The Wiregrass Farmer

06/16/2026

County budgets. What the Commissioners discussed, some of the cuts and some budgets staying the same.

Recreation is likely to take some hefty cuts.

County Commission budget discussions By Editor | June 16, 2026 | 0 The County Commission met for 2 hours Monday night going over a proposed budget. Here, we break out the major and some of the minor department budget discussions. Each subhead is a different story and different budget. See all 3 budg...

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

County Budget a hair closer to reality

https://www.thewiregrassfarmer.com/2026/06/16/no-budget-yet-for-the-county/

We are breaking the Monday night meeting into several short articles. This is the main article. Department discussion articles will be uploaded as we get them written.

No budget yet for the County By Editor | June 16, 2026 | 0 The County Commission could not reach an agreement on a new budget for the County at a called meeting Thursday. They did cut some budgets, but it was not enough to satisfy everyone at the table. County Clerk Latrice Wilson presented 3 budget...

06/16/2026

The public hearing on the County budget is canceled.

Instead, the Commissioners will have a called meeting a 5 p.m. Thursday at the Annex to work on the budget again.

This evening, the Board did not reach agreement on a budget and taxes.

A decision to leave the millage where it sits and cut about $2 million from a suggested budget was tied 2-2.

Commissioners Joe Burgess and Dana Whiddon voted yes. Commissioners Nick Denham and Brad Calhoun voted no. Commissioner Alan Weaver was not at the meeting.

Reached by phone during the meeting, he said he favored a budget that called for a 2 mil tax increase and cuts.

We will have more information at www.TheWiregrassFarmer.com tomorrow.

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06/15/2026

This week's paper has plenty of news about the City of Ashburn, budgets and taxes and your neighbors like Mark Wynn and Justin Cook.

Get all this and more.

Soil & Water Conservation news By Editor | May 29, 2026 | 0 MEETING AGENDA June 3, 2026 at 2pm USDA Service Center Tifton, Ga 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM March 19, 2026 4. TREASURER’S REPORT 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS a. New Hog Control Custodian Clay Vickers b....

06/08/2026

Early voting started today. Vote, please.

A look at what is in this week's edition - https://www.thewiregrassfarmer.com/category/news/

We update the news section of the website all during the week, so check in frequently to see what is going on.

Soil & Water Conservation news By Editor | May 29, 2026 | 0 MEETING AGENDA June 3, 2026 at 2pm USDA Service Center Tifton, Ga 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM March 19, 2026 4. TREASURER’S REPORT 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS a. New Hog Control Custodian Clay Vickers b....

06/02/2026

Update: Location Change for Turner County Board Meeting

Please note that the meeting location for Turner County Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, has been changed.

· New Location: Courthouse Annex Building, 208 East College Avenue, Ashburn Ga. 31714

· Time: 6:00 p.m.

06/01/2026

Get a quick look at some of the stories in this week's edition.

Soil & Water Conservation news By Editor | May 29, 2026 | 0 MEETING AGENDA June 3, 2026 at 2pm USDA Service Center Tifton, Ga 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM March 19, 2026 4. TREASURER’S REPORT 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS a. New Hog Control Custodian Clay Vickers b....

05/26/2026

Complete election results for Turner County.

A new foundation to help build our community.

News from Tift Regional and more!

Cotton Commission conference speakers By Editor | May 4, 2026 | 0 The Georgia Cotton Commission is pleased to announce the guest speakers at the Commission’s 2026 Mid-Year Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Nesmith-Lane Conference Center in Statesboro. The Mid-Year Meeting is h...