NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL P. I. 0018009 NEWTON COUNTY 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: September 23, 2025 The proposed project consists of roadway improvements along US 278 / SR 12 in Covington, Ga. The project limits start from the Interstate 20 Exit 90 park and ride near Turner Lake Road and end just before the Emory Street (SR 81) intersection. The project is located within Land Lots 253, 254, 266, and 267. Improvements include landscaping, shared-use paths, lighting, gateway signage and utility relocations. The project length is 0.9 miles. This project will be stage constructed, and an off-site detour will not be required. The estimated time for construction is 18 months. The Georgia Department of Transportation would be responsible for acquiring property rights for this project. Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at the Georgia Department of Transportation: Nathan Johnson, Assistant Area Manager District 2, Area 5 njohnson@dot.ga.gov 1570 Bethany Rd Madison, GA 30650 (706) 343-5837 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: Kimberly W. Nesbitt Office of Program Delivery Attn: Courtney Cedor CCedor@dot.ga.gov 600 West Peachtree St NW Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 865 -3467 Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD include the Project and P. I. Numbers as noted at the top of this notice. PUBLIC NOTICE #702965 9/28,10/5,12,19