“Cartersville and Bartow school boards decided they wanted to take as much tax money from you as they possibly can for the rest of your lives in the home, so they opted out,” McKalip said.
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Nearly 500 NW Students Get Promise Money
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Why Not a Multi-Member Bartow Commission?
“I think our county’s on a good path. We aren’t exploding like others are,” Taylor said.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Data Centers
“The PSC hasn’t done their job, in my opinion, of keeping the numbers down,” Hufstetler said.
Proposed Hwy. 20 Development a Long Way Off
“A lot of people have to weigh in on this project,” he said.
Commissioner Stands by Rezoning Decisions
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Taylor: Decision on Spring Place Road Is Legal
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Floyd County Rabbit Hole Raises Many Questions
“All it takes is three violations and you could completely replace the election office,” Swanson said.
Recusals Stall Mark Swanson’s Obstruction Trial
Rome resident and businessman Mark Swanson got some good news last week about his upcoming trial. Superior Court Judge Kay Ann King recused herself. She was replaced by Floyd County…
Advanced Voting for PSC Members Underway
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