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The results are for the election races in Gadsden County on Tuesday. Alonzetta Johnson-Simpkins is moving forward in the race for the Gadsden County Commissioner District 2 seat. Johnson-Simpkins will face off against Republican Jeffery Moore in the November General Election. Governor Ron DeSantis recently appointed Moore to seat after it was vacated by Dr….
Monday, July 4 saw a large and festive crowd gathered at River Landing Park in Chattahoochee to celebrate Independence Day with live music, food, and fireworks. A stage was set up in the park, with food and craft vendors nearby. For the kids, BJ’s Party Factory set up a large inflatable water slide and bounce…
Local artists and entrepreneurs were given the opportunity to offer their creations to the public at the Summer Pop Up Market on Saturday, June 25. The event was hosted by Chattahoochee Main Street at their office in downtown Chattahoochee, where tables were set up in a cool indoor environment away from the midday heat. Shoppers…
Mass overdose in Gadsden County leaves at least 5 dead, sheriff’s office to look through past cases and determine if fentanyl is to blame for other deaths More than 15 people overdosed on illegal drugs in Gadsden County during this last holiday weekend. At least five people died, and several were hospitalized after going into…
As election season quickly approaches, candidates and community members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with rules and regulations regarding political signage in Gadsden County. Temporary political campaign signs can be placed on private property with the permission of the owner. These advertisements do not require a permit, which is why candidates and their supporters are…
Chattahoochee Main Street has announced that it will be hosting an event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the historic Victory Bridge. In use for over 70 years, Victory Bridge was a drawbridge which spanned the Apalachicola River. It was named in commemoration of the Allied victory in World War I. The…
In an effort to reward and retain talent within the Sneads Police Department, local officers will receive a substantial salary increase. “We love our police department, and we want to keep our police department,” explained Lee Garner, Sneads’ town manager. Given that Sneads’ salaries often cannot compete with the salaries offered by other departments, the…
Two home invasions in Gadsden County over the weekend left one suspect dead, and another injured. Now, Sheriff Morris Young is encouraging citizens to arm themselves. The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on Wednesday with representatives from municipal law enforcement agencies and several other local leaders. The sheriff said there has been…
Florida has been ranked the fourth best state in the country for beekeeping in 2022, according to a study conducted by Lawn Love, an online marketplace and blog dedicated to lawn care. According to the data, Florida ranked first in annual colony loss (least amount of colonies lost per year), second in number of apicultural…
Established in 1992, the Gadsden County Cattlemen’s Association continues to expand its membership to more and more people throughout the passing of years. This year, however, their expansion was so significant that the association was presented with the “New Membership Growth State Champion” award by the Florida Cattlemen’s Association earlier this month during the Florida…
