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Georgia lawmaker leaves legislature to take job at Georgia Tech

Georgia Rep. Bert Reeves is leaving the General Assembly to join the administrative staff at Georgia Tech, the university announced Thursday. Reeves, R-Marietta, will serve as vice president for institute relations at his alma mater starting May 1. He will report directly to Tech President Angel Cabrera and serve as a member of the president’s […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More

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Want to know more about Woodstock? Take a downtown tour

WOODSTOCK — If you want to know more about the history of Woodstock, or just need a reason to go downtown, The Downtown Tour Series offers free guided walking tours exploring various aspects of the area. On the last Thursday of the month from March to September, themed guided tours will be offered. Each month’s […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More

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How to get a voter ID card in DeKalb County

After the passage of Georgia’s new election law, DeKalb County’s department of voter registration and elections is urging DeKalb voters to plan ahead and get a voter identification card. There is no cost for the ID card, and it is specifically intended for voters who do not have a valid state-issued driver’s license or ID […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More

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Permanent switch to Daylight Saving Time among new laws signed by Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed into law several bills on taxes, time change and teacher retention that the General Assembly passed in the 2021 legislative session. Among the more high-profile measures Kemp signed at a ceremony in Savannah Wednesday is an income-tax credit to recruit and retain teachers for high-need subjects in underserved Georgia public […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More

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Monticello mayor and city council could vote themselves raises

MONTICELLO — The mayor and city council of the City of Monticello are planning to vote for pay increases for themselves next month. If the measure passes on May 11, the mayor would get a $300 per month pay raise, bringing the mayor’s yearly salary to $14,400. The Mayor Pro Tem would get a pay […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More

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Vehicles damaged under Allgood Road Bridge in Marietta

MARIETTA — The Marietta police are asking for your help determining the cause of falling debris that damaged several vehicles under the Allgood Road bridge at about 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. Several vehicles were damaged while driving on the northbound express lanes under the Allgood road bridge. According to the police department, the bridges were […] Source The Georgia Sun Read More