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1 day ago

Capital Outlay committee approves $60,883 increase for health department construction administration; state funds to cover cost After a lengthy review of 19 change orders and 27 RFIs on the new health department project, the committee approved a $60,883 increase to the construction-administration portion of the contract, with presenters saying state funds — not county taxpayers — will cover the added cost.

The Coffee County Capital Outlay committee has approved a $60,883 increase for the new health department project, ensuring state funds will cover the costs and protect taxpayers from unexpected expenses.

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4 days ago

Rural Roads Committee directs staff to explore countywide 45 mph rural speed limit The Coffee County Rural Roads and Bridges Committee voted to have staff and counsel research whether a countywide resolution setting rural roads to 45 mph (unless posted otherwise) is legally permissible and practical; the motion passed by voice vote.

Coffee County's Rural Roads Committee is exploring a countywide 45 mph speed limit to tackle residents' concerns over road safety—could this be the solution you've been waiting for?

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4 days ago

Organizers ask Coffee County for help to revive Soapbox Derby; event set for May 2 Greg Douglas told the Budget Committee that the newly formed Coffee County Soapbox Derby nonprofit will hold a local race May 2 with about 40 entrants, is seeking volunteers and donations (organizers cited a $23,000 staging estimate and suggested a $25,000 donation as a baseline for future growth), and emphasized accessibility for disabled 'Superkids.'

The Coffee County Soapbox Derby is making a comeback on May 2, featuring competitive racing, STEM learning, and a special division for kids with disabilities – but they need your help to make it happen!

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4 days ago

Coffee County departments present 2027 budget requests; libraries, health and buildings seek targeted increases Department directors told the county Budget & Finance group they need more funds for part-time library wages and IT, solid-waste vehicle maintenance and crushed stone for convenience centers, health-department utilities and a state-funded physician, and building roof work; no votes were taken.

Coffee County departments are making urgent budget requests for 2027, seeking salary increases and funding for essential services amid rising costs and growing community needs.

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Doug Lucas

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1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE: A missing laptop could be key to prosecuting Trump. This rural Georgia county only recently admitted that it exists A missing laptop could be key to prosecuting Trump. This rural Georgia county only recently admitted that it exists.

We shouldn't forget #CoffeeCounty, #Georgia to inquire into the missing laptop & related #vote probs. Computer science academics studying electronic tallying fraud spent time with Black civil resistance against disenfranchisement at ballot boxes. Really amazing. 2/2

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