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How will GP closure impactlocal economy & tax base?
The closure of the Georgia-Pacific (GP) Foley mill will result in the loss of an estimated 1,022 jobs, $77 million in payroll and an estimated $377 million in total industry…
Grand jury decision is sealed for 15 days
Citing a Florida Statute allowing for records to remain confidential, Circuit Judge Greg Parker ordered the findings of a grand jury held Monday to be sealed for 15 days.…
Super-Pufft settles up with city
In a special meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, the city council agreed to accept a lump sum payment of $500,000 from Super-Pufft Snacks to satisfy the company’s payback of…
Suspect, 22, at large in Athena
UPDATE: According to law enforcement officials, the suspect was found and is in custody. A 22-year-old Monticello man remained at-large as of press time Thursday after fleeing officers on foot…
Will FDOT pick up debris on private roads?
The Taylor County Commission is asking the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to expand its Hurricane Idalia right-of-way clean-up efforts to include private, non-county-maintained roads.…
Gas department supt. steps down for ‘personal reasons’
City Gas Department Superintendent Anthony Willoughby worked his last day with the City of Perry on Oct. 16 — two weeks after submitting his letter of resignation citing “personal reasons.”…
Council scolds Hart over communication
Several members of the city council criticized City Manager John Hart for a lack of communication and “common courtesy” after learning of the resignation of the city’s gas department supervisor…
City names Lee as new fire chief
Longtime City Fire Department Capt. RB Lee has been hired to fill the City of Perry’s new full-time fire chief position created during budget discussions last month.…
Students urged to get free tutoring
School officials say they hope that grades in report cards, which went home with students on Wednesday, will spur more students to take advantage of free tutoring being offered for…
County seeking $331,000 for new apron lighting at airport
Taylor County is seeking $331,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the construction of new lighting for the apron at Perry-Foley Airport.…
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