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Who decides, and what rules are changing?Elections issues across Northeast Georgia
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A construction company representative asked to address the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, though the topic was not specified in the agenda.
A Lavonia-area resident wants county rules to limit noise from the Columbia Farms plant on Main Street.
The county board's November agenda includes a personnel item, which is typically discussed outside public view.
The council pulled the item from consideration, leaving the relocation plan without a decision.
Rules for renting city facilities, including a university's request to serve alcohol at the Demorest Conference Center, remain undecided.
The board planned to discuss personnel and real estate matters outside of public view, a routine step that keeps those discussions from being heard by residents.
The city has scheduled a discussion of Downtown Development Authority board membership, which could affect who oversees downtown development decisions.
The Downtown Development Authority's November 5 agenda lists a closed-door session, though the topic and outcome are not specified in the record.
Voters chose a new representative for Baldwin's Post 4 council seat in a special election.
Baldwin voters filled the Post 5 council seat in a special election with a single candidate on the ballot.
Baldwin voters chose their next mayor in the November 4 election.
Johnston defeated Rick Coulon for the council seat, giving residents a new representative on the city council.
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