Glynn County approves abandonment of unused Harmon Street segment with easements retained

The Glynn County Board of Commissioners approved the abandonment of an unimproved section of Harmon Street (AB-25-13) adjacent to parcel 04-02366, 116 Redfern Drive, subject to conditions that Glynn County Public Works and Georgia Power retain easements across the abandoned area.

Planning staff explained the section is currently unused and that returning the land to the tax digest was a potential public benefit. Engineering staff reviewed the application and recommended that a drainage easement be retained across the entire abandonment area. Georgia Power also requested an easement to preserve its utility interests.

Resident James Denman asked whether the existing earthen drainage ditch would remain or be changed; assistant county manager Danny Smith said the easement is intended to preserve future stormwater flow and that the earthen ditch would likely remain unless pipe installation is later required. No speakers opposed the abandonment at the hearing.

Commissioner Duncan moved to approve AB-25-13 with conditions to retain a drainage easement for the county and an easement for Georgia Power; Commissioner Clark seconded and the motion carried unanimously by a show of hands.