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Webster moves closer to consolidation
(From the March 28, 2007 issue)
After 10 months of study and deliberation, the nine members of the Preston-Weston-Webster County Charter and Unification Commission have unanimously agreed to release a report recommending the consolidation of all three local governments. The report, which is being officially released on March 29, explains the rational behind the recommendation.
The report, available in printed format from the County Commissioners' office and Preston City Hall, is also available in electronic format at Preston's website, http://home.alltel.net/prestoncityhall/index.htm. It covers a broad range of issues related to the
According to the executive summary of the report, members of the committee believe that a consolidated government would
The report also discusses the utility franchise fee, which is currently imposed in Preston, but which cannot be levied in the unincorporated area because of a prohibition in state law. A consolidated government could impose the utility franchise fee throughout the county, raising enough revenue to allow a property tax cut of approximately 13%.
A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on April 19 at the Webster County Agricultural Extension building at 7235 Washington Street (GA Hwy 41, South) to receive public comments upon the report. The hearing will be conducted jointly by the Charter and Unification Commission, the Town Council of Weston, the Town Council of Preston, and the Webster County Commission.
Citizens interested in receiving a printed copy of the report may pick one up or request one by phone by calling either 828-5775 or 828-2975.
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LOCAL NEWS
• Coalition appeals ruling on recall effort
• Schley’s Bass earns national certification
• ‘Gospel Explosion’ coming to Buena Vista
• MCHS’ McKinstry is regional champion soloist
• Chattahoochee Service Center offering free tax help
• SCHS baseball team improves to 9-1, still ranked No. 2
• Chattahoochee celebrates honor students with Pep Rally
• Marion High baseball team hits 3-game winning streak
• Coordinator Brown gives overview of Family Connection
• Blast from the Past: Few Ellaville businesses cling to early closing
• Annual Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday in Buena Vista
• ‘ChattCo’ High baseball team wins 3-of-4 (matches ’06 win total)
• Schley Concerned Citizens hope to buy old school
• BVA Tennis Association awarded $5,000 grant
• Marion High tennis teams continue to roll
• McKenzie deploys to Iraq
• MCHS competes in Academic Bowl
• Drug Awareness Rally in Buena Vista this Saturday
• Barrow wins first place in Tae Kwon Do
• Schley Chamber of Commerce preparing Business Directory
• Marion BOE reviews reports from principals
• Reporter wins prize from new Ellaville business
• Plants for sale at Marion County High School
• Speegle nominated for SGTC Student of the Month
• Webster Summer School Drive
• Locals complete nursing program at SGTC
• Doyle VFD Yard Sale is Saturday
• Library Board Meeting
• Luminaries on sale for Marion Relay for Life
• Jones is LK Moss Student of the Week
• Info on local cancer survivors sought
• Local fashion show set for March 31st
• MMS baseball team falls to Schley
• Relay for Life Quilt tickets now on sale
• Webster County School News
• Bows on sale to show support for the Relay for Life
• Tornado Safety: Increase changes for survival
• Farm Credit members to receive checks totaling more than $3.8 million
• National Library Week events in Buena Vista
• Marion Middle School News
• Terry is MMS Student of the Week
• Schley Elementary Perfect Attendance
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