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ABC123 says you oughta be out here. She misses you
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Come on out, we are still here,. Man my back is sore sleeping out here.
Really if you didn't meet us yesterday, you need to be out here today. -
The weather is great and the vendors all have the welcome signs up. Come on down , shop around, have lunch and visit for a while. Come try out the WII at the PCOM booth and register to win some of the raffles.
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What's up P.commers?
Yall are missin all the fun out here at Paulding Meadows!
This is Lppt,
Come out here and meet your fellow p.commers,
We are having a ball playing WII It's a hit with the youngsters and adults alike.
We are raffling it off to benefit The Paulding boys and Girls Club.
The food is great!
There are a lot of crafters out here, with some really neat stuff,
I for one will not be going home empty handed,
I will be posting some pictures later of some of the neat stuff!
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We have already meant 10 other Pcommers, Come on out. See Mistress Jess, LPPT, Pubby and Mystery at the PCOM tent
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Come on out we're just down the main lane, turn left at the first aid and come on down
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On Tuesday, Commissioner Jerry Shearin announced Post Commissioner Don Powell is currently recovering from Quadruple Bypass Surgery. Mr Powell as many of you know is Post 2 commissioner. At this time I don't have any updates as to his condition and hope to be able to get more info soon. I would like to ask everyone to offer a prayer for him and his family as they go thru this very diffulcult time. I am sure get well cards would do a lot to lift his spirits and can be sent to Paulding County BOC, Don Powell, 166 Confederate Avenue, Dallas , Georgia 30132. Prayers sent for a speedy recovery.
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Thanks.. Ya'll don't know how bad I feel. I don't want any enemies on here, but I guess it would be silly for someone to get upset. I always wear my feelings on my shoulders... gotta quit doing that!
Thomas Road, It was an honest mistake. Don't worry bout it, if you do your shoulders will droop prematurely!
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I am on the official list for school closings. I have not heard from any school officials this morning. If I post a school closing announcement, I will post the time I received it and which school official told me. I worked very hard to get this small concession from the BOE.
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I have not received the official call to close schools so I have to assume they are open. Maybe you heard Spaulding instead.
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Sorry Mrs. JR ...If they notify me I will immediately post it. Mrs JR you can help me keep it bumped up if you like...They have both my cell phone and home phone and both are ready for their call.
If their is a power outage out my way, I can still get it on PCOM via my cell phone which also has the internet.
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Commission tables vote on courthouse complex
It was on the agenda and it was supposed to happen but the absence of the Chairman and post commissioner Don Powell was too much for the three remaining commissioners and BOC tabled the vote.
While the vote is near certain, Acting Chairman Hal Echols said a vote of this significance needed to have votes from all members. That time will come decided at the next meeting, February 13, 2007.
Without elaborating who, Echols explained that one commissioner was ill and the other commissioner had a prior commitment.
Following are a few of viginettes from Tuesdays county action.
DA Drew Lane advocates for the new Courthouse-Government Complex during the 10:00 am meeting of the BOC. He spoke of the lack of much needed space at the current courthouse requiring several of his staff to share office space with the Airport Authority in a nearby office park. He also stated that without an adequate mediation area the court is now backlogged with 3000 + civil cases causing the judges great concern. Lack of parking in the area as well as limited to no expansion capabilities were also discussed as justification for the new facility.
Planners met at 2 p.m.
The Planning Commission Meeting at 2:00 was standing room only. Attending were a significant amount of residents expressing their concerns over requested zoning changes in their areas. Some of these residents took the podium with their own requested stipulations. The Planning Commission explained that several of their stipulations were already covered under the Highway Corridor Overlay District and urged the developers to work out the concerns expressed by the residents prior to the 7:00 pm meeting of the BOC.
The following applications with stipulations were recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the BOC.
- 2007-02-Z Rezone approx 1.733 acres from A-1 to R-2 for an addition to a single family residential developement located on the north side of Ridge Rd, west of Mein Mitchell Road.
- 2007-05-Z Rezone approx .46 acres from R-2 to LRO (Low Rise Office District) for an insurance agency on the South side of East Paulding drive, west of SR 92.
- 2007-06-Z Rezone 16.5 acres from PRD to B-1 for a retail and office development on the west side of Cedarcrest Road, north of Remington Lane
- 2007-07-Z Rezone 10.757 acres from R-2 to B-1 for retail commercial development located on the Northeast corner of Bill Carruth Parkway and Nebo Road
- 2007-08-Z Rezone approx 13.93 acres from R-2 and R-5 to B-2 for retail, office and warehouse located on the east side of SR 92 and north of Royal Sunset Drive
- 2007-09-Z Rezone approx 142.52 acres from R-2 to PRD for a 323 lot single family subdivision located on the east side of Electric Dam Road, north of Oak Hill School Road
- 2007-10-Z Rezone 6.25 acres from R-2 to B-1 for a retail and office development located west of SR 92, north of SR 120
- 2007-15-Z Rezone approx 2.525 acres from O & I (Office and Industrial) to B-1 for retail development located on the southwest side of SR 6, north of US 278 and south of Hiram Drive
- 2006-64-Z Amended application to rezone approx 59.21 acres from R-2 to B-1 for commercial development/ retail shops and senior assisted living facilities located on the north side of SR 120, west of Citizens Square Road
The county let its first contract for expansion of the Coppermine Water reclamation Facility. The contract called for rough grading which was awarded to low bidder Butch Thompson Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $484,810.
