Dawson County’s Board of Commissioners just passed a cost-of-living increase for county employees. Here’s what to expect. - Dawson County News

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Dawson County’s Board of Commissioners just passed a cost-of-living increase for county employees. Here’s what to expect.

BOC Chairman Billy Thurmond, left, listens as District 3 Commissioner Tim Satterfield, right, speaks in support of cost-of-living salary increases for county staff at the board’s Sept. 1 work session. - photo by Julia Hansen

COLA increase — BOC Chairman Billy Thurmond, left, listens as District 3 Commissioner Tim Satterfield, right, speaks in support of cost-of-living salary increases for county staff at the board’s Sept. 1 work session. - photo by Julia Hansen

When talking about staff salaries, members on the Board of Commissioners got right to the heart of the matter during discussions before their Thursday vote.

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