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OPINION: Federal gov’t needs zero-based budgeting

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Thursday, February 10. 2011

A number of years ago I operated a commercial photographic service in downtown Athens. While I did some portraits and weddings, most of my business was publicity and advertising photography. I made pictures of houses for sale to be used in real-estate books, local rock bands and my favorite, local beauty contests. One day a man in a necktie ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Asks leaders to consider all factors in sewer services

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Monday, February 7. 2011

Dear Editor: I have been following your very informative articles regarding the preliminary plans and discussions of the proposed countywide installation and operation of a sewerage system that is being spearheaded by the Industrial Development Authority. Since it appears that it’s going beyond the preliminary stages, I feel that as a ... [Full Story »]

NE Ga. ‘Big Hearts’ pageant set for Feb. 12

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Monday, February 7. 2011

For the fourth consecutive year Extra Special People, Inc., is hosting its Big Hearts Pageant at 7 p.m. on Feb.12, at the Oconee County Civic Center. Held as a precursor to the spring prom and pageant season, the Big Hearts Pageant for Extra Special People of Northeast Georgia, including participants from Madison County, is not your typical ... [Full Story »]

Temple remains D’ville mayor pro tem

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Thursday, February 3. 2011

Danielsville leaders met behind closed doors for 30 minutes Thursday evening to discuss appointment of a mayor pro tem. The city council re-opened the closed meeting and unanimously voted to keep Junne Temple as the mayor-pro-tem, with Temple abstaining. Temple called for the closed session when the council reached the pro tem item on the ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: On a certain blindness

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Thursday, February 3. 2011

The innocence of the baby — we mourn the inevitable erosion of that quality. But there is the other side of that coin, something that takes the place of innocence that is equally beautiful. And that’s empathy. No person is born with empathy. It is soaked in over a period of time, if it’s acquired at all. In fact, many people show a ... [Full Story »]

‘Arizona-style’ crackdown on illegal immigration proposed for Georgia

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Tuesday, February 1. 2011

By Rep. Alan Powell The House of Representatives is considering proposed legislation to crack down on illegal immigrants in Georgia, using a law enacted last year in Arizona as a model. HB 87 was developed by a special House-Senate committee that held hearings last fall on the immigration issue. Under the proposal, law enforcement officers ... [Full Story »]

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