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Resident concerned over water levels in Sequatchie and Little Sequatchie Rivers

Resident concerned over water levels in Sequatchie and Little Sequatchie Rivers...

At Monday night’s February County Commission meeting, local resident Mack Reeves addressed the commission over concerns about decreased water levels and flow in two rivers that dissect the Sequatchie Valley in Marion County — the Sequatchie River and the Little Sequatchie River. Mack Reeves addresses County Commissioners regarding concerns of the water levels and flow rate of the Sequatchie and…

Resident concerned over water levels in Sequatchie and Little Sequatchie Rivers

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Bid and Bond Resolution approved for Marion County Jail Expansion

Bid and Bond Resolution approved for Marion County Jail Expansion...

In a project that started back in 2019 that was tabled for a period due to the COVID-19 pandemic that came about a short time later, last night the Marion County Commission voted at their February meeting to approve a bid that will finally begin the expansion of the Marion County Jail. Staff Photo / Vicki Messer Of the five bids received by the county, the lowest bid for the expansion and other…

Bid and Bond Resolution approved for Marion County Jail Expansion

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Forsyth County leaders should be ashamed for the taxpayer-friendly changes put into the NHL proposal

Last year, a new developer, Vernon Krause, began openly talking about bringing the NHL back to Atlanta for the third time. In his vision, there would be a new 20,000-seat arena and a $2 billion “mixed-use development featuring hotels, retail, residential components”. The name of this area would be called the “Gathering at South Forsyth”. After constructing the arena, the following would occur: 1…

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2022 Election - Board of County Commissioners District 5

2022 Election – Board of County Commissioners District 5

Commissioner Mariella Smith worked to prevent a road extension through the Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve. This one is a no-brainer. I spoke with both candidates, and man, what a difference. Mariella Smith, the Democratic incumbent had a clear understanding and command of the real issues facing Hillsborough County. She talked about the 250,000 cars per day that drive into Tampa caused by…

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Non-political committee will study Hawkins EMS franchise options

Non-political committee will study Hawkins EMS franchise options

Author: Jeff Bobo / Source: Kingsport Times-News

That’s why on Monday the County Commission will be asked to approve an out of order resolution appointing an exploratory committee of medical and public safety professionals to study both franchise applications, and make a recommendation to the full commission.

Current franchise holder Hawkins County EMS’s two year ambulance franchise expires…

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Tobia accused of playing political games, as County Commission defeats his anti-tax-hike resolutions

Tobia accused of playing political games, as County Commission defeats his anti-tax-hike resolutions

Author: Dave Berman / Source: Florida Today

County Commissioner John Tobia (Photo11: For FLORIDA TODAY)

County Commissioner John Tobia failed in his effort to get fellow commissioners to approve two resolutions he says were designed to prevent property tax increases in the 2019-20 county budget.

Also during Thursday’s county budget workshop, County Commission Chair Kristine Isnardi accused…

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