Dale County Commission approves transportation plan; learns about Comfort for Chemo

At a meeting of the Dale County Commission on August 28, the commission approved the County Transportation plan for FY 2024-25. The County Transportation plan, developed by the county engineer, outlines the roads that the Road and Bridges Department intends to work on during the year, the type of work anticipated, estimated costs, and the sources of funding for each project. The commission is required by law to approve the transportation plan every year in August.

Emily Smith, Miss Newton 2024, made a presentation to the commission in an effort to promote comfort for Chemo, a community service initiative Smith began as her 2024 platform. "No chemotherapy patient should feel alone or unsupported during their treatment journey," said Smith of why she started this initiative.

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