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King Tree Parade, festival fireworks show Oct. 24
In light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Florida Forest Festival organizers are planning for a “socially-distanced” King Tree Parade Saturday morning (Oct 24), followed by a drive-in fireworks display…
$17.3 million railroad upgrade 93% complete
Work on the $17.3 million project to upgrade the railroad between Perry and Adel, Ga., is now more than 93% complete, and there are still enough funds available from the…
War Eagles win 4 of 5 against Georgia Sting
The Taylor County War Eagles won four of their five games this past Saturday against the Georgia Sting in Leesburg, Georgia. The local Boys & Girls Club-sponsored tackle football program…
‘Love and Monsters’ is a fun ride through monster-infested world
By MARK VIOLA I’ve been in a bit of rut lately, choosing less-than-stellar movies from the multitude of offerings provided to us each week. Fortunately, that streak has ended, thanks…
$45 sewage access fee proposed for beaches
The Taylor County Water and Sewer District (TCWSD) will hold “call-in” public hearings Tuesday to hear input on two issues of interest to Beach area property owners. The first hearing…
Over 22% of local voters rush to cast ballots early
Early voting for the 2020 general election has started at a fast clip, with more than 866 ballots cast by press time Tuesday. This is in addition to some 2,029…
Former FHP trooper shot in line of duty
A Tennessee police officer who formerly served Taylor County with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is home recovering after being shot in the line of duty Sunday. East Ridge Police…
2 bids submitted to provide EMS
Two companies have submitted bids to take over ambulance services in Taylor County. During the Taylor County Commission meeting held Tuesday morning, bids were opened from Century Ambulance Service and…
TCMS Bulldogs defeat Suwannee, 30-15
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Bulldogs’ football team raced out to a 30-0 halftime lead last Thursday before cruising to a 30-15 win over Suwannee County to pick up…
City meets in person
The Perry City Council returned to in-person meetings in October, but will hold only one meeting per month in both November and December due to the holidays. At the city’s…
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