Phone system update presented at Fiscal Court meeting 2019-12-31 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Adair County Magistrates heard a proposal by Jason Upchurch, 911 director, seated, and Jeff Cooper from Startell of Glasgow toward updating and improving the present phone system. The upgrade would save the county approximately $1,400 a year while moving from outdated analog circuit transmissions to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocal) service using use the Internet as the transmission medium for telephone calls. The Magistrates will schedule a meeting between now and the first January meeting so that the system can be observed working. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Backyard Squirrel 2019-12-31 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A squirrel grabs a berry in preparation for a prompt getaway. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Charli visits with her Marshburn Grandparents 2019-12-31 - Atlanta, GA - Photo from family collection. The Marshburns of Adair County have enjoyed the holidays with their sweet girl, Charli, namesake of her grandfather Charlie, their "16-month-old miracle." Grandmother Jeanne Marshburn writes, "Aren't grandbabies wonderful?" Our answer is "Yes!!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Fiscal Court second meeting of December 2019 2019-12-31 - 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Adair County Fiscal Court held its last meeting of December, 2019 and the last meeting of the decade, last evening in the Courthouse Annex. Officials from left (Chris Reeder absent); Sammy Baker, District 3; Daryl Flatt, District 2; Harold Burton, District 1; Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan; Fiscal Court Clerk Bridget Compton who is also now the Solid Waste Coordinator; Adair County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin; Billy Dean Coffey, District 5; Greg Caldwell, District 6; Terry Hadley, District 7; Adair County Jailer Joey White; Adair County Treasurer Melinda Quinn and Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Robin in holly tree 2019-12-31 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by George Kolbenschlag. This young robin was part of a whole squadron of the red-breasted beauties that took up with a holly tree in our yard this afternoon. There were far too many to count, but the neighborhood cats all went into hiding. There were very few berries remaining when the birds left for the evening with full tummies. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Flag flying over Columbia Public Square 2019-12-31 - Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The American Flag was flying over the Public Square in the late afternoon sun Monday evening as Adair County Fiscal Court was getting ready to start the final meeting of 2019. The popular Christmas tree lights will begin being removed as the New Year begins. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jeff Woolridge retirement luncheon 2019-12-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Jennifer Carter. Jeff Woolridge was honored with a retirement luncheon on Monday, December 30, 2019. Jeff has worked 21 years with the Columbia/Adair Utilities District. Jeff shown with his retirement gifts and also in picture is Secretary/Treasurer for the District Richard Grant, Woolridge, General Manager Lenny Stone and Chairman for the District William "Wid" Harris. Everyone wishes him much success in his future endeavors. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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