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Sneads’ new town manager vows to keep town hurricane cleanup costs to minimum
Hurricane Michael devastated the town of Sneads. The damage, at this point, is incalculable. However, Town Manager Lynda Bell – on the job since August – said she aims to help the town keep the municipal costs of clean up and maintenance/restoration to a minimum. In a report made to the council at its regular…
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Personnel shake-up continues at Chattahoochee City Hall
At its regular meeting this past Tuesday night, the Chattahoochee City Council swore in a new police chief and approved the hiring of a new city manager. The Council voted 4-0 to hire former Gadsden County Administrator and current Greensboro (FL) town manager Rober Presnell as the city’s new manager. Council member Ann Williams was…
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SPORTS ROUNDUP: Gadsden County, Sneads, Robert F. Munroe
Pirates end regular season in a romp, host Franklin County in playoffs Saturday Sneads scored early and often last week in romping past Liberty County 67-6 to close their regular season football play with a 67-6 mercy rule victory. The visiting Pirates rushed for close to 300 yards in the game with Courtavious Garrett and…
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Gadsden, Jackson counties update distribution sites for food, water, aid
GADSDEN COUNTY The Gadsden County aid distribution site list has been updated to include additional communities, and one site – the Gadsden County Jail in Quincy – has been closed. Local residents may obtain food, water and other emergency supplies, as well as charge phones and get information at the following locations: • Helen Franks…
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A pumpkin – and tradition – too “great” for Michael to smash
The Great Pumpkin is coming to Chattahoochee. On Saturday, October 27th beginning at 10 a.m. the Apalachicola Arsenal Museum will present “The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown”, a free annual event for young and old kids. This year due to problems in the area the event will be moved to the Chattahoochee Baptist Church. Bring your…
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What to expect after registering for FEMA disaster assistance
After registering for disaster assistance, you may be contacted by a FEMA-contracted housing inspector to schedule an appointment for a housing inspection. Your first contact with an inspector may be by text or phone call and may come from an area code different from yours. The inspection is needed to verify and assess damage indicated…
County issues updated recovery information
Citizens are reminded of the updated, mandatory curfew in effect from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. until further notice. Additionally, Gadsden County Emergency Management Officials urge citizens to not burn debris as it could lead to wildfires. Gadsden County will notify residents of a debris pick-up schedule once it becomes available. Recovery efforts are expected…
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West Gadsden Middle School coronates Homecoming King and Queen
West Gadsden Middle School Principal Sonya Jackson recently celebrated the crowning of Shadasia Thomas as Miss West Gadsden and Brandon Potter as Mister West Gadsden. Other contestants for the crown included middle schooler Ayonna Harrison and elementary school student Jada McNealy.