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Group discusses solid waste management
VALDOSTA — Members of the Deep South Regional Municipal Solid Waste Management Authority will receive a check in the coming weeks for their involvement with the organization.
At Wednesday’s meeting, the authority heard a variety of proposals on how to disburse its current fund balance.
The purpose of the disbursement is to provide members with financial assistance in sustaining, as well as enhancing, existing solid waste management programs.
Members of the authority are Berrien County, Nashville, Lanier County, Lakeland, Lowndes County and Valdosta.
The current fund balance is more than $890,000. The authority will disburse 66.7 percent of the fund balance to the authority members using a weighted formula.
Richard Lee, representing Lowndes County, said the money will serve as a one time “shot in the arm” for members to help fund solid waste management activities.
Larry Hanson, at-large representative, suggested that members from the board go to a monthly meeting for each government and present the check.
Elna Bragdon requested that a check presentation made in Berrien County include information on the purpose of the funds and the authority.
The funds will have to be used by Dec. 31, 2010, and government entities will be allowed to be reimbursed for funds already spent in this fiscal year.
A different revenue sharing program will be put in place to divide up other funds in upcoming years.
In the proposals, designed by Kevin Beals, development reviewer for Lowndes County, a membership level was also discussed to bring in other government entities in the future.
The proposal suggests that other government entities brought in should not have voting privileges on the authority but should be eligible for the revenue sharing program.
Authority Attorney Tommy Coleman said a membership option is possible, but if other government entities are brought in, per statute, they may be required to give them voting privileges.
Coleman said he would look into the possibility.
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Nathan Deal visits Valdosta
Republican Nathan Deal stopped in Valdosta on Thursday, staying just long enough to answer a few questions and make a brief statement to both the media and his supporters.
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Brother shoots brother in Cook
A 13-year-old boy is dead, the victim of a single gunshot wound to the face. His 14-year-old brother has been identified as the shooter, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. However, the investigation continues, Cook County Sheriff Johnny Daughtry said Thursday.
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Undercover Uncovered: To save his ministry, man shares his undercover past
Jim Harnage knew something was wrong when several participating families suddenly backed out of a new program within his Silent Ministries.
He soon learned why.
Some of the participants told Harnage that they had heard he once worked undercover with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They asked him if this was true. Harnage did not initially know how to reply to the question.
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Sharper Fest 2010 scheduled for this weekend
With a theme of “Walk Against Violence,” Sharper Fest 2010 is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 1.
In addition to an anti-violence message, the day promises “the largest kids’ festival in the South,” with free bounce houses and slide rides throughout the day, says organizer Dexter Sharper. Participants can also expect characters, face-painting and children’s train rides. - Night Moves for Friday July 30, 2010
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Early voting underway in primary runoff
A total of 84 people cast ballots on Thursday, the first day of early voting in the 2010 General Primary/Special Election runoff. Of those, 72 were Republicans and 12 were Democrats.
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Dive Right In: Wild Adventures diving show makes a splash
At 31 feet above the water’s surface, Manuel Mendes pauses on the metal tower.
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Senators battle for Wanat
A group of politicians representing a broad spectrum of Americans took up the fight of a few last week.
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Back Behind Bars: Authorities locate inmates accidentally released
Three Lowndes County jail inmates accidentally released a week ago into the general public are back behind bars.
- Night Moves for Thursday July 29, 2010
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