4--HOGANSVILLE HERALDDTHURSDAY. FEBRUARY 18, 1999
Tax Forms
Federal and State tax forms are
available at Hogansville Library.
Legislation took on new chal-
lenges with a different focus this
week. HB 331 was passed which
would allow people to sell up to four
of their own tickets to events such as
concerts and sporting events. As of
now, this is considered ticket scalp-
ing, and is illegal. This bill also de-
fines exactly what constitutes a ticket
broker. The new regulations include
provisions that ticket brokers must
maintain a permanent office with a
post office box. They must also ob-
tain a local business license and be
able to post a bond of $150,000 to
ensure that they can reimburse cus-
tomers. At their office, they must
post the refund policy and the face
value of tickets. Charitable organiza-
tions are exempt under this bill. HB
37, which we also passed this week,
declares that any inmate convicted of
a sexual offense of a minor would not
be allowed visitation by a person
under the age of 18. However, the bill
does allow visiting of siblings and
children of the inmate.
We will create the Joint Highway
Study Committee to examine chal-
lenges brought on by population
growth and increasing traffic through-
out our great state with the passage of
HB 82. The Committee will conduct
an overall study of driver safety with
a thorough examination of an entire
range of issues relating to highway
safety and the smooth flow of traffic,
freight and passengers through Geor-
gia. Georgia has more than 280,000
accidents reported each year.
I have introduced what I consider
a significant piece of legislation with
the potential for having a great im-
pact on our families. House Bill 583
will allow a state tax credit for quality
child-care expenses that will not ex-
ceed 10 percent of the total amount
expended for qualified'child care
expenses per qualifying child or
$1500 per qualifying child, which-
ever is less. No taxpayer under this
proposal will be entitled to such credit
with respect to the same qualified
child-care expenses claimed by ,in-
other taxpayer. This will most cer-
tainly help the parents who struggle
to pay child-care along with their
other expenses. This bill will require
a fiscal note to indicate the actual cost
to the State of Georgia. I made the
official request in early January to
the budget office with no response at
the time of this report.
Companion legislation that is part
of Governor Barnes' agenda was con-
sidered and passed the House this
week. HB 278 and HB 279 :ire de-
signed to reinforce the Georgia Sun-
shine Law. HB 278 would require
officials to stale under oath their rea-
sons for closing government meet-
ings and HB 279 would allow a fine
of $100 for violations of the state law
requiring governments to make their
records available to the public. Both
bills are designed to force govern-
ment agencies to cooperate with the
public and the press when either wants
more access to the information.
HB 181, the Georgia Teen Smok-
ing Act, also received quite a bit of
discussion this week but was tabled by
a vote of 109 to 53. This legislation
would make it a misdemeanor for any-
one under the age of 18 attempting to
buy cigarettes. Originally, the bill
would have suspended u person's
driver's license; however, after going
through the committee process, the
penalty was c hun gad so a person would
have to do 20 hours of community
service and attend an anti-smoking
lecture. To be considered again by the
House, the bill has to be voted off of
the table which does not happen very,
often. As always, if 1 can be of any
service, please contact me, Carl Von
Epps at 409 G LOB, Atlanta, Georgia
30334 or call me at 404-656-0116.
Sunday School is at 10 a.m.
At the 11 o'clock worship service,
Rev. Prescott's message was taken
from Romans 1:15,16, Hebrews 3:7-
8, Isaiah 55:6, 1st Corinthians 2:2-6.
Today is the day, for tomorrow never
comes. We had 20 visitors.
Evening services are at 7 p.m. His
text was taken from Psalms 34:3-6,
God is a big God. The service began
with atestim, :rvice bcforeRev.
Prescott's message. We enjoyed a
very spiritual meeting.
Wednesday prayer service is at 7
p.m.
Continue to be much in prayer for
all the sick, especially our pastor and
his family.
We invite you to come worship
with us.
