News Line for Stockbridge

$15M Internet deal in Stockbridge touted as “game-changer” for Southside
Stockbridge businesses, government offices, schools, hospitals and homes — and ultimately Henry County — will get state-of-the-art high-speed Internet capacity under a $15 million deal city officials say will be an economic “game-changer” for the Southside.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Stockbridge gets grant for ordinance rewrite
The City of Stockbridge has been awarded a technical assistance grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to review and rewrite the city's sign ordinance.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Council recognizes Peach Habanero Jam
The Stockbridge City Council announced April 8 as “Webbington’s Day” for the local company’s recent success at the 2013 Flavor of Georgia Competition.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge passes littering ordinance
The Stockbridge City Council unanimously approved a revision Monday to the city’s littering ordinance to put teeth into regulations dealing with vacant and foreclosed properties.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge hires city planner
Stockbridge has a new city planner. Vicki D. Coleman will be responsible for neighborhood, housing, community and strategic planning as well as zoning efforts.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Stockbridge falls victim to payday scam
Be suspicious, and don’t give out your personal information readily — even if it appears the Stockbridge Municipal Court is calling.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge annexation up in the air
It remains to be seen whether the City of Stockbridge will grow by 77 homes and a handful of businesses, including Piedmont Henry Hospital.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

County stalls Stockbridge annexation
The Henry County Commission put the brakes on the city of Stockbridge’s efforts to annex unincorporated “islands” into the city limits Tuesday.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

New RTVs planned for Stockbridge trash pickup
The City of Stockbridge recently purchased eight new Kubota Rural Terrain Vehicles to assist with sanitation and trash pickup.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

City taps SPLOST funds for $1.7 million project
Stockbridge City Council members braved the rain Monday for the groundbreaking of $1.7 million in improvements to its wastewater treatment facility.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge council chooses ‘no reply’ policy
The Stockbridge City Council made efforts to hear public concerns Monday night, but did not have a back-and-forth discussion with those citizens.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

City Council moves to keep up foreclosed properties
The Stockbridge City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to create a registration and inspection program for vacant and foreclosed properties.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge making $1.7 million improvements to its wastewater treatment plant
Stockbridge is making $1.7 million in improvements to its wastewater treatment facility.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Stockbridge seeks applicants for four local boards
The City of Stockbridge is looking for applicants to serve on four local boards, and anyone is welcome to apply.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge eyes Piedmont Henry annexation
The city of Stockbridge is making moves to annex Piedmont Henry Hospital along with nearby residential areas that are already surrounded by the city limits.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

City Council grants first beverage tasting permit
Stockbridge issued its first ancillary wine and growler malt beverage tasting license last week under a new ordinance that permits wine shops and package malt beverage shops to allow tasting of their respective beverages.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge mayor appoints new public works director
The City of Stockbridge appointed a new public works director at a special called meeting Tuesday night.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

A circus treat for Stockbridge youth
It was bright and sunny afternoon when scores of parents and their children boarded charter buses Friday headed for the Ringling Brothers Circus at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Public comments allowed at Stockbridge work sessions
Stockbridge residents can now make their voices heard even when the City Council isn’t voting on anything.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge mayor, councilman honored at state level
Stockbridge Mayor Mark Alarcon and Councilman Alphonso Thomas were recognized by the Georgia Municipal Training Institute over the weekend for their commitment to municipal government training.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge Council names Milliorn administrator
The Stockbridge City Council named the city's treasurer, David Milliorn, the new city administrator, Monday.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge leaders standing by operating budget
Stockbridge Treasurer David Milliron said city residents won’t have to pay as much in taxes to keep government services afloat.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge offering $100,000 in economic development grants
Stockbridge is offering $100,000 through its Community Partnership Grant program to local nonprofits to promote the city.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Stockbridge acquires old bank building for community center
Stockbridge is getting a new community activities center. The city council announced this week it has purchased the operations center of the now-defunct First State Bank from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. for about $635,000.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Stockbridge taps Alarcon to replace Stuart as mayor
Just two days after removing former Mayor Lee Stuart from office, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Alarcon has ascended to the helm of city government.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Stockbridge gets new mayor
Stockbridge officials took steps to fix their fractured governing board Wednesday following the dismissal earlier this week of its mayor.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Much to do in Stockbridge after mayor’s ouster
With no city administrator, no 2013 budget proposal and now no mayor, Stockbridge faces a hefty to-do list that also includes an expected court fight with the newly ousted mayor.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution