Voters Guide June 9 Primary Election
News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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The Tribune & Georgian is publishing its voters’ guide for the June 9 primary online today.
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Op-ed: Addressing COVID-19's impact on civil legal services
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Thursday, May 28, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken and continues to take an unprecedented public health and economic toll on our state. Most of the conditions are known all too well: the deaths of hundreds of our fellow Georgians and illness to thousands of others, devastating families and straining the capacity of our hospitals and other health care providers.
St Marys mulls lower revenues in 2021 budget
Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, May 28, 2020
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Faced with lower revenue for the last few months, St. Marys City Council is considering a proposed budget based on a 15% reduction across the board.
FAA extends spaceport timeline to fall 2021
Jill Helton
Thursday, May 28, 2020
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Camden County taxpayers will have to wait until October 2021 to see if the more than $8 million invested in Spaceport Camden will result in a viable project.
Lowndes assists with inmate death investigation
Jill Helton
Thursday, May 28, 2020
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The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the May 18 death of an inmate who had been in the Camden County jail, but the official cause of death is not yet known.
PSA cancels youth baseball, summer camps
Jill Helton
Thursday, May 28, 2020
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The local recreation authority initially hoped to only postpone the spring youth baseball season, but has decided to cancel it instead.
Comment period for mining project closes May 28
News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Consultants for an Alabama-based company planning a titanium mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge defended the project May 13 at a virtual public meeting sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Pandemic affects city budget
Johna Strickland Rush
Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Kingsland is looking to a hiring freeze and lower training costs to help balance the budget as the city goes into the final months of its fiscal year amidst COVID-19.
Voters Guide: State Senate, Sheila McNeill
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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I support lowering health insurance premiums for families. The system is due for some reconstruction with the rising cost of health insurance.
Voters Guide: State Senate, David Sharpe
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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Modernize infrastructure by working with various state and local authorities to make a 10-year plan, identify areas in need of new industries, procure funds and apply for grants to upgrade and expand and work with local commissioners to implement these plans. Invest in education and workforce training to meet area employment needs.