Gadsden County
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State title within Scorpions’ grasp
The 2A Florida High School Athletic Association basketball state championship game is within range of Crossroad Academy’s bitter stinger, and the Scorpions are sparing no venom to get there. In a nerve-rattling, nail biter of a matchup, the Scorpions defeated Impact Christian Academy this past Tuesday 52-51. With the win, a single game stands between…
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Live music to fill Chattahoochee air once again
Chattahoochee Main Street recently announced that its popular Final Friday downtown concert series is scheduled to return the last Friday in April and will continue through October. The live music shows have been on hiatus for several months. In addition to performances by acclaimed local and regional acts of a variety of musical genres, Final…
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Gadsden County Disaster Recovery Center to close Friday
Gadsden County’s Disaster Recovery Center – opened in the wake of Hurricane Michael – will close tomorrow, Federal Emergency Management Agency announced this past Wednesday. Located inside the old Gretna Elementary School building, 706 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Gretna, the joint FEMA and Florida Division of Emergency Management-run center’s final day of operation is this Friday,…
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Chattahoochee council hires lobbying firm, hears plans for assisted living expansion
The Chattahoochee City Council joined with the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners and other Gadsden municipalities Tuesday night, agreeing to chip in for the hiring of a Tallahassee lobbying firm. The council voted unanimously, 5-0, to hire Gunster Government Affairs and Lobbying at a cost of $6,000 to the City of Chattahoochee. Gadsden County…
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Jackson County Disaster Recovery Center now closed
Jackson County’s Disaster Recovery Center is now closed, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reported this past week. The center – opened in the wake of Hurricane Michael at the University Extension Office in Marianna – ceased operations January 31. Jackson County residents seeking one-on-one assistance with disaster recovery options,may still visit other area Disaster…
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Florida football legend and former East Gadsden coach to take reins of Gadsden County High football program
After a dismal season marked by loss after heartbreaking loss, Gadsden County High School is hinging its hopes for a football rebirth on a North Florida sports legend and familiar face to Jaguar football fans. Godby High School head football coach Corey Fuller announced on Instagram this past Tuesday night that he would be leaving…
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Humane society offers hope for Gadsden County animals
The Gadsden County Humane Society/G.O.A.L.S., Inc. is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization helping cats and dogs in Gadsden County since 1997. We rely on donations and contributions to support our efforts. The Gadsden Humane Society is not a part of any government unit such as the county’s Animal Control. Our organization provides a number of…
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Chattahoochee Police: “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk”
As Super Bowl LIII quickly approaches, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with the Chattahoochee Police Department to remind football fans that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of drunk driving. Super Bowl is a festive night in homes and bars across America, but if…