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The GGGG Mission Statement

To promote transparent, ethical, and representative government for the betterment of our thriving community. To demand openness and accountability in all governmental activities. To foster civic involvement, community improvement, and participate in good government. To acquire and provide access to information so the public can make informed choices.

GGGG Meetings

See the "Meetings" page for events and important upcoming meetings.

GGGG meetings are held twice each month at the Garland County Library.

Open Meetings are at 6 PM on 2nd Thursday of each month
Business Meetings are at 6 PM on 3rd Thursday each month

Please join us at a meeting, SOON!

Click to Fill Out the 2010 GGGG Survey

We are in the process of developing data which will be provided to the City of Hot Springs and need your input. The 2007-08 survey has now ended. We will proudly lead the new 2010 effort but it is only with your help and assistance that we can truly know what the public would like our goals to be.

Please take a minute to give us your feedback on our survey form. Limit your submissions to one per household. More than one survey from a single IP address will void all submissions from that address. Thank you.

Click to go to survey page

Click to see 2007-09 results

Click to see the 2010 results

NO SCHEDULED MEETINGS DURING THE SUMMER DUE TO LIBRARY BOOK SALES IN THE AUDITORIUM

Read GGGG's Crime Report Updates in the

"NEWS" Section (click here)

GGGG and Watchmen Hold Joint Press Conference

GGGG Vice President, Dr. Blake Robertson addresses representatives from Fox News (ch.16), ABC (ch.7), CBS (ch.11), The Sentinel Record, and independent news media to announce the dropping of lawsuit against the Garland County Election Commission following resignation of their chairman. GGGG President, Ted Burhenn and Watchmen of Garland County President Doug Jones wait to be interviewed. See story and photos on the "News" page.

State & County Candidates Spoke April 15

(see "Meetings" page)

County JP Candidates Spoke April 8

(see "Meetings" page)

GGGG Hosts U.S. State Dept and International Journalists

The GGGG hosted the U.S. State Department and International Journalists from Malaysia, Singapore, People's Republic of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong at the Garland County Library Auditorium. We were also honored to have County Judge Larry Williams, National Park Superintendent Josie Fernandez, Representative Bill Sample, five representatives from the Hot Springs School District including board president Bob Freeman, Tea Party Chairman Glen Gallus, and many others. Our International visitors paid us the ultimate compliment when they said, "of all the many places we have visited in the United States, you have made us feel the most welcome." It was obvious that our visitors enjoyed their visit and we certainly did enjoy having them here. See story and photos on the "News" page or click here.

Watchdog Group From Nicaragua Visits GGGG

Hot Springs Mayor Mike Bush addresses U.S. State Department officials and six duly elected Nicaraguan officials who were removed from office by corrupt practices of President Daniel Ortega. The group has now formed Grupo 911 as a political watchdog group. In fact, one of the members gave the GGGG a big compliment when he stated, "We want to go back to our country and be watchdogs like you."

See story on the "News" page or click here.

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Video Library Section Now Partially Active

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Hot Springs Out of Water?

Water is the next really BIG issue for our area. City leaders are telling us they need to spend upwards of $217 million for water and wastewater improvement beginning with a new water treatment plant and intake near Carpenter Dam on the opposite side from the city and build a bridge to bring the water back across the lake, use the same bridge for a "hike-and-bike" bridge to connect a couple of new city parks (located outside of the city), and pump water from this most polluted spot of the most polluted lake back to town along the bypass. If this doesn't sound like a great plan to you, get the facts and make your voices heard. Oh, we should also mention how our city leaders have continued to pursue this plan in spite of the Arkansas Health Department (from which a permit must be obtained) flatly rejecting the proposed location and dissatisfaction with the plan, advising against continuing to "expend resources," and pointing out the city and Entergy's proposed location is NOT a good location. Click here to see the ADH June letter and scroll down to see attachment. Click here to see the ADH Oct. letter.

Click Above to Fill Out Our Water Survey

Check the "News" Page to See Our Efforts Regarding the City of Hot Springs Spending $100-200 Million for Water Improvements Without a Vote of the Citizens and Then Fill Out the Survey by Clicking on the "Water Survey" Button Above.

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