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County to revisit comp plan revisions at Feb. 4 meeting
Taylor County Commissioners will once again discuss a lengthy amendment to the county’s comprehensive plan Monday evening after continuing a public hearing held Jan. 22 which drew a number of…
Huge Suwannee sawmill to have major impact in region
A huge sawmill to be located in Suwannee County will have a substantial impact on area timber growers, loggers and end users as it begins the construction phase on its…
County eyes new drug ordinance
With local law enforcement continuing to battle against the ever evolving synthetic drug market, the Taylor County Commission is considering joining the City of Perry in passing its own controlled…
Former TCI captain appointed as deputy secretary of FDOC
A former captain at Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI), Timothy H. Cannon, has been appointed deputy secretary of operations for the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC). FDOC Secretary Mike Crews announced…
Funds sought for Williams Landing upgrades
The Taylor County Commission officially agreed last week to pursue a state grant to make up to $200,000 in improvements to the Williams Fish Camp Landing boat ramp on the…
Anderson Columbia tapped for resurfacing project on Holt Road
Anderson Columbia Co., of Lake City was chosen by the Taylor County Commission for the upcoming widening and resurfacing project on Holt Road. Anderson Columbia was the lowest bidder of…
Another close call in Jefferson County for Taylor residents
For the second time in less than a week, Perry residents had a close call and escaped serious injury in a car crash that occurred in Jefferson County. Roger Turner,…
Commission faces unique ethics dilemma over conflict of interest
It is not uncommon for county commissioners to abstain from voting on a particular issue due to a potential conflict of interest. By state law, the commissioner must publicly announce…
Research finds that county, not Buckeye, owns Contractor’s Rd.
Contractor’s Road, which is used by log trucks to access the Buckeye Technologies facility, has long been thought by county officials to be a private roadway. After Buckeye approached the…
2013 Educators’ Hall of Fame inductees unveiled
With a total of 117 years of service to the students of Taylor County, the three new inductees to the Educators’ Hall of Fame combined to work at nearly every…
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