Clay County Set To Begin Construction On Library Expansion
Clay County has awarded a bid for the library expansion project, with construction set to begin in the next week. The 3,000 square-foot expansion will cost an estimated $1.4 million. Clay County Executive Dale Reagan said the county is very happy with the price despite receiving only one bid. “We thought that first we were […]
Clay Schools Replace Football Stadium Sewer Pump
The bathrooms at the Clay County High School football stadium are open again after the school system replaced a failing sewer pump. School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the pump’s warning mechanism of potential failure was not working properly. The pump went out without much warning. Bailey said the pump has since been replaced. “We […]
Clay Court Clerk Now Offering Passport Photo Service
Clay County residents can get everything needed for a passport application all in one place, as the Clay County Court Clerk’s Office now offers a passport photo service. Clay County Court Clerk Keisha Smith said her office has offered passport services for years, but has never offered the photo service before. Smith said Walgreens in […]
Environmental Review Completed For New Clay Jail Site
Clay County sits one step closer to acquiring a $15 million loan from USDA after completing an environmental review study on the new jail site. The review helps understand the environmental impact that the jail could have. The proposed site is located on Cordell Hull Drive across from the Clay County Senior Center. County Commissioner […]
Clay Selected For Industrial Site Evaluation Program
Possible industrial sites across Clay County will be evaluated by the state after the county announced as one of three counties statewide to participate in the state’s Property Evaluation Program. The evaluation advises counties on what industrial site improvements and investments will be most beneficial. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Director Doug Young said the […]
Clay Advances On Recreation Master Plan, Town Hall Next
Clay County developing an outdoor recreation master plan to help create more opportunities across the county for residents. The county began forming the master plan after receiving a $20,000 grant from the Department of Health. UCDD Community Development Planner Megan Reagan said the county recently completed a survey where county residents provided feedback on what […]
Clay Applying For Up To $15M Loan To Build New Jail
Clay County Commissioners approved the application for a new loan to build a new county jail Monday. The county working with USDA on a loan of up to $15 million. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the annual payment would be an estimated $786,000 a year on a 40-year $15 million loan with a 4.25 […]
