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File by April 1 for Homestead Exemptions
Those who purchased a house during 2009 and were living there on January 1, 2010, are eligible for lower property taxes by filing for Homestead Exemption before April 1. Residents age 65 or older in 2009 are also eligible for other property tax savings...
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[ In Public Safety ]
Flood Coverage Encouraged During Flood Awareness Week
In a message from State Farm, the historic Atlanta flooding of 2009 is a reminder of the importance of remembering Flood Awareness Week. Home and business owners who have not done so should take the time to review the possibility of buying a flood policy. During last year’s historic flooding in the metro Atlanta area, less than 25% of those affected by the flooding had purchased a flood insurance policy...
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[ In Schools ]
Lanier Tech Names Instructor of The Year
Lanier Technical College recently named Freddie Williams, Air Conditioning Technology instructor at the college’s Oakwood Campus, as its instructor of the year. Williams is now a nominee for the Rick Perkins Award, which is given to one outstanding instructor by the Technical College System of Georgia...
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[ In Public Safety ]
Welcome to Safety Town
Stop, drop and roll. Don’t talk to strangers. Dial 911. Safety basics such as these are important for all children. To teach children ages 4 to 6 about safety, the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department will host Safety Town in June and July...
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[ In Public Safety ]
Coyotes in Forsyth County
A recent call to the office of Doug Derrer reporting another coyote attack in the area prompted a review of the options available to county citizens when these animals are spotted. A call to the Wildlife Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and our Animal Control office confirmed that the State of Georgia has no restrictions on hunting coyotes on private property...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Mullis: Blue Alert Passes the Senate
Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, made the following statement today following the Senate’s vote on his Blue Alert System Bill – SB 397...
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[ In Opinion ]
Hampton Park Library Open
Tim Plotner gives his thoughts in the opening ceremony for the Hampton Park Branch that is scheduled for this coming Sunday, but today was actually the first day that the new branch was open. It is a wonderful new addition to our system. The facility is beautiful...
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[ In Breaking News ]
One Person Killed in Late Night Crash
A 21 year-old Cumming man died late last night when his car collided with a tree on Tribble Gap Road, Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton said today. According to Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Specialist, Sergeant Chris Shelton, the victim was identified as Eric Doyle Mullis of Denson Drive in Cumming...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Georgia Christian Coalition Leader Says, "Need For Revenue Only Right Reason for Tax Increases- Rejects Cigarette Tax
The only justification for sales or use taxes is the exclusive need for government revenue and not to control lifestyle, health or the environment and apply it only to voluntary purchases. This is the message lobby group Georgia Christian Coalition sent legislators today and is a break from the organization's past objection to virtually any tax increase...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Working for You in a Citizen Legislature
For those who can’t come to Atlanta to see first-hand how the state legislature operates, I’d like to take this opportunity to explain how business works under the Gold Dome...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Veterans Call with Senator Johnny Isakson
Senator Isakson will be hosting a conference call this Thursday to discuss issues that are important to Veterans. CALL: 1-888-677-2238 Pass code: Isakson...
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Lake Lanier Association Files Brief in Tri-States Litigation
Clyde Morris, the attorney for the Lake Lanier Association, along with the attorneys for the State, metro Atlanta water supply providers, and Gwinnett County, has filed what we expect to be our last brief in Phase 2 of the Tri-State Water Rights Litigation...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Forsyth County Names Finalist for Deputy County Manager Position
Forsyth County government has announced Mr. Tim Merritt as the sole finalist for the position of deputy county manager. This position provides leadership and directs operations, functions and activities of various departments of Forsyth County government...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Fort: State Cannot Afford to Ignore Dropout Rates
Sen. Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) is urging the Senate to pass his Dropout Deterrent Act (SB132), which will increase the mandatory school attendance ages from 16 to 17. Georgia has a dropout rate of 21 percent with 38,000 students failing to graduate from high school in 2007. High school dropouts cost the state $23.5 million annually...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Modifications to Forsyth County Sign Ordinance Approved
After conducting two public hearings on the matter, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved modifications to the Forsyth County Sign Ordinance at their meeting Thursday, March 4, 2010. The general scope of the modifications is to provide additional sign options for master-planned business parks...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
The Industrial Depot supports Eugene Moon Conservative – Independent for Congress 9th district of Georgia
The Industrial Depot supports Eugene Moon (Conservative – Independent for Congress 9^th district of Georgia) www.eugenemoonforcongress.org Eugene Moon started his career with The Harris Products Group –Lincoln Electric , an international welding products manufacturer, never thinking at the time it would span 23 years...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Get the Facts on “Dollars and Sense” During National Consumer Protection Week, Mach 7-13, 2010
As part of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 7 – 13, 2010, the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) encourages all Georgians to become savvy consumers. This year’s theme - Dollars & Sense: Rated “A” for All Ages - highlights the importance of using good consumer sense at every stage of life, from grade school to retirement...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Amendments Approved Regarding Forsyth County Ordinances 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved amending Ordinances 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 at their regular meeting Thursday, March 4, 2010. The amendments were necessary to make county code consistent with state law. Amendments included...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Forsyth County Partners with Georgia Complete Count Committee to Achieve a Complete and Accurate Count for the 2010 Census
At their March 4 meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners adopted a Proclamation declaring March 8-14, 2010, as Georgia Census Week. The Proclamation also outlined the county’s partnership with the Georgia Complete Count Committee to achieve a complete and accurate count of the Georgia population in 2010. The partnership is part of a larger effort by the Georgia Complete Count Committee to increase participation in the 2010 Census...
