Unincorporated parts of Greene grow 19 percent (December 2011) 2010 Census counts 15,994 in all of Greene versus 10,212 in 1970

Commissioners adopt 2012 Budgets, set millage rate (September 2011) Expenses cut for 4th year in a row, down 9% from 2008

Emergency Operations Center upgrade completed (April 2011) $35,000 state grant helps make project possible

Demand on public safety doubled during January storm (February 2011) 911 and EMS Workers come in early, spend days riding out winter storm

County recognized for excellence in financial reporting (December 2010) Marks second year in a row

Commissioners set millage rollback rate of 5.03 (August 2010) County property tax rate still one of lowest in entire state

County EMS celebrates six-year anniversary (June 2010) Expanded EMS improves response times despite record calls

County's bond rating soars higher (May 2010) Moody's Investor Services recognizes county's strong financial management

Driver Services branch now open in Greensboro (April 2010) SPLOST-funded project located inside Greene County Public Service Campus

32-mile resurfacing project to begin in Spring (March 2010) Road project to be funded by SPLOST bond proceeds, not General Fund

$3 million dollar grant awarded to Greene EMA (Nov. '09) Grant will combine with SPLOST initiative to build out 800 megahertz radio system

DOT grant to pay for $350,000 in county road safety improvements (Nov. '09)

County recognized for excellence in financial reporting (Oct. '09)

Driver Services branch headed to Greensboro (July '09) New facility set to open at Public Service Campus by 2010

Commissioners cut over $1 million in revised budget (April 2009)

New Recycle Center now open (March 2009) Features easier use, more recycle opportunities

FAA gives millions to airport (February 2008) Commission accepts 95% grant, uses SPLOST for matching funds