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    Restaurant Inspection Scores

    in General Countywide News (archive)

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    I eat out a lot, and for the most part stick to chains (other then Waffle House, they are just plain gross). For the most part these scores justify why I do that. What surprises me is that the bulk of places have NO scores for 09 and we are in the middle of Feb. I guess, like many things, this is another underfunded, understaffed department of the guberment.

     

     

    I worked in fast food a few years ago and I was told that there was only 1 inspector at the time.

     

    Also FYI you can tell alot about a restaurant by looking at their bathrooms. If their bathrooms are gross the kitchens usually are too. Remember that if their bathroom sinks are without soap then their employees probably didnt use soap when they washed their hands. :blink:

    Your wedding day:

    in Internet Cafe

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    Just a tip, if you decide to go to the vending machines in your pajamas make sure one of you has the key! We were locked out of our room at about 4 in the morning on our wedding night and we had to go to the front desk in our pajamas. Thankfully not many people are up at that time of night lol.

    Grandmother of 14 grandkids will be on

    in Internet Cafe

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    I know that the fertility treaments werent done the "proper" way. But she has 14 children now and there is no way of turning back. I just dont see how this media circus is helping anything. I say the woman has 14 kids and the grandparents have 14 grandchildren, now figure out how to deal with it and stop bashing each other!!! Poor children....

     

    Ok now I am off my soap box lol Sorry!!!

    Recommendations for Trade School

    in Internet Cafe

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    Thankd for the suggestions. I just graduated from CTC and I fill out about 4-5 applications a week, and I've been doing that for about 3 months. I haven't had a single call back yet so I'm trying to come up with a back up plan.

     

    On the medical billing, all of the job postings want you certified in the code..if you don't learn it through a program how do you learn it? Do some employers actually take the time to teach it?

     

    Coding and billing are actually 2 seperate things. Some offices have coders and billers in their office and some places have just 1 person who can do both. If you could find a job where you are maybe filing or taking appointments that would get you in the door. Yes some offices will train you to bill once you have worked at their office for some time. Coding on the other hand is a little more difficult to learn.

     

    I do want to say though jobs are very limited now because of the economy. I am actually looking myself and I am having a hard time finding something even after billing for several years. But don't give up because their are jobs out there they are just more difficult to find.

     

    Recommendations for Trade School

    in Internet Cafe

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    Can anyone recommend a trade school for medical billing or medical office assistant?

     

    Out of personal experience I would stay away from smaller schools. They get you through the course quickly but they are VERY expensive. You can PM me if you have any questions.

     

    WELL THEY DID IT

    in General Countywide News (archive)

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    This was my reply from the Governor's office after I e-mailed him: Casey Cagle's sentiments were much the same only he sent me a letter (at taxpayers expense):

     

     

     

     

    STATE OF GEORGIA

     

     

     

    OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

     

     

     

    ATLANTA 30334-0900

     

     

     

    Sonny Perdue

     

    GOVERNOR

     

     

     

    January 27, 2009

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Dear XXXXX:

     

     

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts about property taxes and our state budget. I appreciate your concerns.

     

     

     

    As Governor, it is my responsibility to work with the General Assembly each year to develop a budget for our state that balances our many needs and priorities. Unlike the federal government, the state of Georgia is constitutionally required to maintain a balanced budget, which means we cannot operate with a deficit. Just like Georgia families are tightening their belts on spending, our state government must also focus on living within our means.

     

     

     

    The Homeowners Tax Relief Grant (HTRG) was designed to assist local governments by providing state money with which local governments could provide property tax relief. However, local governments have instead used HTRG checks to grow their own government. Local property tax rates have increased rapidly, despite the state's efforts to provide relief.

     

     

     

    In FY09, providing HTRG to local governments would cost the state $428 million. Not funding HTRG is among the numerous difficult budget cuts I have recommended to the General Assembly as part of the $2 billion in spending reduction required to fulfill the constitutional obligation for a balanced budget. I expect local governments to look very closely at their own budgets, just as we are doing at the state level, to find reductions and eliminate the need to send out additional tax bills to their citizens.

