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 …
Category: politics
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…
The man behind the Shield
Chief Brand to retire from Milton Police Department
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…