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Askin-Pate announces candidacy for county BOE seat
About a year ago, Denise Askin-Pate found herself in what she calls a "unique situation." When Mike Huckeba's District 4 seat on the Carroll County Board of Education became available after Mike Huckeba's resigning, she applied because she wanted to make a difference.
Zip line industry A emphasizing safety A in wake of accident
Ken Lewis, left, hugs Allison Schmitt following a vigil for University of West Georgia student Aimee Copeland Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Melson Hall on the campus of the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Ga.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Zip line industry emphasizing safety in wake of accident
When Aimee Copeland prepared for a ride on a homemade zip line in a friend's back yard near Carrollton several weeks ago, the University of West Georgia graduate psychology student did what millions of people do annually.
Smith announces re-election bid to Ga. House
State Representative Lynn Smith, R-Newnan, has officially announced she is seeking re-election for Georgia House District 70, which includes the city of Newnan, the western part of Coweta County, and the Whitesburg precinct in Carroll County.
Commissioner Jackson to seek re-election
Carroll County District 5 Commissioner Kevin Jackson announced Monday that he will seek re-election to a second four-year term on the Board of Commissioners.