‘A safety issue’: 3-hour Garden City railroad blockage prompts press conference

GARDEN CITY, GA (WTOC) – Garden City officials are planning a press conference in response to the 3 hour and 17 minute railroad blockage last Friday, August 22, 2025.

According to officials, the Priscilla D. Thomas Way railroad crossing blockage in Garden City caused significant disruption and safety concerns to residents in the neighborhood.

The train blocked the crossing at approximately 7:20 p.m. and cleared at approximately 10:37 p.m…

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