Erin HillGadsden County News Service A former Florida State Hospital employee is facing a felony sexual offense following allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with a patient at the Chattahoochee facility. Justin Hall was arrested after a patient accused him of exposing himself and making unwanted sexual advances during encounters in his office, according…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service A ransomware attack that locked the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office out of its computer systems for more than a month contributed to delays in the county’s annual financial audit and other required financial reporting, according to records and information presented to county commissioners. The attack affected the Sheriff’s Office accounting…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County commissioners adopted a $71.1 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year following a lengthy discussion over spending reductions and the termination of 13 full-time and four part-time employees. The Board of County Commissioners approved the $71,139,378 budget Sept. 22 on a 3-2 vote, with Commissioners Rontorious Green and…
FriendsJudy Conlin Life is full of heartaches. You may lose almost your entire family. You may lose most of your longtime friends. You may lose beloved pets. As one ages, there are more losses. This is the normal way life goes, although in my particular case, there may have been more losses than usual and…
hope. mercy.Nancy Kennedy When I think about getting a tattoo, which I will never, ever do, I’ve always wanted it to say, “hope.” Lowercase letters with a period. Lately, I’ve been thinking about getting a second tattoo, which I will never, ever do. This one I want to say, “mercy.” Also lowercase letters with a…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Bo, a 12,000-pound Asian elephant who spent more than three decades in captivity before retiring to Elephant Refuge North America, marked five years at the South Georgia refuge Sept. 23. Bo arrived at the Attapulgus refuge Sept. 23, 2021, becoming its first resident. The refuge is operated by Elephant Aid…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County residents will have an opportunity to receive health screenings and connect with health care providers and community organizations during the Gadsden Health Expo next month. FSU Health will host the event Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gadsden County Courthouse, 10 E. Jefferson St….
Erin Hill Gadsden County commissioners voted Sept. 14 to end the county’s contract for Flock license plate reader cameras, while also taking action on the Public Safety Complex, county vehicles and several construction projects. The meeting later turned to county administration, with a motion to replace Interim County Administrator Reginald James failing on a 2-3…
Erin HillGadsden County News Service A 29-year-old man was killed and a woman was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Iron Bridge Road in Gadsden County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at about 2:28 p.m. Sept. 15 near Lakeview Drive. According to the Highway Patrol, the man, of…
Erin Hill Former Quincy City Manager Robert Edward Nixon has been found guilty of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon after a two-day federal jury trial in Tallahassee. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida announced the verdict Sept. 10. Nixon, 61, is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 19…
