(The Pierce County Board of Commissioners discussed and/or voted on the following during their regular meeting Tuesday, October 7. ) 911 dispatching problems: Sheriff Ramsey Bennett addressed commissioners about ongoing problems with dispatching 911 calls in a timely fashion if at all.
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Budget discussion: Commissioners briefly discussed, but took no action on the proposed 2026 budget. Commissioners have advertised a 1.872 mill tax increase (See related five year history ad.) Public hearings are scheduled for 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 and for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. A called meeting to set the millage is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. All hearings and the called meeting will be held at the Southeast Georgia Regional Agriculture Center (SEGARAC), 705 College Avenue, Blackshear.
