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• 09Mar

  Lumpkin County`s Big Secret: John Raber Does Not Run the County

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  Commission Chairman John Raber does not run the county.  Any promises, commitments, or deals he makes are null and void without approval by the Board of Commissioners (BOC).  Any and all blame for what Raber does must revert back to the BOC.  They have the power.  Do they not realize their responsibilities after all these months or years in office?

  The BOC, not the Chairman, is the successor to the Sole Commissioner of Lumpkin County. The BOC is the governing authority of Lumpkin County.  According to the enabling legislation, the Chairman calls meetings, presides, represents county government at ceremonial functions, submits motions to the BOC for action, makes appointments with approval of the BOC, and performs duties delegated by the BOC or provided by law or ordinance. Continue reading »

  

  Tags: BOC

• 21Nov

  BOC votes for Blackburn Park grant application

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  The Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to apply for a $100,000 grant for trails and complementary projects in Blackburn Park.  The county match would be volunteer labor.

  This project has the potential to create the county’s second major park and open the first recreation area in southern Lumpkin.  The beauty of this project is that we’re reclaiming roads, trails and pavilions that already exist. Continue reading »

  

  Tags: Blackburn Park, BOC, parks

• 22Oct

  A free press is essential to our way of life

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  by Emily Lewy

  A free press is essential for our form of government to survive.  Without the strength of character and bravery of Benjamin Franklin and other publishers of that time our form of government would never have been created.

  Standing up for truth, honor, justice and the American Way when those ideals are not greatly valued by those in power requires qualities that go unnourished in most communities.  Reporter Matt Aiken of The Dahlonega Nugget is our Superman for speaking the truth and not backing down when challenged. Continue reading »

  

  Tags: BOC, sunshine law

• 21Oct

  Awkwardly debating an awful policy

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  By Matt Aiken

  The Dahlonega Nugget Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

  Two weeks ago I opted to take a break from writing about important Snuggie-related issues to address something a little more controversial.

  This was the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioner’s new petition policy. It’s a policy which demands that all citizen-submitted petitions meet a long list of stringent requirements or, if not, the submitter could face a hefty fine or up to five years in jail.

  Continue reading »

  

  Tags: BOC, petitions

• 21Oct

  Volunteers can be county match for grant

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  Volunteer participation can be used as the county match for a $100,000 grant to improve Blackburn Park.  The county must apply for the grant by November 30.   Since no county funds are available for the required 20% match, the grant cannot be accepted without a commitment for 2200 volunteer hours. Continue reading »

  

  Tags: Blackburn Park, BOC

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