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Holgate Talks SEC Football with No Longer Bound
SEC sports writer and motivational speaker Jay Holgate was a guest speaker for No Longer Bound in North Atlanta last week.
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Top Five Reasons to Fill Out the 2010 Census Form
Every ten years the US federal government is required to count every man woman and child in the country. Not surprisingly, the census is a massive undertaking requiring the work of more than a million people to accurately count the hundreds of millions of people living in the country. Contrary to the myths, participation in the census is extremely safe and easy, and Better Business Bureau encourages everyone to take a few minutes to fill out their census form when it arrives in the mail in March...
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Motorist Escapes Serious Injury in Wreck
A motorist from Gainesville escaped serious injury when her car ran off the road late yesterday afternoon and ended up on its top in a creek. According to details released by Investigator David Garrison, Traffic Specialist with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the motorist was identified as Sandy Callis, age 41, of Gainesville...
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[ In Public Safety ]
Toyota Recalls: What You Need To Know
Recently, Toyota announced two safety recalls that cover some of its models. Both recall campaigns address conditions related to the accelerator pedal. The first recall, “Floor Mat Entrapment,” regards the potential for an unsecured or incompatible driver’s floor mat to interfere with the accelerator pedal and cause it to get stuck in the wide-open position...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Let Stimulus Dollars Work for You AND Local Students!
As a result of federal stimulus dollars, the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) will subsidize 100% of the wages for “TeenWork” participants. Employers in need of teen workers and teens interested in working can now apply...
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[ In Breaking News ]
ALERT: Forsyth County Schools CLOSED on Wednesday, March 3!
All Forsyth County schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 3 for students and staff. After-school activities have also been cancelled for Wednesday. All 240-day employees should report when able...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Forsyth County Promotes EPA’S Fix a Leak Week March 15-21, 2010
Minor water leaks account for more than one trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes. That is why the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department is promoting Fix a Leak Week March 15 through 21, 2010. Fix a Leak Week is sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense® program as an annual reminder to Americans to check household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks...
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[ In Severe Weather ]
Forsyth Co. Senior Services Activities Cancelled for March 2
Forsyth County Senior Services has cancelled all activities for Tuesday, March 2, due to anticipated weather conditions. Cancelled activities include Meals on Wheels, Alzheimer’s Respite and transportation services.
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[ In Opinion ]
Another Bad Call - Sherry Sabine's Letter to the School System
In a letter to the Superintendent and to the School Board Sherry Sabine expresses her view and opinion about what she feels are missteps from the system…
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[ In Severe Weather ]
Early Release for ALL Schools on Tuesday, March 2
All schools will close during regular early release hours. Elementary 1 is released at 11:50 and Elementary 2 is released at 12:30. Middle Schools will be released at 1:30. All High Schools will be released at 12:55...
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[ In Public Safety ]
CARU Recommends Playmates Discontinue Toy Ad
The Children’s Advertising Review Unit of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CARU) has determined that advertising by Playmates Toys, Inc. for certain “Star Trek” toys did not adequately disclose material information and recommended the advertising at issue be discontinued...
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