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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T01:28:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:54:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Royston council to consider manufacturer alcohol license classification and fee</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:00:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Demorest proposes 1.048-mill property tax increase for FY2026</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:40:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rezoning sought for 2101 Cody Rd. from agricultural to suburban residential</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:58:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:58:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Demorest City Council to discuss radio maintenance agreement</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:58:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cornelia commission to weigh agreement with Carter &amp; Sloope for 2027 paving project</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:58:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Demorest City Council to discuss FY2027 budget at work session</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:59:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Demorest Council to Discuss Property Tax Reduction Sales Tax</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:58:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Demorest City Council to discuss court fines and fees update</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:38:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Planning Commission to consider event venue request at 3505 S Hwy 197</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:40:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:59:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cornelia commission to consider DDA proposal on alcohol ordinance pricing</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:57:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:57:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State approves stream buffer variance for Jesse Cronic development in Braselton</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:57:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Georgia EPD approves stream buffer variance for Clark Park streambank stabilization in Ringgold</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:57:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:00:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Habersham County considers FY2028 rural transit grant application to GDOT</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:45:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State reviews Title V air permit renewal for Grovetown foundry now called KSB GIW</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:28:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Georgia EPD drafts Title V air permit renewal for Thomas A. Smith Energy Facility, would revoke prior permits</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:28:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Georgia EPD drops turbine monitoring conditions after requiring NOx emissions monitors</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:45:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Georgia EPD approves higher wastewater discharge limits for Hyundai Metaplant, denies requests for stricter permit terms</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:45:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Facility stays voluntarily subject to Foundry MACT air rule despite falling below threshold</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:47:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Facility completes changes tied to air permit amendment, two conditions removed</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:45:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State approves post-closure permit for Chadwick Road landfill in Roswell</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:45:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Georgia EPD receives buffer variance application for Legacy Grove sewer line in Rockdale County</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:45:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Georgia EPD approves post-closure permit for Deans Bridge Road landfill phase</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:44:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Company Seeks Water Quality Certification for Braselton Logistics Facility</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:44:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State proposes groundwater withdrawal permit for Washington County sand mine</news:title>
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