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Open Records Laws & How It Can Change Things Down Home

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Tweet On April 17th, Governor Deal signed into law many significant changes to Georgia’s Open Records Act. The current “Sunshine” Laws, which define how a governing body must conduct their business, went into effect immediately. The changes in the laws affect large and small jurisdictions alike. The message from the newly elected State Attorney, Sam [...]

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Local News

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What Does Georgia Law Say About Open Government?

Admin on February 11, 2012

Tweet Georgia code contains provisions which require that governments operate openly. You can locate this and more on the Attorney General’s Website What meetings are “open?” Any gathering of a quorum of the members of a governing body of an agency, or any committee or subcommittee of that governing body, where any public matter, official [...]

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‘Discount deal’ preserves 152 acres on Lost Mountain: ‘Discount deal’ preserves 152 acres on Lost Mountain

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The deal between Raymond M. Reed, 96, of Smyrna and the trust was announced Friday. The 152-acre tract was sold at a discounted price of approximately $2 million to Snellville-based Georgia Piedmont Land Trust. Reed’s family also made cash donations… Read More
No change in assessments for majority of residents: No change in assessments for majority of residents

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Of those 51,456 notices with changes, 40,630 show a decrease in fair market value, said Stephen White, director and chief appraiser for the Cobb Board of Tax Assessors. Read More
Cobb to replace 3 bridges with SPLOST funds: Cobb to replace 3 bridges with SPLOST funds

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Residents may need to find temporary detours as the county moves to replace three bridges in west, north and east Cobb. The Board of Commissioners this week agreed to hire Tucker-based Sunbelt Structures Inc. to complete the projects using funds from the 2011 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. Read More
College features Barr’s congressional papers: College features Barr’s congressional papers

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Former U.S. Rep. Bob Barr’s congressional papers were put on display at the University of West Georgia’s Ingram Library this week. History Professor Daniel Williams spoke of the conservative Congress of the 1990s during a reception celebrating the pa… Read More
Man’s best friend: Former K-9 unit enjoys retirement: Man’s best friend: Former K-9 unit enjoys retirement

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Two former Cherokee County Sheriff’s K-9s, Marco and Rico, have retired and are living with their past partners. Read More
DNA confirms remains belong to missing Austell student: DNA confirms remains belong to missing Austell student

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Friday the positive identification was obtained through DNA testing with Jmaal Malik Keyes' parents. The remains were found last week in an area where a building burned around the time the 19-year-old was last seen. Read More
Five picks for the weekend: Five picks for the weekend

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Greek Festival, Relay for Life, Wakeboarders, Songwriters and Mableton Day headline a packed weekend. Read More
Marietta eyes fewer credits for graduation: Marietta eyes fewer credits for graduation

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Officials say move would closely align district with others in state Read More
Dallas Highway wreck fatal: Dallas Highway wreck fatal

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A Paulding County woman was killed in a Wednesday afternoon wreck on Dallas Highway while her teenage son was airlifted to an Atlanta hospital with life-threatening injuries. Read More
Officials say Cobb swimming pools safe: Officials say Cobb swimming pools safe

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CDC: 58% of water samples in study had fecal bacteria Read More

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