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.
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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.
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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.
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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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