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Bad odor prompts investigation at GP mill, ‘bad valve’ to blame
Georgia-Pacific Foley Cellulose mill officials report they have identified and corrected the source of an unusual odor reported by local citizens on Monday. In response to questions from members of…
Two more charged in battery, burglary case
Two additional suspects were charged in the battery case that resulted in the firing of former Taylor County Sports Complex Director Pat Dew. Christopher Michael Porter, 39, and Ashli Hudson,…
County to light up park & ramps, but not roads
After hearing from a variety of residents during a lengthy public hearing, county commissioners voted 4-0 in favor of using Tourism Development Council “bed tax” revenues to purchase, install and…
Feagle seeking third term as ‘full time’ commissioner
County Commissioner Pam Feagle is seeking a third term as Dist. 4 representative. “It is my honor and privilege to serve as a full-time county commissioner. I love my job,…
School board approves tentative budget
With no comment from the public, the Taylor County School Board voted to tentatively adopt its 2018-19 budget, along with a proposed slight millage rate decrease for the district, during…
Arrest made after downtown theft
Surveillance video helped officers identify a thief who stole an umbrella from a downtown courtyard last week, and a “diligent” investigation led to a swift arrest. Backdoor Bistro owners reported…
Early voting opens Monday
Early voting for the Aug. 28 primary election begins on Monday, with Taylor County voters facing as many as five state and federal races, along with four local races and…
Stolen tractor recovered, trespasser found sleeping in abandoned camper
A Perry landowner made an unusual discovery on his property on Mattie Carlton Road Wednesday – a large New Holland tractor that didn’t belong to him and a trespasser asleep…
Commission to re-open budget talks on Aug. 30
For the first time since voting 3-2 to tentatively raise the county’s property tax (millage) rate nearly 7% next year, commissioners will meet to discuss their 2018-19 budget on Aug.…
7 schools, 7 resource officers are assigned
When students return to school Monday, kicking off the 2018-19 year, a new team of school resources officers (SRO) will greet them. Under new mandates from the Legislature, each school…
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