Feb 2, 2016
Santa Rosa County Public Services selects employee of the year
Santa Rosa County’s Public Services Department selected Jennifer Tilden as employee of the year for 2015. Tilden, who has served the county as zoning administrator since January 2013, was recognized …
Feb 2, 2016
List: Candidates running for county office
Currently there are 15 residents running for public office in Santa Rosa County during the August 30 Primary Election. Seven of the candidates are seeking another term at their position. With the up…
Jan 12, 2016
County seeks recycling options
The county is still seeking an economical recycling option by finding a cheaper transportation method. Monday, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners discussed the lack of recycling opti…
Jan 8, 2016
Milton: Councilman, Mayor shares concerns over new committee meeting structure
Milton Mayor Wesley Meiss and Council Member Alan Lowery took issue over a draft of rules and procedures regarding a new approach to committee practices during Monday night’s executive committee meet…
Jan 8, 2016
County makes speedy use of newly implemented gas tax
The new year heralds the implementation of a six-cent increase in the gas tax the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed last September. According to county officials, the BOCC…
Jan 5, 2016
Milton Council Members reflect upon 2015, look forward to 2016 (Part Two)
With the holiday season complete and the anticipation of 2016, several council members, including Mayor Wesley Meiss, took time to reflect upon the accomplishments of 2015 and what they hope to see i…
Jan 5, 2016
Milton may suspend recycling service
Milton residents may soon receive notice of the suspension of the city recycling program due to the recent closure of a facility in Alabama.
City Manager Brian Watkins addressed the city council du…
Dec 31, 2015
Members of Milton City Council share thoughts on 2015, expectations for 2016
Several elected officials with the City of Milton recently took time to reflect upon this past year and share some expectations for 2016. From removing the Confederate Battle flag from the city seal …
Dec 29, 2015
Over $1M worth of improvements in Jay for 2016
Through multiple grants, the Town of Jay is looking to see some major improvements take place for 2016. Mayor Kurvin Qualls said Jay will have a lot of work in store for the upcoming year while perf…