STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) — All roads in Statesboro are now paved for the first time in the city's history after the completion of a recent project.

The Anderson Street Paving Project finished a 385-foot connector road that was the last remaining dirt road.

"It was a big goal from the standpoint that we did want to make sure that all the roads within the city are paved," said Brad Deal, director of public works and engineering for the city.

Deal clarified there were some one-way alleyways still unpaved, but as for two-way streets, Anderson Street was the last dirt road inside city limits.

Deal also told WSAV that the road was actually planned to be paved over 10 years ago, but had been delayed due to the funding. He attributed the introduction of the one-penny sales tax, known as TSPLOST,

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