THOMASTON POLICE TO GET 5% RAISE IN 2020

AT TUESDAY NIGHT'S MEETING OF THE THOMASTON MAYOR AND COUNCIL—THE COUNCIL VOTED 5-0 TO GIVE POLICE OFFICERS AND ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT LINEMAN A 5% PAY INCREASE AND OTHER EMPLOYEES A 2% RAISE IN THE 2020 BUDGET.

ABOUT 20 CITIZENS INCLUDING SOME POLICE OFFICERS TURNED OUT AT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET IN SUPPORT OF THE 5% PAY HIKE.