Schley May Be Included in Big Multi-County Trail

The Schley County Commissioner discussed a variety of items during its recent monthly meeting. One of the most interesting is a potential multi-county project that is still in the idea phase.
The commissioners were briefed on the River Valley Regional Commission securing funding for a regional "Rails to Trails" feasibility study for a very long trail that would ultimately connect Columbus with Americus - passing through Cusseta, Buena Vista, and Ellaville on the way.
Rails to Trails projects are when inactive railroads are turned into biking/walking trails.
County Manager Douglas Jamieson told the commissioners that if the project eventually gets approved, he does not anticipate the county government helping to pay for it.
Currently, Columbus has t...