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H StarNews Stll^eWS is THANKFUL to out United States Veterans and those on active duty. You are our heroes. We also are THANKFUL to our readers, advertisers, and supporters. "Faithfully Reporting on What Matters" NOVEMBER 2017 • VOLUME 23 NUMBER 11 CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA'S ONLY LOCALLY OWNED LOCALLY OPERATED NEWSPAPER www.starnewsga.com StarNews monthly traditional print publication /StarNews Online daily local news „ State of Carroll 2017 Read about the state of our county’s agriculture, community hospitals, 4-H, Keep Carroll Beautiful, and county commission see Page 9 “There is a better way for North Korea” - columnist Dan Pak “Political promises” - columnist Prissi Sullivan Pages 19 & 20 Restaurant inspections Marriage licenses Pistol Permits Cattle Sales Page 40 Carroll EMC offices closed for Thanksgiving All Carroll EMC offices will close Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. During the closing, make payments at the kiosks, automated phone payment system (770-832-3552), online at carrollemc.com or via the free Carroll EMC mobile app. To report a power outage, call 1-877-9-OUTAGE (1-877-968- 8243) or report it online or via the mobile app. i i. j z < z: jtr >wo£ . A dgSRE i ”£ Is &q4< j =L oo "O so 2 ITl o -H S .. ( ■»: e ’,i c J ■= h- m * mm m v W t-W cn o o like us at facebooiccom/ Incumbents and the unopposed sweep local municipal elections by Sam Gentry The local results for the November 7, 2017 Georgia Municipal and Special Election are in, and it was a night of incumbent victories. As of our press deadline, the results were labeled as ‘unofficial and incomplete.’ Gerald Byrd won another term as the Ward 1 council- member in the city of Carrollton, beating out his oppo nent, Jacqulene Elaine. Byrd received 170 votes, or 78.70 percent. Bridges received 46 votes, or 21.30 per cent. Byrd said he is looking toward future progress and See RESULTS page 6 Carroll County’s Jim Beck announces for State Insurance Commissioner Former State Deputy Insurance Commissioner, Beck has also authored the book “Standing Up: A Georgia Consumer’s Guide to Insurance” by Prissi Sullivan Jim Beck, former Georgia Deputy Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, has declared that he is running for Georgia Insurance Commissioner. Current Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgins has stated that he will not seek re-election for a third term and will step down at the end of his term in 2018. Beck, of Carroll County, has been a successful business leader with 30 years in the insurance business and feels he has a lot to offer the state with his experience in the field. “I can hit the ground running,” he stated. Beck has written a See BECK for INSURANCE COMMISSIONER page 5 Jim Beck Clerk of Court Alan Lee speaks strongly in support of the electronic filing system, as did Sheriff Langley (seated) and Judge Dustin Hightower (standing right of Lee). Also in attendance to show support was Judge John Simpson, DA Pete Skandalakis, along with many others. Not in attendance at this commission work session were District Commissioners Vicki Anderson, TYent North, Tommy Lee, and George Chambers. Carroll County’s court/law departments ask county commission for $900,000 Greencourt/PeachCourt needs a financial boost to finish out electronic filing system implementation Strong show of support by judges, sheriff, clerk of court, D.A. and probation office, at commission work session; but only three commission members show up to hear fervid plea by Amber Womack courts and law enforcement At the Carroll County Board of departments in strong support of Commission work session held the current electronic filing sys- Thursday, November 2, 2017, tem, PeachCourt. In attendance for Superior Court Judge Dustin this work session were Chairman Hightower spoke on behalf of the See $900,000 page 33 County water authority presents new reservoir update to public by Prissi Sullivan Performing Arts Center, Carroll County Water Authority Carrollton. Joining him to field Executive Director Matt Windom questions or provide comments presented an update of the water were Alton Owens, environmental supply project - a new reservoir -in consultant from ECHO Tech; Joe a public meeting held Monday, Monroe, dam engineer from November 6, 2017 in the new Schnabel; Andrea Gray, attorney Carroll County Schools See RESERVOIR page 6 METALPROS I INCORPORATED 678.664.2250 2952 South Highway 27 • Carrollton Specializing in Metal Buildings 00 PIONEER ’ Sx.pet.Len.ce the ~DLftftetence m Drew Holmes Master Certified Sales Consultant 877-479-8024 150 Hwy 27N Bypass Bremen, GA 30110 Sales: (770) 537-3673 0 Svc (770) 537-2373 1 FloneerFord.com (A Classic Italian Kitchen) j, Tile spot for your local Italian food 120 Alabama Street Carrollton GA 30117 678-890-1030 latrattorfaclasslcitalfan.com
