May 27, 2011
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Porterdale Council OKs 2-mill tax increase
PORTERDALE -- The City Council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance Thursday night that sets the city's property tax millage rate at 19.892 mills, a 2-mill increase over the previous year.
Porterdale OKs 2 mill tax increase
The City Council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance Thursday night that sets the city's property tax millage rate at 19.892 mills, a 2-mill increase over the previous year.
Referendum set on Sunday beer, wine sales
PORTERDALE -- The stage is now set for voters in Porterdale to decide if they will allow retail sales of beer and wine in their city on Sunday.
Porterdale council hears opposition to millage increase
PORTERDALE -- The first of three public hearings for the city's proposed millage rate increase Tuesday night drew critical comments from two citizens, including former mayor Wayne Maddox.
Porterdale council hears opposition to millage increase
PORTERDALE — The first of three public hearings for the city's proposed millage rate increase Tuesday night drew critical comments from two citizens, including former mayor Wayne Maddox.
City charter affirms closed meeting was illegal
PORTERDALE -- City Councilman Robert Foxworth Tuesday night succeeded in his effort to have the City Council readdress issues that he said were discussed in an illegal closed meeting; however, the outcome of those discussions was unchanged.
Sunday sales goes to Porterdale voters
PORTERDALE -- The city intends to call for a referendum in August that will put Sunday retail beer and wine sales on the ballot in November.
Porterdale at odds over closed session
PORTERDALE -- City Councilman Robert Foxworth was at odds with some fellow council members Monday night as he sought to make a point about what he believed to have been illegal action on the part of other council members at the previous meeting in June.
Porterdale at odds over closed session
PORTERDALE — City Councilman Robert Foxworth was at odds with some fellow council members Monday night as he sought to make a point about what he believed to have been illegal action on the part of other council members at the previous meeting in June.
Porterdale to meet on millage rate
PORTERDALE -- The city will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 28 for the purpose of setting its 2011 millage rate.
Porterdale to meet on millage rate
PORTERDALE — The city will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 28 for the purpose of setting its 2011 millage rate.
Councilman: Closed door meeting illegal
PORTERDALE -- The City Council went into closed session over the objections of one council member last week for the purpose of reviewing resumes for the Municipal Court solicitor and judge.
Porterdale: Council increases millage, cuts costs
The City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to increase the property tax millage rate by 2 mills and take some cost-cutting steps in order to end the year in the black. Porterdale's current millage is 17.518 mills.
Former solicitor files complaints against officer
An internal investigation into complaints against a Porterdale Police sergeant has resulted in two verbal reprimands for fraternizing with City Council members and presenting an unprofessional image.
Porterdale faces grim financials
PORTERDALE -- Less-than-expected revenue collections and a shrinking tax digest have Porterdale officials facing the same difficult decision as many other governments -- raise taxes, cut services or both.
City seeks restrictions on pit bulls
Describing pit bulldogs as a "stick of dynamite with a short fuse that could blow up at any time," Councilman Mike Harper asked his fellow council members Monday night to consider banning pit bulls in Porterdale.
Porterdale receives $250K grant
A $250,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation will be used toward completion of renovations of the Old Train Depot in Porterdale and continue work on the town's multi-use trail.
Porterdale to pass along water rate increase
PORTERDALE -- The City Council approved the first and second readings of an ordinance to increase water and sewer rates to residents and businesses at a called meeting Thursday night, passing along an increase from the Newton County Water and Sewer Authority.
Porterdale looks for input on gym
PORTERDALE -- Members of the City Council are looking for input from contractors on a project to stabilize and put a new roof on Porter Memorial Gymnasium.
Porterdale eyes alcohol referendum
PORTERDALE -- A referendum on package sales of beer and wine was a topic of discussion for City Council members again last week.
DUI spurs review of court, judge
PORTERDALE -- Some City Council members showed their dissatisfaction with the current Municipal Court judge, solicitor and private probation firm Monday night, voting 4-1 to seek out qualified applicants for those services. The vote followed a personnel discussion in closed session.
Porterdale mulls Sunday alcohol
PORTERDALE -- Package sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday was a topic of discussion for the Porterdale City Council at its work session Thursday night.
Council to drop vacant property registration
PORTERDALE — The City Council told landlords Thursday night that it would give up on a proposed ordinance that would have required property owners to register vacant properties.
Council to drop vacant property registration
The City Council told landlords Thursday night that it would give up on a proposed ordinance that would have required property owners to register vacant properties.
Code enforcement an opportunity to help
PORTERDALE -- Police Chief Geoff Jacobs is looking for a little help from area individuals and agencies to improve the quality of life in the historic mill village.
Porterdale offers retirement plan to full-time employees
The city's full-time employees will be able to enroll in a retirement plan following a decision by the City Council on Monday night.
Porterdale OKs outside revelry
Patrons in Porterdale can enjoy outside dining and entertainment, but they must go in by 11 p.m., based on a newly passed amendment to the city's ordinances.
Porterdale looks to put in speed humps
PORTERDALE -- An inquiry by an Ivy Street resident prompted the City Council to look for a simple solution to a problem that has plagued residents of that street for more than a year.
Porterdale looks at cuts to 2011 budget
PORTERDALE -- The Porterdale City Council heard the first and second readings of the 2011 proposed budget ordinance Monday night, though some work is yet to be done on the spending plan.
Porterdale prepares for vote on budget
The Porterdale City Council is expected to hold the first and second readings of the town's proposed 2011 budget at the Dec. 6 council meeting, with the third and final reading to take place sometime in mid-December.
Porterdale OKs trails plan
PORTERDALE -- A resolution endorsing a plan for a regional network of bicycling and walking trails was approved by the Porterdale City Council last week.
Porterdale OKs Veterans Day as paid holiday
City employees in Porterdale will have Thursday off as a paid holiday following a vote by the City Council on Monday night.
Porterdale OKs $10K referendum
PORTERDALE — Porterdale posted the earliest election results in Newton County on Tuesday evening, reporting shortly after 7:30 p.m. that city residents approved a $10,000 homestead exemption referendum.
Porterdale OKs $10K referendum
Porterdale posted the earliest election results in Newton County on Tuesday evening, reporting shortly after 7:30 p.m. that city residents approved a $10,000 homestead exemption referendum.
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