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Second Hearing Scheduled for Talbot Board of Education Budget

The Talbot County Board of Education will hold the second public hearing to discuss the FY 27 tentative budget.

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Police Department Mutual Aid Agreement Approved

During last week’s meeting the Pine Mountain Town Council formally approved a mutual aid agreement between the town’s police department and Shiloh Police Department.

Greenville Council Approves Funding

Important decisions are on the table in Greenville. The Greenville City Council called a special meeting for Thursday, August 13 and approved a financial lifeline to help keep Greenville’s General Fund on solid footing.

Commissioners Asked to Pass Data Center Moratorium

Jackie Moyer, a physical therapist in Harris County, asked for time and a pause from her local leaders during the Aug. 5 board of commissioners meeting — time to research data center development to create an ordinance with protections.

Talbot Landowner Sues Commissioners

A Muscogee County resident and his business, WCR LLC, sued five Talbot County commissioners for amending the county’s zoning ordinance to include data centers and hyperscale data centers without proper procedures.

Woman Killed in Waverly Hall; Man Sought in Murder

A manhunt is being conducted for a man wanted in connection with the Monday shooting death of a woman in Waverly Hall which followed a reported domestic dispute.

Commission Reclassifies Road Projects

The Meriwether County Commission at their August 10 meeting voted to reclassify road projects approved under the 2025 and 2026 LRA.

Public Hearings Set for Millage Rate

The Talbot County Board of Commissioners have scheduled three public hearings for the board’s proposed millage rate. Both public hearings will be held at the Commissioner’s Office located at 35 West Madison Street in Talbotton.

Fort Valley city council censures mayor amid allegations of misrepresentation, false statements

The Fort Valley City Council has formally censured Mayor Shakeena Reeves and imposed strict restrictions on Reeves’ authority following allegations of misrepresentation and false statements.

Peach County, Fort Valley gather feedback on future growth in land development meeting

The Middle Georgia Regional Commission (MGRC), Peach County Board of Commissioners, and the City of Fort Valley held a land-development meeting at the Peach County Courthouse to gather feedback from Fort Valley residents on future developments in the city and county.

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