NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL COLUMBIA COUNTY P. I. NUMBER 0017536   Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project.   The date of location and design approval is: February 11, 2026   The proposed project will replace the existing bridge on Dozier Road/CR 227 over Greenbrier Creek west of Appling in Columbia County. The project is in GMD’s 129 and 131.   Drawings of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at the Columbia County Government Center:   Kyle Titus, Engineering Director 630 Ronald Reagan Drive Evans, GA 30809 706-868-3356   Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to:   Kenneth Franks Administrator, Office of TIA Attn: George Brewer gbrewer@dot.ga.gov Georgia Department of Transportation 600 West Peachtree Street, 11th Floor Atlanta, GA 30308 404.631.1568   Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice MUST include the County and P. I. Number as noted at the top of this notice.