...specialized cars would not have to pay taxes on their vehicles. If the Legislature approves the bill, Georgia voters also will have to approve it in a referendum. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (678) 977-4601 or vicky.eckenrode@morris.com.

...annually compared to a pre-1994 model, the department said. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (678) 977-4601 or vicky.eckenrode@morris.com. EFFICIENT PRODUCTS QUALIFYING ITEMS - Dishwasher - Washing machine - Air conditioner - Ceiling fan - Fluorescent...

...filled through elections. The House and the Senate routinely pass local legislation if lawmakers who represent the affected area agree to the proposed change. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (678) 977-4601 or vicky.eckenrode@morris.com.

...be allowed to use lethal force if necessary. They would not have arrest powers but could detain suspicious people until local law enforcement officers arrive. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (404) 681-1701 or vicky.eckenrode@morris.com.

...the districts could help any part of Columbia County, not just the Martinez commercial area, which county leaders have highlighted as needing new investment. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (678) 977-4601 or vicky.eckenrode@morris.com.

...machines. The crimes have been misdemeanors but now will be treated as felonies, eligible for punishments of up to 10 years in prison and a $100,000 fine. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (678) 977-4601 or vicky.eckenrode@morris.com.

...cells while speaking at the Capitol, pointing out that stem cells used from fertility treatments are unusable because they do not contain enough cells to make a baby. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (678) 977-4601, or vicky.eckenrode@morris.com

...generate electricity, which it wants to sell to Savannah Electric. If the plant can be qualified as a green power source, the value of that electricity increases. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (404) 589-8424 or vicky.eckenrode@morris.com.

...again to $40,000 in May because of last year's legislation. That statewide raise already has passed the House but still has to be voted on in the Senate. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (678) 977-4601 or vicky.eckenrode@morris.com.

...and I wish Mr. Eaton the best. I really do," he said. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (404) 681-1701 or vicky.eckenrode@morris.com. RESULTS Burgess - 97,552 votes 108,986 votes 95 percent of precincts reporting