Blackshear City Council Highlights

Blackshear City Council discussed and/or voted on the following during their monthly work session on August 5 and regular meeting held on August 12.

Trash service rates:

The council unanimously approved Ryland Environmental’s request for a rate increase for trash haul off service in Blackshear. The $1 per month rate increase presents only a $12 hike in fees per year. Ryland requested the rate increase to cover the rising cost per ton to use nearby landfills.