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Houston County Board of Education passed their FY27 budget in a called meeting June 23. Here’s what to know.
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Board of Education 2027 budget gives 2% cost of living increase and bonuses to all employees, while focused on innovation
Houston County Board of Education passed their FY27 budget in a called meeting June 23. Here’s what to know.
Warner Robins’ Dudley Drive neighborhood homes searched in mid-June. Here’s what police found
The Warner Robins Police Department hosted a press conference revealing details on a law enforcement operation that took place on June 10.
Perry’s new downtown Manager aims to keep collaborating
Jara Hurt is bringing her previous expertise at the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce to the city level as its new downtown manager.
How students can get a jump start working in STEM at Robins Air Force Base
Robins currently offers two programs: JumpStart and the SMART Scholars program.
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County Approves Water Filter Grant
The Harris County Commission has approved accepting a grant to deal with PFAS in the water system.
PFAS, or Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, are synthetic chemicals that have been used in consumer products since the 1950s. Totaling nearly 15,000 chemical compounds, PFAS were used in a wide variety of household products and in some firefighting foam used to smother fires.
Qualifying for Talbotton Special Election Will Begin on July 13th
Sharita Trice, chairperson of the Talbot County Board of Elections and Registration has announced a special election for the City of Talbotton is scheduled for November and qualifying for the election will begin on July 13.
Town Considering Juvenile Curfew
A first reading of such an ordinance was held by the Pine Mountain Town Council during the regular June meeting.
The ordinance was presented by then interim Police Chief Chris Nance, who has since become the police chief.
Hogansville City Council Discusses Traffic Cameras
he first bit of new business for the Hogansville City Council at their June 15th regularly scheduled meeting concerned the agreement with Redspeed over the traffic cameras in front of Hogansville Elementary School.
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Northside’s basketball programs have been revitalized under new coaches. What does the culture look like entering year three?
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Perry’s first Division-1 soccer signee leaves behind lofty legacy as one of several record-breaking Houston County athletes
Madilynn Foster joined the ranks of several record-breaking Houston County athletes after signing to play soccer at South Carolina State University on Monday.