Superior court judges ask Ware County to convert supplements to locality pay under House Bill 85 Superior court judges appeared before the Ware County commission asking the county to convert existing county supplements to locality pay in line with state House Bill 85; judges said the net effect on pay so far has been small and offered to provide detailed calculations, noting a recent chief judge retirement reduced seats from four to three.

Superior court judges are pushing Ware County to align local pay with state reforms, but the results so far have been less than impressive—just $50.11 more a month for some!

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Ware County signals $300,000 pledge to keep State Patrol post in county County staff said Representative Bichette proposed that if Ware County contributes $300,000 and provides two acres, the state would allocate $2.7 million toward a new State Patrol building. Commissioners told staff to send a letter and indicated willingness to commit the $300,000, subject to formal paperwork and future approvals.

Ware County is on the brink of enhancing local safety with a $300,000 pledge for a new State Patrol facility that could unlock $2.7 million from the state!

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Staff outlines safety‑striping grant, right‑of‑way steps and traffic concerns ahead of overpass work County staff briefed commissioners on a DOT striping grant (~$400,000), right‑of‑way and appraisal work for Albany Avenue and other projects, likely detours and possible temporary weight restrictions during an upcoming overpass construction, and plans to inventory and replace stolen or faded road signs.

Ware County is gearing up for major infrastructure improvements, including a $400,000 safety striping grant and crucial traffic management plans for upcoming overpass construction.

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