By JAY POWELL jpowell@c-dh.net Columbia will receive a $3.6 million investment from Sleep Solutions and Services, LLC (S3), which will create 137 new jobs for Maury County. Gov. Bill Haslam joined Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd and S3 officials to make the announcement Tuesday of the new call center to be located in Columbia. “We …
Governor Haslam announces new call center in Columbia
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd along with Sleep Solutions and Services, LLC (S3) officials announced today the company will locate new call center operations in Columbia. S3, a medical software and support company specializing in respiratory services, will invest $3.6 million and create 137 new jobs in Maury County. “We want to …
Maury County lures builders, buyers with good schools, affordability
Bill Lewis, For The Tennessean Deanna and Ron Damesworth moved into their new home in Columbia last May. Like a growing number of home buyers, they wanted to live in Maury County, where home prices are more affordable than in neighboring Williamson County. “I’m not a status person who has to be in a certain place,” said Deanna Damesworth. The couple …
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Maury County School System takes notes from public
By MIKE CHRISTEN mchristen@c-dh.net The Maury County school system began a season-long survey by launching its “MCPS Keys to College and Career Readiness” program last week with the goal of bringing a brighter future to the county’s students. From October until Dec. 10, the school system is conducting a survey that solicits input from all of Maury County’s citizens. “You …
Marczak pens contract as new schools director
By TIM HODGE thodge@c-dh.net Chris Marczak officially became Maury County’s new director of schools after he signed a four-year contract Thursday. Marczak will have an annual salary of $175,000. He made the move during a school board meeting at the Horace O. Porter school in Columbia. Marczak begins his first day Friday morning. The board approved Marczak as the new …
Parental involvement is critical to education
By KATHERINE LEWIS When it comes to making decisions about our children’s education, we want to provide them with the best opportunities possible so they may reach their fullest potential. Many people believe these opportunities lie within private schools or certain school districts, but it all depends on what you, as a parent, put into your child’s education. Maury County …
Survey: Educators optimistic
A majority of Maury County educators believe there is much opportunity for the school system in the next five years, according to a recent survey. More than half of those surveyed feel there are still some challenges that need addressing. Teachers and principals completed the poll to help develop Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance’s campaign, “The Grass is Greener …
Q & A: Maury County Director of Schools Chris Marczak
Chris Marczak is mid-stride in his first week as Maury County director of schools, and The Daily Herald sat down with him to discuss the position and taking over a new district. He officially signed a four-year contract on Aug. 13, and began his first day the following Friday — which proved to be an eventful day. An automated threat …
Mayor’s Lunch brings hope for county’s future
If there is one thing Maury County leaders can agree on, it is that the county has a bright future and opportunities for growth. The first Mayor’s Lunch was held at Farm Bureau Insurance Tuesday, which included speeches from Mayor Dean Dickey representing Columbia, Bethany Lay, wife of Spring Hill City Administrator Victor Lay, and Interim City Manager Mark Henderson …