In regular business, the commission appointed Tina Thomas to the Keep Paulding Beautiful Board (1/23/07 - 12/31/09) and Timothy H. Carruth to the Water Sewer Advisory Board (1/23/07 - 12/31/07).
The commission also approved amending the official December 12, 2006 minutes to reflect a change in the seventh stipulation on zoning action 2006-65-Z
Public recognition:
Daniel L Phillips, Boy Scout Troop #116 at The Acworth United Methodist Church in Acworth was presented with a Certificate of Achievement for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Pictured from left to right are Larry Ragsdale (BOC) , Daniel L Phillips, Hal Echols (BOC) and Wayne Kirby (BOC).
If you have an upcoming event you would like covered contact Just The News or call the office at 770-505-8544
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I just spoke with Marty Turner and nothing happened at the schools today...no fights, no arrests, nothing. Here is a letter addressing parent's concerns from the school dept
A Letter to the Parents of East Paulding High School
DATE POSTED: January 23rd, 2007
To The Parents of East Paulding High School:
This letter is to address any safety concerns you may have regarding your child. On Monday, January 22, 2007, a concern was brought to school administration regarding graffiti on the wall in several locations of the building. Rumors were circulating throughout the school of gangs and potential violence. The administration has investigated all allegations and substantiated the fact that these were just rumors.
Due to the unrest of the student body, a staff meeting was held on Monday, January 22nd, to make the staff aware of student concerns and to elevate teacher’s awareness in the building. Additional Resource Officers and Central Office Staff were also on campus. Today, the school operated under normal daily conditions. Unfortunately, many false statements have spread throughout the school and community through internet logs and cell phones. The administration has been proactive in our approach to ensure your child has a safe learning environment at EPHS.
We will continue to address any issues that may arise. Please talk to your child about any concerns he/she may have regarding safety issues at EPHS. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact the administration at 770-445-5100.
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This was a 2 vehicle accident involving a pick up truck and a semi. An occupant of the pickup truck was to be transported to the hospital via helicopter which was still onscene when I left about 10 minutes ago. I have no further details on the patients condition..
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Happy New Year Pcom
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It may have been inexpensive but it was one of the better weddings I have attended in a long while...
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Sorry about the slight delay when the pictures start running and music plays but i crashed my computer and had to run to Pubby for help....Congrats Footballbeerchic.....I have saved you all the pictures and will burn you a dvd as well.....
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Dallas Square was the backdrop for a wedding this Sunday between PCOM's own Footballbeerchic and her husband Easy E. TBAR officiated the ceremony with her family as witnesses. Congratulations from all of PCOM -
Thanks Jabez, I was wondering if I was just wasting my time and Pubby's or if people really wanted news.
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Eagle Scout honored by Commission
Zachary Touchstone was presented a Certificate Of Achievement by the BOC last night for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Touchstone is a member of Boy Scout Troop #25 at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Dallas.
For more BOC news by Just the News, read click here to read below (from the fastread page)
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The attention of the BOC and audience was focused on Gary Ratel, an architect with "The Facility Group" when he presented his design for the new Goverment Complex which includes a courthouse and administration building. This complex will be located near Highway 278 with easy access provided to Dallas Square.
Mr. Ratel stated that security, public safety and assessability were major factors taken into consideration when designing the new building. This new complex will utilize 21st century architecture with a design flare towards the historic court house currently located in Dallas Square. The design calls for 3 levels which will help to ensure safety and an easy flow of visitor traffic. Ample parking will also be available with the current design plans calling for 1000 parking spaces.
The approximate cost of this new complex has yet to be determined. The group hopes to have that information in approximately 4 to 5 weeks. A competitive bidding process is planned for the construction.
Other items discussed at todays BOC meeting included a bid awarded to Haren Construction Company in the amount of $3,292,000 for the Coppermine WRF Headworks. Three bids were received with prices ranging from $3,292,000 to $3,518,126. There were 3 items on the consent agenda this morning including new Sheriff's department job classifications, Jim Shurling appointment to the Coosa valley RDC, and acceptance of subdivision streets for perpetual maintenance which included Bentwater (Highcrest Drive, Liberty View Court, Larrimore Lane, Hazelbrook Way), Sedgefield/ Phase II (Thorn Creek Way, Dorys Way), Reid's Plantation/ Phase II (Reidland Drive, Laurel Springs Court, Foxdale Way, Reidland Way).
New business that was adopted included Resolution 06-35 declaring the results of the elction held on November 7, 2006, 2007 BOC meeting schedule, approve proposed application deadline dates and public hearings for Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Developement Waiver Review Committee cases for calendar year 2007. Approved an action to enter into an Engineering Services Agreement with Arcadis G & M , Inc. for construction management services for expanding Coppermine WRF to a capacity of 2.5 MGD at a cost of $1,189,300. Entered into an Intergovermental Agreement with the City of Dallas regarding a NPDES Stormwater Phase II program.
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Please take a moment to nominate Lily for" pet of the week" on 11 Alive news
Good Morning From Paulding Meadows
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Liberty Lady came through the pcom booth yesterday and just had to show off her "doo" to Lauri Penney.
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