Land Use & Zoning
When a local government in Georgia 'abandons' a public right-of-way (like a street), the adjacent property owners typically:
AMust purchase the land from the government
BReceive ownership of the former right-of-way land up to the center line✓ Correct
CHave no rights to the abandoned area
DMust petition the state legislature for approval
Explanation
When a public street or right-of-way is officially abandoned, ownership of the former right-of-way typically reverts to the adjacent property owners up to the centerline of the former road.
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