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Jeffares reappointed to HCWSA

Chairman Smith objects

Despite the fact Chairman Tommy Smith said he regards it as a conflict of interest, the Henry County Board of Commissioners reappointed Senator Rick Jeffares to the board of directors on the county’s water authority at a special called meeting.

Cyclists concerned about fatal accidents

Highway safety officials and cycling advocates are calling on Georgia residents to make 2013 a safer year for cyclists throughout the state.

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Geranium Festival arrives Saturday

This Saturday, the 36th annual Geranium Festival will draw huge crowds from all across Georgia to downtown McDonough to experience one of the biggest festivals the state has to offer.

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Bone marrow drive slated for Saturday

Local cancer patient wants to help others

Eleven-year-old Briana Colin of Hampton has spent most of her life battling a disease that has once again reared its ugly head, and now she and her family are determined to do help others like her fight for their lives.

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$15 million — 38 jobs

Stockbridge unveils fiber optic venture

City leaders could barely contain their excitement Monday evening as they announced a $15 million investment and 38 new jobs coming to Stockbridge as part of a major fiber optic network.

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Deal OKs Georgia Archives move

Historians, genealogists and academians let out a sigh of relief Monday.

Douglas to host meeting with constituents

State representative also chosen for leadership institute

Residents from Clayton and Henry counties will have a chance to speak one-on-one with a member of the Georgia House of Representatives Thursday.

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Governor OKs tourism tax incentives

Deal hopes law will lure second NASCAR race to AMS

Gov. Nathan Deal made it known to Atlanta Motor Speedway officials Monday that he wants to see them go back to hosting two NASCAR races annually.

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Governor signs tourism bill at AMS

Deal says second NASCAR race should return

Gov. Nathan Deal made it known to Atlanta Motor Speedway officials Monday that he wants to see them go back to hosting two NASCAR annually.

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Inventive trio visits the White House

Three local winners of the 2012 Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Competition were recognized recently in the nation’s capital.

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Military-style explosive discovered at vacant house

Police: Little cause for alarm

An Air Force bomb squad was called to an Edna Drive residence about 7 p.m. Thursday after a cleaning crew discovered a World War I explosive device underneath a vacant house,

Motorcycle deaths down, slightly

According to the report, four of Georgia’s 286 motorcycle fatalities occurred in Henry County in 2012.

Sanitation workers call truce without contract

Sanitation workers on strike since last week have raised the white flag and gone back to work.

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Flint River among most endangered in America

Group says Clayton’s urbanization a threat

Clayton County’s urbanization is helping to destroy one of its main natural resources, according to a new report on the health of the nation’s rivers.

Douglas crows about drivers license bill support

State Rep. Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) said he is proud he played a role in getting through the Georgia House of Representatives a senate bill he sponsored which would allow non-U.S. citizens to get temporary drivers license extensions.

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