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County abolishes freeport taxes to spur development The Houston County Commis sion took steps Tuesday night, Nov. 15, to make sure that Hous ton County would not be left off any economy developers' list of sites because of freeport taxes. Acting on a request from the county's chambers of commerce, the commission decided to increase the county's freeport exemption to 100 percent. Both chambers had told the commissioners that many economic developers did not con sider locating businesses in any counties that collected freeport taxes. The move for 100 percent freeport exemption will cost the county coffers $113,000 in 1995 and SIIB,OOO in 1996, said Com mission Chairman Sherrill Stafford. Because of the tax cap, those funds could not be made up by other taxes, he said. Not only will the commission lose money with the freeport ex emption being raised to 100 per cent, but the Houston County- Board of Education will also lose money. Stafford said the school board stands to lose over $150,000 in freeport taxes. The 100 percent exemption on freeport in the county goes into ef fect Jan. 1, 1995. Freeport taxes are taxes collected on inventory owned by a company. Although Stafford said the county would be losing tax revenue by raising the freeport exemption to 100 percent, he said income should grow if the county experiences normal growth. He added that die $113,000 was additional money the county would have collected if they did not go to 100 percent freeport. There is a good chance that the entire county, including the cities of Perry, Warner Robins and Cen terville, will go to 100 percent freeport exemption. Stafford said the cities were waiting for the county to make a decision on the issue. Earlier in the year. Perry Mayor Jim Worrall indicated that he thought it was time for the city to do something on the freeport issue, and has given his support in the past to 100 percent freeport exemp tion. 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Box 1014 Perry, Ga. 31069-1014 A Toll Free: 1-800-768-3276 l)r«liml«»l *.» fltr liminrn By **f «*»»« j LTy/T^: ; // y i»ho»" Till. .vs RF!> NATALA Corp. executives Emerson Hoffman and Buck Flowers, along with Perry Holiday Inn Manager Tim Coleman, recently presented a check for $7,000 to local Red Cross Director Sam Register and Bob Turpin, who headed a disaster relief program during the flood. Local Red Cross receives funds By PAULINE LEWIS Sociaty Editor Sam Register, executive director of the Houston/Middle Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross, accepted a check for $7,000 from the NATALA Corporation (owner of Holiday Inn in Perry) Friday Nov. 18. Emerson Hoffman and Buck Flowers of Tifton, together with a Candidates for Perry City Mgr. to be reviewed Thirty-eight candidates have sent their resume to Perry for the city manager's position since Marion Hay's resignation June 21. Mayor Jim Worrall said Mon day, Nov. 7, that the city council would narrow the list down to 10 candidates. The process should take about three weeks. "We have some real strong can didates," said Worrall. He said the city hoped to have a new city man ager in place by Jan. 1, 1995^ Janice Williams was selected as interim city manager after Hay's resignation. Williams declined to say if she was a candidate for the job. Hay served the city for 17 years before suddenly resigning his post. NOW AT NEW LOCATION! 2038 Watson Blvd. • Warner Robins, GA (Between PoFolks & Ken's Stereo Junction) (912) 923-0930 Look for our new sign 1247-C Watson Blvd. Warner Robins, GA (Next to Title Pawns) 922-1999 consortium, bought Holiday Inn. In renovating, they replaced the car pet, sold the old carpet and gave die proceeds to American Red Cross to support disaster operations, Reg ister said. Bob Turpin, chmrman of disaster relief, trained and equipped a force during the July flood. 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Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00-6:00 Kroger Shopping Center 328-0062 Inn, was host of approximately 100 tlood relief workers in this area. A kitchen and food sttK’k was set up tit Perry Elementary School with vol unteers. "They were great hosts," Register said of Holiday Inn. "We appreciate this great gift which will help to replenish our funds dial were dimin ished during the flood relief work." Shi s%2 nl y On Hangers - No Limit! Must present coupon with incoming order. Not valid with any offer. One coupon per visit per day. Wednesday November 23,1994, Houston Times -Journal- HOMEOWNER'S!! NEED MONEY? 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