Category Archives: Local Government
Early voting starts Friday
View a sample ballot below or in this week’s newspaper CELINA-Friday is the day the first ballots will be cast in Clay County for the August 1 General Election and State and Federal Primaries, as early voting kicks off here … Continue reading →
Wheel tax totals, budget amendments, speed limits, holidays addressed at county meeting
By RANDALL ALLEN Horizon Reporter CELINA-Clay County Commissioners were presented with current wheel tax numbers, approved a host of budget amendments in preparation for an upcoming budget vote, reduced speed limits on a pair of local roads, and added two … Continue reading →
County budget being prepped for Aug. vote
Next commission meeting set for July 8 CELINA-Budget meetings have wrapped up here in Clay County, and the numbers are being calculated by finance clerk Donna Hamilton in preparation for a vote to be taken later this summer. The county’s … Continue reading →
City tax cut passed
Alderman total increased to 5 By RANDALL ALLEN HORIZON Reporter CELINA-Residents here will now pay lower taxes in the upcoming year, after the City of Celina Board of Mayor and Alderman passed a one-year tax relief amendment at their June … Continue reading →
Circuit court clerk closest of three tight races in county-wide election
Smith slips by Arms; Reagan wins again; White, Watson, Boone, Eads retain seats By THOMAS P. WEAVER HORIZON Editor CLAY COUNTY-All five current office-holders who made a bid for re-election against an opponent retained their seats here in this year’s … Continue reading →
Census workers for Clay County still needed
CELINA-Census takers are still needed in Clay County, officials say, with the 2020 decennial population count just around the corner. Two recent workshops aimed at helping potential workers sign up were held recently, but several slots are still open. A … Continue reading →
Officials attend Governor’s conference
Clay County officials were on hand at the annual Governor’s Conference to receive their ThreeStar certification plaque for the county’s continued participation in the statewide strategic community development program, which assists counties in preparing for a better future. Shown here (left to … Continue reading →
City of Celina encourages safe, respectful Halloween celebration Thursday
CELINA-The City of Celina recently announced their designation of Thursday, October 31 as the official day to celebrate Halloween here and Mayor Tonya Spears said “trick-or-treaters should plan to make their rounds that night,” and she encouraged them “to keep … Continue reading →
Celina downtown funds still available
CELINA-Funds are still available to downtown business owners here to help them improve the appearance of the facade or front of their building. Over the past 10 years, 25 of 40 eligible buildings in the downtown area have been able … Continue reading →
Senator Pody schedules “Listening Meeting” tour stop in Clay County
NASHVILLE — State Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) has scheduled a “listening meeting” tour stop in Clay Couny on Thursday, October 10 in order to meet with local citizens to discuss issues of importance to them. He will also be available … Continue reading →
Clay County ThreeStar program awarded $50K grant
NASHVILLE-When Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced the 59 counties set to receive ThreeStar grants this year, Clay County was included. In total, TNECD is awarding $2.4 million in funding to … Continue reading →