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Auburn looks at peers far and near
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Barrow County News
Mayor Linda Blechinger and other prominent Auburn officials took a field trip with leaders from eight other cities on Oct. 29-30, to Madison and Milledgeville, to see how the two cities have accomplished downtown revitalization.
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Downtown Winder businesses ready to try new look
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Barrow County News
Downtown Winder is well on its way to a new look, which may bring new life to the district that has been struggling to attract businesses and shoppers to the area.
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Cotton Avenue projects get green light
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Millen News
Millen City Council took action during the group's Tuesday, Nov. 4, meeting that will begin moving forward again two long-delayed projects.
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Canon misses grant again
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Franklin County Citizen
City of Canon officials learned on Monday night their second application for a $500,000 grant had been denied. The city had applied for a second time for the grant to repair an aging water system.
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Water rates rising: Carnesville council approves rate hike
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Franklin County Citizen
It was with reluctance, due to the current economic crisis, but Carnesville Council members said they had to approve a water rate increase.
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Average tax up slightly
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Jesup Press-Sentinel
Those who feared a big jump in overall property taxes in Wayne County can rest easy.
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Disappearing water mystery solved
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Jones County News
Looking for Gray’s disappearing water Sunday was a frustrating experience for employees of the water department as well as the customers spending much of the weekend without water.
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City to purchase building for police; rezoning for day-care center approved
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Jones County News
Gray’s city council began its Nov. 3 meeting by adopting an identity theft resolution for the city and appointing three new members to its Historic Preservation Commission.
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City continuing sidewalk project
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Dawson News & Advertister
Everyday, around 3 p.m., dozens of children from elementary to high school choose to bypass the bus rides and walk home from school.
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Happy holidays, Willis Park
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Bainbridge Post-Searchlight
It's that time of year when we hear heated arguments for and against placing religious displays in public places.
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Boxer barers beware
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Bainbridge Post-Searchlight
Undesirable public displays of the derriere were the focus of leaders and citizens alike at Tuesday’s Bainbridge City Council meeting.
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Lithonia voters pick new mayor
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tonya Peterson has been elected mayor of Lithonia, capturing 32 percent of the vote in a six-way race.
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Atlanta puts out more meters to help homeless
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Soon, there'll be some more places around Atlanta to give if you don't want to hand it to the homeless.
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City proclaims American Education Week
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Bainbridge Post-Searchlight
The city of Bainbridge, Decatur County Association of Educators and all nine Decatur County schools are celebrating American Education Week this week.
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Street designated in Hayes’ honor
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Moultrie Observer
The City of Moultrie officially designated a portion of Third Street Northwest in honor of a local minister Monday.
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2009 Gainesville water rates still uncertain
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Gainesville Times
Gainesville water customers may not know until next month what they will be paying for water and sewer in 2009.
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First woman to serve on Jefferson City Council dies
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Gainesville Times
The first woman to serve on the Jefferson City Council passed away Monday.
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City to pass drug laws
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Albany Herald
The Albany City Commission gave tentative approval Tuesday to an ordinance that will make it unlawful to sell, use or distribute drug paraphernalia in the city.
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Forest Park students create anti-gang mural
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Clayton County News Daily
In an effort to draw Forest Park students away from the lure of gang graffiti, a local artist, a city councilwoman, and two schools are channeling the creativity of students toward something positive.
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Bidding open for city project
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Marietta Daily Journal
The city of Kennesaw is getting close to making the long-awaited pedestrian underpass a reality.
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Impact fees to be levied later in building stage
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Cherokee Tribune
The Woodstock City Council is continuing its plan to begin charging impact fees, but has delayed when they will be collected.
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Rincon OKs personnel review policy
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Effingham Herald
Rincon City Council unanimously approved a list of 25 general policies during last week’s meeting.
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Guyton to spread out council meetings
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Effingham Herald
Beginning in January, citizens will have two opportunities to attend council meetings, one in the evening and one in the morning.
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Johns Creek, Milton gain pull in Legislature
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For being new cities, Johns Creek and Milton have some juice in the House.
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Shop in Johns Creek, mayor implores locals
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker, lamenting the continuing series of business closings around town, on Monday implored residents to make a point of shopping locally.
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LaFayette to prepare land, hoping to lure Volkswagen supplier
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Walker County Messenger
LaFayette City Council recently voted to begin clearing a tract of land in the McCarter Road industrial park as a potential site for a Volkswagen supplier.
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Without fanfare, Monroe passes $49.57M budget
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Walton Tribune
City council also approves variances for two new chain restaurants.
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Fayetteville P&Z- Goodwill removes career center from plan
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Forsyth County News
In a change of plans, the well-known charity organization Goodwill Industries has dropped its bid to construct a career training center on the east side of Banks Road and Ga. Highway 85 In Fayetteville.
