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Week in Review for Aug. 15-21: Public Can Comment on County Budget, Recognized Artist to Attend Local Festival

These are the top articles or features from the previous week that we think you should check out, if you haven't already.

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  1. Do you have something to say about the proposed county budget for fiscal year 2012 and a possible tax increase? Find out when you can address commissioners.

  2. Harvest of Art, presented by the Georgia Piedmont Arts Center, will feature demonstrations by Michael Gibson, who will also offer his work for sale.

  3. Auburn has implemented several cost-cutting measures this year, including eliminating a deputy court clerk position, reducing court dates from three to two days each month and allowing no across-the-board raises for staff.

  4. Plans are moving forward for an art gallery to open in Winder.

  5. Barrow County students who took to ACT exam this year performed at a slightly higher level than those who took the same test last year.


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