TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) \u2014 Friday, September 4th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your forecast.<\/p>\n
1) Wakulla Senior Center could lose $100,000 in county funding if property tax reform passes in November<\/a>. The center relies on county funding for meals, transportation, and Meals on Wheels. A contingency plan tied to Amendment 3 could eliminate that support.<\/p>\n Wakulla Senior Center could lose $100,000 in county funding if property tax reform passes in November<\/p>\n 2) Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’ll help sell Amendment 3 as local opposition grows<\/a>. Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will lend his political backing to a property-tax proposal facing growing opposition from local leaders who warn the savings could come with service cuts and higher fees.<\/p>\n Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’ll help sell Amendment 3<\/p>\n 3) Animal vet shortage affecting rural Georgia’s agricultural economy<\/a>. Rural large animal veterinarians earn significantly less than those in larger cities, and that gap is making it harder to fill a growing shortage in rural Georgia.<\/p>\n High student debt and low rural salaries are driving a large animal vet shortage in rural Georgia’s agriculture economy<\/p>\n 4) Maclay Boulevard reopens, Market District celebrates with block party<\/a>. The opening follows a nearly year-long closure that cost some local businesses more than $1 million in revenue.<\/p>\n Maclay Boulevard reopens, Market District celebrates with block party after nearly a year of hardship<\/p>\n 5) New Valdosta State University president outlines vision for student success and South Georgia growth<\/a>. Dr. Donald Green, VSU’s 11th president, is one month into the job and already visiting schools, hospitals, and colleges to build community ties.<\/p>\n New Valdosta State University president outlines vision for student success and South Georgia growth<\/p>\n 6) Weekend Forecast:<\/a> Scattered showers and storms will be present throughout a majority of the afternoon each day this weekend. It won’t be a complete washout, but they will be in the come-and-go variety. First to Know Meteorologist Jillian Preite<\/a> has the details below.<\/p>\n First to Know Forecast: Stormy holiday weekend (9\/4\/2026)<\/p>\n Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website.<\/a><\/p>\n Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on\u00a0Instagram <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n