     

     

     

    While I have recommended not funding HTRG, it is just one element of tax relief provided to homestead property through state and local law. Below are a number of additional means of homesteaded property tax relief that are not affected by the budget I have proposed.

     

     

     

    Homestead exemptions that are available to those who qualify include:

     

     

     

    Local Homestead Exemptions: Many counties have enacted homestead exemptions over and above the basic state homestead exemptions, neither of which will be affected by not funding HTRG. As each of the state's 159 counties may have different amounts of homestead tax relief provided in such county, I encourage you to contact your county tax commissioner or tax assessor for additional information on these amounts that will remain.

     

     

    Senior Citizens' State Property Tax Exemption: A homeowner who is 65 or older is exempt from the state portion of the property taxes assessed on their home and up to 10 acres of land. If the homestead is larger than 10 acres, the homeowner will pay state property taxes on the acreage in excess of 10 acres. This exemption only covers the state portion of property taxes, not the county's portion or any other applicable local taxes (such as school taxes).

     

     

    Double Homestead Exemption: A homeowner who is 65 or older with a Georgia net income, together with net income of the spouse, not exceeding $10,000 per year may qualify to have $10,000 of the home's market value exempted from state and county property taxes. The exemption for state tax is in addition to the Senior Citizens' State Property Tax Exemption for the home and up to 10 acres of land. For this exemption, up to $52,440 in retirement income such as Social Security or a pension plan is not counted toward the $10,000 maximum income. This exemption actually shows up on your tax bill as a $4,000 exemption off the assessed value ($10,000 x 40 = $4,000).

     

     

    School Homestead Exemption: A homeowner who is 62 years of age or older with a Georgia net income, together with net income of the spouse, not exceeding $10,000 per year may qualify to have $25,000 of the home's market value exempted from school property taxes. For this exemption, up to $52,440 in retirement income such as Social Security or a pension plan is not counted toward the $10,000 maximum income. This exemption actually shows up on your tax bill as a $10,000 exemption off the assessed value ($25,000 x 40 = $10,000).

     

     

    Floating Homestead Exemption: A homeowner who is over 62, when the federal adjusted gross income of all family members living in the home does not exceed $30,000 per year, may qualify for a floating homestead exemption for state and county property tax. This exempts qualified homeowners from any future increase in valuation on the home, and the net taxable value never goes up again.

     

     

    Deferred Taxes: Under this program, eligible homeowners over 62 may elect not to pay the taxes when they come due on the first $50,000 of assessed value. Instead, the payment of the taxes is deferred until their death. The government keeps a record of the taxes and accumulated interest. At the homeowner's death, the accumulated taxes and interest are paid from the homeowner's estate, with the balance of the estate going to the homeowner's heirs and beneficiaries. For additional information regarding qualifications and requirements for this program, please contact your county tax commissioner.

     

     

    Please be assured that I understand the tax concerns of Georgia's citizens, and I appreciate you taking the time to make me aware of your thoughts. Thank you again for writing.

     

    I received the same response....bunch of crap in my opinion. It's a way to punish people that own something....some people call that socialism :)

     

    For those of you who have met me.....

    in Internet Cafe

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    Well, I have never met you, but you have to take into account that there are lots of thirty-something grandparents out there.

     

    My mom is only 41 and my older brother is 23.....she very well could have been a grandmother at 36. ;)

     

     

    I agree! I am about to be a great aunt and I am only 28!

    "There Once Was A Post"

    in Internet Cafe

    Posted

    Granted the employee should have not swept under your table while you were sitting at it. BUT in the restaurant business if you dont constantly sweep you would have to wade through trash and food by the end of the night. Especially if you have had alot of babies or kids in the restaurant that day.

     

    Also as someone said earlier usually the managers want you to start the closing responsibilities way early. The earlier they can get the employees out at closing the less labor they have to pay.

    Taboo For Comedians?

    in Internet Cafe

    Posted

    I think there will be a longer "honeymoon" period than normal where they wont make fun of him. However I think they will start on Biden immediately! After all Biden is not very good at keeping his mouth shut about things that he should!

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