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What Happened In The Month of March 2008 |
| Posted by: Kate on 05/20/2008 02:04 PM (Read: 87) |
Highlights of Events That Happened in the Month of March 2008
The "What Happened" for the Month is a collection of short descriptions for the events that took place within the most recent month, but may not be inclusive. For details on any item, go to the long write-up under the heading ARTICLE. However, some items on this page may not have a corresponding longer Article.
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What Happened In The Month of February 2008 - Part 2 |
| Posted by: Kate on 03/29/2008 11:06 PM (Read: 880) |
Highlights of Events That Happened in the Month of February 2008 - Part 2 of 2 parts
Posted by: Kate on 03/29/2008 10:51 PM
Updated by: Kate on 03/29/2008 11:03 PM Expires: 01/01/2013 12:00 AM
The "What Happened" for the Month is a collection of short descriptions for the events that took place within the most recent month, but may not be inclusive. For details on any item, go to the long write-up under the heading ARTICLE. However, some items on this page may not have a corresponding longer Article.
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What Happened In The Month of February 2008-Part 1 |
| Posted by: Kate on 03/29/2008 10:51 PM (Read: 946) |
Highlights of Events That Happened in the Month of February 2008 - Part 1 of 2 parts
The "What Happened" for the Month is a collection of short descriptions for the events that took place within the most recent month, but may not be inclusive. For details on any item, go to the long write-up under the heading ARTICLE. However, some items on this page may not have a corresponding longer Article. |
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Foreclosures & Bankruptcy in Nation and Oconee County 2-29-08 |
| Posted by: Kate on 03/02/2008 11:33 AM (Read: 906) |
Housing Slump Hit Neighbors Hard
Friday, February 29, 2008
(From RealTrack.com) The number of homes facing foreclosure jumped 57 percent in January compared to a year ago, with lenders increasingly forced to take possession of homes they couldn't unload at auctions, a mortgage research firm said Monday. (See info below for Oconee County).
Nationwide, some 233,001 homes received at least one notice from lenders last month related to overdue payments, compared with 148,425 a year earlier, according to Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac Inc. Nearly half of the total involved first-time default notices.
The worsening situation came despite ongoing efforts by lenders to help borrowers manage their payments by modifying loan terms, working out long-term repayment plans and other actions.
"You have more people going into default and a higher percentage of the properties going back to the banks," said Rick Sharga, RealtyTrac's vice president of marketing.
The U.S. foreclosure rate last month was one filing for every 534 homes. Rounding out the top 10 states with the highest foreclosure rates were California, Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Georgia, Connecticut, Ohio and Michigan. |
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“BIG HEARTS” Pageant for Special People 2-23-08 |
| Posted by: Kate on 02/26/2008 02:43 PM (Read: 1166) |
ExtraSpecialPeople, Inc Benefit
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Summary: The decorations were just beautiful – the huge pictures of a big heart with the arteries streaming to the angels of the extra special people set as the background on the stage. A big arch of red balloons opened for each contestant to enter and greet the audience. Later on into the evening, 5 performers gave their all and the winners were chosen by the number of votes given by the attendants. Their performances were precious.
Quote: “I stand up here , my heart laid bare, Can you see my beautiful soul? Look inside me when you stare, I’ll make you laugh, think and cry, As I bravely give the stage a try. Let my heart change yours tonight, Because I’m an angel under the bright lights. |
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Oconee County ARBOR DAY - February 16, 2008 |
| Posted by: Kate on 02/21/2008 05:13 PM (Read: 1154) |
Oconee County C&B members came out early on Saturday as they do each February to be ready for the public to come by their location and pick up a free tree - a Dogwood this year from the Georgia Forestry Department.
Small seedlings, muddy roots, muddy water, plastic gloves, plastic bags, ties, scissors, hot coffee, doughnuts and good socializing.
Monica Ali was in charge of the project this year. She and C&B member gave out about 500 dogwoods in about 1 1/2 hours. The number of trees is multiplying in Oconee County - thanks to another project by your Oconee County Clean & Beautiful Commission. |
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BOC Agenda Meeting 1-29-08 |
| Posted by: Kate on 01/31/2008 10:54 AM (Read: 1192) |
No Laws Broken with Closed Meeting
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Summary: The Agenda included a reading of the State law concerning sealed bids discussed in a non-public meeting; a Resolution was read for Police Officer Courtney Gale; students from the Gainesville State College Oconee Campus were recognized; presentation of Impact Fees was heard; explanation of TDRs (Transfer of Development Rights) was given; an intergovernmental agreement involving the Upper Oconee River Basin Authority (Bear Creek Reservoir) was presented and the results of a meeting to consider proposals for the $10 million upgrade of the waste water treatment facility (LAS) was summarized.
