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Jackson County
Jackson Co. Commissioners Deny Controversial Zoning Change
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners struck down a controversial rezoning proposal at a packed public hearing Monday night. The vote was unanimous. The proposal would have allowed a warehouse facility to be built on Josh Pirkle Road in an area zoned residential. There were five items on the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Has Consequences
The Athens Anti Discrimination Ordinance was passed on Tuesday by commissioners, and here are some provisions. Listed below are what bars could face if they are found to be discriminating against citizens by the Athens-Clarke County Attorney: \t A maximum civil fine of up to $1000.00 \t Subject to license…
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Athens-Clarke County
Proposal Suggests Changing Downtown Parking
Athens, GA- Swerving around parked vehicles sticking out in the street is dangerous, and this is a danger that the Athens Downtown Development Authority wants to change. Athens-Clarke County Board of Commisions has received a proposal to change parking downtown. They’re trying to prohibit vehicles over 17 feet long from parking on Broad…
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Northeast Georgia News
Sinkholes Threaten Hall County
Gainesville, GA– People in a northeast Georgia community are worried about the next time it rains because of sinkholes on their property. On Mill Street, in the New Holland community of Gainesville, there is no such thing as a normal rainy day. The water when it runs through is…