How to vote, how to run, and who’s shown up. FABRIZIO GOWDY Gadsden County News Service With less than two months until the April 14 Sneads municipal elections, here is everything to know. On the Ballot Members of the Sneads Town Council serve two year terms. This year, groups 1 and 2 are up for…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Chattahoochee Lions Club made a financial donation to Chattahoochee Lions Club to support Chattahoochee Elementary School.The donation will be used to purchase additional school-related supplies for students at the school.Pictured during the presentation, wearing Chattahoochee Lions Club vests, are Jim Folds, Jean Folds, Paul Mazzotta, Brad Ashberry and Otis…
County leaders cite funding gaps, design changes and administrative turnover as reasons for delay. Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service It’s been more than two years since Gadsden County leaders announced the construction of a new public safety complex on Joe Adams Road near Pat Thomas Parkway, and the project has yet to break ground. Funding…
Chief Kenneth Lewis estimates the new facility will be done in May. Fabrizio GowdyGadsden County News Service Havana’s new $1.1 million public safety complex is on track to be completed sometime in May according to Havana Police Department Chief Kenneth Lewis, well ahead of the estimated August completion date announced when construction commenced. “We are…
Finding frugal joys Lately it seems that rising costs are just part of life, so finding frugal joys is more important than ever. This is a time to rediscover happiness in places that cost little to nothing. Gadsden County has many options to offer such as exploring local parks, visiting the library, taking long walks,…
Slim Randles It was Doc’s idea, of course. That’s what made it sing. That’s why it took off in gales of laughter and fun.He knew we needed the money for the children in our area who might be without warm clothes this winter, so he brainstormed among himself and came up with the golf tournament.He…
Strengthen the United NationsDavid Oughton Although the United Nations was created in 1945 with the goal of ending war and solving other global problems, in many cases the international organization has been unable to fulfill its mission. Since that time, wars have been fought, unscrupulous national leaders have done whatever they can get away with,…
The JBIJudy Conlin There is a mystery that needs to be solved at our house. It has been driving me crazy. I have no law enforcement background, but I believe that I can do anything if I just push myself. Nurse Judy, my irrepressible alter ego scoffs at this but I just forge ahead. She…
‘Won’t you be my neighbor?’ Nancy Kennedy Lately, I’ve been noticing how often the word “neighbor” shows up in unexpected places. Several local nonprofit organizations refer to the people they serve as neighbors. People in Minnesota protesting ICE presence say they’re doing it for their neighbors — many they’ve never even met. With so much…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Crossroad Academy advanced to the Region Finals Saturday after beating Blountstown 55-41. Senior Mason Mobley led the team in scoring with 14 points. Senior Jabari Boahen led the team in rebounds with 11, a key stat as Crossroad (18-3) dominated the glass. The team had 35 rebounds compared to 12…
