GrahamCountyBoardofCommissioners

Potential appeal loss could cost county $500,000

Robbinsville – Graham County is exploring its options in the dispute of Brookfield Renewable Partners. At Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, county manager Becky Garland discussed the latest steps taken in preparation. Garland joined attorneys J.K.

County, Stecoah discuss new lease

Robbinsville – The renewal of a lease between Graham County and the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center needs to be completed within the next month. All indicators are that the final paperwork will come just in time.

County discusses new courthouse

Robbinsville – Graham County is edging closer to breaking ground on its new courthouse. County project manager Jason Marino presented the board of commissioners with three preliminary designs on Aug. 20.
Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway (left) swears in Jerry Crisp as the new Graham County Sheriff on Tuesday afternoon. Holding the Bible is Jerry’s aunt, Janet Crisp Lequire. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Graham County Clerk of Court Tammy Holloway (left) swears in Jerry Crisp as the new Graham County Sheriff on Tuesday afternoon. Holding the Bible is Jerry’s aunt, Janet Crisp Lequire. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

New sheriff in town

Robbinsville – Jerry Crisp was sworn in as Graham County’s new sheriff Tuesday afternoon, ending an almost month-long saga between Crisp and the county’s Board of Commissioners. “It feels good,” Crisp said, moments after being sworn in Tuesday. “All I want to do is get started doing the job.

Commissioners adopt $15 million budget

Robbinsville – Graham County will operate on a budget totaling $15,762,076 for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The county’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the budget as presented by county manager Becky Garland at Tuesday’s meeting.

County jail needs $25K

Robbinsville – As Graham County examines its pending budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year, there is still help needed in the current fiscal year.