Jul 16, 2026Board meeting
Crisp County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting included a financial report regarding the jail facility. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to a public hearing for a special use permit request from Vertical Bridge on behalf of Verizon Wireless. The proposal entails constructing a 190-foot telecommunications monopole on North Coney Road in Drayton to enhance cellular network coverage. Discussions centered on the proposed tower's location, its compliance with federal aviation and environmental regulations, and its lack of light or noise emission. Additionally, concerns regarding potential impacts on property values and the ability to accommodate future carriers were addressed.