Members of the Polk County Appearance Commission, Carolyn Ashburn, Joe Cooper and Cathy Brettman used remaining funds in their 2012 budget to purchase a Merlot Redbud to enhance the new Polk County Department of Social Services (DSS) landscape. The tree was discounted by Columbus nursery, A Growing Concern. (photo by Chuck Hearon)

DSS’ new Merlot Redbud tree

Published 5:59pm Wednesday, November 21, 2012

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