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Hawkins and Overton are back as a formidable one-two punch in the backfield. While Hawkins shined for most of 2025, it was Overton who burst onto the scene late in the campaign.
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Henry County approved its first data center zoning rules, creating a new district that requires developers to pass three public hearings before proceeding with projects, ensuring thorough community involvement and oversight.
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Franklin County's elected supervisors plan to find a replacement by mid-September for Boone District representative Mike Meredith, who abruptly resigned last Tuesday after disclosing the demise of a data center project.
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