§ 22-3-47. Effect of Part on Rights of Action of Property Owners and Public Utilities
This part shall not be construed as taking away or in any way prejudicing any right of action possessed by a property owner or a public utility for damages to property caused by the closing of any public road or highway under this part. History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 272, § 1; Code 1933, § […]
§ 22-3-20. Power of Persons Operating or Constructing Electric Plants to Purchase, Lease, or Condemn Rights of Way and Easements
Any person operating or constructing or preparing to construct a plant for generating electricity shall have the right to purchase, lease, or condemn rights of way or other easements over the lands of others in order to run power lines, maintain dams, flow backwater, or carry on other activities necessary for constructing and operating such […]
§ 22-3-21. Payment of Compensation or Damages
In fixing the compensation or damage for both actual and consequential damages, either or both shall be paid by the persons seeking to condemn property as provided in this article. History. Ga. L. 1925, p. 272, § 1; Code 1933, § 36-802.
§ 22-3-22. Condemnation of Mills, Factories, and Dams
Any person seeking to exercise the power of eminent domain under Code Section 22-3-20 shall have the right and authority to acquire by condemnation any mill, factory, dam, or other property or interest connected with same, except cotton mills or factories or any plant engaged in furnishing electric power to the public. History. Civil Code […]
§ 22-3-40. “Public Road” and “Public Highway” Defined
As used in this part, the term “public road” or “public highway” means not only roads and highways proper but bridges, culverts, and appurtenances as well. History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 370, § 4; Code 1933, § 36-803.
§ 22-3-41. Power to Acquire Right to Flood Roads and Highways
Any person referred to in Code Section 22-3-20 shall have the right and authority to acquire by purchase or condemnation the right to flood private roads or highways. Any such person shall also have the right to acquire by condemnation the right to flood public roads or highways by paying to the state or county […]
§ 22-3-42. Notice of Intention to Condemn
If a public road or highway for which condemnation is sought is a part of the state highway system or if jurisdiction or control of the road or highway has been taken over or assumed by the State Transportation Board or other state authority, the notice of intention to condemn shall be addressed to and […]
§ 22-3-43. Condemnation Procedure; Authorization of Officers to Act for State or County
The procedure in the condemnation of public roads and highways shall be the same as provided by Chapter 2 of this title insofar as the procedures described in that chapter are not in conflict with this part. The public officer or officers to be notified and served as provided in Code Section 22-3-42 shall act […]
§ 22-3-44. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeal to Superior Court
Within 30 days after the award of condemnation is made pursuant to Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of this title or pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 2 of this title, any party may appeal to the superior court of the county in which the public roads or highways lie by filing […]
§ 22-3-44. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Appeal to Superior Court
Within 30 days after the award of condemnation is made pursuant to Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of this title or pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 2 of this title, any party may appeal to the superior court of the county in which the public roads or highways lie by filing […]