Debbie Lurie-Smith

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Assessment notices mailed out Monday

Updated policies rolled out for coming school year

Planning begins for 2026 Veterans Appreciation Day

Retiring Old Glory: Sheriff’s office hosts ceremony to honor used flags

Bond denied: Former deputy considered a danger to witnesses as well as to himself

Jones wins Jones but loses nomination

Future of State Place Cemetery remains uncertain

Jenkins now leading West Clinton Family Dentistry

All 21 cases before grand jury move forward

BOE approves policy changes; budget reviewed

2026 Summer Camp

Former Bibb deputy indicted for molestation

Five graduate from firefighter class; three to serve in Gray

Council considers downtown truck parking

Board appoints new secretary, seeks additional funds

Victim’s visit to ICU leads to additional charge

BOC presents proclamation, considers historic marker

Revaluation complete as work on tax digest wraps up

City to buy water from property until it’s owned

Health insurance costs increase by at least $250K again

Suicide prevention hits home

BOE invites input from staff, community at retreat

Defendant pleads guilty during jury selection

Replacement golf carts approved; package sales tabled

Law office restoration awarded

Bailey wins fifth term as BOE chair; runoff set

BOE invites public input on policy changes

Tri-CoGo presents availability of fiber internet for downtown businesses

Graduation returns to Greyhound Field

County vendor nearly done with property revaluation

City reaches water deal with local developer

FIRST 100 DAYS

Healthcare costs again hit county budget hard due to high claims

Report of burn victim being set on fire leads to arrest

Bond denied for man charged with aggravated molestation

Indictment for drugs, firearm charges stems from traffic stop

Day of Prayer to be recognized at Carol’s Park Thursday

Bailey, Norfleet take questions about race for BOE chair

Driver found guilty of murder seeks new trial

BOC discusses package sales after 2024 referendum