Tag Archives: Jasper County BOC

CITY COUNCIL AND BOC MET TO DISCUSS TRAFFIC ON THE CITY SQUARE

May 14, 2024 Most people had no idea there was a meeting about “traffic on the square” last night, but the City Council and the Board of Commissioners, along with the Sheriff met to discuss this ongoing problem.  Our sources … Continue reading

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A REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICE CONNECTING COUNTIES WITH WORKFORCE TRANSPORTATION

March 30, 2024 The first time anyone mentioned seeing this survey in Jasper County was yesterday, and it was forwarded to TWG. There are only 2 days left to voice your opinion. Don’t hesitate to add your comments! Click the quick … Continue reading

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CONCERNS ABOUT PRIVATIZING THE LANDFILL

February 23, 2024 There will be a public hearing Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00pm held by the BOC concerning the privatization of our county landfill.  Remember, our landfill can ONLY take C&D waste, so household garbage is not under … Continue reading

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THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF ANIMAL CRUELTY & ABUSE IN JASPER COUNTY

February 11, 2024 Animal abuse and cruelty are nothing new in Jasper County, and TWG has reported on many instances of both over the years.  However, there is one particular person in Jasper County that has been a repeat offender … Continue reading

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ARE THE COMMISSIONERS CONSIDERING PRIVATIZING THE LANDFILL?

February 7, 2024 If you weren’t at the 2/5/24 BOC meeting, you may have missed the last item on the agenda–Landfill Operations Options. Commissioner Henry brought up that “they” the BOC, or at least he and Don Jernigan acted liked they … Continue reading

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BOC DISCUSSES LOT SIZE AND HOUSE SIZE FOR ANY NEW SUBDIVISIONS WITH FEW CHANGES FOR AGRICULTURE PROPERTIES

January 26, 2024 This morning the BOC met in a work session to discuss “Zoning and Development Standards”.  The public was not allowed any input.  Chairman Henry told those attending (a room full), to take notes and be prepared to … Continue reading

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WHEN YOU DON’T GET YOUR WAY, YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE PROCESS

January 11, 2024 Comm. Don Jernigan and Comm. Sheila Jones weren’t happy after they were ousted from their Chair and Vice Chair seats by a majority of the BOC this past Monday night. After losing his chairman’s seat, Jernigan didn’t … Continue reading

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IMPACT FEES ARE SUPPOSED TO HELP OFFSET THE COST OF NEW DEVELOPMENT

December 27, 2023 ALERT—THE BOC HAS A WORKSESSION ON IMPACT FEES FRIDAY DECEMBER 29 AT 9AM. LOW IMPACT FEES MEAN YOU, THE LONG TIME PROPERTY OWNER, ARE PAYING FOR WHAT PROPERLY FIGURED IMPACT FEES SHOULD BE PAYING FOR. What impact … Continue reading

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REMEMBER THE BOC COUP LAST JANUARY?

December 13, 2023 Remember the January 2023 BOC meeting when the three R2 Zoning supporters ousted Comm. Henry as chairman and put themselves in power?  With an attendance of over 200 people in the large courtroom, Jernigan, Stunkel, and Jones … Continue reading

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WHAT HAPPENED AT THE BOC MEETING 10/20/23?

October 20, 2023 Comm. Jones was not at the meeting, so the item she had on the agenda was removed before the agenda was posted.  Instead of just leaving it on the agenda and tabling it, it was removed all … Continue reading

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