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Taylor County averaging 4 new COVID cases a day
As the United States reports a 40% increase in positive COVID-19 test results, Taylor County is maintaining an average of approximately four new positive cases per day. Taylor County has…
Tank removal
Surrounded by temporary security fencing, contractors used a large drill and crane to remove an underground storage tank on the corner lot at the intersection of Hwy. 27 and Jefferson…
Driver, 18, charged with DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide in Memorial Day crash
A night out with friends that turned deadly continues to have repercussions for all those involved, as an 18-year-old driver has been arrested on charges of DUI manslaughter and vehicular…
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…
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