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State lawmakers pass versions of transportation, school takeover bills
Measures get first significant action of session
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ATLANTA — State lawmakers took a step forward Thursday on two major priorities for the legislative session. The House approved a multimillion dollar plan for transportation funding, and the Senate backed Gov. Nathan Deal’s proposal to give the state takeover power for “chronically failing” schools.
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Where a new subdivision is being developed off Lake Lanier
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Construction crews prepare new single-family homes and townhomes currently going up Wednesday, April 2, 2025, off Chestatee Rd. near Bolding Mill in Hall County at the new Falcon Landing subdivision. - photo by Scott Rogers
A new housing development is springing up off the shores of Lake Lanier.
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