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$230.4 million drop in taxable value
Although Georgia-Pacific’s ongoing dismantling of the Foley Cellulose Mill resulted in a $332 million drop in the county’s taxable value this year, nearly a third of the mill closure’s impact…
County hit with $1.9 million loss in tax revenues
Although the drop in the county’s overall taxable values this year is not as bad as initially feared, the Taylor County Commission is still facing a $1.9 million loss in…
Sheriff asks for $286,000 budget increase
After months of budget discussions, during which the Taylor County Commission asked each of the county’s five constitutional officers to reduce their budgets in light of impending tax revenue losses,…
City once again down to just 1 garbage truck
For the second time in the past year, City of Perry sanitation workers have been forced to rely on a front end loader and dump truck to perform residential household…
Spirit of Joy
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor Sunlight streaming through stained glass creates a rainbow of colors dancing across parishioners seated in the east side pews.…
School district earns ‘B’ for 2024-25 school year
Despite weathering yet another devastating natural disaster – Hurricane Helene – that rocked their school year, Taylor County students, teachers and every member of the district staff proved their mettle…
Dump truck burns on Aucilla River Road
Taylor County Fire Rescue (TCFR) firefighters responded to a vehicle fire that destroyed a dump truck on Aucilla River Road off Hwy. 98 West Wednesday, July 9. TCFR’s Engine #1…
Forest Capital Park will soon have 17 less trees
The Taylor County Commission has agreed to cut down 17 trees at Forest Capital Park – all located within striking distance of the Perry Garden Club’s building — due to…
County will purchase Spring Warrior Ramp
Taylor County will soon complete the $550,000 purchase of 3.95 acres of property at Spring Warrior, securing its long-term use as a publicly-owned boat ramp.…
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