AMERICUS — Starting in the April billing cycle, Americus’ residents trash rates will go up 10 percent following a city council meeting earlier this week.
The council approved the 10 percent increase in rates, which will raise the rate for residential pick-up from $10.75 to $11.83.
In other matter, council members approved a franchise agreement with Rural Water District No. 1. The agreement will be sent to the water district for final approval.
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