GDOT gives thumbs down to I-14

The first new proposed interstate in Georgia since the 1960s got a thumbs down from GDOT officials last week, who said the proposal wouldn’t be a good return on investment.  Interstate 14 in the Peach State would run between Augusta and Columbus before continuing west all the way through Texas.  Supporters, including many in the legislature from the central parts of the state, say it would be a valuable project, particularly in terms of connecting military bases.  But with a high price tag and concerns from GDOT officials I-14’s fate in Georgia is DRIFTING…