Perry council learning about healthcare act
12/4/2012
By JESSICA CLARK
Journal Staff Writer
jclark@sunmulti.com
The Affordable Care Act has the City of Perry’s council members working to determine its impact on the city and its residents.
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County SPLOST projects on target
11/27/2012
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
kriner@sunmulti.com
People often question elected officials on the time span of projects and the amount of money they cost.
In Houston County, the residents have faithfully passed a one-penny sales tax to accommodate the needs for growth and to keep the county up with the times.
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HODAC hosting tour of homes
11/27/2012
By JESSICA CLARK
Journal Staff Writer
jclark@sunmulti.com
Getting ideas for decorating your home for the holidays doesn’t always have to come from a magazine. They can come from the homes in your community, and HODAC is giving people in the area that opportunity this year in Statham’s Landing.
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Landfill wins SWANA award
11/21/2012
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
kriner@sunmulti.com
Tis the season to be thankful, and the Houston County Board of Commissioners were just that at Tuesday nights meeting.
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WR annexes 16 homes
11/21/2012
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
kriner@sunmulti.com
Annexation was the hot topic at the Warner Robins City Council meeting held on Monday.
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Motorcyclist dies in accident
11/21/2012
By JESSICA CLARK
Journal Staff Writer
jclark@sunmulti.com
A Macon man died as a result of an accident involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Davis Drive and Hwy. 247 Saturday.
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Guardian Centers gets finishing touches
11/16/2012
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
kriner@sunmulti.com
The 830-acre one of a kind training facility in Perry is getting its final touches on things before the first disaster strikes in early December.
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Toby Hill lauded at final meeting
11/16/2012
By MATTHEW BROWN
Journal Sports Writer
mbrown@sunmulti.com
For once, Toby Hill did not get on a ‘soapbox’ during a Houston County Board of Education meeting … even though his fellow board members and Superintendent Robin Hines provided him one to commemorate Hill’s final appearance.
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400 notified in Hepatitis C case
11/14/2012
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
kriner@sunmulti.com
Houston Healthcare has notified an additional 400 patients who were treated during the period when a contract employee, who worked for the hospital, is accused of spreading Hepatitis C to patients.
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A day to say thank you
11/14/2012
By KRYSTAL RINER
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JESSICA CLARK
A crowd gathered at the Perry Arts Center Monday to honor Veterans who have protected the nation’s freedom.
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Cub scouts race to the finish
11/14/2012
By JESSICA CLARK
Journal Staff Writer
jclark@sunmulti.com
After weeks of working on their cubmoblie racecars, it was time for Cub Scouts to put their cars to the test Saturday at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium.
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Perry one step closer to naming police chief
11/12/2012
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
kriner@sunmulti.com
Perry is one step closer to naming their new police chief,
that’s according to City Manager Lee Gilmour.
The council met in executive session after Tuesday night’s
meeting to discuss the position.
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Perry’s ISO rating results in
11/9/2012
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
kriner@sunmulti.com
Some Perry residents may see a hike in their homeowner’s insurance premiums.
The Insurance Services Offices (ISO) conducted an evaluation of the Perry Fire Department in July and increased the classification from a 5 to a 5/9.
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Charter School Amendment passes statewide
11/9/2012
By JESSICA CLARK
Journal Staff Writer
jclark@sunmulti.com
After much opposition from the state’s school superintendent – plus the Houston County school board – the state’s voters passed the charter school amendment Tuesday.
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Sullivans find way to honor veterans
11/8/2012
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
kriner@sunmulti.com
In a show of honor and respect Gene and Betty Sullivan placed 58 flags on the graves of veterans Monday.
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Carroll Street merchants concerned about access
11/7/2012
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
kriner@sunmulti.com
In a lengthy work session Monday, the Perry City Council discussed numerous upcoming events and issues. The most talk centered around one block of Carroll Street.
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Lumpkin Shell celebrates 50 years
11/2/2012
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
kriner@sunmulti.com
“Anytime my kids called and said something was wrong with their car, I said call Robert,” Larry Walker laughingly said as he congratulated Robert Lumpkin Jr. for his 50 years in business.
Walker noted that Lumpkin Shell is more than just a service station in Perry; it is an asset to the community.
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Worrall Foundation kicks off
11/2/2012
By JESSICA CLARK
Journal Staff Writer
jclark@sunmulti.com
Its mission is “to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the Greater Perry Area and to promote educational and recreational opportunities for all throughout our community through charitable philanthropy.”
The James E. Worrall Foundation held its official kick-off fundraiser Thursday at the Perry Arts Center, where more than 100 people showed up in support of its mission.
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