In a ceremony held on Friday, Jan. 26, the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners paid tribute to the late Earlene Clemons by renaming the Attapulgus Creek Bridge in her honor. Chandler tragically lost her life in a head-on collision with a truck on the bridge Jan. 9, 1987. Chandler was one of 11 siblings….
On Thursday, November 2, 2023, the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners hosted a non-profit fundraising G-200 Bicentennial Gala at Havana Springs Resort. The event began with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the gala at 7 p.m., which was emceed by Gadsden County Chief of Staff Charles Hayes. During the gala, there was…
The Havana area now has a new Senior Center that has recently opened. Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners invited seniors to come out for a “Come And Grow With Us” event held at their Carver Heights Senior Citizens Center. There was a program emceed by Gadsden County Executive Director of ElderlyAffairs, Latoya Fryson, followed…
Sheriff Morris A. Young was recently recognized by the Gadsden Board of County Commissioners for being the longest serving African-American sheriff in Florida. Before presenting Young with a proclamation on behalf of the board, Commissioner Ronterious Green said one reason the recommendation was made was because of the impact the sheriff has had on his…
The Gadsden County Housing Program hosted a housing fair and symposium on Saturday. The event spanned from the Gadsden County Courthouse square to the Board of County Commissioners chambers, where the second annual Heir Property and Wills workshop was held. The workshop featured discussions and presentations from panelists such as Director of the Mississippi Agricultural…
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to Celebrate Women’s History Month at the “She Served So That We Could Be Free” luncheon to Honor Gadsden County Women Veterans. The luncheon will take place Friday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Orchid Banquet Hall at 12 E. Washington…
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners recently recognized former commissioner Dr. Anthony Viegbesie for his years of service in Gadsden County. Viegbesie was joined by his wife Dr. Diane Wynn-Viegbesie as he was honored during the January 5 meeting. Elected to the board in November 2014, Viegbesie represented District 2 which includes parts of…
State Representative Gallop Franklin and State Senator Corey Simon took over the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners chambers for a delegation meeting last week. The legislators heard from elected officials and citizens alike. Gadsden officials brought up the need for more high-paying industrial jobs in the county. Commissioner Brenda Holt pointed out Gadsden County…
