Plant Hammond smokestack demolition to close Alabama Hwy Saturday morning

September 21st, 2023 – 4:35 PM

Floyd County Emergency Management –

Authorities will close Alabama Highway at Plant Hammond on Saturday morning in advance of the scheduled demolition of smokestacks at Georgia Power.

The river behind the facility will also be closed as well as Foster Mill Road at the Coosa River bridge. 

   The highway closure will begin at 7:45 a.m. on September 23, 2023, and with favorable circumstances will last about 45 minutes.

Georgia Power cautions that times may change depending on work activity that requires more time. 

   Highway closures will occur at:

1. Alabama Highway (Ga 20 westbound) at Huffaker Road
2. Foster Mill Road (Ga 100 south) at Coosa River bridge
3. Alabama Highway (Ga 20 eastbound) at Foster Mill Road (Ga 100 south)