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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1913

Page

7

Why Commission Form of Government Debate in Athens

The article argues against adopting a commission form of government in Athens, contending it shifts power from the people to three officials for four-year terms, questions recall provisions, and challenges the claim of future savings. It contrasts current annual elections, accountability, and efficient city services with proposed costly administration and reduced public oversight.

General Assembly of Georgia Athens Commission Slat Philip Cook Board of Commissioners Petton Tariff Association Waterworks Department Missouri Athens Railway & Electric Company Gptclal Board of Education Board of Health Board of Tax Assessors Bond Commission International Harvester Company of America

Judge Cobb Honored by River as Statewide Commission Appointed

Atlanta Sept. 13 Governor Elston named Judge Andrew J. Cobb of Athens and Attorney L. W. Branch of Quitman to a state at large commission to revise Georgia judicial practice and procedure. Five legislators also join the panel. The piece also includes poetry and mentions Secretary Bryan’s political rhetoric.

Atlanta Elston Andrew J. Cobb Athens The Supreme Court L. W. Branch Quitman Georgia

Georgia Weevil Scouts Return With Valuable Information

The Georgia boil weevil scouts returned from Louisiana and Mississippi with detailed findings on weevil habits and control methods. Prof. J. Phil Campbell led farm demonstration agents who reported the trip profitable and expect dissemination of knowledge to aid Georgia farmers as weevil numbers rise.

Georgia Louisiana Mississippi J. Phil Campbell College of Agriculture Athens South Georgia Franklin Parish L. M. Calhoun Georgia Party Farm Demonstration Department Bureau of Agriculture of the United States Federal Department of Agriculture State College of Agriculture

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