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BrewFest 2023
Despite cool temperatures and a steady drizzle, the Big Bend Brewfest drew a record number of attendees to Perry’s Rosehead Park on Saturday. “We are so very excited about how…
Land swap for Shady Grove fire station?
The Taylor County Commission is considering a possible land swap that would more than double the footprint of the property that is home to current Shady Grove fire station, which…
Koch’s $26,000 donation to help fund local schools
The Koch Companies Community Fund (KCCF), formerly known as the Georgia-Pacific Education Foundation, has approved a contribution of $26,000 to the Taylor County School District.…
City seeking bids for commercial solid waste pickup
More than three months after first learning it was operating without a current contract, the city council has finally voted to advertise for bids from companies interested in providing solid…
‘Your conduct is poisoning the city’
Although she stopped short of bringing forward an official resolution for censure, Mayor Shirlie Hampton read an open letter addressed to City Councilman Bill Brynes during Tuesday night’s council meeting,…
‘You are a liar! A big liar!’
Responding angrily to criticism over his “lack of civility” and conduct at city meetings, Councilman Bill Brynes called Mayor Shirlie Hampton a “big liar” and vowed to continue to address…
Counce retires early from city
Longtime City of Perry Code Enforcement Officer and Land Development Administrator Bobby Counce resigned on Wednesday, moving up his scheduled retirement date by several months.…
Only minor injuries were reported following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Green and Center streets Thursday morning, in which a white SUV ended up flipped on its side…
Man arrested for midnight arson
A Shady Grove man is facing arson charges after allegedly burning down an empty mobile home that he had been paid to demolish.…
Who owns O’Quinn Rd.?
Residents along O’Quinn Road, who had their city curbside garbage collection services halted several months ago due to continuing uncertainty over the ownership of the roadway, will have to continue…
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