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Real estate
transactions
The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week:
Thomas R. Taylor and wife to Thomas G. Taylor and wife, 34.9 acres, Piedmont District. $80,000.
Carson B. Johnson and wife to Carson B. Johnson, Jr., 5.5502
95.6%