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County, cities endorse financing vehicle for new developm

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By Joel Martin Senior writer
The Troup County Commission and City Councils of LaGrange and Hogansville are in favor of tax allocation districts to spur economic development in areas that might otherwise be shunned by developers.

The move would require local legislation in the General Assembly and voter approval in a November referendum.

Last Updated on Monday, 01 February 2010 16:23 Read more...

GaDOE to Offer FREE Online High School Graduation Test Remediation

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January 29, 2010 -- State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox today announced a free online remediation course for high school students to help them pass the science and/or social studies portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT). Registration for the courses begins Monday, February 1, 2010.

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Work Ready Web site seeing increased activity

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By Trey Wood Staff Writer.
Since its inception, TroupCountyWorks.com has seen potential Troup County employees mingling with regional employers. From municipalities to Kia suppliers, the number of jobs available and employers taking part are growing, along with the number of viable workers.

“The Web site went live on Oct. 13, and there’s been a lot going on with that,” Kay Durand, director of the county’s strategic planning center, told LaGrange City Council. “… I like to say that the Web site is enabling the possibilities because I see that every day with all the different kinds of things that the Web site can be used.”

Last Updated on Thursday, 28 January 2010 10:53 Read more...

Members tapped for group home task force

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 By Trey Wood Staff writer
Ten residents have been selected by LaGrange City Council for a group home task force.

Most, but not all, potential members have been contacted, City Manager Tom Hall said Tuesday.

“We talked to just about everybody involved,” he said. “… The council appointed them pending on their ability to serve.”

The 10 are Joan Woodson, George Moore, Matt Orr, Tom Gore, Wayne Pittman, Zsa Zsa Heard, June Nelson, Ricky Bolden, Linda Buchanan and Andy Brubaker.

No meeting dates have been set, but council would like an initial meeting to occur within two to three weeks, Hall said.

Last Updated on Thursday, 28 January 2010 14:24 Read more...

Governments to discuss projects

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From staff reports
The Troup County Commission is inviting the city councils of LaGrange, West Point and Hogansville; the Troup County school board and residents to discuss projects that could affect all residents in the near future.

The meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hills and Dales Estate Visitor Center at 1916 Hills and Dales Drive.

“About every year, typically in the past, we hosted something where the cities could come and the county was the host of it,” said County Manager Mike Dobbs.

Big topics for this year’s meeting include the addition of all the cities in the county’s new geographic information system and a discussion of tax allocation districts such as those already approved by the city of West Point.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 January 2010 15:04

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