Quote: “Much has been said that is erroneous concerning the RFP meeting to hear proposals for the LAS upgrade.” - Oconee County Board of Commission Chairman Melvin Davis |
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What Happened In The Month of January 2008 |
| Posted by: Kate on 01/31/2008 12:30 AM (Read: 1197) |
Highlights of Events That Happened in the Month of January 2008
The "What Happened" for the Month is a collection of short descriptions for the events that took place within the most recent month, but may not be inclusive. For details on any item, go to the long write-up under the heading ARTICLE. However, some items on this page may not have a corresponding longer Article. |
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Replace Education Tax? - Walker County Messenger 120 E. Patton Street, LaFayette, GA, 1-16-08 |
| Posted by: Kate on 01/16/2008 01:08 PM (Read: 1158) |
Look Closely at Education Tax Proposal
by Sis Henry, executive director, Georgia School Boards Association
Note: Reprinted in full from the Walker County Messenger.
Map: Walker County (northwest corner) and Oconee County Highlighted.
Dear editor:
This legislative year, there will be numerous tax plans proposed in the Georgia General Assembly promising tax reform. Be leery of the six-second soundbite, which may be enticing, but at a closer look may be seriously and fatally flawed. In some instances, what may appear as a tax cut is actually a tax shift. For some elderly who are already exempt from school taxes, some proposals would actually mean a tax increase. |
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BOC Regular Meeting 1-3-08 |
| Posted by: Kate on 01/15/2008 09:04 PM (Read: 1181) |
No Interbasin Water Transfer Resolution Passed
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Summary: Choice of 3 different Resolutions to the GA Water Management Plan -no action taken, 5 rezones considered, all approved: Athens Academy expansion, Bubber Wilkes subdivision on SR 15, telecommunications tower, Coldwater Creek rezone and modification.
Quote: “I hope I didn’t thoroughly confuse you.” – Alan Theriault on reciting 3 different Resolutions for the Statewide Water Management Plan to the Board to consider passing. |
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BOC Meetings – Actions Taken at End of 2007 |
| Posted by: Kate on 01/14/2008 11:30 PM (Read: 1175) |
Summary of the Last 7 Meetings:
9 - 24, 10 – 4, 10 – 30, 11 – 6, 11 – 27, 12 – 4 and 12 – 18, 2007
The BOC meets twice a month, a Regular meeting on the 1st (mostly rezones) and an Agenda Setting meeting on the 4th Tuesdays (recognitions, resolutions, consent items, etc.) of each month unless scheduled on other days because of conflicts or called meetings for special hearings. All meetings are public except when executive sessions are needed. A good portion of items are heard at one meeting and acted on at the next meeting.
The list below is a recap of actions taken for the months of September, October, November and December in 2007. |
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What Happened in the Month of December 2007 |
| Posted by: Kate on 01/01/2008 09:28 PM (Read: 1617) |
Highlights of Events That Happened in the Month of December 2007
The "What Happened" for the Month is a collection of short descriptions for the events that took place within the most recent month, but may not be inclusive. For details on any item, go to the long write-up under the heading ARTICLE. However, some items on this page may not have a corresponding longer Article.
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What Happened in the Month of November 2007 |
| Posted by: Kate on 01/01/2008 09:03 PM (Read: 1594) |
Highlights of Events That Happened in the Month of November 2007
The "What Happened" for the Month is a collection of short descriptions for the events that took place within the most recent month, but may not be inclusive. For details on any item, go to the long write-up under the heading ARTICLE. However, some items on this page may not have a corresponding longer Article.
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What Happened In The Month of October 2007 |
| Posted by: Kate on 01/01/2008 08:54 PM (Read: 1275) |
Highlights of Events That Happened in the Month of October 2007
The "What Happened" for the Month is a collection of short descriptions for the events that took place within the most recent month, but may not be inclusive. For details on any item, go to the long write-up under the heading ARTICLE. However, some items on this page may not have a corresponding longer Article.
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NOTE: To aPVOC Viewers 12-21-07 |
| Posted by: Kate on 12/22/2007 01:09 PM (Read: 1188) |
AUTUMN IN OCONEE COUNTY
2007
With an eye for photography, I’m always framing pictures in my mind both of beautiful people and the beauty of the natural landscape as I go about the county and so, with the inadequacies of a Cannon and my limited artistic ability, I have................ |
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