Read & Use The Classified Section
Hogansville Recreation Department
Baseball/Softball Registration 1999
Registration for youth baseball and ed 4-5 year old T-Bail; Coed 6-
softball for boys and girls ages 4-14 8 year old Coach Pitch; 9-10 year old
will be held March 1st - 5th at the Baseball; 11-12 year old Baseball;
Hogansville Recreation Department 13-14 year old Baseball; 9-10 year
on 304 Church Street from 4:30 p,m. old girls Ft Pitch Softball; 11-12
- 7:00 p.m. each day. yearold girls Fast Pitch Softball; 13-
To register your child for baseball 14 year old girls' Fast Pitch Softball.
or softball a parent or guardian must The participant s playing age will
filloutandsignaregistration format be determined by their age on July
the Recreation Department. We also 31; 1999 for baseball,January 1, 1999
require a copy of the participant's for softball and august 31, 1999 for
1 st and 2nd Mortgages Pay High Rate Credit 3a.,ds
Brick - Frame- Double Wides with Land Pay Out of Bankruptcy
Condos & 2 to 4 Famib/Dwellings Less Than Pedect Credit OK
Non-owner Occupied Pmpeaies Free Quotes To You On Phone
Mixed Use Properties No Application Fees Up Front
@ Debt Consolidaons 10 to 30 Yew Tqcms Available
Home Improvem4mt Loans Rates S,..jc to Change
@ Lower I)nthl Panenls b asmuch as 1/2 Some Restri
EXAMPLE LOANS AT 7% RATE
AMOUNT 180 MONTHS 360 MONTHS
$1n not) $89.88 N/A
$20,000 $179.77 $133.06
$30,000 $269.65 $199.59
$50,000 $449.41 $332.65
$75,000 $674.12 $498.98
(LOANS FROM $10,o00 to $500,000.00)
GEo GIA RESIDEN.TIAL MORTGAGE LI,GENSEE ,,
31 N h i riv ili i 14 - c A 1"
birth certificate to keep on file at our
office.
There will be a $15.00 registra-
tion fee for city residents and a $20.00
registration fee for non-city residents.
Registration taken after March 5th
will be assessed a $5.00 late fee.
Insurance is not mandatory, but will
be available at an additional $10.00
fee.
The age groups are as follows:
T-ball and coach pitch.
We need volunteers who are will-
ing to work with our youth and to
serve as coaches. We also need spon-
sors for our youth league teams. Any
individual, club or business may be-
come a sponsor in our youth pro-
grams.
Anyone who would like more in-
formation can contact Don Howell at
637-4427.
If You Have Information Regarding
Criminal Activity In Troup County, Call:
You Need Not Give Your Name.
All Information Is Anonymous And Confidential.
Cash Awards May Be given For Information
Leadin[[ To An Arrest Or Indictment.
I The City Of Hogansville
is soliciting bids for the collection and disposal of garbage
(solid waste) in the City of Hogansville. The bid must be for at
least curbside pickup and once a week pickup
for qualified disabled customers at the back door. Successful
bidder must include everything necessary for pickup such as
truck, containers (approximately 90 gallons), personnel, etc.
It is also mandatory that bidder have insurance necessary
including worker's compensation, $1,000,000 liability
insurance, etc. Please submit bid on a per customer per
month basis. Bids may be submitted with vendor paying
tipping fee or City of Hogansville paying tipping fee. Bid
should clearly stipulate which way the bid proposal is intended
or leave as two distinct options or proposals. Sealed bids
should be submitted to the City Manager's Office, 400
East Main Street, Hogansville, GA 30230 no later than
5:00 p.m., March 5, 1999. The pickup should include both
residential and commercial customers small enough to utilize
the 90 gallon containers. We currently have approximately
1200 such customers.
Wayne Evans Auction Company, I;
(706) 324.0344, GA Lic.#165, (800) 282.8460
Pine Ridge Mobile Home Community
The City of Hogansville reserves the right to accept or reject
any or all bids and to waive any or all formalities in the bidding
process.
A POEM ANO OelmON
By
M. Rosser Lunsford
(Poet Laureate Putnam County)
Shadows That Walk
There are shadows that walk
my floor at night,
sometimes bringing anxiety and
fright;
I know in my mind they are kin
passed on,
for who could forget one of their
own...
Even from their graves I know
they still care,
for no love was dead when we put
them there;
every single day they are still
around,
for love doesn't die with six feet of
ground...
I still try in vain to speak to
them all,
but death is final on earth with his
call;
happy I ant the shadows never
balk,
for the time will come when our
shadows will walk...
Goodwill
needs
donations!
(It's tax-deductible)
Clothing Household Items
Furniture Small Appliances
Call 706-846-2444,
For Home Pickup
Come Join Us!
We offer:
New & Used Homes for sale
Homes for rent
Newly developed lots for rent
We pride ourselves in being a family
oriented community. We are located
in the quiet, small town of Hogansville
and are just one mile from 1-85.
