Kierra ReedGadsden County News ServiceAlmost eight years ago, a water tank in Gretna was damaged by Hurricane Michael. The city lost the pressure of about 50,000 gallons of water storage due to the damaged tank. The daily usage of the tank is about 325,000 gallons a day.The new tank will have 650,000 gallons of water…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT Florida Department of Environmental Protection Northwest District Office Draft Air Permit No. 0390030-011-AC Imerys Perlite USA, Inc., Quincy Facility Gadsden County, Florida Applicant: The applicant for this project is Imerys Perlite USA, Inc.. The applicant’s authorized representative and mailing address is: Tommy Sadberry, Site Manager, Imerys Perlite…
Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service A teen has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Barry Corker Jr., whose body was found May 9 near the intersection of Dewey Johnson Way and Williams Street in Gretna.According to a joint press release from the Gretna Police Department, Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, and the…
By Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Chattahoochee residents with green thumbs—or those looking to grow one—are invited to a free public meeting on Tuesday, June 24, hosted by Chattahoochee Main Street.The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at the Cowen Public Library, located at 300 Maple Street, and will feature a presentation by Donna…
Leo Torres The Gadsden County Library System concluded its ‘Introduction to Canva’ course Monday.The one-month course was beginner friendly and focused solely on Canva, which is described as a “free graphic design app that provides you with the tools to create stunning social media posts, videos, cards, flyers and more.” Reference Librarian Danielle Porter taught…
The Havana Garden Club has selected its June Yards of the Month, recognizing one residential and one commercial property for their exceptional landscaping.This month’s Residential Yard of the Month award goes to Scott and Elizabeth Angulo at 102 Greenway Drive. The couple was nominated by a neighbor who admired their year-long effort to completely renovate…
Celebrate pollinators during National Pollinator Week Did you know that each year the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates a week to recognize and celebrate pollinators?! This week is known as National Pollinator Week and takes place June 17th-June 23rd. National Pollinator Week was started in 2007 to raise awareness of declining pollinator populations….
Erin HillGadsden County TimesA Saturday evening crash in Havana claimed the life of a Gretna man and left two others hospitalized with serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The head-on collision occurred just after 5 p.m. on June 7 along State Road 12, also known as Havana Highway, near Wayne Gregory Road — about…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service The Gadsden County Public Library System kicked off its Summer Reading Program on June 2.Two kickoff events were held, one at the William A. McGill Public Library in Quincy and one at the Cowen Public Library in Chattahoochee. The goal was to encourage students to participate in summer reading logs…
Leo TorresGadsden County News Service Last month, many in the Gretna community were left mourning after Barry “B.J.” Corker, Jr. was shot and killed in Gretna at the age of 25.Family members say despite the nature of his tragic end, B.J.’s life offered so much more than that. He was an active member of his…
