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Tax exemption criteria reviewed
County commissioners say they need to review the criteria in their own ordinance to ensure all requirements are being met before granting property tax exemptions for new and expanding businesses.…
Ordinance defines ‘new’ and ‘expanding’ business, as well as application process
County Ordinance No. 2009-08 states: “The board of county commissioners shall have the sole and absolute authority and discretion, as provided by law, to grant or deny economic development ad…
City approves final budget, hesitates on contribution to Leadership Council
The Perry City Council adopted its final budget and millage rate for the coming fiscal year Tuesday with little fanfare and no public input. With a 3-0 vote, the council…
‘Dogs to face Dixie tonight in ‘blue out’
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs look to snap a three-game losing streak and get their season back on track tonight (Friday) in Perry, as they host arch-rival Dixie…
Back the Blue concert rocks Rosehead Park Sept. 29
It has been three months since Perry Police Department (PPD) K-9 Ptl. Timmy Murphy sustained serious burns during an accident at his home in late June. Although each day brings…
Who should maintain old cemeteries?
County Commissioner Steve Spradley has requested the county assume maintenance of the recently-recognized Cabbage Grove Cemetery site. Spradley first brought up the subject at the county’s Sept. 4 meeting and…
Lady Dogs defeat E. Gadsden
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) varsity volleyball team improved to 4-4 on the season after a victory over district-foe East Gadsden this past Tuesday night. The Lady Bulldogs defeated…
Caution: road work ahead on Hwy. 19
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is set to begin a resurfacing and drainage improvement project on U.S. 19 in Taylor County next week, weather permitting. The $4.1 million project…
‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’ delivers genuine frights and laughs
By MARK VIOLA Like myself, my best friend through much of my school days was a voracious reader. Although there are plenty of books I read that he didn’t, and…
TCMS volleyball ‘A’ team is now 3-0 in district play
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) volleyball “A” team has been busy over the past week, playing three games in just four days. TCMS dominated Madison Academy this past Monday,…
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