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Task Force ‘pauses efforts’ to find buyer for GP plant
A local Citizens’ Action Task Force has suspended its efforts to identify potential pulp and paper industry buyers for the local mill in response to Georgia-Pacific’s (GP) decision to “evaluate…
‘We did not do a good job’
Superintendent of Schools Alicia Beshears vowed the local school district “would do a better job” in the future if circumstances called for another mass evacuation of students like the one…
Negotiations between school district, unions began in May
Negotiations between the school district and the instructional and non-instructional unions began last May and are now close to reaching the nine-month mark.…
No change to precincts before presidential primary
Although the new county voting district map approved by the Taylor County Commission and currently under consideration by the Taylor County School Board will necessitate changing the county’s voting precincts,…
LaValle seeks school board seat
Laurel Hendry LaValle has filed to run for the Taylor County School Board District 3 seat currently held by Jeanne E. Mathis.…
TCSO contracts with GeoComm for enhanced 911 address data
In an effort to improve public safety and improve emergency response capabilities, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has announced a partnership with GeoComm, Inc. to increase the functionality of…
County seeking to buy Spring Warrior site for new boat ramp
The Taylor County Commission has authorized county staff to negotiate with the owners of a nearly four-acre parcel at Spring Warrior the county hopes to purchase as the future site…
Arbor Day 2024
The Perry Garden Club and Master Gardeners distributed 800 free trees Friday, Jan. 19, to mark Florida’s “Arbor Day.” Just a few hours into the giveaway, only three varieties remained…
Teachers and staff fill school board meeting to demand salary increases
A capacity crowd filled the school board meeting room and spilled out onto the sidewalk Tuesday night, as local teachers and non-instructional employees voiced their frustrations with salary negotiations between…
Superintendent calls Wednesday’s negotiating session ‘very productive’
Representatives from the Taylor County School Board and teachers union met Wednesday to continue negotiations for the 2023-24 salary schedule.…
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