May 22, 2013

May Republican Party Meeting

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You are invited to participate in the next meeting of the Heard County Republican Party, Tuesday May 21, 2013, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, at the Heard County Public Library, 564 Main Street, Franklin Georgia. … [Read more...]

Agenda – Board of Commissioners Meeting (05/23/13)

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AGENDA HEARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MAY 23, 2013 – 6:30 P.M.   CALL TO ORDER WELCOME, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES INVITED GUESTS – Kathy Knowles, President - Heard County Chamber of Commerce AMEND AGENDA NEW BUSINESS Approve Bid on Tractor For Recreation … [Read more...]

Heard County Commissioner Sandi Allen installed as 2013-2014 ACCG 4th District Representative

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(Atlanta, GA) – Heard County Commissioner Sandi Allen was sworn in as ACCG 4th District Representative during a special installation ceremony conducted by Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston. The installation was held at the Savannah Civic Center as part of the 2013 ACCG Annual Conference. ACCG is Georgia’s county association and works on behalf … [Read more...]

Gracie’s Meeting Notes: Heard County Board of Commissioners (4/25/13)

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The Heard County Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order at 6:30 on the evening of April 25. After the welcome was given, Johnny Kistler gave an invocation and the pledge of allegiance was said by all in attendance. The approval of the minutes from the previous meeting was then called for. Commissioner Sandi Allen of district five motioned to … [Read more...]

Agenda – Board of Commissioners Meeting (04/25/13)

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AGENDA HEARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MARCH 28, 2013 – 6:30 P.M.   I.   CALL TO ORDER II.   WELCOME, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG III.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV.   AMEND AGENDA V.    NEW BUSINESS a. Discuss Purchase of New Truck for Sheriff Henry b. Discuss Request from Community Action for Improvement (CAFI) c. … [Read more...]

Deal signs bill to let corrections retirees retain firearms

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Governor also enacts law to create agriculture commodity commission for Georgia Grown products  (Atlanta, GA) - At the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association’s annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner in Glennville today, Gov. Nathan Deal signed two bills, one that allows long-serving officers to keep their  firearms when they retire and another to promote … [Read more...]

Franklin City Council votes 4-1 to move City Hall (Video)

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(Franklin) - By a 4-1 vote at last Thursday's regular meeting, the Franklin City Council approved a motion to relocate Franklin City Hall from the town square to the Franklin Community Center at 2484 Franklin Parkway. No official plans have been drawn up as of yet, but intentions of the council are to remodel the Community Center in order to provide … [Read more...]

Gracie’s Meeting Notes: Heard County Board of Commissioners (3/27/13)

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(Franklin) - The Heard County Board of Commissioners meeting was called to order on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 in the evening by Commission Chairman Lee Boone. After the welcome was given, Commissioner Sandi Allen of district five gave the invocation which was followed by the pledge to the American flag. The approval of minutes from the previous meeting … [Read more...]

Agenda – Board of Commissioners Meeting (03/28/13)

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AGENDA HEARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MARCH 28, 2013 – 6:30 P.M. I.   CALL TO ORDER II.   WELCOME, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG III.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV.   AMEND AGENDA V.    NEW BUSINESS a. Approve Authorizing Resolution for Heard County Transit’s DOT 5311 Program b. Approve Resolution for Activating and Appointing … [Read more...]

City Council takes no action at called meeting

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(Franklin) - No action was taken by the Franklin City Council at a special called meeting Wednesday night at City Hall. Councilman Bo Almond had called for the meeting earlier this week to discuss replacing Councilman Johnny Adams as the current acting mayor over the City of Franklin. Adams was the only councilman not notified of the meeting in … [Read more...]