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Georgia's New Vehicle 'Title Tax' Takes Effect March 1
HB 386 replaces the annual ad valorem tax on newly purchased vehicles.

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HB 386 replaces the annual ad valorem tax on newly purchased vehicles.

A woman was struck by multiple vehicles shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday.
Members of Troop 1011 at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church were honored this month.
The upcoming Sope Creek Bridge replacement on Paper Mill Road will be detailed on Tuesday.
The District 3 Cobb Commissioner will update constituents on upcoming car tag tax changes on Tuesday.
A preview performance has been scheduled for Feb. 21, along with a SPLOST informational meeting.
Both Trojans varsity teams begin their seasons next week.
The Feb. 24 event will benefit the Marietta non-profit's work assisting homeless families.
Projects continue along Lower Roswell Road and Little Willeo Road as well as the Cochran Shoals multi-use loop trail.
The youth baseball organization is teaming up with 6-4-3 DP Baseball for training and instructional services.
Check out Pope's bid for another state title and more starting at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Some lanes will be closed on I-285 between Powers Ferry Road and Ashford-Dunwoody Road.
Some lanes will be closed on I-285 between Powers Ferry Road and Ashford-Dunwoody Road.
"We're here to stay, we're here to play," Owls athletic director Vaughn Williams said at Thursday's official festivities.
Two Walton students have been named as Cobb finalists in regional competition.
The process begins in earnest in March, with mid-May approval expected.
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Regional basketball tournament play is underway.
The Wheeler, Pope, Sprayberry and Kell girls have qualified in basketball regional tournaments.
More particulars about fiscal year 2014 will be presented at a school board work session Wednesday.