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How To Reach Your State Legislators |
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Written by Joshua Smith
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Snowstorms and inclement weather couldn’t stop state lawmakers from returning to the golden globe building for the annual session. 
The 2011 Georgia General Assembly convened on Jan. 10.
Lawmakers can meet no more than 40 business days, but official recesses usually extend those 40 days into late March.
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Summer vacationing in Maine: Whale watching, lobster rolls and shopping! |
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Written by By Justine Moore For On Common Ground News
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My husband, Gary, and I took the family (daughter and son) to Maine for summer vacation. One of the main highlights of our August trip was the temperature.
It was at least 10 degrees cooler than it was here in ATL, definitely long sleeve weather.
It was in the 70’s the entire time, with one day reaching 80.
The first day we went to Portland. We were told Gilbert’s Chowder House had some of the best chowder in town and they were right.
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Written by Site Editor
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Lithonia weighs plan for proposed green energy plant on Highway 124
Lithonia could become a demonstration model for green energy with a proposal to build a $60 million plant that would convert wood chips into electricity. 
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Written by Administrator
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DeKalb continues fight for I-20 rail
by Larry Johnson
The Atlanta Journal Constitution recently published an article regarding Cobb County’s decision to amend recommendations for a rail project for the county. 
After input from citizens and businesses voicing opposition to the project, the Cobb Regional Roundtable representatives reallocated the funding allocated to them.
This is a stellar example of the voice of the people being heard and the wishes of the constituency being followed.
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