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Russell voices objection to county administrator form of government
A debate over how county staff should handle administration of grants sparked a heated exchange between Commissioner Frank Russell and County Administrator Ted Lakey during the county’s Dec. 12 meeting.…
Former clerk retires after seven decades with office
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor Typing was a skill Ralph Carlton didn’t think would play a major role in his future when he sat in front of his…
BREAKING: Severe winter weather closes courthouse Wednesday morning
Property Appraiser Bruce Ratliff announced Tuesday evening (Jan. 2) that “due to the severe weather warnings, the Property Appraiser’s office along with the courthouse offices will be closed from 8…
2017 top stories: winds of change sweep business community
The local business community experienced significant changes in 2017, as several of Taylor County’s largest employers – and its largest landowner – made headlines for ownership changes. Several long-time employers…
2017 top stories: War on drugs escalates
A continued focus on drug-related and property crimes by the Perry Police Department (PPD) and Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) resulted in many headlines – and even more arrests –…
2017 top stories: school district experienced numerous changes in 2017
New Superintendent of Schools Danny Glover Jr. oversaw a busy year within the Taylor County School District, including breaking ground on a new Perry Primary School, a massive administrative restructuring,…
Man charged in home burglary
Information from a concerned citizen and the swift response of sheriff’s deputies led to the arrest of a Perry man in connection with a residential burglary on Green Farm Road…
Woodfaulk files suit against DMH, claims racial discrimination
City Councilwoman Venita Woodfaulk has filed suit against Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH), where she works as a paramedic with DMH’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS), alleging she was the victim of…
Taking out the trash? Don’t forget letter
Taylor County property owners who live outside the city limits will need an identification card or vehicle decal to dump their garbage at county roll-off sites starting Monday, Jan. 1.…
Fike made his mark on VSU’s baseball field, basketball court
Longtime former Taylor County School District administrator and former Valdosta State University (VSU) two-sport star Dennis Fike will be honored by the VSU Athletic Department on Jan. 19-20 when he…
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