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Whitfield County Board of Commissioners agenda for Monday
The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners will hold two work sessions and a regular meeting on Monday beginning at 6 p.m. in Administrative Building No. 2, 214 W. King St.
The financial work session will address revenue trends for 2008 and the revenue forecasts for 2009. The regular work session will cover the 2008 millage rate and gas for the sheriff’s department
The meeting will have a public hearing for ownership transfer of Harper’s General Store and Deli, a EMA/emergency operations plan resolution and a resolution to adopt the solid waste management plan. The board will also consider the 2008 millage rate and vote to replace six Kenwood base station radios within 911.
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Area arrests for March 22
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Derby time
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Helpin’ and paintin’
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