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Editor: Participation in local government is arguably the most direct and effective way of influencing ones immediate environment, way of life and standard of living; at the City and County level, council and commissioner meetings provide a direct link to the running of your local community and involvement does make a difference. The recent decision by Waynesboro City Council to […]

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