Bird’s eye view of Appalachian Parkway extension

Intersection of Appalachian Parkway and Hwy. 115 where phase two of parkway begins

Aerial view of Appalachian Parkway/Hwy. 115 intersection where phase two of parkway begins. The parkway extension opens on Wednesday. (photo/Sam Owens)

(Cleveland)- The Georgia Department of Transportation will officially open Phase Two of the Appalachian Parkway in Cleveland on Wednesday.

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Sam Owens of Cleveland has been documenting the construction of the parkway from the beginning, with his high flying drone.

Last week Owen, who has permission to fly his drone over the construction area, made a flight of the entire phase two project.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on phase two of the parkway on Wednesday, July 26 at 10 AM. The ceremony will be held at the intersection of Highway 115 and the end of phase 1 of the Appalachian Parkway.

The roadway will then be open for the public to travel.

Aerial photos of phase two of Appalachian Parkway in White County, GA

photos by Sam Owens

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