706-637-8130
,i
Customer Appreciation Week
Monday, February 15 - Friday, February 20th
Take An Extra
10 off
Already Discounted Prices
At The
Emporium Designer Outlet
101 W. Main St. Manchester, GA
Phone 706-846-0231
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Invitation To Bid
tnk e
on surplus property
The City of Hogansville is seeking to sell a 198 tin
Caterpillar 943 rear engine track front-end loader. ThtOrk,
piece of equipment has been declared surplus propert) "Pr
bythe City of Hogansville and is available to be viewe
between {he hours of 9:00 . and 4:00 p.m. MondaY""'"
through Fdday at Willoughby s Garage on Oak Stree
Hogansville, Georgia 30230.
Bids will be received until 5:00 plm. on Wednesda
February 24, 1999 at the City Manager s Office in Cit[
Hall, 400 East Main Street, Hogansville, Georgia.
Bids must be 8ealed.
The City of Hogansville.reserves the right to accept
reject any or all bids and to waive any or all formaliti,
in the bidding process.
SAT., FEB. 20" 10:00 A.M1
Valley Tractor & Traflei00
6855 Hwy. 27 * Pine Mountain, GA
-- OWNER E{NG--
VEHICLES: '31 Ford Model A Roadster, 96 Ford Ranger XkY, 91 Mustang Co
ible, '87 Nissa,,n 200SX, '86 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab, '86 Ford Bronco II 4WD, '81
cedes 240D, 77 Mercedes 450SL, '73 Ford Bronco 4WD, '73 Ford F250, '72
C60 Dumptruck, Int'l Har-vester 1/2-Ton Pickup. RECREATIONAL MEHICLES:
FMC 29' Motorcoach. HEAVY EQUIP.: Thomas 233HD Steer Skid Loader, Ne
land T550 Trencher, Ford 445 Backhoe, Bobcat Bucket w/New Quick-Catch Teal'. t
TRACTORS: Ford 3000, Ford 21300, Ford 3000 w/Bush Hog, 2 Ford 8N,
Deere 1010, John Deere MT w/Hydraulic Lift, Jacobsen w/Foldaway Greens
MISC. EQUlR: EZ-Go Golfcarts (5), Cushman Carts (2), MTD Riding Lawn
Jacob-sen Riding Lawn Mower, Cultivators (6), Rotary Cutters, Plows, Harrows,
Spreaders, 6' Drag Box, Vermeer Chipper, 400-Gal. Water Tank/Trailer,
.Waste Fuel Tank/Trailer, Bobcat 225G Generator, Hotsy Pressure Washer,
'Pump, Jet Heater, Chop Saw, Scroll Saw, Nailer, Rotary Hammer, Welders,
pressors, Engine Hoist, Misc. Scaffolding, Log Splitter, Asst. Shop Tools,
(Asst. Sizes), Tow Dollies (2). COLLECTIBLE TOYS: Antique Metal Cars,
Tractors & Heavy Equip., 1923 Ives Electric Train Sat (Engine & 2 Cars),
Reproductions. INSR: Fri., Feb. 19, 9-4. DIR.: From 1-85, take Exit 14; go
mi. Sale site is on the left at the comer of U.S. 27 & Ebenezer Church Rd.
Auction Signs. TERMS: Cash, Cashier's Check. 5% Buyer's Premium.
CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME FOR ABSOLUTE
SAT., FEB. 20 * 12:00
Valley Tractor &
6855 Hwy. 27 * Pine Mountain, GA
-- OWNER RETIRING -- |re bee
.......................... " ' extell
....... Ue.s,S'i"
00ili!ii',}!iL til:{i: :il?}00tc00
Exquisitely designed commercial building containing 4,900 squa,,.._o# itocYl!
feet for multiple purpose usage. Spacious living quarters on sec _
floor containing 700 square feet of "never before occupied" space 0 the
Building sits on one prime acre of fenced-in land at the corner oolLnite bt
27and Ebenezer Church Road in Pine Mountain. The multi-pur lcient
building contains an attractive glass frontage showroom and lar The x
drive-thru shop. Rear of building has 14' roll-up overhead doors:ck to I
Subject property is located 4.5 miles north of Pine Mountain anahe n W
miles south of I-185. ty inl
REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 12:00 NOON j conti
INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT -- CALL OUR OFF, bet t
days. 5% Buyer's Premium.
