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Public access to Yates Creek will end Nov. 30
It appears that the public’s access to the boat ramp at Yates Creek will soon come to an end, after the Taylor County Commission voted this week to end negotiations…
Early election votes hit 30% here
Early voting in Taylor County is continuing at a record pace, with nearly 30% of the county’s registered voters having already voted by press time Thursday — with 12 days…
$17.3 million railroad upgrade 93% complete
Work on the $17.3 million project to upgrade the railroad between Perry and Adel, Ga., is now more than 93% complete, and there are still enough funds available from the…
$45 sewage access fee proposed for beaches
The Taylor County Water and Sewer District (TCWSD) will hold “call-in” public hearings Tuesday to hear input on two issues of interest to Beach area property owners. The first hearing…
Over 22% of local voters rush to cast ballots early
Early voting for the 2020 general election has started at a fast clip, with more than 866 ballots cast by press time Tuesday. This is in addition to some 2,029…
Former FHP trooper shot in line of duty
A Tennessee police officer who formerly served Taylor County with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is home recovering after being shot in the line of duty Sunday. East Ridge Police…
2 bids submitted to provide EMS
Two companies have submitted bids to take over ambulance services in Taylor County. During the Taylor County Commission meeting held Tuesday morning, bids were opened from Century Ambulance Service and…
City meets in person
The Perry City Council returned to in-person meetings in October, but will hold only one meeting per month in both November and December due to the holidays. At the city’s…
Road to reformation
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer The inmates at Taylor Correctional Institute (TCI) have dreams that reach far beyond the large coils of razor wire atop the fencing separating them…
Report: ‘Systemic racial issues’ in school hiring
A committee charged with reviewing a formal complaint alleging hiring discrimination by the Taylor County School District found “no evidence to support” a woman’s claim that she was racially discriminated…
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