GAINESVILLE - The Hall County Board of Commissioners is to hold a public hearing Thursday on the proposed abandonment of a section of Tumbling Creek Circle. A second hearing is planned Nov. 13.<br />
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On Friday, the railroad crossing on that road was closed due to the high number of car-train collisions.<br />
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But, not all commissioners agree that the road or even the crossing should be closed.<br />
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Earlier this year, Commissioner Billy Powell pointed out the crossing is used by more than 400 motorists each day and closing it would be impractical.<br />
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The section of road in questions runs from Tumbling Creek Road to Old Oakwood Road. <br />
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Commissioners at one point discussed building a bridge as an alternative way to travel over the railroad tracks, but the least expensive construction estimate for a bridge was $3.5 million.
