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Ash Street resurfacing faces permitting, financing delays
Several environmental permitting issues have delayed yet another state-funded road resurfacing project in Taylor County — this time impacting Ash Street.…
City zoning board clears way for new gym at Perry Square
The City of Perry Planning and Zoning Board cleared the way for a new gym to locate here, giving preliminary approval for Anytime Fitness to locate in the Perry Square…
Local businessman wants to buy 0.84-acre city-owned lot
A local businessman and property owner is seeking to purchase a small .84-acre city-owned parcel located at 210 Saxon Street that once was the site of a city water well.…
‘Pavement Management Plan’ to help guide city council in future resurfacing decisions
Using a camera system and artificial intelligence (AI) software, a firm has prepared a comprehensive “Pavement Management Plan” to help guide the City of Perry in future road resurfacing projects.…
$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.…
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