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Workers at the Marine Corps Logistics Base will be returning to work Friday. Many of the Marine base workers were sent home Thursday following a rupture to the bases main water line. One of the waterMore >>
Workers at the Marine Corps Logistics Base will be returning to work Friday. Many of the Marine base workers were sent home Thursday following a rupture to the bases main water line.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:37:04 GMT
Four years ago one Albany Georgia student graduated from Westover High School as Salutatorian, and he did it again, this time as a Morehouse graduate student. Ernest Nelson recently walked with the rest ofMore >>
Four years ago one Albany Georgia student graduated from Westover High School as Salutatorian, and he did it again, this time as a Morehouse graduate student.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:05:04 GMT
Albany police are still on the lookout for a couple of thieves, who were prevented from selling a stolen bicycle by an alert WALB fan. The expensive road bike was stolen from a Kirt Phillips' storageMore >>
Albany police are still on the lookout for a couple of thieves, who were prevented from selling a stolen bicycle by an alert WALB fan. The expensive road bike was stolen from a Kirt Phillips' storageMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:55:13 GMT
Len Dorminey, Heritage Financial Group President
The president and C.E.O. of Heritage Financial Group said the economy is improving. Thursday, Len Dorminey spoke at the Rotary Club Meeting at Doublegate Country Club about the financial market. HeMore >>
The president and C.E.O. of Heritage Financial Group said the economy is improving. Thursday, Len Dorminey spoke at the Rotary Club Meeting at Doublegate Country Club about the financial market.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:49:49 GMT
Thursday night an Oklahoma tornado victim making her way to Florida stopped in Valdosta after she heard on the radio the American Red Cross was fundraising in the streets. Red Cross volunteers set upMore >>
Thursday night an Oklahoma tornado victim making her way to Florida stopped in Valdosta after she heard on the radio the American Red Cross was fundraising in the streets. More >>
August 20, 2003
(Parrott-AP) -- The privilege of running for city council in the southwest Georgia town of Parrott can be had for pocket change -- 75 cents.
Those who are successful join a "political machine" that pushes lawnmowers and picks up litter. The town of 156 does not have a maintenance crew. Volunteers -- often the city council, mayor and friends -- clean up garbage, clean sidewalks and trim lawns.
Obviously, the job is not for every one. Mayor Ed Wade says he doesn't really foresee much challenge in keeping his job this time. In his words, "Everyone seems pretty pleased."
Qualifying fees are governed by state law. Candidates running for city or county commission seats pay three percent of the annual salary they would earn if elected. In Parrot, that comes to $25.00 for city council members.
Anyone who attempts to unseat Wade would face a $2.25 qualifying fee because the mayor's job pays a whopping $75.00.
If money is a problem, there's a way to qualify without paying a fee. Candidates who are too poor can file a "pauper affidavit."
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