Whitfield backs Tunnel Hill sewer

By Kevin Cummings

kcummings@timesfreepress.com

DALTON, Ga. — Volkswagen suppliers. Restaurants. Tax revenues. Grant eligibility.

These are a few of the benefits Tunnel Hill, Ga., leaders used in their lobby Monday night to get Whitfield commissioners to contribute $1 million to a sewer line that will run from Mill Creek through the heart of town, ending just west of the Tunnel Hill/Varnell Interstate 75 interchange. Dalton Utilities is spearheading the project, which is estimated to cost more than $3 million. Under the county’s agreement with Dalton Utilities, the county should expect to receive its investment back from sewer profits within 10 years.

Tunnel Hill Mayor Ken Gowin said the sewer line will mean big things for the town.

“This will give us a chance to provide some basic conveniences that people expect, like a restaurant,” Mr. Gowin said.