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County faces 20% drop in tax revenue
Ever since September 2023, when Georgia-Pacific (GP) announced it was closing the Foley Cellulose mill in Taylor County, local government officials have been bracing for the financial hit that was…
How will losses impact future county budgets?
Although the $3.3 million in projected revenue losses next year are a fraction of the county’s current $100 million budget, they represent a more than 20% drop in total property…
Board eyes spending cuts, alternative revenue sources
Facing a projected $3.3 million loss in property tax revenues next fiscal year, the Taylor County Commission is exploring all available options, including spending cuts and alternative revenue sources.…
Bulldog kickers finish as district runners-up
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs’ boys soccer team finished as District 1-2A runners-up after falling to powerhouse Maclay 8-0 Wednesday night in Tallahassee.…
Escaped inmates remain at large; cash reward offered
Two inmates who escaped from the Taylor County Jail sometime Monday night/Tuesday morning remained at large as of press time Thursday.…
Lady Bulldogs fall to Port St. Joe in overtime
A gut-wrenching penalty kick loss to Port St. Joe in overtime Tuesday night in Perry cost the Taylor County Lady Bulldogs’ soccer team a chance to challenge Maclay for the…
Council denies request for developer tax break
The city council has denied a tax break request from a developer interested in purchasing, repurposing and selling the West Fraser Perry sawmill site.…
Flowers named MVP in Middle School All-American Game
Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) standout runningback and linebacker Drayden Flowers was named the 8th grade “Most Valuable Player” (MVP) after his performance at the Middle School All-American Game in…
Superintendent challenges parents, guardians
Taylor County Superintendent of Schools Reggie Wentworth is challenging all parents, grandparents and legal guardians to step up and support school officials in the areas of truancy and discipline.…
TCHS baseball starts season Feb. 3
By MADDOX WILES With winter sports now in the rearview, the Bulldogs of Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) are gearing up for what they hope to be a championship baseball…
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