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After months of discussion about the much needed new Gilchrist County Jail and the funding of additional staff for a new jail, the Gilchrist County Commissioners decided to put the issue on the ballot at their September 6 meeting. Gilchrist County Commissioners agreed to place a referendum on the General Election ballot to see if the voting public would support ... Full Story »

By Matthew Harrell In their third game of the regular season, the Bulldogs finally accomplished the two big things they had not accomplished this season: Score a touchdown and win a game. The Bulldogs entered the game as 20-point underdogs to the Franklin County Seahawks Friday night, but they took an 8-0 lead just before the half and never lost ... Full Story »

By John Ayers The Trenton City Commission held their first public meeting in September on Monday afternoon as they discussed the proposed tentative budgets for 2018-2019 fiscal year. Commissioner Haley proposed the City of Trenton approve a 2.25 millage rate and adopt a water and sewer rate increase of 5%. Commissioner Rutter gave a motion to adopt Resolution 2018-16 identifying ... Full Story »