for three weeks was the commissioner who moved forward with the motion to abandon.
Garland Mountain Way was once an important thoroughfare for residents, connecting Garland Mtn Trail to Salacoa and the closest fire station. Landowners were allowed to put up gates over the road, rendering it useless, and now the county plans to permanently abandon it.
We, the residents of Cherokee county request that the road be reopened to ensure public safety. Because there is no county water source on Garland mountain, the tanker truck at the Salacoa fire station must respond to a fire at our homes- what is currently a 10 mile trip would be reduced to 5 miles if the road were reopened. Also, in the event of a natural disaster it would be best for residents to have an alternate route off the mountain.
Lastly, in an era of exponential growth for Cherokee County, closing roads permanently is the last thing our infrastructure needs.
Updates
July 4, 2019
The momentum is undeniable now. Officials are starting to notice that we are not going anywhere.
Reached 100 supporters
July 4, 2019
27 Comments
My dad grew up on Garland Mt. We love it there. What would the residents do if the only road onto mountain were closed due to an emergency for several days?? Cherokee County please do the right thing for the tax payers of Garland Mountain... REOPEN Garland Mountain Way permanently, Thank You. ☺
Definitely be open. Before my Mom died in 2012, there was a lot of names on a petition to re- open. Mom grew up on Garland Mtn. I will help any way u can. Should never have been closed. Get the county to fix the bridge. Some people on Salacoa side have said they maintain the bridge, have property just Across bridge. The bridge & road is public, should be maintained by county. Should never have been done like this just because people have money.
I find it sad that residents would purposely close a road that could cost a life due to not being able to get the emergency help needed if there was an emergency. It is inhumane for a County to allow a permanent closure of such a road.
Some of my family live on Garland Mt. Trail. Not having access to a Fire Dept. close to you is not right also in case of a disaster you need as many evacuation roads as you can have.
This road is vital to the rural community and their safety. Access to the community for fire, safety and faster emergency access is crucial and truly saddened to see the governing body not supporting this.
I vote to reopen it.
This road should have never been closed.
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The county just reversed the decision and Garland Mountain Way is officially reopening. This win belongs to every one of you who kept the pressure on.
September 21, 2019
Final supporters
Edit 7/2/19
Despite opposition from all citizens in attendance, the county voted tonight to permanently abandon this road. The commissioner of our district, Steve West, who had failed to respond to our emails or phone calls for three weeks was the commissioner who moved forward with the motion to abandon.
Garland Mountain Way was once an important thoroughfare for residents, connecting Garland Mtn Trail to Salacoa and the closest fire station. Landowners were allowed to put up gates over the road, rendering it useless, and now the county plans to permanently abandon it.
We, the residents of Cherokee county request that the road be reopened to ensure public safety. Because there is no county water source on Garland mountain, the tanker truck at the Salacoa fire station must respond to a fire at our homes- what is currently a 10 mile trip would be reduced to 5 miles if the road were reopened. Also, in the event of a natural disaster it would be best for residents to have an alternate route off the mountain.
Lastly, in an era of exponential growth for Cherokee County, closing roads permanently is the last thing our infrastructure needs.
Updates
July 4, 2019
The momentum is undeniable now. Officials are starting to notice that we are not going anywhere.
Reached 100 supporters
July 4, 2019
27 Comments
Should not have been closed. Residents of Salacoa need another exit Road out of the valley in case of emergencies,
My dad grew up on Garland Mt. We love it there. What would the residents do if the only road onto mountain were closed due to an emergency for several days?? Cherokee County please do the right thing for the tax payers of Garland Mountain... REOPEN Garland Mountain Way permanently, Thank You. ☺
Definitely be open. Before my Mom died in 2012, there was a lot of names on a petition to re- open. Mom grew up on Garland Mtn. I will help any way u can. Should never have been closed. Get the county to fix the bridge. Some people on Salacoa side have said they maintain the bridge, have property just Across bridge. The bridge & road is public, should be maintained by county. Should never have been done like this just because people have money.
I find it sad that residents would purposely close a road that could cost a life due to not being able to get the emergency help needed if there was an emergency. It is inhumane for a County to allow a permanent closure of such a road.
Some of my family live on Garland Mt. Trail. Not having access to a Fire Dept. close to you is not right also in case of a disaster you need as many evacuation roads as you can have.
This road is vital to the rural community and their safety. Access to the community for fire, safety and faster emergency access is crucial and truly saddened to see the governing body not supporting this.
I vote to reopen it.
This road should have never been closed.
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Should not have been closed. Residents of Salacoa need another exit Road out of the valley in case of emergencies,