(The Patterson City Council discussed and/or voted on the following items during their monthly meeting Thursday, December 11.)
Peach Avenue speed bumps: The council voted unanimously to install new speed bumps on Peach Avenue. Patterson resident and Former State Senator Earl Echols requested the speed bumps as a way to slow down traffic near his home . The road sees increased traffic from Walkerville Road as a shortcut to Georgia Highway 32, especially on school days.
Councilman Jim Echols recognized: Councilman Jim Echols was recognized for his service on the Patterson City Council. Mayor Dedi Thomas thanked Echols for representing the citizens of Patterson for the past four years. Echols will be leaving the council at the end of his term on Dec. 31. Ray Douberly will be sworn in to the seat in January.
