Mark Pettus is Publisher of The Chattahoochee News-Herald & Sneads Sentinel. He can be reached at mark.pettus@prioritynews.net
Wisdom in a cap and gownNancy Kennedy Last week (as I write this), the local high schools had their graduations.In reading the excerpts from some of the students’ speeches, this year’s crop seemed different from years past.Less bravado and “our class will conquer the world because we’re awesome” sentiments, also less carefree.In one local student’s…
Are your thoughts keeping you awake?Sheryl Boldt Your mind is racing. It won’t be long before your boss realizes that you’re not as experienced as your resume suggested. Or perhaps you’re wondering if you’ll ever manage to pay down the mountain of debt that threatens to bankrupt you. Maybe your marriage is so strained that…
Annually, the Gadsden County 4-H Program holds an Awards Banquet for the active 4-H members in our community to recognize their hard work for the year. The banquet invites youth ages 5-18 who are members of 4-H community clubs, along with their families, 4-H volunteers, sponsors, and Gadsden County Extension faculty and staff.This event has…
Grace RobinsonGadsden Count News Service Join Gadsden Arts for a free day of fun and discovery at our American Grit Opening Day on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience Florida’s cattle ranching culture through our new exhibition, American Grit: Florida Crackers, Cowboys, and Cow Hunters, photographs by Adam Rountree, and a…
The hidden dangers of sugar in everyday foodsSharlee Whiddon Sugar is everywhere. From breakfast cereals to salad dressings, even seemingly healthy foods are often packed with hidden sugars—posing a silent but serious threat to public health. While many people know to avoid obvious sweets like candy and soda, the real challenge lies in identifying the…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GENE OPHEIM, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows: CERTIFICATE…
This old bird and her nest Judy Conlin For all these many years, I’ve lived with that silly alter ego of mine, Nurse Judy, and I have thought of myself as the sensible, clear-headed, forward thinking member of this duo. At this stage in our lives, I have decided that we should probably move into…
Ellie Riner of Havana made the spring 2025 Dean’s List at the University of North Georgia (UNG) for achieving at least a 3.5 grade-point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia comprises five…
I appreciate the solemnity of Memorial Day Sheryl Boldt In the mid-1990s, when my son, Joshua, announced that he had enlisted in the Army, I felt nervous yet proud of his decision to serve his country. When Kuwait was becoming increasingly unstable, Joshua called to say his unit was awaiting word on whether they would…
Erin HillGadsden County News ServiceFollowing public outcry over a lottery-based selection process, the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners has voted unanimously to expand its Summer Youth Jobs Program, allowing all qualified student applicants who met the deadline to be hired.At a special meeting on Wednesday, May 14, commissioners approved funding for 98 additional positions,…
