A barrier is an object or structure that is used to block off a road or route with the purpose of stopping or diverting traffic on that road. Barriers are also sometimes used to block access to a particular building.
Today, barriers often occur during road works, for example to keep traffic away from a street where work is in progress or to indicate a detour. Barriers such as concrete blocks, window boxes and posts are also used or considered against vehicle meddling in pedestrian areas.
The Georgia Court of Appeals was established by constitutional amendment. Judges are now to be elected by popular vote to six-year terms. 1898: Established that Georgia superior court judges are now to be elected by popular vote.
