Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, June 3, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes of its previous…
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Lafayette Commission declares May as National Foster Care Month
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, May 27, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. After approving the minutes from the previous meeting, the Board called for…
Students recognized for achievements
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, May 27, the Suwannee County School Board met for its regular board meeting, which started off as a recognition of the school district’s ambassadors, who represent Suwannee…
Ordinance tabled, Roberson sides on fence issue
Jason Futch: [email protected] The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met at the courthouse in Jasper on Tuesday, May 20, for its regular meeting. The Board discussed various topics, but two particular…
Suwannee Commissioners decide to rehire Jimmy Norris
Christian Peterson: [email protected] On Tuesday, May 20, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. Chairman Travis Land began by addressing public concerns he had overheard regarding…
Branford library expansion underway
Danny Federico: [email protected] The Suwannee River Regional Library, Robert Leonard Building, in Branford, is on track for a major expansion, thanks to a long-awaited state grant. During the Branford Town Council’s regularly…
Jasper City Council discusses code enforcement concerns
Christian Peterson: [email protected] On Thursday, May 15, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda for the evening. The Council then…
Live Oak City Council forgoes discussion on Oak Haven project
Jason Futch: [email protected] A packed Live Oak City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 13, had residents ready to share their concerns about the proposed Oak Haven project that has been hotly contested….
Audit finds Suwannee County School District fiscally sound for 2023-24 year
Danny Federico [email protected] According to the Florida Auditor General’s report, the Suwannee County School District recently received clean findings in its annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024….
Charter confusion arises amongst new White Springs Town Council
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, April 24, the White Springs Town Council held its organizational meeting for the newly elected town council. After the vacating of the council by the previous administration,…
Lafayette Commission approves resolutions
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, April 22, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The commission first opened the second public hearing regarding the Community Block…
Jasper City Council and the public thank Public Works Director
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, April 18, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, at which time the council added…
Suwannee Commissioners focus on grant submission concerns
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, April 15, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, followed…
Mathis gets road closed while linemen acknowledged
Jason Futch [email protected] Since January, Hamilton County realtor Jorrie Mathis has wanted to get a stretch of public road closed to the public and has petitioned the county to act on this….
Suwannee Commissioners approve multiple ordinances
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, April 1, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes, with one correction….
Jennings Town Council comes together for monthly meeting
Jason Futch [email protected] The Jennings Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 1, at the Town Hall. The meeting, which lasted less than 10 minutes, provided no new updates…
Branford Town Council engages in heated debate over assistant town clerk appointment
Danny Federico [email protected] From grant decisions and cemetery maintenance to a contentious hiring process, the Branford Town Council covered a range of pressing topics during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11….