Harrison joins District 2 supervisor race
A third Republican candidate has joined the race for Lowndes County District 2 supervisor.
Second candidate enters race for District 2 supervisor
A competitive race has formed for Lowndes County District 2 supervisor.
Addressing blight tops bill for District 2
Editor’s note: The Dispatch is touring all five Lowndes County districts with their respective supervisor. The goal is to highlight each region’s unique aspects and
Weather plagues progress on Jess Lyons fire station
Harsh, damp winter weather coupled with an unusually wet June has had an effect on the progress of numerous local construction projects.
The new fire station on Jess Lyons Road is no different.
New county fire station projects ongoing
Weather is the main factor slowing progress of new county fire stations in Districts 1 and 2.
Once the new facilities are in place, they’ll add up to four new fire houses in Lowndes County.
Lowndes County fire station demolition estimates sought
Supervisors gave Lowndes County Volunteer Fire Department the OK on Thursday to begin the process of building a new station on Jess Lyons Road.
The first step will be to solicit estimates on having the current one demolished before seeking bids on a contractor to build the new station on the same site.
Brigham touts county’s accomplishments at Exchange Club
The newness of the job — and his enthusiasm for it — was foremost on Lowndes County District 2 Supervisor Bill Brigham’s mind Thursday, as he spoke to the Columbus Exchange Club.
Final CLOPAC forum tonight at Municipal Complex
The Columbus-Lowndes Political Action Committee will hold its third and final political forum tonight at 6 p.m. at the Columbus Municipal Complex, giving voters a chance to hear two-minute speeches from candidates for the district 2 justice court judge’s seat, as well as those running for county prosecuting attorney and district attorney.