Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup segment! Howard brings details on the county’s new budget, the library’s fine-free pilot program, Juneteenth and more.
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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard
Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup segment! Howard brings details on the county’s new budget, the library’s fine-free pilot program, Juneteenth and more.
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