Mark Pettus is Publisher of The Chattahoochee News-Herald & Sneads Sentinel. He can be reached at mark.pettus@prioritynews.net
Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners recently celebrated the completion of its 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program with an end-of-program celebration held at Havana Magnet School. According to the county, the program gave participating youth the opportunity to gain workplace experience, develop new skills and build professional connections while…
Ruben Uribe Gadsden County News Servicr The Quincy Music Theatre’s 2026 Summer Intensive production will bring The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical to the stage for one weekend, July 31 through Aug. 2. Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, the musical follows Percy Jackson, played by Madison Clay, as he discovers his…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, GREYMORR FL LLC, 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:…
The District School Board of Gadsden County will soon consider a measure to increase its property tax levy. Last year’s property tax levy A. Initially proposed tax levy $ 15,271,806 B. Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment Board and other assessment changes $ 180,848…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service The Havana Garden Club has selected its July Yard of the Month recipients, recognizing one residential property and one commercial landscape for their beauty and upkeep. The Residential Yard of the Month was awarded to Ann Petronis of 508 Live Oak Lane. The property features numerous decorative pots overflowing with…
Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Town officials, first responders and residents gathered Saturday to celebrate the dedication and ribbon-cutting of Havana’s new Public Safety Complex, a project that has been years in the making and brings the town’s police and fire departments together under one roof. The new multi-million-dollar facility replaces aging buildings that…
By Erin Hill QUINCY — Less than one month after being sworn in as Quincy’s new police chief, Brian Alexander was arrested Friday night on charges of driving under the influence after a Chattahoochee police officer reported finding him driving an unmarked Quincy Police Department vehicle on the wrong side of U.S. Highway 90, according…
One shot at nematode control: Why timing matters for farmers Robbie Jones As spring planting gets closer, farmers in Gadsden County are preparing for another growing season. While most attention is on seed choices and fertilizer plans, there’s a hidden threat beneath the soil that can quietly rob yields: nematodes. These tiny roundworms attack plant…
Is lying worth the price? Sheryl Boldt What do you call a piece of spaghetti wearing a false mustache? An impasta! All levity aside, there’s nothing funny about someone deceiving or lying to us. In fact, there’s no better way to sabotage a relationship. Lying – any form of deception – kills relationships. Being an…
ExchangesJudy Conlin I bought all those new gowns for Nurse Judy for our country’s big birthday celebration, and she promised she would return the ones she didn’t use. I knew that wasn’t going to happen at the time, but I remained hopeful and have been nagging her to return some. “Oh, I will,” she says…
