Politics & Government

UPDATED: Avondale Estates Cancels Golf Cart Public Hearing

Work session also cancelled

The city of Avondale Estates announced on Tuesday that the public hearing on the proposed golf cart ordinance has been cancelled.

Also cancelled is the Board of Mayor and Commissioners regularly scheduled work session on July 20, as well as its regular meeting on Monday, July 25.

The would allow the use of electric golf carts and electric personal assistive mobility devices, or wheelchairs, motorized scooters, segways, etc., on Avondale streets. The item was presented to the Board of Mayor and Commissioners on May 18. 

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Earlier this year, Gov. Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 240, allowing the so-called personal transport vehicles that can travel up to 20 miles per hour, to be driven on public roads, as long as the local jurisdiction allows it. 

Georgia is home to some of the world's largest manufacturers of golf carts, including Club Car and E-Z-GO, both headquartered in Augusta, Ga.

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