<body><div>Contributing Writer<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3EPaCX_1Gx0ZfqO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3EPaCX_1Gx0ZfqO00" width="2048" height="1536" ><figcaption>photos/Cara Harrison-Ungar Appalachian Children’s Emergency Shelter’s Betsy Jones with the Bryants.</figcaption></figure>At the Talking Rock town hall meeting on Nov. 5, Mayor James Bryant recapped the success of the town’s annual Heritage Days festival. The biggest item on the agenda was the proposal for the 2027 fiscal budget. Mayor Bryant emphasized one of the town’s biggest goals for 2027 was to promote the town. “Marketing of the town of Talking Rock continues to be our highest priority. It is my responsibility that the town is doing everything we can to support our citizens and our business owners,” he said.This referred to the town’s proposed marketing and advertising budget for 2027, totaling $10,000. The town plans to continue growing and promoting its events in 2027.The total yearly operating budget proposed for 2027 was $196,749, an increase of approximately $26,000 from 2026. The mayor also proposed opening a new account and transferring $76,000, which would be designated as an emergency funds account for the town. Mayor Bryant explained that this was an estimate and that, in January, Council will determine the exact amount to transfer to the account.In addition to the yearly budget proposal, Mayor Bryant promoted the town’s Chili Cookoff, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, at the town hall building. This charity event will help the town provide meal kits to families in need over the upcoming holiday season. Those interested in participating or attending can learn more on the town’s Facebook or website.For the full breakdown of the proposed 2027 budget, visit the town’s website and social media, or check the copy posted at the town hall building for the next thirty days. The Council will vote on the budget at the next meeting, on Dec. 10; the working group will start at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. See ad for Talking Rock budget on page 6B.</div></body>

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At the Talking Rock town hall meeting on Nov. 5, Mayor James Bryant recapped the success of the town’s annual Heritage Days festival. The biggest item on the agenda was the proposal for the 2027 fiscal budget. Mayor Bryant emphasized one of the town’s biggest goals for 2027 was to promote the town.

Marketing town a focus for Talking Rock

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At the Talking Rock town hall meeting on Nov. 5, Mayor James Bryant recapped the success of the town’s annual Heritage Days festival. The biggest item on t

Marketing town a focus for Talking Rock

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