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County Manager Honored with Regional Award

John Yates was co-winner of the 2026 Outstanding Local Government Manager Award from the High Country Council of Governments, recognizing 18 years leading Wilkes County.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

LowTaxes Budget

Sale of County-Owned Tax Foreclosure Parcel

The county will advertise a $2,500 offer for a 0.2-acre parcel it has owned since a 2014 tax foreclosure — about $800 less than the county has in it, but the land has generated no taxes in twelve years and would return to the tax rolls.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 5, 2026