Whenever deemed in the public interest, the department or a county or a municipality may substitute for, relocate, or abandon any public road that is under its respective jurisdiction, provided that a county or municipality shall first obtain the approval of the department if any expenditure of federal or state funds is required. History. — Code 1933, § 95A-618, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 947, § 1.
Authority of department, counties, and municipalities to substitute for, relocate, or abandon public roads
O.C.G.A. § 32-7-1, under ABANDONMENT, DISPOSAL, OR LEASING OF PROPERTY NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES.
O.C.G.A. § 32-7-1