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August 27, 2008
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Auburn looking to Work Ready City status
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Barrow County News
The City of Auburn discussed the possibility of becoming a Work Ready City at the scheduled workshop meeting on Thursday evening.
Former politician questions employee use of city vehicles
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Waynesboro True Citizen
A former state representative says City of Waynesboro employees are misusing their takehome vehicles.
City Council to ban parking on Spring, Court Streets
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Washington News-Reporter
In Monday night’s regular August meeting, the Washington City Council voted to eliminate two downtown traffic bottlenecks by banning parking on parts of Spring and Court Streets starting September 1.
Water bills headed up?
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Swainsboro Forest-Blade
The City of Swainsboro, along with municipalities state-wide, is being directed by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to file a water conservation plan as part of its permit approval process. This plan requires revisions in the City’s current fee structure for water usage. Also, the EPD is requiring the enactment and implementation of a “water conservation” rate. The new plan encourages conservation by establishing a new chart for water bills based on ascending levels of consumption.
City emphasizes need for SPLOST funds, which could total $2.6 million
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Jones County News
City Superintendent Decius Aaron last week discussed water and sewer improvements taking place in Gray and the importance of continuing the countywide Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.
Bowman council honors Hambrick
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Elberton Star & Examiner
The Bowman City Council observed a moment of silence prior to Monday night’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting to honor council member Norris “Bully” Hambrick, who passed away Saturday.
Sewage spills into Big Creek
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Forsyth County News
Between 1,000 and 1,500 gallons of raw sewage entered a tributary of Big Creek during a Friday sewer spill near Gatewater Circle.
Tax rates to stay the same in Auburn
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Jackson County News
Auburn plans to keep the same tax rates for 2009, but reduce its general fund spending.
Officer Chris Medina presented award
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Miller County Liberal
At a recent meeting of the Colquitt City Council, Officer Chris Medina of the Colquitt Police Department was presented an award. He received an award for his excellent service to the community for his role in apprehending two suspects involved in burglarizing Red's Liquor Store on East Main Street.
Blackshear council rejects latest proposal for wastewater management help
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Blackshear Times
After months of research, committee hearings and special meetings, the Blackshear City Council finds itself virtually in the same place it started - looking for a solution to its wastewater problem.
No decision on Wildcats
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Albany Herald
Owners and fans of the South Georgia Wildcats arena2 football team will have to wait until 10 p.m. today to find out if their team will remain in Albany for another season.
Lott gets new contract
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Albany Herald
After a heated exchange between Mayor Willie Adams and Commissioner Bob Langstaff Tuesday night, the Albany City Commission voted to extend City Manager Alfred Lott’s contract by two years with modifications that include a provision that will assure Lott’s annual raise does not exceed 5 percent.
CityNet negotiations moving forward
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Tifton Gazette
The Tifton City Council has given the committee charged with selling CityNet the go-ahead to continue its negotiations with Mediacom of Valdosta.