Anderson County debates public‑safety pay as budget calendar is adopted Public comment and commissioners’ discussion focused on raises for deputies and EMTs, with a public speaker calling the sheriff’s office underfunded by $6 million and asking for a 30% raise; the committee adopted 2026–27 budget guidelines and asked staff for clearer written justifications for large requests.

Anderson County is facing a critical debate on public safety funding, with calls for a staggering $6 million increase to ensure deputies and EMTs get the pay they deserve.

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Residents Call for Traffic Study at Sinking Springs and Highway 61 Intersection Jay Stewart highlights urgent need for traffic safety measures at accident-prone intersection.

A local resident's alarming testimony reveals that accidents are occurring almost weekly at the dangerous Sinking Springs and Highway 61 intersection, prompting urgent calls for a comprehensive traffic study.

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