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The Mighty Oak: Fred Greer's love of the land shows in his farm
Fred Greer's favorite tree is the mighty white oak. "I love the white oak," Greer said. "It's the best wood for lumber, it's the most beautiful tree, it's clean, it produces the best and most favorite acorn for all the wildlife." Many of these tall trees point high into the sky on Greer's 530 acre tree and cattle farm, located near Mansfield. Greer grows dozens of acres of Loblolly Pines to sell as pulp wood ...
Social Circle Court Briefs - April 23
The City Council of Social Circle met on Tuesday night. Highlights of the meeting include:
Blue Willow Village faces foreclosure for loan default
The Blue Willow Village in Social Circle may soon be a thing of the past if the owners of the iconic establishment are unable to avoid a foreclosure in May.
Social Circle to host bi-annual cleanup
The Social Circle Better Hometown program will be hosting its fourth city-wide cleanup day this Saturday.
InVest meets goal
It began on August 3, 2009 when deputies James Trent and Wesley Atha were shot and injured during a standoff. That same month, the NCSO and Atha's parents organized a fundraising campaign to purchase improved vests for the deputies to wear on the job. In March of 2010, their goal was finally met.
Burgess speaks on de-annexation
Social Circle Mayor James Burgess spoke to the Concerned Citizens of Social Circle on Tuesday evening and explained his feelings opposing the proposed de-annexation of several properties in Newton County.
Petition to circulate for Social Circle de-annexation
 Rep. Doug Holt (R-Social Circle) spoke to the Concerned Citizens of Social Circle on Thursday night about his proposed legislation that would de-annex land in Newton County from the city of Social Circle.
Concerned Citizens vote to support Holt's legislation
Rep. Doug Holt (R-Social Circle) spoke to the Concerned Citizens of Social Circle on Thursday night about his proposed legislation that would de-annex land in Newton County from the city of Social Circle.
Social Circle land could be de-annexed
Rep. Doug Holt (R-Social Circle) has stated that he is planning on introducing legislation to the state house that would de-annex one or several pieces of property from the city of Social Circle.
Drag strip petition to be withdrawn
Donnie Clack announced at a meeting held Wednesday night in Social Circle that he is withdrawing his request to petition for the building of a drag strip from the planning and zoning committee.
Commission approves zoning ordinance changes
The Social Circle planning and zoning commission made a recommendation Monday night to approve the proposed changes to the city's existing ordinances.
Social Circle addresses stray dog issues
The City of Social Circle amended their vicious dog ordinances on Tuesday after many members of the community complained about stray dogs running through their neighborhoods.
Sug's store
Dorothy Smith has some old pictures of her grandfather that she has treasured over the years. The first shows Charlie "Sug" Gaither in his middle years. The second shows his daughter and his eight grandchildren.
Social Circle applies for DCA city revitalization
The Social Circle City Council approved a motion on Monday night that would allow the city to apply to the Department of Community Affairs to be part of the redevelopment fund program.
Drag strip debaters pause to re-group
Both groups involved in the Social Circle drag strip debate are taking some time to prepare their next moves after Monday night's planning and zoning work session.
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