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Thursday Feb 2 | Rome News

Ga. politicians see a threat in Jasper tax boost

It's normal for property owners to squawk about a hefty tax increase, but Georgia politicians see the one they're getting from a South Carolina county as another salvo in the battle between the states over deepening harbors.

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Wed Jan 25, 2012

Ledger-Enquirer.com

SC House approves bill to undo dredging permit

As South Carolina lawmakers seek to undo a permit allowing Georgia to expand its Savannah port, state House members on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation that would temporarily suspend the state environmental agency's authority on dredging decisions.

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Thu Dec 22, 2011

Examiner.com

Pickens County IDPA Match December 2011

Pickens County Sportsman's Club in Jasper, Georgia, held an IDPA Match onDecember 18, 2011.

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Tue Dec 20, 2011

WTOC-TV Savannah

SC Port board halts new Jasper port spending

The board overseeing South Carolina's ports says it won't spend any new money on a proposed port in Jasper County until deals are worked out to deepen the Savannah River.

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Fri Dec 09, 2011

Monticello News

Commissioners Discuss Terms, Policies, Phones

The Jasper County Commissioners voted at their regular meeting Monday not to change to staggered terms.

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