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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1902

Page

12

Merchants Petition for Wider Territory

Merchants petition to expand their trading area requesting broader geographic reach and market access. The move aims to boost sales, attract new customers, and align with regional commerce plans. Local chambers support exploration of boundary adjustments and regulatory review.

Atlanta merchants press rail schedule readjustment

At a chamber of commerce meeting Atlanta business leaders urged Central of Georgia to readjust the Southwest and Atlanta divisions to provide a direct Macon connection with the early morning Southwest trains. They argue the change would end Atlanta’s daily business disadvantage and boost mail order trade across a 2 million population region.

Atlanta Whder Chamber of Commerce Central of Georgia Railway Southwestern Macon Georgia South J. P. Stevens Central of Georgia Southwest Stevens Flo Clark Howell Champer of Commerce Southern Department Howell Orr

Tax Rate Fixed Today for 1902 County Finances

The county commissioners will set the fiscal 1902 tax rate at their regular meeting, likely $5.70 per thousand, with a total rate of $1.10 per hundred for state and county. The board will review Clerk Henry M. Wood’s financial statement showing improved condition by about 85,000 dollars, and a 15,000 dollar tentative loan to cover past expenses. A barbecue at the river will honor the Marietta road completion, after the session.

Board of County Commissioners Henry M. Wood Forrest Adair Wood Marietta Road W. C. Fisher W. R. B. Whittier Whittier Cotton Mill Marietta Marietta Street Collins

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