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Former Lumpkin County commissioner to represent area on state transportation board
Steve Gooch, a former Lumpkin County commissioner, has been elected to the 9th Congressional District seat on the State Transportation Board. He will serve the unexpired term of Dalton attorney Steve Farrow, who stepped down earlier this year for personal reasons. Farrow is now a member of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation.
“He (Gooch) seems to have a good understanding of our transportation needs, and he pledged to do whatever he could for all the counties,” said Rep. Roger Williams, R-Dalton.
The post is elected by all of the members of the General Assembly from the 9th District.
“There were a lot of people there who knew him or knew of him,” Williams said. “In fact, Rep. Amos Amerson, who nominated him, Steve was his opponent in the legislative race last year.”
The term ends in 2013.
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Great year, bad ending
DULUTH — Northwest Whitfield took a two-decade leap through time Friday, but the basketball gods had the same message for the Lady Bruins — not this year.
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Northwest fans faithful to end
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High winds cause considerable damage, no injuries
High winds and hail tore through the Tunnel Hill area Friday afternoon knocking down close to 100 trees and damaging several buildings.
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United Way celebrates year’s achievements
The Dalton area can’t depend on the state government to take care of it, says Ken Jackson, chief financial officer of Shaw Industries.
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Weight loss not a piece of cake
Kelly MacFarland loves, loves, loves cake.
What the past “Biggest Loser” reality show participant loves even more however, is her health and the process she’s been through to “own,” accept and strengthen her body. The Maine native spoke at Dalton State College recently. -
Area arrests for March 13
Recent arrests from the Whitfield and Murray County jail reports
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Agenda for Monday's called Murray County Board of Education meeting
The Murray County Board of Education will meet Monday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m.
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Southwest Dekalb downs Northwest Whitfield
Southwest Dekalb defeated Northwest Whitfield 65-45 in the Class 4A girls state championship at the Arena in Gwinnett.
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High winds tear through Tunnel Hill
High winds and hail tore through the Tunnel Hill area Friday afternoon knocking down close to 100 trees and damaging several buildings.
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Dalton City Council agenda
The Dalton Mayor and Council will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at city hall.
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