Houston SPLOST

Houston County officials thank voters, begin SPLOST plans

WARNER ROBINS -- The day after Houston County residents largely passed a penny sales tax referendum, government officials were mostly breathing a sigh of relief and extending thanks to voters.

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HOUSTON & PEACH

Houston voters OK SPLOST

WARNER ROBINS -- A “thank you” sign sat behind the commissioners’ bench at the Houston County Annex Building, but it wasn’t for the officials who gathered there to watch poll results for a penny sales tax referendum.
HOUSTON & PEACH

SPLOST up for Houston, Peach vote Tuesday

WARNER ROBINS -- The time has come for Houston and Peach voters to decide whether they want to continue 1 percent sales taxes in their respective counties.
HOUSTON & PEACH

SPLOST Q&A

Residents of Houston and Peach counties are being asked to vote Tuesday on whether they would like to continue a special purpose location option sales tax. Here’s the skinny on SPLOSTs.
HOUSTON & PEACH

Houston County leaders look to SPLOST funds for development

WARNER ROBINS -- The upcoming penny sales tax referendum in Houston County looks to correct what economic development leaders say has long been a handicap in efforts to lure industry.
HOUSTON & PEACH

WR marks SPLOST funds for building upgrades

WARNER ROBINS -- Does Warner Robins City Hall make an visual impact? Does the Civic Center even look like an auditorium in passing?
ELECTIONS

Time’s running out to vote for local referendums, presidential primary

Monday is the last day to register to vote for the March 6 presidential preference primary and local referendums.
HOUSTON & PEACH

Transportation funds take back seat this time

WARNER ROBINS -- Transportation has ruled the Houston County special purpose local option sales tax for 12 years. For an upcoming proposed renewal, the category has taken the back seat to make room for others.
HOUSTON & PEACH

SPLOST would fix old Warner Robins needs

WARNER ROBINS -- Travel time around Warner Robins has greatly improved with funds for road projects through a countywide sales tax, but it’s now time to turn focus on other capital needs, the mayor said.
HOUSTON & PEACH

Peach County addresses SPLOST three years early

Peach County has taken on a sales tax renewal three years in advance, attempting to plan for the county’s future and avoid a clash with a new General Assembly-mandated transportation sales tax referendum.
HOUSTON & PEACH

Houston, Warner Robins officials explain impact of proposed SPLOST

WARNER ROBINS -- Economic development, public safety and recreation are just some of the areas that will benefit if a proposed continuation of Houston County’s penny sales tax passes, according to a Tuesday presentation given to Warner Robins Rotary Club members.