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State Rep. Gerald Greene, right, a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee, visited with Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin to discuss proposed legislation that could come before the General Assembly this year. More ... Blakely Senior Center 310 Meadowbrook Drive ... More ... Bill introduced to give seniors tax cut Gov. Sonny Perdue announced that a bill has been introduced that will completely eliminate state income tax on retirement income of Georgians 65 and older by the year 2013. The bill will be sponsored in the legislature by State Representatives Rich Golick and Larry O'Neal. More ...
The City of Blakely would like to recognize Lavon Miskimen, a valuable employee in the Electric Department. The City is proud to acknowledge all his hard work and dedication. More ... Tax deadline extended Georgia taxpayers have until April 17, 2007, to file their 2006 personal income tax return and pay any taxes due, Georgia Commissioner of Revenue, Bart L. Graham, announced today. More ... FAM tour discussed at Historic Chattahoochee meeting The Historical Chattahoochee Commission met at Magnolia's on Main Thursday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. with Blakely Chamber of Commerce interim president Kenneth Hall and HCC member Richard Crozier welcoming the group to the area. More ... Healthy 'tween' habits key healthier adult weights By Faith Peppers University of Georgia American girls who are overweight in their "tween" years - between 9 and 12 years old - are 10 times more likely to grow into overweight adults, says a recent Journal of Pediatrics report. Experts say good family nutrition habits and plenty of exercise are keys to helping these girls stay healthy... More ... |
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