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Request to validate PTC annexation comes before council
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Fayette Citizen
Peachtree City officials may soon have a solution for finishing a cart path bridge over Flat Creek near Crosstown Road that will link homes on the southside to the city’s industrial park.
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Fairburn unveils multi-college campus
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Fayette Citizen
It was a day that was less than a year in the making. But in that year, the city of Fairburn approved and built the first phase of a college campus and Georgia Military College (GMC) signed a 10-year lease as the first institution of higher learning to be located there.
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Mayors say property assessment freeze could hurt budgets
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Metro Atlanta mayors worry a state proposal to limit or freeze home values set by local tax assessors could create severe budget shortfalls for cities.
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Rome pinching pennies with 2009 budget plan
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Rome News-Tribune
Rome homeowners will likely see an extra property tax charge next year, if the state doesn’t reimburse the city for a homestead credit on their 2008 bills.
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Development plan along Etowah River in the works
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Rome News-Tribune
A series of property transactions approved by the Rome City Commission on Monday creates a swath of land ripe for development along the Etowah River.
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City, Charter partner for PEG channels
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Covington News
After many months of work the city of Covington has finalized its polices and procedures for the operation of three Public Education and Government cable channels provided by Charter Communications.
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Engineer running for Porterdale council
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Covington News
Lowell Chambers has officially announced his intention to run for the vacated seat on the Porterdale City Council left by Kay Piper.
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Downtown civic center/hotel project postponed again
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Covington News
The already much prolonged hotel/civic center has once again been postponed as the result of the Wall Street financial meltdown, which has made acquiring financing for the $37 million project all but impossible.
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Sandy Springs OKs buying old Target store for City Hall
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sandy Springs has picked a location for a future City Hall, although city officials aren't ready to commit to any timeline for construction or renovation.
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Marietta seeks money for 'Safe Routes to Schools'
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
If the city of Marietta and its school system get their wish, students may be able to walk or bike to school, rather than relying on the bus.
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Suburbs: Keep CNT under county control
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Savannah Morning News
Mayors in cities surrounding Savannah are lining up with Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis to retain county control over a county-wide anti-narcotics unit rather than surrender oversight to metro police.
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Council strikes deal for historic district
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Macon Telegraph
The Milledgeville City Council voted Tuesday to reach a middle ground on a contested ordinance that had divided part of the city between college co-eds, their landlords and other residents.
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Council strikes deal for historic district
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Macon Telegraph
The Milledgeville City Council voted Tuesday to reach a middle ground on a contested ordinance that had divided part of the city between college co-eds, their landlords and other residents.
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Columbus Councilor Woodson considers filing charges against activist
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Columbus Councilor Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson said she will consider charges against community activist Bert Coker if she has another threatening encounter like the one at Tuesday’s council meeting.
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Council OKs Benning expansion for Columbus Water Works
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Columbus Council approved a resolution Tuesday that will allow the Columbus Water Works to proceed with a $42 million expansion at Fort Benning.
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Perry approves construction
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Macon Telegraph
The Perry City Council is moving forward with its plans for a new animal shelter to replace its aging, overcrowded structure.
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Bibb, city could be at odds
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Macon Telegraph
Bibb County commissioners Tuesday reauthorized their part of the service delivery strategy indefinitely, but the city of Macon seemed unlikely to agree with their action.
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Councilman improves after collapsing
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Macon Telegraph
Macon City Councilman Charles Jones remained in stable condition Tuesday at The Medical Center of Central Georgia, a day after his heart and breathing stopped during a council committee meeting.
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Hospitality tax split resolution postponed
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Macon Telegraph
Macon City Council has postponed until next month consideration of a resolution asking the state to raise the local hotel/motel tax and redistribute most of the Cherry Blossom Festival’s share to the Tubman African-American Museum and the Georgia Children’s Museum.
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Future of PPD to be discussed Thursday
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Bryan County News
Pembroke City Council met before a full house Monday night at City Hall where concerned residents began expressing opinion about the possible loss of the Pembroke Police Department.
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City tackles affordable housing
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Bryan County News
Richmond Hill officials have recognized the lack of affordable housing in the city and are taking steps to get a handle on the price tag of future homes.
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Budget cuts keep taxes same in '09
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Augusta Chronicle
Augusta commissioners approved a plan Tuesday to spare the city a tax rate increase in 2009.
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City approves Comprehensive Transportation Plan
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Douglas County Sentinel
The Douglasville City Council Monday approved a Comprehensive Transportation Plan which will serve as a supplement to the Douglas County Comprehensive Transportation Plan when that plan is submitted to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC).
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City to increase wholesale water rates
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Griffin Daily News
The city of Griffin's wholesale customers will be paying higher rates for their water, starting Jan. 1.
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