Attapulgus is a small town in southern Georgia, close to the Florida border; it is also home to two Asian elephants, Bo and Tarra. Tarra, an 8-foot tall, 9,700-pound specimen born in Myanmar, is the newest addition to a sanctuary, which is designed to hold up to 10 of these impressive animals. She also has…
Counterfeit money has been used in Jackson County – and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in reference to the false funds. According to the sheriff’s office, on Friday, December 24, shortly after 6 p.m., deputies responded to the Marianna Wal-Mart in reference to a counterfeit money complaint. When backup deputies arrived,…
The Florida Forest Service will be celebrating Florida Arbor Day with a Tree ID Quiz Bowl on Saturday January 15 at the Bear Creek Educational Forest located at 8125 Pat Thomas Parkway, in Quincy. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, during which time participants will have a chance to identify as…
Firefighters with the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department are raising awareness on the heightened danger of house fires during the holiday season with a “Keep The Wreath Green” social media project. This is the second year in which the firefighters have launched this project, and they are hoping that by spreading awareness through the visual…
Last week, Gadsden County commissioners approved an interlocal fire and rescue service agreement with the Town of Greensboro. In November, the Town of Greensboro and a separate volunteer-created agency, consisting of the town’s former firefighters, both asked to be awarded the contract. In April, the firefighters split from the town, after the firefighters accused the…
A Chattahoochee woman was recently arrested by officers with the Chattahoochee Police Department on drug-related charges. According to the press release issued by the police department, on December 1 officers conducted a warranted search on an apartment in the Flint Garden Apartment Complex, located on Line Street in the southern portion of city limits. During…
A traffic stop in Sneads led to a brief pursuit, and an altercation with the driver. According to a press release issued by the Sneads Police Department on Tuesday, December 7, an officer with the department attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Highway 90 and Ham Pond Lane in Sneads on…
It’s that time of year again where shoppers flock to find a unique gift to share with their loved one on Christmas morning, and the West Gadsden Historical Society believes they may have a solution for the gift-buying difficulty that almost everyone meets during the holidays. The historical society will host its holiday bazaar on…
Put on your santa hats, grab a lawn chair, and head downtown – two Christmas parades are coming to the Twin-City area! This weekend, on Saturday, December 4, the City of Chattahoochee will be sponsoring a downtown parade. Starting at 5 p.m., the parade will roll through downtown’s stretch, so be sure to get your…
There are many people who have made their mark on Tallahasseeby impacting the community and creating a legacy around change – one such name being added to the list of difference makers is Jamey Shouppe, who is transforming the community around sports, one baseball team at a time. Shouppe was raised in Gadsden County’s Chattahoochee,…
