The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners voted to add a Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) referendum to the Georgia state legislature’s June special session during their monthly meeting on June 8.
The Georgia Forestry Commission released its annual prediction survey on local populations of southern pine beetles, which the report describes as “the most destructive forest pest in the southeastern states.”
Data centers are a fast-spreading and hotly contested development in the technology industry, and rumors of one coming to Montgomery County have raised concerns in both residents and county officials.
The hurricane season for 2026 began on June 1, marking the start of a six month period where residents and emergency responders will be watching for storms.
County Manager Joseph Glenn spoke to the Treutlen County Board of Commissioners during their monthly meeting on June 1 about a plan to raise the number of ambulances in the county from one to two.
The Treutlen County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) sees improved operations in the future following the addition of a drone to its toolbelt.
Montgomery County and Treutlen County announced the lifting of their burn bans on May 26 and May 27 respectively, following a month-long battle against local drought conditions.
The Alamo City Council considered whether to move forward with plans to construct a new event center or divert attention to a new fire station during their monthly meeting on May 18.
Soperton’s Farmers Home Furniture christened the grand opening of its rebuilt store with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 21.
The Soperton City Council accepted a bid to retain the Westview Cemetery’s current lawncare maintenance contractor during their monthly meeting on May 18, following policy changes around the position.
